Getting to Ile d'Oléron : The 3 km 27-long bridge of Oléron build in 1966 links the island to the mainland. By motorway: A 10 : exit Saintes, gate (porte) 35, Mirabeau, gate 37 or Saint-Jean d'Angely gate 34 By Boat : Several companies organise links from La Rochelle to Boyardville and St-Denis. By airplane : Airport of La Rochelle Laleu. (Tel : 05 46 42 18 27). By train : Station of Saintes, Rochefort, Surgères and La Rochelle ( coach-links to ile d'oleron). For a detailed plan of Ile d'Oléron, click on the map .