The heat is getting stifling on the island of Oléron and you’re looking for a water park to cool off and have fun? Come and discover Iléo!
Are you planning your next summer vacation and looking for the best piece of paradise for you and your family? Why not opt for a stay on the island of Oléron, with its thousand and one family activities? From a visit to Fort Boyard to early-morning sand yachting and surfing lessons, there’s no shortage of ideas to keep your loved ones busy and full of memories! And for those hot days, you can now cool off in the heart of the Iléo water park!
Generation Voyage offers you the perfect way to combine business with pleasure, by discovering Iléo, the water park on the island of Oléron. This is a space dedicated to young and old alike, for the whole family to enjoy! Slides, a wave pool, paddling pools and a balneotherapy and wellness area are available all summer long, for a great family day out.
So for your next vacation on the island of Oleron, go ahead and discover Iléo!
1. Spaces dedicated to children
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Of course, when you think of water parks in general, you think of children first and foremost! We imagine them laughing and having fun all day long, sailing from pool to pool, from activity to activity, filling up on sensations and memories, until they’re completely exhausted. And rest assured, Iléo, the Ile d’Oléron water park, is no exception to the rule.
Here, the little ones can enjoy a wide range of activities in a safe environment. A paddling pool is available for the youngest, as is a Splashpad, a pool with water jets in which children can run through a simple course. An inflatable aquatic structure, reserved for children under 6, is also available.
When it comes to safety, you’ve got nothing to worry about, as a team of over 15 professional supervisors will watch over your children all day long. You’ll be able to leave them alone while you enjoy the activities for older children, in compliance with the center’s rules and regulations (children aged 8 and over must be able to swim).
2. Activities for older children
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While children are obviously given pride of place at this water park on the Ile d’Oléron, older children are not left out in the cold – quite the contrary!
At Iléo, thrill-seekers can take advantage of the Pentagliss slide, the river of buoys, and other giant slides with shallow, secure landing basins. But the activities don’t stop there, as a wave riding simulator is also available, allowing you to discover or rediscover the fabulous sensations of riding a wave.
Finally, for those who want to get out of the pool for a moment, there are plenty of « dry » activities on offer. There are also a number of inflatables where you can try your hand at human table soccer, tennis soccer or giant darts.
A spa and wellness area is also available, with a steam room, sauna, outdoor spas and Jacuzzi. You’ll be able to get away from the hustle and bustle of the park for a moment of pure relaxation, before returning to your loved ones for more thrills and spills.
3. Iléo’s little extras
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As well as being a complete, safe water park for the whole family, Iléo has other surprises in store for its visitors!
For those with a little more foresight, there’s a picnic area available throughout the day, where you can enjoy snacks lovingly prepared at home. Forgot your sandwiches? Don’t worry, a food court is also available on site, offering a wide range of products to satisfy your appetite after a hectic morning!
You’re not a big fan of the water, and you’re mainly present at this water park in Oléron to please your loved ones? Once again, Iléo has thought of you! Throughout the day, a wide range of activities will be on offer. You’ll be able to attend dance shows, mascot parades, challenges with various prizes to be won, and other activities of all kinds…
Finally, if you’d like to take home some souvenirs of your family day out, there’s a clothing and accessories boutique at the entrance to the water park. You’ll be able to immortalize this wonderful day spent with your loved ones.
4. How do I get there?
Located in Dolus d’Oléron on the island of Oléron, Iléo is easy to get to. The water park is accessible by both car and public transport.
1. By car
- From Bordeaux, take the A10 to Saintes or Mirambeau, then follow signs for the Ile d’Oléron.
- From Nantes, take the La Rochelle exit, then follow Marans – Rochefort to the Ile d’Oléron.
- From Paris, take the A10 freeway to La Rochelle, then follow signs for Surgères – Rochefort – île d’Oléron.
Once on the island, follow the D126 to the entrance of the center.
2. By train
If you prefer to travel by train, there are plenty of alternatives. From Paris, take the TGV to Surgères or La Rochelle station. If you’re coming from Nantes, a TER will take you to Rochefort station. And if you’re traveling from Bordeaux, a TER will take you to Saintes station.
Shuttle buses will then take you to the Ile d’Oléron.
3. By bus
If you live in Charente-Maritime, you can get to the center directly via the interurban network. Depending on your point of departure, you can take lines 6, 6E, 7 and 8 to the Ile d’Oléron.
Once on the island, you’ll find shuttles or cabs to take you to the water park entrance.