Shopping and siteseeing.

visit La Rochelle, la Flotte, Ars en Re. the Salt Marshes and lighthouses.

Boat trips to Ile d Aix, Fort Boyard & La Rochelle.

Local museums and the magnificant fortifications built by Vaubon in the 17Century.

Gather wild oysters at low tide

Local Art Galleries.

People watching,

Relaxing on the hotel terrace,

Cycling.  The island has cycle tracks everywhere - often seperate from the normal traffic roads.  Bike hire is easy.

Bird watching.