How would you like to spend your next holiday in the sun on a beach with fine sand? Let's discover the commune of Royan. Situated on France's Atlantic coast, it boasts one of the region's most beautiful beaches. It also boasts of a seaside resort. There are several areas to discover.
For your stopover in the region, you can now book your stay in the 4-star Royan campsite. It's an excellent establishment that's just a fifteen-minute drive from the destinations we're about to discover (around 12 km).
Meschers-sur-Gironde and its beaches
Very close to the seaside resort of Royan, the beaches of Meschers-sur-Gironde are best known for their peace of mind. It's a real haven of peace. Also in this area is the Nonnes de Meschers beach, very close to Villa Lucas and Lulu's Cottage. This is one of the most famous spots.
The Conche de Cadet is another piece of paradise to discover. Surrounded by cliffs, It is just a few minutes from Villa Luca and Lulu's Cottage. Other not-to-be-missed spots to visit are the beaches at Suzac and Les Vergnes de Meschers. The former boasts a magnificent wild landscape. The latter is more suitable for families.
The beaches of Saint-Georges-de-Didonne and Saint-Palais-sur-Mer
There are two main beaches in this area of Royan. The first is at Saint-Georges-de-Didonne. It offers a beautiful view of the ocean. Next are the beaches of Royan. These are the largest beaches in the area.
Beaches close to town centre amenities
They are located close to Royan town centre. You can also visit the many restaurants and souvenir shops in the area. You can also take part in the many events organised during the summer.
Finally, the beaches Saint-Palais-sur-Mer. This is another charming seaside resort. It is close to the town centre, giving you access to restaurants, markets and various leisure facilities.
La Palmyre and the beaches of the wild coast
The last batch of beaches near Royan are at La Palmyre and on the Côte Sauvage. These places are characterised by the diversity of their fine sandy beaches. They are surrounded by sumptuous pine forests and dunes.
As well as swimming, it's an ideal place to walking enthusiasts. Once there, you can also enjoy the magnificent dune landscape, combined with the sand and blue sea. Just beware of the waves, which can sometimes be dangerous.
Beaches for surfing and walking
In this area, you can visit the Courbe beach to the north. It can be recognised by its headlight. The area is ideal for surfing. However, swimming is not recommended.
On the other hand, on the Palmyra site, you can access cycle paths. Designed for cyclists, they stretch for several kilometres.
In short, there's no shortage of choice. Whether it's swimming, surfing, sailing sand yachting Royan's beaches are ideal for spending a great holiday in the sun.