If there is a the ideal place to admire the sunset and explore the beauty of the Charente coastline, is Royan. Less than ten kilometres separate your camping Océan Vacances of this dynamic and surprising town, resolutely turned towards the Atlantic. Enjoy your holiday in a superb camping in Royan to discover Charente-Maritime.
Watchtower in the Parc de l'Estuaire : Adventure and magic
More than 3 hectares of protected areas in the heart of the forest, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The Parc de l'Estuaire in Saint Georges de Didonne offers a wide range of visits, workshops and fun activities. The great game of La Légende de Suzac is sure to please the whole family. From the top of the watchtower, the magical landscape reveals the Gironde estuary, the banks of the Médoc, forests and cliffs as far as the the legendary Cordouan lighthouse.
Once upon a time, there was a little ship... on the Gironde estuary
Whether you're a youngster, a budding sailor or an old sea dog, you'll be delighted to climb aboard a boat trip to Royan or in Meschers for a A most instructive and relaxing cruise. Along the way, you can admire the white cliffs and the «stone and water» villages that line the river and its estuary. Among them, you will remember Talmont-sur-Gironde, one of France's most beautiful villages. The small fortified town overlooks the sea, proudly displaying its medieval heritage, its white-fronted port and its narrow streets full of hollyhocks.
Maison des Douanes: between heritage, art and nature
You'll never regret a walk on along the Douaniers trail of Saint-Palais-sur-Mer. At the heart of the route, the former Maison des Douanes is today open to art by exhibiting creations from all horizons. It adjoins a wooded park where you can enjoy a stroll at any time of year. From the high terrace or the belvedere, you can enjoy one of the most beautiful panoramas of the coastline, especially at sunset...
La Coubre lighthouse: an unforgettable panorama
You absolutely must climb the 300 steps of this emblematic lighthouse to admire the sun setting over the ocean. As far back as 1700, a beacon guided ships as they approached the Pointe de la Coubre.
The dangers of the steep and ever-changing Charente coastline necessitated the construction of a stone lighthouse, which was brought into service in the 19th century.th century. It was not until 1905 that the current concrete lighthouse was inaugurated, with its 52-kilometre range of light. Once you've completed the ascent, you'll enjoy a breathtaking view of the Côte Sauvage, the Royan's beautiful beaches, The island of Oléron, the bay of Bonne Anse and the forest of La Coubre will make you forget your efforts.
An iodine-filled getaway at «La Pointe» in l'Eguille-sur-Seudre
The Seudre basin is home to some beautiful oyster farming villages as well as the Cité de l'huitre, a unique place where the men of the art welcome you into their huts to sample some ultra-fresh oysters. Stop off at l'Eguille. Walk past the church and take the path to the famous «Pointe».»
to admire the work of the oyster farmers on their flat-bottomed boats. At dusk, when the tide is high, the show is sublimely beautiful, A place of calm and intoxicating fragrances.