Visit our most beautiful gardens
Looking for peace and greenery during your holiday in Royan ? We'll take you on a tour of magnificent parks and gardens . Peaceful places to take a break and reconnect with nature, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. These gardens invite you to stroll throughout the year. As the seasons change, nature evolves, the colors shift, and new vistas unfold before you.
1. The Riollet Garden in Le Chay
This English country-style garden has been awarded the "Remarkable Garden" label . Bordered by the Seudre River, visitors can stroll through this 16,500 m² natural setting, home to numerous species of pine, oak, and maple trees, as well as some 600 varieties of plants. It's a pleasure to lose oneself in the bamboo groves and stumble upon a pond or small waterfall around a bend in the path.
2. The medieval garden of Saint-Sulpice-de-Royan
At the foot of the Romanesque church, this 800m² garden invites us to travel back in time to the heart of the Middle Ages. Organized into eight raised beds (square plots bordered by wattle fences), it cultivates 200 heritage plants . Among them are a vegetable garden, aromatic herbs, a medicinal herb garden, signature and toxic plants, textile and dye plants, and even cosmetic plants, many of which are now forgotten.
3. The Blue Fountains of Beaulon Castle
About ten kilometers from Mortagne-sur-Gironde, one is captivated by this park with its colorful flowerbeds, designated a "Remarkable Garden ." Composed of rare and ancient species, the garden unfolds across 13 hectares, initially in the French style and then in the English style near its mysterious, deep blue natural springs . Dating from the 15th century, the Château de Beaulon has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1987.
Relax in our public parks
Near the beaches , you can enjoy parks in the heart of the cities . It's the perfect setting to get some fresh air during a picnic or afternoon snack. You can settle down in the shade of the trees or stroll around the lakes, admiring the biodiversity of these natural spaces.
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The gardens of the Park in Royan
Located in the residential area of Parc, it houses a mini-golf course and a Basque pelota court . In its surroundings, one can admire the architecture of 50s villas alongside that of the Belle Époque.
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Raymond Vignes leisure park in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer
Located 2 steps from the Bureau beach, it has an arboretum and a lake where it is possible to practice fishing (according to the regulations in force).
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City Hall Park in Vaux-sur-Mer
In the heart of the city, it benefits from several bodies of water – lakes and ponds – connected to each other, perfect for fishing carp, perch and roach (according to the regulations in force).
Did you know ? What is the “Remarkable Garden” label?
The "Remarkable Garden " label recognizes parks and gardens of historical, cultural, botanical, or aesthetic interest. Since 2004, the Ministry of Culture has awarded the label for a period of five years. To obtain this label, gardens, whether public or private, must meet quality criteria, such as being open at least 40 days a year and 6 hours a day . Owners also commit to participating in one of the national events: Rendez-vous aux jardins (Gardens Open Days ) or European Heritage Days.
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