The coastline of Royan Atlantique stretches between the mouth of the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic coast. A seaside and wild atmosphere emerges, combining the smell of pine trees, fine sandy beaches, small coves and a feeling of being at the end of the world.
Both different and complementary, the seaside and wild landscapes extend from the troglodyte habitats of Meschers-sur-Gironde to the Chenal de la Grève in the town of La Tremblade Ronce-les-Bains, opposite the Island of Oléron. They thus agree on a coastline nearly 100 km long. Renowned resorts line it such as Royan, Saint-Palais-sur-Mer and La Palmyre.
A seaside life
facing the sea
Composed of 20 sandy beaches, the historic seaside resorts concentrate the largest urban area of this territory. From large coves several kilometers long to small, isolated coves where nature plays a predominant role... We are sure to find the beach that suits us!
The ports of the country of Royan border the 3 different shores: that of theAtlantic Ocean and those of Gironde and Seudre estuaries. In addition to the oyster and fishing ports, the marinas dot the entire coastline of the territory. We find in particular the marina of La Tremblade in the heart of the city, the port of La Palmyre, the port of Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, the port of Meschers-sur-Gironde and of course the marina and Royan fishing.
In Royan, central point of the country of Royan, the architectural heritage of the resort seduces, mixing Belle Époque villas and the 50s.
From the Coast of Beauty to the Wild Coast
It feels like the end of the world facing the Atlantic Ocean and the island of Oléron. The Wild Coast and the Coubre forest offer a place conducive to disconnection and rejuvenation.
Between the dune landscape and the maritime pine forest, the Côte Sauvage unfolds. This long, fine-sand beach is an exceptional site that awakens our senses. Take the time to listen to the intensity of the waves, admire the changing colors in the heart of the forest, and breathe in the scents of pine and holm oak.
Green lung of the territory, the Coubre forest extends over nearly 8000 ha. It is a place of refuge where wild boars, stags and birds rub shoulders.
On the Vélodyssée® route, the Coubre lighthouse stands before us. We tackle its 300 steps to enjoy a 360° view of Bonne Anse Bay, the Côte Sauvage and the Coubre forest.
