At the mouth of the Seudre, on the Arvert peninsula, La Tremblade Ronce-les-Bains surprises with its natural wealth and diversity. Open to the Marennes basin, La Tremblade is distinguished by its typical oyster port. Facing the island of Oléron, the seaside resort of Ronce-les-Bains marks the start of the Côte Sauvage.
La Tremblade, an authentic village focused on oyster farming
Gateway to the north of Royan Atlantique, La Tremblade Ronce-les-Bains is first and foremost a village of character. And it does not leave you indifferent! On the left bank of the Seudre estuary, maritime activities have developed the town. Firstly, the exploitation of salt marshes. Secondly, fishing. And thirdly, oyster farming. As soon as you arrive, you quickly fall under the spell of the oyster port of La Grève and its colorful cabins. The oyster farmers there carry out nearly a quarter of the marketing of Marennes-Oléron oysters in Charente-Maritime. Along the channel, we stop to taste oysters accompanied by a glass of Charente wine. Let's also try theburst of mussels, a local specialty.
The Atelier channel continues today to the town centre. A wet basin with nearly 115 places is now fitted out there. A real marina in the city ! On Saturday morning, the stalls of La Tremblade market set up shop in the square next to the port. They also take over the streets up to the church. Along the way, you'll notice beautiful period residences, to be discovered by taking the Sentier Détours®. Under the 19th-century market halls, seafood takes pride of place: shellfish and fresh fish direct from the producer.
Ronce-les-Bains, a family seaside resort
In the XNUMXth century, the sea bathing fashion sees the birth of the seaside resort. In 1972, the creation of the Seudre bridge facilitated access. With its Belle Epoque villas strewn along the seaside or under the pine trees, Ronce-les-Bains promises us a peaceful vacation. A Detours® Trail allows you to discover these historic villas, sometimes well hidden. Basque, Anglo-Norman, Gothic or Art Nouveau-inspired, each has its own style!
Here, we live to the rhythm of the tides. The pertuis de Maumusson separates the beaches of Ronce-les-Bains from the island of Oléron.
At high tide, swimming is ideal with young children Cèpe beach. There is very little depth and the water is warmer. You can also learn to sail at Charline Picon nautical center Or make a paddle rideWhen there's little wind, you sail on a calm sea, like on a lake! When the tide goes out, it leaves a vast expanse of beach. It's perfect for building sandcastles or playing Mölkky.
It's also a good time to take a walk. Let's join le Mus of Wolf and its dry port under the Seudre bridge. Along the beach, you can see the anchorage area of the Herbal Point with its buoys and boats.
With its shops, bars and restaurants, Ronce is a lively resort. From April to September, Place Brochard is the nerve center with its fun fair. Young and old alike fill up on memories and give in to the call of a sweet treat: cotton candy, candy apples, doughnuts... In summer, concerts, shows and night markets punctuate your evenings. Unless we try our luck at casino ?
Immersive Discovery: The Villas of Ronce-Les-Bains
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The Wild Coast and
the Coubre forest
25 km of beaches, 8000 ha of forest: nature in all its splendour.
Facing the Atlantic: the wild coast
La Tremblade Ronce-les-Bains is renowned for its Wild side, huge fine sand beach with ocean as far as the eye can see. This preserved natural space is a real end of the world facing the Atlantic. It stretches over 20km long from Ronce-les-Bains in the north to La Palmyre in the south.
To get there, you take sandy forest paths and cross the dunesLet's equip ourselves with suitable shoes and above all, let's not forget anything: parasol, bottle of water, snacks and games for the children...
On the beaches of La Tremblade Ronce-les-Bains, the waves are there and swimming is invigorating. To take a dip, choose a supervised area and be careful. The baïnes, these natural basins creating important currents, can therefore be dangerous. The Côte Sauvage offers ski enthusiasts privileged spots. For example : surfing at Pointe Espagnole, bodyboarding on Bouverie beach, kitesurfing at Galon d'Or beach… What to do then, full of sensations!
Between oaks and pines, the Coubre forest
The Côte Sauvage joins the Coubre forest, the true green lung of our territory. The forest massif is composed mainly of maritime pines and holm oaks. It extends over nearly 8000 ha and is home to remarkable flora and fauna. An exceptional site for nature lovers. There Gardour tower is a former watchtower for forest fires. It was also a landmark for navigators. It therefore represents the highest point of the forest (64 m).
Many walking, riding and cycling routes were created to discover this fragile environment. After the iodized air of the sea, the smell of pines also invades you. The Vélodyssée®, paved cycle path, offers magnificent bike rides. It crosses the pine forest and along the Atlantic coast. It allows easy access to the various beaches of the Côte Sauvage without taking the car.
In the distance, a red and white sentinel rises above the forest: it is the Coubre lighthouse. To reach its summit, you have to climb 300 stepsLet's enjoy a 360° panorama of the forest massif, the Wild Coast and Bonne Anse Bay. From its height of 64 m, the view is breathtaking and you feel very small.
The highlight of
your adventures
La Tremblade Ronce-les-Bains is the haunt of athletes. In the Coubre forest, trail runners and mountain bikers meet regularly on Sunday mornings. THE surfcasting anglers meet at Spanish Point.
It is also the starting point for new discoveries! Let's opt for a cruise to the island of Aix and Fort Boyard, an emblematic place in France, of a mini cruise on ferry boats. Or we board the Seagull Train which takes us to Mornac-sur-Seudre through the marshes.
In summer, festive traditions abound. The festivals of the Sea, the Strike or the old riggings are all unmissable events. Tourists share with the locals, proud of their culture. On the program: parade of traditional boats, oyster opening competition, giant eclades and fireworks.
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