We are preparing our weekend for the European Heritage Days around Royan
With 10 museums, 15 listed monuments, 2 of the Most Beautiful Villages of France®, 1 city of Art and History, Royan Atlantique is a must for lovers of traditions and history. To begin with, unexpected places open their doors to us. Then, around thirty different activities are offered for European Heritage Days in Royan and throughout the territory. Between nature and culture, we understand the different aspects of Royan’s heritage.
En weekend in Charentes on September 20 and 21, we take advantage of a range of free or discounted guided tours. Obviously, this allows you to learn more about the history and riches of our territory.
What to do for Heritage Days?
Guided tours and guided walks by Passeurs d’histoire
The Passeurs d'histoire of Royan Atlantique know every nook and cranny of the territory. Off the beaten track, they invite us to uncover the secrets of our towns and villages. We go back a few centuries to better understand the origins of our natural and built heritageFor example, we set off to discover remarkable churches, we walk the streets of our Most Beautiful Villages of France® or we soak up the architecture of Royan, raised from its ashes.
Visits from the heritage department of the city of Royan
Labeled City of Art and HistoryRoyan is taking advantage of the European Heritage Days to highlight its cultural riches. The heritage department is offering a rich program: unique visits, conferences, and highlights around its key themes – from iconic architecture to the remains of the Atlantic Wall, including the vernacular heritage that shapes the local identity. A great opportunity to (re)discover the city in a different way.
Touristic and leisure places
On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, visits to several major sites in the region are Free.
- On Regulus Caves : we rediscover the history of the troglodyte dwellings of Meschers-sur-Gironde during a completely independent visit.
- Le Estuary Park : the self-guided tour gives access to the exhibitions, the watchtower and the nature trails. New things to explore: the immersive exhibition Reviving extinct species, a space dedicated to the Cordouan lighthouse and, on the forest trail, the exhibition-game The Moon Watchers.
- Le Coubre lighthouse : we climb the 300 steps of the lighthouse to enjoy the 360 view of the Côte Sauvage and the bay of Bonne Anse. A panorama that we never tire of!
- Le Fâ site : a weekend of activities awaits us with participatory workshops and demonstrations in addition to guided tours of the archaeological site. The program highlights the daily life of the Gallo-Romans through objects, pottery, games and cosmetics, but also Roman engineering with its construction techniques and ingenious inventions.
- Le Seagull Train : for the occasion, we travel aboard different vehicles; diesel locomotives, steam locomotives but also 3rd class passenger trains from the beginning of the XNUMXth century, at a reduced price. At Chaillevette station, we visit the repair workshop and discover vehicles classified as Historic Monuments.
Domaine de Suzac – Le Parc de l’Estuaire, site des Echappées Nature
Should you book your visits in advance?
It is best to book as soon as possible. guided tours (with a tour guide) and guided walks. In fact, most of them are exclusive and the number of places is limited. Booking information is available by consulting the details of each visit.
However, This is not necessary to access tourist sites. Waiting at the entrance will therefore be possible.
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