Want to change your life? Live more slowly, but fully? More and more of us are dreaming of leaving everything behind for a simpler life, in the great outdoors, and especially living by the sea. Royan Atlantique offers the sea as a backdrop, nature in everyday life, and a region where it's good to settle, whether you're alone, with your family, or planning a career change. This is why more and more newcomers are making this choice, without ever looking back.
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5 good reasons to choose Royan Atlantique to live by the sea
A change of scenery often means a change of direction. In recent years, the need for fresh air and greenery has become a real driving force for those leaving the city. Less stress, more flexibility, living by the sea also means opting for a different pace.
1. Seeking a real quality of life by the ocean
33 communes and 85,000 inhabitants over 604 km2: Royan Atlantique is ideal for live by the sea without the disadvantages of the big city. Here, the sea is never far away. No matter where you live, you are less than 20 km from the coastA beach, a port, a walk along the estuary: everything is within easy reach.
Located at the junction of Poitou and the start of the South-West, the territory benefits from a oceanic climate, mild and sunny (more than 2300 hours of sunshine per year). Mild winters, light-filled summers, reasonable rainfall: you can enjoy the outdoors all year round.
Less stress, more space, everyday life becomes simpler. So, we take the time. Time for a sunrise over the ocean, a coffee on a terrace after the market, a picnic on the beach at the end of the day. We reconnect with what's essential.
And it's also scientifically proven: living near the sea has real benefits health and morale benefits :
- Sea air, rich in iodine, oxygen and mineral salts, is good for the respiratory tract
- The mild and slightly humid climate helps prevent certain chronic pathologies
- Finally, the sound of the waves and the natural light soothe the mind
2. Settle into an exceptional natural environment
With 107 km of coastline, 34 beaches, more than 8,000 hectares of forest and 80 hectares of vineyards: in Royan Atlantique, nature is not a backdrop… it is part of everyday life. We live in the heart of a preserved, rich and varied territory, nestled between two estuaries : the Seudre and the Gironde.
It is a landscape that changes from one village to another. To the north, pine forests as far as the eye can see. To the west, accessible beaches, coves, cliffs. To the south, hillsides bathed in light. To the east, peaceful marshes and typical small ports. Every corner has its own atmosphere.
We breathe the pure air of the woods, we take the coastal paths, we walk in the vineyardsYou can choose a lifestyle according to your desires, by the sea or in the countryside. But everywhere, nature is there, omnipresent, and that changes everything!
3. Discover a unique heritage and a dynamic cultural life
Leaving the city, yes. But not to get bored. Here, every stone tells a story, every village has its own character. Royan Atlantique is a heritage that is experienced every day, at the bend in a path or during a guided tour.
You can stroll through the narrow streets of our Most Beautiful Villages of France®, visit museums to learn more about the region's history, or explore troglodyte sites along the estuary. Romanesque churches, lighthouses, fishing huts, and more are all treasures to be discovered.
Royan, labeled City of Art and History, is a perfect example of this blend of heritage and boldness. Between Belle Époque villas and 50s architecture, you can move from one style to another in just a few steps.
But this region isn't stuck in the past. With over 900 events a year, culture is buzzing!
Exhibitions, concerts, shows, festivals, sporting events... there's always something going on. And that's also what makes you want to live there.
4. Enjoy plenty of outdoor activities
With more than one hundreds of marked routes for walking, cycling or horse riding, a coastal facade suitable for watersports and a bountiful nature, Royan Atlantique is a true playground for outdoor enthusiasts. Everything is there to escape, without going far.
You can learn to sail with your family, go for a paddleboard ride or try surfing on one of the beaches along the coast. In addition to its many water activities, the area has more than one twenty of equestrian centers, 2 golf courses, 1 racecourse and even a parachute center for the more adventurous. There's no shortage of facilities and the setting invites you to move around every day, without constraints.
All year, sports clubs and leisure facilities welcome residents and newcomers with a range of activities, for all ages and all practicesWhether it's an introduction for the youngest or a search for performance, everyone chooses the formula that suits them.
5. Enjoy a seaside life that is accessible and connected
Living in Royan Atlantique means setting down your suitcases between Bordeaux and La Rochelle, 5 hours from Paris by car or 3 hours 40 minutes by train. The area is quite easy to reach : Royan and Saujon have their own train station and you can take the TGV from La Rochelle or Surgères.
On site, we focus on soft mobility: public transport and bicycles. The bus network CARA'BUS and 240 km of cycle routes make everyday travel as well as weekend outings easier.
On the digital side, the fiber is deployed across most of the country, a boon for teleworking or embarking on a new professional project, a stone's throw from the sea.
What if we look at real estate? prices are still affordable, especially in the more agricultural south of the territory. However, essential services are not overlooked. In all cases, whether one opts for an urban or rural life, towns and villages are on a human scale. Families and workers find their balance there.
