Top 6 music festivals this summer
Music festivals are perfect events to enjoy the summer with family or friends. In Charente-Maritime, it is possible to enjoy good music outside the Francos festival. If you are looking for a holiday destination offering a variety of music festivals, then the Royan Atlantique destination is…
Short nature stay in Royan and its surroundings
Over the past few years, tourists' expectations in terms of short stays have evolved considerably. Many people yearn to escape from their everyday life. They opt for short stays focused on nature and relaxation. This trend is due to a growing need to disconnect and go back to basics.Tourists…
What to do when it's hot?
Summer is well and truly here! We were waiting for it impatiently. The weather is nice and hot, sometimes too hot… Temperatures exceed 30 degrees and climb to record highs, but what to do when it's hot? The Destination Royan Atlantique is full of ideal places to find a little freshness. Here are our ideas...
The best spots to admire the sunset
5 spots to watch the sunset at Destination Royan Atlantique When the day is over and the weather is nice, we only want to enjoy the sunset. This simple moment when the sky is ablaze and the sun disappears on the horizon. Whether you are on vacation or…
A boat trip towards the Cordouan Lighthouse
We embark from the port of Royan for a sea trip towards the Cordouan lighthouse. Located in the Gironde estuary, 7 kilometers from the coast, the Cordouan lighthouse stands proudly in the middle of the waves. Ready for an unforgettable experience of discovering the last lighthouse at sea open to the public?…
The best places to go out at night
What to do in the evening in Royan and its surroundings: top 7 night outings for a trip to the end of the night Once the sun has set, the country of Royan changes its pace and atmosphere. For night owls who keep putting off bedtime, here are our ideas for the best places to…
6 parks and gardens to discover
Visit our most beautiful gardens Do you want peace and greenery during your holidays in Royan? We take you to discover magnificent parks and gardens. Peaceful places to take a break and reconnect with nature, away from the daily hustle and bustle. These gardens are an invitation to stroll throughout the year.…
Do you know the eclade?
Éclade or églade is a specialty of mussels typical of Charente-Maritime and more particularly of our region. At the origin of the recipe, the mussels were placed on the ground in the heart of the marshes on which the pine needles were added and set on fire. This is where the other local name “la terrée” comes from. Discover the…
Basque pelota in Royan
The ball game practiced for more than a century in Royan was not directly imported from the south-west of France but… from Latin America. Every year, a Basque pelota competition is scheduled in summer at the fronton of the Park (avenue Emile-Zola). Free entry. Tourism in Royan: when the ball gets involved During the holidays in…
Where to take the boat to Fort Boyard and the island of Aix?
We take advantage of our holidays in Charente-Maritime to approach Fort Boyard made famous thanks to the eponymous television program. To get there, take the boat to Île d'Aix, a small unspoiled island in the Pertuis d'Antioche. Sea trip destination Fort Boyard and the island of Aix Located between the island of Oléron and the island of Aix, Fort Boyard was built…