Top Summer Music Festivals
Music festivals are perfect events to enjoy this summer with family or friends. In Charente-Maritime, you can enjoy great music outside of the Francos Festival. Looking for a holiday destination offering a variety of music festivals? Royan Atlantique is the place for you. With...
Where to take the boat to Fort Boyard and the island of Aix?
Take advantage of your vacation in Charente-Maritime to visit Fort Boyard, made famous by the eponymous television show. One of the best ways to discover the monument is to opt for a boat tour of Fort Boyard, ideal for the curious and lovers of maritime history. It's also an opportunity to stop off at Île d'Aix, a small...
6 parks and gardens to discover
Visit our most beautiful gardens Looking for peace and quiet during your vacation in Royan? We'll take you to discover magnificent parks and gardens. Peaceful places to take a break and reconnect with nature, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. These gardens are an invitation to stroll throughout the year....
Mussel eclade: the Charente specialty to taste in Royan Atlantique
Éclade or églade is a mussel specialty typical of Charente-Maritime and more specifically of our region. The original recipe involved placing the mussels directly on the ground in the heart of the marshes, adding pine needles and setting them on fire. This is where the other local name, "la terrée," comes from. Discover the...
The best places to go out at night
What to do in the evening in Royan and its surroundings: top 7 nightlife spots for a trip to the end of the night. Once the sun sets, the Royan region changes pace and atmosphere. For night owls who can't wait to go to bed, here are our ideas for the best places to...
The best spots to admire the sunset
5 spots to watch the sunset in Royan Atlantique. When the day ends and the weather is perfect, there's only one desire: to enjoy the sunset. That simple moment when the sky blazes and the sun disappears below the horizon. Whether you're on vacation or live here,...
Short nature stay in Royan and its surroundings
In recent years, tourists' expectations for short breaks have evolved considerably. Many people yearn to escape their everyday lives. They opt for short breaks focused on nature and relaxation. This trend is driven by a growing need to disconnect and get back to basics. Tourists...
What to do when it's hot?
Summer is well and truly here! We've been waiting for it impatiently. The weather is nice and warm, sometimes too hot... Temperatures are over 30 degrees and are climbing towards record levels, but what to do when it's hot? Royan Atlantique is full of ideal places to find a bit of freshness. Here are our ideas for activities and...
Visit the Cordouan lighthouse
We embark from the port of Royan to visit the Cordouan lighthouse. Located in the Gironde estuary, 7 kilometers from the coast, the Cordouan lighthouse stands proudly amidst the waves. Ready for an unforgettable experience discovering the last lighthouse at sea open to the public? The Cordouan lighthouse can be visited...
Basque pelota in Royan
The ball game played for over a century in Royan was not directly imported from southwest France but... from Latin America. Every year, a Basque pelota competition is scheduled in the summer at the fronton of the Park (avenue Emile-Zola). Admission is free. Tourism in Royan: when pelota gets involved During the holidays in...
