Marennes

Marennes

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownMarennesHiers-Brouage at 4.2 km (6 min)
Insee code17219Bourcefranc-le-Chapus at 4.5 km (7 min)
Postcode17320Saint-Just-Luzac at 6.3 km (7 min)
Latitude45.8166675Ronce-les-Bains at 9.2 km (11 min)
Longitude-1.1166661La Tremblade at 10.2 km (13 min)
AltitudeFrom 0 to 21 metersLe Château-d'Oléron at 12.3 km (15 min)
Surface20.09 km²Saint-Sornin at 12.7 km (12 min)
Population5315 inhabitantsLe Grand-Village-Plage at 12.9 km (15 min)
Density266 inhabitants/km²Moëze at 13 km (15 min)
Chief townLa Rochelle (at 57 km, 51 min)Saint-Agnant at 13.8 km (13 min)
DepartmentCharente-MaritimeSaint-Jean-d'Angle at 14.5 km (16 min)
RegionPoitou-CharentesSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Located at the foot of the island of Oleron, between-the-Bourcefranc Chapus and La Tremblade.

First oyster port of France, Marennes is a small town of about 5300 inhabitants, famous for its fine oysters from clear.

His specialties: seafood, mussels and fish.


SIGHTSEEING

Sightseeing: St. Peter's church of the 12th century and its bell tower 85 meters high, visible from afar.

Oyster and the oyster City.

Beach and pool where you can swim even at low tide.

Beach club with trampolines, inflatables, entertainment and contests, swimming lessons, to Marennes-Plage.

Bike path.

Gataudière the castle and park tree climbing.

Movies ...

Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Marennes
Leisure centresBeach of Marennes
MonumentsCastle of La Gataudière,   Church Saint-Pierre

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Three markets per week: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

From June to September, night market, lots of entertainment in the park, boat trips (departure port Marennes).

Beautiful fireworks on the Basin-Range Marennes to 14 July.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Sailing school in Bourcefranc le Chapus.

PHOTOS
Summer events at Marennes-Plage
  
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WEATHER
Sunday 12 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 4°C
Monday 13 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 7°C
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 7°C
RESTAURANTS 
O saveurs des iles
Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron
Kitchen and travel creative fusion of French and Asian cuisine, raw fish, subtle melange land and sea products perfume d o marches elsewhere fish from the cotiniere reference in the...
Located 23 km from MarennesFrom 25 € to 45 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le Logis des Lauriers Roses    
8.8
Marennes
In Marennes.       (oyster country.  first European oyster basin). Downtown, near the port and 2.5 km from the beach. Denise welcomes you to his old house, she offers, 5 bedrooms: 3...
Located in MarennesFrom 50 € to 52 € the double room 
Le Jardin de Léontine    
9.2
Ronce-les-Bains
Ideally located between Bordeaux and La Rochelle this lovely Belle Epoque stone Villa is set in the picturesque beach resort of Ronce les Bains on the Atlantic coast. Our place is perfect...
Located 3.9 km from MarennesFrom 110 € to 135 € the double room 
La Caussolière    
10
Saint-Sornin
La Caussolière is situated in the delightful village of Saint Sornin in the heart of Charente Maritime. The charm and tranquility of the village is in marked contrast to the hustle...
Located 11.8 km from MarennesFrom 70 € to 89 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Résidence  
9.2
Marennes
House in quiet area close to shops, bike trail access to beach and marsh area and oyster, and walk in the forest or sea by boat, fishing on foot on sea, fresh water canals, swimming...
Located in MarennesFrom 380 € to 700 € per week 
Appartement Marine en Villa à Ronce
Ronce-les-Bains
Apartment in Villa ideally located at 300 m from the city center (market-open all year and casino) and 600 m from the beach (for children). Ideal for family and well wooded, Ronce offers...
Located 3.9 km from MarennesFrom 250 € to 470 € per week 
Residence les tremieres  SPECIAL OFFER
Bourcefranc-le-Chapus
Residence 6 Villas classified 3 stars. Open all year. Heated pool from April to September. Any comfort. Free WiFi access.
Located 4.1 km from MarennesFrom 415 € to 1080 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Au bon air    
8.5
Marennes
Calm and shaded camp located 150 meters from the beach. 190m² swimming pool and wading pool heated from June through September. Activities and entertainment day and evening. Friendly,...
Located in MarennesFrom 12.90 € to 21.50 € per day 
Activ Loisirs Les pins    
8
Ronce-les-Bains
A family campsite with 3 indoor pools, heated from April to October, 1 km from the sea in Ronce les Bains. In season of fun and sports (water polo, archery, trampolines) and club /...
Located 4.4 km from MarennesFrom 12.80 € to 29.20 € per day 
L'abri-cotier    
9.2
Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente
A 1.5 km from the sea, ideally situated for exploring the Charente Maritime. Dans a flowery, quiet and shady pitches by haies. Location cottage, mobile homes. Piscine couverte, animation...
Located 13.7 km from MarennesFrom 15.90 € to 19.90 € per day 

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HOTELS
La Perle De Marennes     
7.9
Marennes
Le Perle de Marennes is a new hotel, ideally located in the heart of Marennes and just 10 minutes from the island of Oléron. It features free private parking and free Wi-Fi access....
Located in MarennesRoom from 65 €
Résidence Sous Les Pins    
6.7
Ronce-les-Bains
Located in the seaside resort of Ronce-Les- Bain, this residence is opposite the Ile d'Oléron. It offers fully-equipped apartments and mobilhomes with a garden and terrace. Guests are...
Located 4.5 km from MarennesRoom from 39 €
Hotel Le Grand Chalet     
7.5
La Tremblade
The hotel restaurant welcomes you in the Charente Maritime region, in the heart of a forest situated on the peninsula of Arvert. It benefits from an exceptional location by the sea,...
Located 4.9 km from MarennesRoom from 70 €

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