Marennes

Marennes

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Geographic information Closest towns
TownMarennes Hiers-Brouage at 4.2 km (6 mn)
Insee code17219 Bourcefranc-le-Chapus at 4.5 km (7 mn)
Postcode17320 Saint-Just-Luzac at 6.3 km (7 mn)
Latitude45.8166675 Ronce-les-Bains at 9.2 km (11 mn)
Longitude-1.1166661 La Tremblade at 10.2 km (13 mn)
AltitudeFrom 0 to 21 meters Le Château-d'Oléron at 12.3 km (15 mn)
Surface20.09 km2 Saint-Sornin at 12.7 km (12 mn)
Population5344 inhabitants Le Grand-Village-Plage at 12.9 km (15 mn)
Density266 inhabitants/km2 Moëze at 13 km (15 mn)
Chief townLa Rochelle (at 57 km, 51 mn) Saint-Agnant at 13.8 km (13 mn)
DepartmentCharente-Maritime Nieulle-sur-Seudre at 14.5 km (14 mn)
RegionPoitou-Charentes Search another town

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Town Presentation

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

First oyster port of France, Marennes is a town of about 5,300 inhabitants, famous for its fine oysters from clear.

His specialties: seafood, fish and mussels.


Sightseeing

To visit: the Church of St. Peter's 12th century bell tower 85 meters high, visible from afar.

Oyster and the oyster City.

Beach.

Bike lanes.

Pool.

The castle of Gataudière and park tree climbing.

Cinema ...


Events and celebrations

Three markets per week: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

From June to September: night market, lots of entertainment in the park, walks at sea (port of departure Marennes).


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Restaurants 
O saveurs des ilesSaint-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...
Located at 23 km from MarennesFrom 25 € to 45 € per person 
Hôtel le chäta restaurant la guinguetteSaint-Georges-de-Didonne
Bar hotel restaurant, pension, half board, evening stage, menus and kitchen land and sea terrace, private parking, games, quiet rooms.
Located at 26 km from MarennesFrom 10 € to 25 € per person 

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Beds & Breakfasts 
Le Logis des Lauriers Roses       SPECIAL OFFERMarennes
A Marennes        (country of the oyster   the 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...
Located in Marennes60 € the double room 
Le Jardin de Léontine     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...
Located at 4 km from MarennesFrom 95 € to 125 € the double room 
La Caussolière    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 at 11.8 km from MarennesFrom 70 € to 89 € the double room 

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Vacation rentals 
Appartement Marine en Villa à Ronce  SPECIAL OFFERRonce-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 at 3.9 km from MarennesFrom 230 € to 450 € per week 
Residence les tremieres  SPECIAL OFFERBourcefranc-le-Chapus
RESIDENCE 6 Villas classified 3 stars. Open all year. HEATED POOL from April to September. Any comfort. Free WiFi access
Located at 4.1 km from MarennesFrom 350 € to 995 € per week 
BrouageHiers-Brouage
Gite Rural comfortable terrace 2 bedrooms 1sdb 1wc
Located at 6.6 km from MarennesFrom 400 € to 600 € per week 

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Campsites 
Au bon air    Marennes
Calm and shaded camp-site located at 80m of the beach. Swimming pool and pataugeoire of 190m2 heated mi-juin at at the end of September. Environment familale and convivial.
Located in MarennesFrom 12 € to 17,50 € per day 
ACTIV Loisirs Les PINS   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 at 4.4 km from Marennes12,10 € per day 
Camping au pigeonnier    Le Château-d'Oléron
Camping with a family atmosphere and friendly, calm, big pitch, pool , various animations of 01/07/09 to 31/08/09, wifi, location bike on the spot, bread and , collective hall.
Located at 11.3 km from Marennes21,50 € per day 

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Hotels
La Perle De Marennes    
8.1
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 €
Hotel Le Grand Chalet   
7.4
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 at 4.9 km from MarennesRoom from 58 €
Le Heron Cendre   La Tremblade
The hotel Le Heron Cendre is situated at 2 kilometres from the city centre and the harbour of la Tremblade. The seaside resort of Ronce les Bains is at a few minutes walking distance....
Located at 5 km from MarennesRoom from 45 €

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