Saint-Georges-de-Didonne

Saint-Georges-de-Didonne

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownSaint-Georges-de-DidonneRoyan at 4.7 km (9 min)
Insee code17333Meschers-sur-Gironde at 6.2 km (8 min)
Postcode17110Semussac at 6.8 km (7 min)
Latitude45.5999978Médis at 7.8 km (9 min)
Longitude-1.0000004Le Verdon-sur-Mer at 9.2 km (37 min)
AltitudeFrom 0 to 45 metersVaux-sur-Mer at 10.5 km (12 min)
Surface10.58 km²Le Chay at 11.1 km (13 min)
Population5040 inhabitantsSaint-Sulpice-de-Royan at 11.1 km (13 min)
Density478 inhabitants/km²Talmont-sur-Gironde at 11.6 km (14 min)
National labelsCorme-Écluse at 12.2 km (13 min)
Chief townLa Rochelle (at 79 km, 75 min)Saujon at 12.3 km (14 min)
DepartmentCharente-MaritimeCozes at 13.3 km (14 min)
RegionPoitou-CharentesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Saint-Georges-de-Didonne is a seaside resort on the French Atlantic coast. This town of Charente-Maritime, situated near Royan at the mouth of the estuary of the Gironde.

Saint-Georges-de-Didonne more than 5000 inhabitants, but this figure is multiplied by ten during the summer.

History Saint-Georges-de-Didonne:

In the 11th century, there was the building of a fortified village Didonne the initiative of the lord of Didonne. Unfortunately, this castle will be demolished in the 18th century. Only the street cat in the neighborhood of Didonne confirms its existence.

In the mid-12th century, the Cluniac priory dedicated to St. George serves as a stopover for pilgrims going to Saint Jacques de Compostela. The priory was located probably near the conch.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the religions are in turmoil ...

Saint-Georges-de-Didonne is not spared. Jean Jarousseau Protestant pastor, moved to St. George and profound impact on the region.

This is the 18th century that the drivers are installed at stations abandoning Saint-Georges-de-Didonne Royan and Saint-Palais-sur-Mer.

From 1727 to 1921, the Port of St. George was held responsible by many pilots to guide ships and boats to go up the Gironde estuary: the tragic and thrilling adventures.

Gastronomic specialties: pies, plum melted and seafood platters


SIGHTSEEING

Estuary Park is a must and is a natural pole.

Lighthouse St. George's group visits throughout the year and individual summer.

The church, a historic monument.

The trip from Fort Suzac can fully enjoy the landscape natural site on the edge of Suzac.

The Promenade Charles Martel, pleasant path leading to the port.

Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Saint-Georges-de-Didonne
Leisure centresBeach Naturiste,   Beach of La Grande Conche,   Beach of Vallières
MonumentsLighthouse of Saint-Georges de Didonne
Performance hallsEspace Colette Besson,   Salle Bleue
Natural sitesForest of Suzac,   Headland of Valliere

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

City Market: every day except Monday from April 15 to September 15 every day.

Music and food of the world: in the month of June

Humor and salt water in August.

Animations and varied: in July and August in the city and the beach.

Rénathéa meeting theatrical weekend of the Ascension.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Palmyre zoo.

Matata Caves and Meschers.

Church of Talmont.

Gardens of the World of Royan.

Aquarium La Rochelle.

Royal Cordage and Hermione at Rochefort.

Sacred and historic heritage.

The Paleosite.

Cognac and houses ...

PHOTOS
View of the beach
  
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 8°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 4°C - Max. 11°C
Friday 17 February
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Min. 3°C - Max. 9°C
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