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The seaside resorts of Charente

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Charente-Maritime

The seaside resorts of Charente - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Charente-Maritime
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Pays Charentais offers many seaside resorts for lovers of sunbathing and water sports. Many of them came into being at the end of the 19th century, when sea bathing became fashionable. Royan is fortunate to have no fewer than five beaches. Its neighbour, Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, is also very sought after with its Belle Époque villas and protected environment.

The five beaches of Fouras-les-Bains are all different, with the one in the town centre being the busiest. Châtelaillon-Plage has preserved its beautiful period villas on the promenade that runs along its large beach. Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, meanwhile, enjoys an ideal location between two limestone cliffs.

The Charente islands also have some gems to visit. On Oléron Island, Saumonards beach in Saint-Georges-d'Oléron is one of the most beautiful. Surrounded by forest, it has a wild identity that never fails to enchant. Its competitor is Gatseau beach, in Saint-Trojan-les-Bains, with its south-facing expanse of fine sand that's sheltered from the wind.

Ré Island is not to be outdone, with each of its beaches being more delightful than the one before it. The largest are located on the south coast with Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré, a fortunate combination of beach and forest, or La Couarde-sur-Mer, bordered by vineyards and salt marshes. In the north is the superb beach of La Conche des Baleines, in Saint-Clément-des-Baleines, ideal for bathing. Trousse Chemise beach in Les Portes-en-Ré, facing the famous small wood that Charles Aznavour once sang about, also has a great deal of charm, as does the wild coast of Ars-en-Ré.

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