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The "Grande Conche" beach of Royan
The Grande Conche beach is a magnificent area of fine sand which
stretches for two kilometres, from the new pier of the yachting marina up to the cliffs of Vallières in the municipality of Saint-Georges-de-Didonne.
The striped tents give the beach a nostalgic
air. These tents first appeared a long time ago, when the the fashion for
bathing in the sea started at the beginning of the 19th Century.
This was the time of the first sea water therapies and tents were used by
the patients for undressing and to rest in after invigorating swims in the
sea.
Today, the sea water treatments are again fashionable but in very
different conditions! The thalassotherapy indeed uses techniques much more
sophisticated in specialised institutes such as the Cap Royan, in the Chay
district.
The tent remains the focal point for families, a beach accessory, which
adds a certain charm to the beach of Royan. The hiring of tents is a
municipal service with a booking office directly on the beach. |
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Besides sea bathing and sun bathing, the beach, which is well protected,
is the centre of nautical activities such as windsurfing, sailing, …
The walk along La
Grande Conche
The two kilometre walk along the beach has been
adapted for use by both pedestrians and cyclists and is one of the most
beautiful on the coast.
It leads from the 1950s style of Royan to the wild
cliff of Vallières, passing a great deal of architectural heritage such as
the mansions and villas of the 19th century.
These magnificent houses, built on the sea front or inland, are part of
the district of Le Parc, set up at the end of the 19th Century.
Most of them have been renovated, which fortunately, has added to their
charm... |
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Hôtel Miramar Pontaillac
Exceptional setting
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Hôtel Atlantis Royan
Hotel Atlantis is a charming hotel next to the main beach of
Royan in a quiet area of the town centre. |
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Hôtel Résidence de Rohan
Charming house,
3 kms away from Royan in a unique environment.
By the sea,
direct access to
the beach
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Bonne Anse Chalets
Extensive hire fleet in 35 acres of
pine
forest,
4-star facilities, direct
access
to the
beach. |
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Palmyre Loisirs
Campsite, 4 stars. Universe of
sports and games, in a sunny pine forest. |
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Palmyr Oceana
Campsite between the beaches of La Palmyre and La Grande Côte, and the
town centre of La Palmyre. |
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Ma Maison de Mer
Guest House, B&B,
situated in a fantastic location, 150m from the beach and 200m
from the town center. Open all year |
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Eldapi Vacances
Quiet and family campsite at Saint-Augustin-sur-Mer, between
Saint-Palais and La Palmyre. |
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Dry dock
"Le Port sur la Rive" at Mortagne-sur-Gironde, estuary of
Gironde, between Royan and Bordeaux.
Storage and relaunching, long
term storage, equipment and
facilities. |
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