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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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Ads by
Bernezac
Royan |
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Hotel Foncillon Royan
Overlooking
the bay of Royan, 50 meters away
from the beach,
ideally located, close to
cafés, restaurants, shops, port. |
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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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Hotel Les Bleuets Royan
Facing the Foncillon
beach, next to the City Congress Center, ideal location on Royan
sea side. |
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Palmyre
Loisirs |
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Hotel La Croisette Royan
In a nice and sunny setting,
200 meters from the beach, "La Croisette" welcomes you all
the year. |
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Hotel Le Pasteur Royan
downtown Royan in a quiet area very close to the sea, close to the famous Central Market. |
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Hôtel Le Richelieu
Le Richelieu
Hotel in Saujon, 10 minutes away from Royan, 20 air-conditioned
rooms,all different.
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Camping Les Pins
Campsite at
Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, in a charming area. |
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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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Hotel Residence 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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Yukadi Village Le Logis
Le Logis,
under the warm Charente sun, 600 metres from the
sea and 10 km from Royan, much of it
situated in a pine forest |
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Camping des Deux Plages
Campsite at Saint-Palais-sur-Mer,
close to the beaches and the town centre. |
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Domaine de Berthegille
Guest house, B&B, ideally located in the Romanesque Saintonge area, close to
the Atlantic coast.
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Le Tileuillé
Guest rooms, B&B, between Saintes and Royan,
in Sablonceaux close to the famous 12th Century abbey.
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Les Violettes de Malleville
Guest rooms,
B&B, between Saintes and Royan among fields, vineyards and woods,
in a typical
Charentaise house. |
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Château de Mouillepied
Guest house, in a castle built in the 15th and 18th century, restored keeping in
character, between Saintes and Royan, Charente valley. |
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La Rivière
Guest rooms,
B&B, in the heart
of Saintonge Romane, close to Saintes. |
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Le Haras du Grand Gatérat
In Saintes,
Guest house, B&B, in a 17th C house. Four spacious
and comfortable guest rooms. |
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