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The Port of Royan, Fishing Port and Marina
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The harbour extends from the Grande
Conche in the East, to the beach of Foncillon on the West and includes
successively the yachting marina, the fishing port and the dock with the
pier of the ferry Royan-Le Verdon. |
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The marina of Royan
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In 1965, a deep water marina was
constructed. In 1983, it was enlarged, thanks to the movement of the
fishing port. It has again recently encroached on the beach and been
enlarged by a new extension.
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The Espace Nautique
The "Espace Nautique" situated in the yachting marina offers numerous nautical activities for
children, young people and adults. There are various forms of training and private tuition available,
covering sailing tuition at all levels. Cruises are also available. Every year,well known competitions are held at
Royan. These competitions
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Boat trips
Boat trips attract more and more
tourists and they are offered by several companies based in the marina.
The various trips, offered during the day or in the evening, enable
visitors to view the estuary from a different angle, up as far as Talmont
and along the coast up to Saint-Palais.
It is possible to go out to the
Cordouan lighthouse and even visit it when the tide allows the passengers
to land.
Some excursions to the Cordouan lighthouse allow enough time for fishing
for crabs and shell fish.
Hiring a boat
Also based in the marina, close to the departure point for the sea trips,
several companies rent out all types of boats, with and without a licence,
depending on the type of boat to be hired.
They also provide accelerated
courses for obtaining a sea licence.
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The fishing port
The port of
Royan has an extensive flotilla of trawlers with more than one hundred
fishermen. It is, with La Rochelle and La Cotinière (island of Oléron),
one of the three big fishing ports of the Charente-Maritime.
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A variety of fish such as sea bass,
maigres,sole, prawns and shrimps, are caught off the coast and are then sold
to the wholesale fish merchants by auction in the Criée de Royan, which was
built in 1981 in the fishing port. |
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Sponsored Links |
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Hôtel Miramar Pontaillac
Exceptional setting
overlooking the beach of Pontaillac, Royan. Open all year long. |
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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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