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Saint-Georges-de-Didonne
A
neighbour of Royan with its own identity
Looking to the
south and over the estuary from Royan's sea front, you will see a big
beach which stretches out and ends at the foot of a high limestone cliff.
Without realising it, this is your first sight of Saint Georges.
Indeed, by following the beach from Royan, it is possible to miss the
signpost marking the beginning of the municipality of
Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, with its beach of Vallières which is an
extension of the beach of Royan.
At this level, Saint-Georges-de-Didonne can appear to be a continuation
of Royan but viewed from the cliff of Vallières, one realises that it
is not only the southern neighbour of Royan but it has a distinctive
personality of its own, giving a first impression of an unspoilt
landscape with very few buildings.
An
immense beach between two cliffs
It is easy to
understand what characterises Saint Georges: two cliffs which protect a
long beach of fine sand and an old, very lively, town centre which
nevertheless, keeps the character of a village, with its business areas
in streets around the church.
On the cliff of Vallières, the lighthouse, which creates the familiar
silhouette of Saint Georges, is made of stone and was built in 1900 on a
headland which protects the small port. It is closed down at present but
will be re-opened to the public during the summer.
From the path around the lighthouse, there are beautiful views of the
Pointe de Grave, the Pointe de Suzac and the lighthouse of Cordouan.
At the Pointe de Suzac, there is a path which goes along the cliff and
this makes a very pleasant walk to Meschers.
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Beach and Sea activity
The magnificent beach, more than two
kilometres long, edged by a pine forest, enhances this image of natural
beauty.
The layout of the promenade along this long
beach is very well designed and appreciated by pedestrians and by
cyclists of all ages.
Saint Georges reputation as an ideal place for a summer vacation is
strengthened by the availability of every type of sea activity and all
the services of a classified "Station Voile".
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A pleasant climate, together with unspoilt, peaceful surroundings
contributes to the pleasure of all those who spend family holidays in
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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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Chambres au Château
Luxury "chambres
d'hôtes" in a 18thC chateau totally renovated, Ten minutes away
from the beaches and from Royan. |
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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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