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Royan, a privileged site,
at the entry of the Gironde
Royan is a
lively, modern, year-round resort which is forward-looking,
whilst already having about two centuries of history of sea
bathing behind it.
Royan, a privileged site, at the entry of the
Gironde, and at the beginning of this new 21st Century, Royan is a
lively, modern, year-round resort which is forward-looking,
whilst already having about two centuries of history of sea
bathing behind it. |
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When thinking about your next holidays,
visiting the region for the first time or even after many years
of holidays in the area, you'll certainly want to know a little
more about the most famous sea resort of the
Charente-Maritime.
We suggest you travel in time through the last
two centuries, and discover the districts of Royan today. |
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The fashion of sea bathing and the "Belle Epoque"
By 1820, sea bathing became fashionable during this period, following
a trend which started in England where the first sea water
therapies had just begun.
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The
Reconstruction, the architecture of the 50s
On January 5th, 1945, the city was practically
annihilated by the allied bombardments. . The reconstruction really started in 1949.
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A town which has evolved well
during the last decades of the 20th Century
The
development of Royan is inseparable from the development of its neighbours,
Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, Vaux-sur-Mer, La Palmyre.
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The beach of Grande Conche
La Grande Conche beach is a magnificent area of fine sand which
stretches for two kilometres, up to the cliffs of Vallières in the municipality of Saint-Georges-de-Didonne.
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The sea front
The buildings on the sea
front, apartments two storeys high above the shops under the
arches, form a crescent 600 metres long.
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Notre Dame Church
Notre Dame church
dominates the town. Its silhouette can be seen from a
distance.It was built between
1955 and 1958, facing the East
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The Harbour
The harbour extends includes the yachting marina, the fishing port and
the dock with the pier for the ferry of Pointe of Grave.
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The
Central Market
It is not easy to go around the market of Royan. But when
you see the covered market hall, you don’t mind at all.
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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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