Water sports and waterside activities Sports and walks on the estuary & beaches Cercle nautique de Meschers - sailing club with boat, kayak and sail trips on the Gironde estuary. Meschers-sur-Gironde Marina - stroll around the harbour and try your hand at fishing, or take a boat trip. Local beaches: Plage des Nonnes, Plage des Vergnes and Plage de Suzac offer swimming, stand-up paddle, kayaking and surfing in summer. Nearby water sports and leisure activities 100% Jet-Ski - water sports equipment hire in Saint-Georges-de-Didonne (jetski, paddle). Gap'Ocean - boat hire and marine activities in Royan. Flyjet33 - jet ski and water sports in Le Verdon-sur-Mer. Sports & adventure activities Indoor or fun activities Family Fun Park - leisure complex (bowling, arcade games, trampoline, fun climb, go-karting), ideal when the weather is not so good. Climbing Laser Game Jump Park - laser game and climbing wall in the same complex. Family Fun Karting - go-karting for all the family (in Family Fun Park). Outdoor and natural sensations TROTT IN MEDOC - organiser of outdoor activities (scooters, nature adventures) at Soulac-sur-Mer (~30 km). Médoc Aventures - adventure sports and tree climbing around Talais. Sentier littoral de la plage à la pointe de Suzac - superb coastal hiking trail with panoramic views over the estuary. For lovers of games and leisure activities Boulodrome de Meschers - pétanque and local bowls. Skatepark du Port - skatepark if you like to slide. Visits, nature and discoveries Natural and cultural sites Grottes du Régulus - famous troglodytic caves carved into the cliffs (a major discovery point). Point de Vue - lookout point from which to admire the estuary and cliffs. **Talmont-sur-Gironde - a picturesque medieval village a few kilometres away, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Cordouan lighthouse (to be boarded by boat from Royan/Le Verdon) - an emblematic visit accessible in season. Walks & hiking Walk from the Meschers seafront to the cliffs, ideal for walking, running or cycling. Footpaths and cycle paths follow the Charente coastline, allowing you to explore beaches, forests and coves. Other ideas around 30 km Royan: beach, town centre, market, visits to the seaside, its parks and walks. Arès/Andernos-les-Bains (~30 km+): possibility of longer excursions around the Bassin d'Arcachon by bike or boat (if you have a day to get there). Sightseeing & wine-tasting: around the region, the vineyards of Bordeaux and Charente offer walks and wine-tasting (to be arranged with transport).