Swimming at La grande Conche beach. Shops and restaurants nearby. You can take the ferry, with or without your car, to La Pointe de Grave and visit Le Verdon sur mer, Soulac sur mer and the Médoc. The Cordouan lighthouse can be visited by prior arrangement. La Palmyre Zoo La Coubre lighthouse St Palais sur mer Meschers sur mer Talmont sur Gironde Rochefort, with the Transbordeur bridge, the House of Pierre LOTI, the International Maritime Centre, the Corderie Royale and Les Thermes... La Rochelle and its Old Port The island of Oléron The island of Ré Don't miss a visit to the Royan market, recognised as one of the most beautiful markets in France in 2025; a veritable temple of gastronomy open every day of the week except Monday. Local cultural diary: To find out about upcoming cultural events in the region, such as concerts, exhibitions and festivals, check out the Charente-Maritime cultural diary. - Music festivals : Un Violon sur le Sable 2025 from 19 to 25 July in Royan. Les Francofolies de La Rochelle: From 10 to 14 July 2025, this emblematic festival celebrates French-language contemporary music and song, attracting renowned artists and large audiences. Festival Eurochestries Charente-Maritime: From 30 July to 12 August 2025, this festival brings together around 350 young musicians aged between 15 and 25 from 10 countries, for around 65 concerts in Charente-Maritime, Charente and Gironde. La Rochelle Jazz Festival: In early October 2025, this festival welcomes national and international jazz musicians for a series of concerts in the heart of La Rochelle. -Theatre and shows : Symphonie d'Été in Rochefort: Every summer, Rochefort offers a series of open-air concerts, combining classical and contemporary music, as part of the Symphonie d'Été festival. Sites en Scène: Although the precise dates for 2025 have not yet been announced, this departmental programme offers a variety of shows (theatre, concerts, pyrotechnics) every summer at heritage sites in Charente-Maritime. - Activities for children and families: "Les Clefs du Père Fouras" in Dolus-d'Oléron: Inspired by the famous TV game Fort Boyard, this family escape game is on offer from 10 April 2025. Marais de Brouage: this vast 12,000-hectare marsh is renowned for its exceptional biodiversity. It is home to many species of bird, including the white stork and the white spoonbill, as well as the European pond terrapin, an endangered freshwater turtle. Jardin des Retours in Rochefort: this contemporary garden, designed by landscape architect Bernard Lassus, surrounds the Corderie Royale. It evokes the maritime history of Rochefort and features plants brought back during the maritime expeditions. Nature Escapes: The Charente-Maritime department has a network of sensitive natural areas known as "Nature Escapes". These sites offer walks, guided tours and events to help you better understand the local flora and fauna.

To get to the flat in Royan, Charente-Maritime, here are the options available. -By car from La Rochelle : Distance and time: Approximately 75 to 80 km, with an estimated journey time of between 1h and 1h15, depending on traffic conditions. -Recommended route: From the centre of La Rochelle, head south-east on the D137 towards Rochefort. Continue on the D733 towards Royan. When you arrive in Royan, follow the signs for the town centre. The 2 flats Prunelle and Vanille are in the town centre. - By train from La Rochelle : Duration and connections: The train journey takes between 1h36 and 2h09, with at least one connection, usually at Saintes or Rochefort. - Arrival in Royan: Royan station is close to the town centre and to the flat, which is well served by all amenities.