Bed and breakfast in Royan

Royan's charm and refined gastronomy

Royan lies almost at the mouth of the Gironde estuary and has around 18 000 inhabitants. This town in Charente-Maritime is part of the Côte de Beauté like other welcoming tourist resorts such as Meschers-sur-Gironde and Vaux-sur-Mer. Royan is surrounded by small hills and several communes, including Saint-Georges-de-Didonne to the south and Saint-Sulpice-de-Royan to the north, both of which are located on the coast. Your stay will undoubtedly be a gastronomic success! The region has a long tradition of delicious meat and fish specialities, such as boiled eel. You can also go for the mouth-watering chaudrée in the restaurant, a white wine court-bouillon prepared with casserole, ceteau or turbot. Those with a sweet tooth are also in for a treat with the galette charentaise and gâteau saintongeais, two particularly popular sweets around the'île d'Oléron and in the Royan area.

Activities to enjoy in Royan

Royan's beaches aren't just attractive during the summer! Its inhabitants love to relax there when the sun comes out in the first days of spring. To watch the surfers at their best, head to Pontaillac. If you're planning to take in the colours in peace and quiet, spread out your towel on the Plage du Chay or the Granche Conche, the latter having the advantage of being sheltered from the wind. Art and history buffs have a number of sites to discover during their holiday. The highest point in the town, the church of Notre-Dame, leaves no one indifferent! A masterpiece of post-war architecture, it impresses with its generous dimensions and large bell tower. But it's not the only modern religious structure in Royan, as the Protestant temple is also likely to catch your eye! The town also has a rich seaside heritage, which so many tourists discover every year. Among the atypical buildings to capture in photographs, you're sure to be fascinated by the cube-inspired Villa Ombre-Blanche and the Villa Tanagra in the Parc district. Finally, enjoy a moment of intense escape at the Thalazur thalasso and spa centre. Its teams welcome you in a setting conducive to relaxation and offer a wide variety of treatments.

Must-see sites around Royan

There are many charming sites located around your bed and breakfast in Royan, but there are also some within a few dozen kilometres of this seaside resort. Tourism guides often rightly highlight the expertise of the Maison Rémy Martin in Cognac. You won't regret your visit to this company, as you'll have the opportunity to learn about the stages involved in making this eau-de-vie. Tastings are also available for adults, accompanied by gourmet snacks. Saintes is another town that many travellers to the département are curious about. Its historic heritage includes the Arch of Germanicus, the Basilica of Saint-Eutrope and an amphitheatre in a fine state of preservation.