Gites in Royan

Discover Royan and the surrounding area on holiday

For your next holiday, take advantage of the architectural riches as well as the seaside atmosphere of Royan in Charente-Maritime. Rebuilt after the Second World War, Royan owes its architecture to its reconstructions in the 1950s. Its covered market, Notre-Dame church, auditorium and seafront make it an unusual town. From your gîte, take a stroll through the town centre and enjoy the architectural wealth of the Parc, Pontaillac and Foncillon districts. You can also visit Royan's museum, which gives a detailed account of the town's history. In the heart of Royan, discover its marina. Here you can watch the fishermen returning from their excursions. Enjoy a stroll along the seafront on a cruise and discover the Gironde estuary and the majestic Cordouan lighthouse. The town of Royan boasts five fine sandy beaches, including the Grande Conche at Royan in Charente-Maritime, ideal for swimming and famous for its emblematic beach tents. This beach is also popular with thrill-seekers, where you can go sailing with the Royan regattas. Pontaillac beach is also a popular surfing spot in the region. For a quiet swim, you can enjoy the intimate conches of Foncillon and Le Chay or Le Pigeonnier. On the Atlantic coast, numerous seaside resorts surround Royan. To the north, Saint Palais sur Mer stands out for its beautiful villas and lively nightlife, while La Palmyre les Mathès boasts large stretches of sand bordering the Arvert peninsula and its immense pine and oak forest. La Palmyre is also famous for its zoo, home to no fewer than 1,600 species of animal. Make the most of your holiday in Charente-Maritime in a Clévacances gîte to visit it for a day. And don't forget the island of Oléron, with its diversity of landscapes. From here, take a sea excursion to get closer to Fort Boyard. During your holiday in Charente-Maritime, to the south of Royan, discover Meschers-sur-Gironde, renowned for its troglodyte caves, and Talmont-sur-Gironde, considered one of the most beautiful villages in France. Book your next holiday in Royan, Charente-Maritime, in one of our many Clévacances gîtes. Choose the gîte that suits you for a stay between nature and heritage!

Activities to do near Royan

Make the most of your stay in a Clévacances gîte and set off to discover Royan's architectural heritage. Take a tour of the church of Notre-dame de Royan and admire its architecture, which combines modernity with ancient stained glass windows. You can also visit the old bell tower at Saint-Palais-sur-Mer in Charente Maritime, a Roman building dating from the 12th century. It has now become a centre for contemporary art, where works by well-known artists are exhibited every year. Royan also boasts the Vélodyssée cycle path, tennis courts overlooking the sea, an 18-hole golf course, an equestrian centre for forest walks, parachute jumping from the airfield and a casino at Pontaillac. When it comes to gastronomy, you won't want to leave without sampling the Poitou goat's cheese, which has had PDO status since 1996, the galettes angéliques or the berlingot Charentais. Take advantage of your stay in Royan in one of our gites to bring back some of these specialities as a souvenir. And if you don't have the patience to wait until your holidays are over, you can always enjoy them around a table in your Clévacances accommodation! For your next holiday on the Atlantic coast, make the most of a Clévacances gîte and set off to discover Royan and all its treasures!