Royan

Just 4 km from your charming seaside hotel in Charente Maritime is the pretty little seaside town of Royan. Discover its vibrant city centre with its rich architecture. Marvel at its buildings with a fifties look, its Belle Époque districts, its marina, its rich market and its large sandy beaches. The best known is surely that of Grande Conche, with its emblematic white and blue beach tents.

Reach Royan in 10 minutes from your hotel in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

From Royan you can take the ferry to reach Le Verdon to criss-cross the Wine Routes from Bordeaux to the Medoc. In terms of activities, you have a wide choice for all ages: cycling on the Vélodyssée cycle path, tennis on one of the tennis courts overlooking the sea, golf at an 18-hole course, horseback riding and even surfing, weather permitting. For a more cozy experience, you can also try one of the treatments offered by the thalassotherapy institute or take advantage of the lively nightlife especially at the Pontaillac casino.