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Royan and its surrounding
Main town of the Côte de Beauté, Royan is primarily one of the main seaside resorts of the French Atlantic coast, with five sandy beaches, and also a marina that can accommodate more than 1,000 boats as well as an active fishing port. Destroyed by Allied bombing during the liberation struggles, the martyred city is declared a laboratory for urban planning research and has since a representative architectural heritage of the 1950s, which is worth to be classified city of art and history in 2010.
Today, Royan affirms more than ever its seaside vocation.
Relaxation
To enjoy moments of family relaxation many beaches await you in Royan and the surrounding area: Meschers sur Gironde, Saint Georges de Didonne, Saint Palais sur Mer...
For moments of well-being, two structures welcome you: Thalazur Royan and Espace Philea in Saujon.
Sports
Many sporting activities are proposed to you: Surfing, sailing and other nautical activities, Golf (St Palais), horse riding, karting, Aeroclub (skydiving, aviation...), Quad bike ride...
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Hobbies
A multitude of activities to do with family :
Cycling or walking tours, cruises (Cordouan lighthouse), La Palmyre Zoo, cinemas, Luna Park, Hippodromes, Seagulls train, Natures Poles (Parc de l'Estuaire, Pôle de Vitrezay ...) , Angling or plaice ...
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Culture
A rich historical heritage :
Royan "City of Art and History" offers remarkable sites such as the central market, the Notre-Dame church, the marina and fishing port, the Belles Époques villas and the 50s, the Cordouan lighthouse... In the vicinity of many labeled villages offer their architectural and natural wealth: Mortagne-sur-Gironde, Talmont-sur-Gironde, Mornac-sur-Seudre... and the site of Fâ and its Gallo-Roman remains.
Events :
Many events animate the city of Royan and its surroundings: Scene Site, Violin on the Sand, Humor and Salt Water, International Festival of Art and Pyrotechnics, Music and Gastronomy of the World ...