With its beaches and large and small sandy coves right in the centre of town, Royan can be proud of its image as a small seaside paradise. Aside from the generous sun, the holiday makers appreciate the quality of the beaches and especially the “conches” - small crescents of sand nestled in the cracks of rock and protected from the wind.
Blue and white striped tents are the emblem of the Grande Conche beaches where children love to play. Opposite the Congress Centre and looking out over the Foncillon beach is an open-air sea-water swimming pool. From this cove, a picturesque ledge leads you to the pretty beaches of Chay and Pigeonnier before arriving at the Pontaillac beach where surfers ride the waves at the foot of the Casino.
Côte de Beauté
Going back up the Meschers-sur-Gironde estuary to St Palais-sur-Mer, the coast offers a succession of coves and rocks dotted with fishing huts, the ideal place for a family holiday. Further along, an ocean of pinasters lines the beautiful Grande Côte beach, then you come to the La Palmyre beach which stretches along to the courbe de Bonne Anse, the phare de la Coubre and the Pointe Espagnole.
Refuge for lovers of open spaces, the Côte Sauvage is protected from the ocean’s assaults by its row of dunes.
Javascript is required to view this map.
Beach services – Tél. 00 33 5 46 06 61 02
Security
Every beach is monitored by lifeguards from the French National Lifeguard Society.
In Royan, children can bathe in a calm and safe environment.
Sunshine
Royan is proud of having the best sunshine record on the Atlantic Coast with 2,400 hours of sunshine per year.