Tourist Attractions & Monuments Charente-Maritime

The Maritime Museum offers three areas to visit. The colorful pavilions house exhibition spaces where you can learn more about the city's port history. You will go from the port of Rupella to that of the Minimes, from fishing to pleasure boating. Among the eight boats, you will have the pleasure to climb on the France 1, a weather frigate which is the figurehead of the museum, but also on the Angoumois, a trawler which used to leave for 15 days tides.

This is a unique place! If you arrive in Saint-Martin and feel like strolling through the park, contemplating the ocean, the Petit Futé strongly encourages you to go up to the church. Take a breath, 117 steps await you! The stairs are narrow, but the climb is not difficult. When you arrive near the bells, you will enjoy an incredible view of the island's historic capital. In the summer, the visit goes on until nightfall!

Saint-Denis d'Oléron is an attractive tourist destination located on the island of Oléron. Saint-Denis d'Oléron offers many attractions for visitors. The Chassiron lighthouse is a local highlight, offering spectacular panoramic views from its 224 steps. Water sports enthusiasts will be delighted by the region's unspoilt beaches and hidden surf spots. Treasure hunt enthusiasts can take part in Terra Aventura, a geocaching game that lets you discover the surprising heritage of Saint-Denis d'Oléron. Last but not least, the Ile d'Oléron and Marennes Basin offer numerous opportunities for walking and cycling to explore the region.

This tourist office is ideally located in the town center, close to the market and the church, and around 600 meters from the bustling port. Visitors can obtain tourist information, buy tickets, use the store and take part in guided tours. Tourist office staff are on hand to answer questions and provide advice in French, English and Spanish. The tourist office is also equipped with Wi-Fi. It is classified Qualité Tourisme™ and has the Accueil Vélo label. Visitors can get to the troglodytic caves of the corniche by taking the small paths from the tourist office.

Le Château-d'Oléron is a charming town on the island of Oléron. The agency offers a variety of services to make your stay unforgettable. Whether you want to learn the local language, discover the region's culture or explore the sights, the Langue, Culture & Découverte team is here to help.

At the beginning of the 20th century, two sheds were still storing salt. In 1997, the Conservatoire de l'Espace Littoral bought a part of it which was rehabilitated. Today, the House, located in the heart of the Lilleau des Niges Nature Reserve, welcomes all those who wish to take a trip to the heart of nature. Located at the gates of the Nature Reserve, it offers an exhibition "Ré, île nature". The museographic space allows young and old alike to touch, breathe, observe and also listen. The tour is very playful.

In order to break the intimacy of the Poitevin Marsh, from the bay of the Stimulus to the tapis of its interlaced canals, there is only one imperative: drop the car, its polluting exhaust pot and its vrombissant engine. It's not velvet that you have to penetrate its lush vegetation, sliding on the water or pressing on the pedals. Different formulas for renting bicycles, canoes or boats (with or without ferry boats) are offered, with circuits from 1 h to 3 h (from 2 days to week for canoeing rides). Circuits specially developed for the Works Councils are organised by year upon reservation: «Les Rally en Boats», which combines cycling, walking and boat rides with the possibility of barbecue on-site for lunch.

The Marennes-Hiers-Brouage Tourist Office is located in the center of Marennes. Open all year round, it offers a wide range of information on activities, accommodation, entertainment and transport in the region. In addition to documentation, the office also offers a ticketing service for cruises, guided tours, shows and transport. Visitors can also take advantage of a store selling local products, tourist maps and hiking trails. The office has free parking and offers services such as Wifi Internet access, ticket sales and bike repairs. Pets are welcome, but must be kept on a leash. The office is also accessible to people with disabilities, with adapted facilities.

The online tourist guide features information on the Brouage Tourist Office, located in Marennes-Hiers-Brouage. The site also offers practical information on accommodation, activities and guided tours in Brouage. Visitors can discover the history of the fortified town of Brouage with family and friends, and its links with New France. It's also possible to explore the Brouage marshes on foot or by bike. The site also offers a selection of good deals for stays on the Ile d'Oléron and the Marennes basin, with promotional offers from partners. Finally, visitors can consult the events calendar to find out about upcoming events and activities on the Ile d'Oléron and in the Marennes basin.

This short walk takes you to the discovery of the emblematic monuments of the city of Saintes. To get in the bath immediately, start your journey by the arenas. Dating back to the year 40 after Jesus Christ, this Gallo-Roman amphitheatre is the best preserved of the Atlantic coast, perhaps even Europe. At the time, it could accommodate up to 15 000 spectators! Then go to the Romanesque church of Saint-Europe, before you head to the Emperor's house, where you expect a magnificent view of the city and its river.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 1,3 km.

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They offer a range of services including tourist information, ticketing, a store, a post office during the season and a free wifi point. Tourist office staff are on hand to help you organize your stay in Destination Royan Atlantique, and offer advice tailored to your needs. They speak French, English and Spanish. In addition to this, the tourist office has been awarded the Qualité Tourisme™ and Accueil Vélo labels.

On the pedestrian passage of the harbour vaults, this place exhibits modern and contemporary art. In the poster until March 31, 2013, dreams, a passion of Jean-Pierre Roux. The artist highlights often underestimated and rebus reliefs such as metal chips or recovery materials. The goal is clearly displayed, provoking the viewer. This "third course" honours the Digital Revolution. The computer is nu to discover digital in a new form and open to art.

Municipal authorization of February 28, 2005, 5 kilometers from the Wild Coast, between La Bouverie and the Spanish Point. Dangerous swimming. Naturism banned in the forest and dunes. Beach of La Bouverie, presence of the Naturist Club of Aunis and Saintonge. Spanish Point beach, presence of the Naturist Club of the Charentes.

Naturism has been permitted since 1977 on the beach of the wild coast, between the Bouverie and the Spanish point (5 km beach). Parking and access by the Bouverie. Bathing is prohibited because it is dangerous because of the cutting currents and shells. This beach is managed by the Club du Soleil Aunis-Saintonge.

Beach tolerated by the municipality since 1979, renewed in 2006, on the Grande Plage. Presence of the Charentes Naturist Club. Naturism is officially tolerated on a 400 meter stretch of beach since 1979. Access by the D 26 from the viaduct to S-Trojan. Do not use the parking lot of the Grande Plage but the one further away. The naturist part of the beach is reported.