Tourist Attractions & Monuments Charente-Maritime

Dominique Richiero is ostréicultrice. During 1 h 30, she proposes a walk (for groups only) through the clear refinement during which she makes you discover the special, special or fine oyster oyster in Marenne. Here, the focus is on the environment, the ecological dimension of the marshes. After so much talk, he is hungry: tasting of some oysters with a glass of white wine.

All train! This year Châtelaillon-beach is more connected to La Rochelle than ever. Take in the TER direction the Belle and Rebel for a guided tour of the landscape. On board, Marion, guide and speaker will tell you about the history of the seaside resort, the two communes and many anecdotes. Do you know that at the time of 10 p. m. to reach Paris? Take care of buying your train ticket before the hour of appointment! Information at the Tourist Office.

According to your tastes and motivation, the loop of Chantemerle-sur-la-Silk is possible on foot or by bike. In less than 10 kilometres, you contournerez the commune through its major points of interest. Among them, the chapel Notre-Dame de Chantemerle-sur-la-Silk, the death stone in Hedgehog, the residence of Chauvin or the mill of Saint-Marmé. As for the itinerary, we invite you to discover it on the French Circuit website (www.circuits-de-france.com).

Tariff: free.

Distance: 9 km.

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This time we will take you to Puyrolland for a loop, bike or mountain bike ride. Having said that, in front of the 14 kilometres that await you, perhaps it is better to give priority to the last two options. You leave the Old houses, where the burrow marks your first step. Then take the direction of the ruins of the mill of Chiron, one of the main points of interest in the village. And since you are on the saddle, take advantage of why not stop at the small church Saint-Pierre and the fountain-washer.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 13,9 km.

Difficulty: .

You live in Nachamps, its surroundings, or are you simply crossing? Discover the natural and built heritage of the municipality. Climb your car on the town hall car park and prepare to ride the 13 kilometers of this circuit - not too complicated, rest assured! In the programme: the church of Saint-Nicolas de Nachamps, a house and a house, the panorama on the Butte river, as well as the fountains of Fontenelles and the Pré. From the digest, isn't it? Well, you will have coupled sports and cultural pleasures!

Tariff: free.

Distance: 13,2 km.

Difficulty: .

If you're very bold, you can try it on foot, but in front of its 12,5 kilometers, it's more bike than we recommend you start! At the start of the Hotel de Ville de Tonnay-Button, you first head towards the locks of the Houmée, your first step. Here, don't miss the house of the lock. Then cross the Button and take the first right. Slightly further: the mill of Saint-Marmé. As you do, you are shaken by the singing of birds. Herons, martins, storks, piverts and other birds of prey like to show themselves in concert; we like to think about them!

Tariff: free.

Distance: 12,5 km.

Difficulty: .

Go to Saint-Crépin, in the church car park! Enjoy the thirteenth century monument and then head towards the remains of Azay. The journey will then take you to the sculptors and the wind farm of the commune. Without great difficulty, it is accessible to all cyclists: with family or friends, it presents itself as a good Sunday walking option!

Tariff: free.

Distance: 12.1 km.

Difficulty: easy.

A simple itinerary and a very flat route: This is what the grass walkers like, especially as the walk is adorned with the pleasant spectacle of herons, which you will see very closely. At the start of the Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée car park, hire yourself on the big straight line of the lifting of the Reverseaux. You will follow it until its end, before turning right on a path along the edge of the Charente. You see the ferry bridge of Rochefort. At the end, turn right again: The asphalt road will take you first to Lower Roche and then to High Roche, before you get back to your starting point.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 2 h.

Difficulty: .

The museum occupies the buildings of the former naval medical and surgical school of the Hôpital de la Marine. Created in 1722 by Jean Cochon-Dupuy, the king's physician, it was the first military medical school in Europe, and also the oldest naval medical school in the world. The superb library, created in 1818, houses 25,000 books: some are old, others surprising and often exotic (travel accounts, notes on the peoples observed). If you visit the museum between May 15 and September 20, this year you will discover the workshop of the platypus, an animal that aroused many reactions and doubts in the scientific community when it first arrived in Europe!

When you cross the bridge, you will probably want to go to the Baleines lighthouse. But don't miss the Chauveau lighthouse. If you can't visit it, this monument is worth a look because it is the only lighthouse in the open sea of Charente-Maritime! Built under the reign of Louis XIV, it signals the dangers of the coasts and guides the ships. This white and red tower may seem very thin to resist the waves, but it has never collapsed. The place is ideal for fishing on foot, it is a well-known spot for clam lovers.

Located in the heart of La Rochelle, the Régie des Transports Communautaire Iso (RTCR) is the place to go to buy bus cards, packages or opt for a subscription. If you wish to visit Châtelaillon-beach, Salles-sur-mer, Marsilly or head to one of the Iso districts, you can buy a valid transport ticket for 60 minutes or opt for a 10-minute pass. Different formulas allow you to take advantage of the year-round transport (youth subscription - 26 years, school, summer). In the summer, thanks to the specially equipped bike bus, you will have no trouble passing the bridge peacefully on the bus. The RTCR also offers a minibus service and taxi for people with reduced mobility. The taxi is equipped to accommodate 1 wheelchair and 4 accompanying and is available daily, 24 hours a day (minimum reservation 1 hour in advance). The minibus must be reserved at least 24 hours in advance and it is insured 7 j/7 from 7 h to 19 h. (Information from GIHP, tel. 05 46 43 44 60).

The Sainte-Marie church is a place of worship located in the town. You can visit this church to admire its architecture and interior.