What to see, what to do Charente-Maritime?
The 10 good reasons to go Charente-Maritime
An exceptional archipelago
Ré and Oléron are the most famous, but Ile Madame and Aix are just as delicious
Walking and cycling tours
Discovering island villages, along coastal paths, in the heart of the forests.
Water activities
Sailboat rides, gabare cruises on the Charente, canoeing and even stand up paddle!
Discover fishing on foot
Put on your boots, take your basket and discover the wealth of the foreshore
The treasures of Saintonge
Remarkable castles, but also abbeys, forts, churches and citadels.
In the paradise of gourmets
Oysters, mussels, fish, potatoes, salt, your taste buds will crave for more!
Unique natural spaces
Estuary Park, Birds Marsh... 14 "Nature Escape" sites are available to you.
Thermal cures
Saujon, Rochefort, Jonzac: 3 thermal spas with waters renowned for their benefits.
Music Festivals
In the summer, we sing at the Francofolies and we sway at the Freemusic festival.
Fine sandy beaches
From the Nonnes beach in Pontaillac, to Châtelaillon-Plage, admire the horizon !
What to visit Charente-Maritime?
Interview: My Charente-Maritime
With Emmanuel Peraud, author of the guide
Passionate about history, Emmanuel Peraud is also a lover of this department that he never stops exploring. Curious and greedy, he likes to walk around La Rochelle as much as he likes to go to small villages, always anxious to find the right address. Restaurant, stores, hotels... he shares with you the places he likes so that you can spend a delightful stay in Charente-Maritime.
