Travel Guide Mortagne-Sur-Gironde

It's one of the most beautiful places in Charente-Maritime! Legend even has it that Charlemagne came to rest in this town once occupied by the Romans. Let yourself be seduced by the charm and calm of this small town, just 20 km from the first beaches. To discover the village, take the "chemin creux", the footpath that links the village to the shore. The lower town offers an enchanting setting, with the magnificent light that brings so much warmth to the stone houses and the port, sheltered by the cliffs, which was once one of the most important in the department. To admire this harbor surrounded by marshes, get some height! The belvedere, with its orientation table, offers one of the finest views of the Gironde estuary. The upper town is ideal for strolling through its narrow streets and white stone houses. The Petit Futé invites you to follow the road that links this pretty town to the remarkable town of Talmont-sur-Gironde. Just under 14 kilometers separate the two places, but the spectacle is guaranteed. The road rises above the Gironde estuary, offering fabulous panoramic views! There's no need to speed - just take your time to enjoy the scenery, and why not stop off at the port of Saint-Seurin-d'Uzet, once the caviar capital of France. In short, Mortagne-sur-Gironde is sure to win you over; the Village de pierres et d'eau label is just one more argument...