Royan Poitou -Charentes
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Royan is a town in the Charente-Maritime
department, in south- western France. The city is located at
the mouth of the Gironde Estuary, the largest estuary in Europe.
Royan is an important seaside resort with five sandy beaches,
a marina and a fishing port. Famous from the 19th century for
its sea swimming, it was a fashionable resort for the bourgeoisie. |
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Places to visit in Poitou -Charentes |
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The Poitou -Charentes region in the
southwest of France includes the departments of Deux-Sevres,
Vienne, Charante-Maritime and Charante. The turbulent history
of the area left a legacy of rich architectural and cultural
heritage. The pilgrimage route in the Middle Ages to Santiago
de Compostela left impressive Romanesque churches such as those
at Poitiers and Parthenay. The Atlantic coastline and endless
sandy beaches are an attraction to this area, while inland the
lush countryside offers fine architecture, navigable waterways
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Where is Royan? |
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Royan is about 794 kms from Calais
and the ferries.
Royan is about 532 kms from Caen and
the ferries.
Royan is about 509 kms from Paris.
By Air - There are international airports at a number of
the country’s major cities. Paris
Charles de Gaulle International Airport is located 15 miles northeast
of Paris. Paris Orly International Airport
is located south of Paris. On the west coast of France is Bordeaux
International Airport. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
is in the centre of France. Nice airport is on the south coast
of France. Perpignan is on the French / Spanish border.
By Ferry - Brittany Ferries - Portsmouth to Cherbourg - Caen
and St. Malo - Poole to Cherbourg - Plymouth to Roscoff. From
Ireland Cork - Roscoff. P&O Ferries - Dover to Calais - Portsmouth
to Bilbao in Northern Spain.
By Train - TGV trains connect the main french cities and their
international airports.
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Holiday homes accommodation in/close to Royan Poitou
-Charentes
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L'Atelier
St. Fort
Gironde estuary
Charente Maritime
(30)
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 A luxury barn
with private pool, renovated to a high standard with all modern
comforts yet retains its original character...more
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- Contact: Bernie Robinson
- Tel: +44 (0)1326 562544
- (UK)
 
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Sleeps 4. In this cosy, beautiful restored middle house (80
m2), in a lovely area close to Royan, between the grapevines
of the Bordelais and the Cognac, you will spend wonderful days.
Beautifully furnished, with all the necessities. There is much
to discover in the surrounding, such as the beach (within hour)
and the hinterland. And the nature, cosy cities (Bordeaux, Angoulême,
Rochefort, Royan) and excellent gastronomy which is surely not
a shortage here.
Sleeps 4. This holiday home in Charente, facing due south with
a terrace and a garden, offers visitors a great deal of comfort.
Completely restored, it has a fully-equipped kitchen, a comfortable
lounge and well-kept decor. Come and spend your holidays in a
region with a micro-climate, close to the Gironde estuary. You
will enjoy a gentle climate all year round. Trips to the forest
and numerous water activities are available. The regions gastronomy
is also extremely varied. Nearby: Cordouan lighthouse, the Charente
islands (île d'Aix, Madame, Oléron, Ré),
Palmyre zoo,... Thalassotherapy in Royan.
