Charente Maritime - Les Charmettes
local area
Charente-Maritime has an unrivalled choice of beaches to choose from. La Palmyre beach is the closest beach and has a fabulous bay for windsurfing.
The immense stretch of the “côte sauvage” or the wild coast in English, fringed with pine trees and sand dunes where Atlantic rollers come crashing in, is a surfers and sunworshippers paradise.
The nearby St. Palais sur Mer Golf course is a favourite with our owners.
Visit the chic seaside resort of Royan and stroll along its promenade, lined with bars, cafés and shops.
As you go by the harbour along the banks of La Grève at La Trembalde, you will find the typical oysters farmers’ ‘Cabanes’. Don’t let the chance go by to taste the world famous Marennes Oléron oysters!
La Rochelle is one of the most attractive and unspoilt seaside resorts with its impressive ramparts.
Cognac is a must do for brandy lovers.
