The quiet surrounding countryside with pine forests, vineyards, cornfields and marshes with breeding homes to migratory birds such as storks, is ideal for relaxing and peaceful walks. Traditional sea side activities are available as well as many others : 

Royan has been for over a century one of the most famous sea side resorts on the French Atlantic coast. The city is more attractive than ever with a remarkable range of long beaches and small sheltered sandy coves, and its original mix of classic and modern architectural design.