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Roadtrip in Charente-Maritime

Charente-Maritime Tour

Charente-Maritime is the perfect destination to recharge your batteries on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. You can explore the legendary Cognac vineyards, visit the listed heritage sites, stroll through the charming villages and enjoy great cycling on our cycle routes.

Charente-Maritime offers a wide range of activities for an exceptional holiday.

The route starts in Montlieu-La-Garde, former county town. The tour then continues to Montendre, a village built around the remains of its medieval castle. Mirambeau, Gémozac and Arvert are the next destinations, all with a rich cultural heritage.

The tour then passes through Saint-Denis d'Oléron commune the most northerly of the island, continuing on to Saint-Martin-de-Ré and Le Bois Plage en Ré, before finishing at La Couarde Sur Mer, famous for its magnificent beaches, considered to be the most beautiful on the coast.

 

Moustache on the beach

Stage

Montlieu-La-Garde
Montlieu-La-Garde

Recommended route(s) : D730, N10

Montlieu-La-Garde (1,231 inhabitants) lies at the heart of the Atlantic Arc. For many years, it was the highest administrative centre in the Charente-Maritime region.

  • Forest House
  • Romanesque chapel of St Vivien

Stage

Montendre
Montendre

Recommended route(s) : D730

Montendre, a commune built around the remains of its medieval castle, has a population of 3,260. Since 2001, it has been renowned for hosting the Free Music Festival. Montendre also boasts a wide range of educational, cultural and health facilities.

  •  Mysterra, Parc Des Labyrinthes in Montendre
  •  Montendre Castle
  • Main weekly market (every Thursday morning, 8am-12pm)

Stage

Mirambeau
Mirambeau

Recommended route(s) : D730

Mirambeau is a small town with a population of around 1,500. It lies at the foot of a cuesta. The town is served by several major roads, including the A10 motorway, which puts it less than half an hour from Bordeaux, Saintes or Royan.

  •  Walk to the Soubran pond
  •  Château de Mirambeau (no visits)
  •  Les Antilles de Jonzac (lagoon, energy pool, sauna, hammam, cardio-musculation area, beauty area)

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Gémozac
Gémozac

Recommended route(s) : D730, D732

Gémozac is located in the heart of Saintonge, between woods and vineyards, close to the beaches of the Pays royannais and the Gironde estuary. Gémozac, which now has a population of almost 2,800, is continuing to grow and strengthen its appeal within the Saintonge Romane region.

  •  Fishing pond
  • Racecourse (circuit devoted to equestrian sports or aviation)

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Arvert
Arvert

Recommended route(s) : D732, D730, D14

Arvert (population 3100) is a place of relaxation, concealing a dynamic town with leisure facilities, shops, signposted walking trails and a host of summer events.

  •  Arvert market (every Wednesday and Saturday morning)
  • Visit to 2 oyster ports (Coux and La Grève à Duret).
  • Visit and tasting at the "Domaine des Claires" (vineyards)

Stage

Saint-Denis-d'Oléron
Saint-Denis-d'Oléron

Recommended route(s) : D728E, D26, D734

Saint-Denis d'Oléron is the island's most northerly commune. It has 1300 inhabitants. It has preserved its heritage and exceptional environment, offering a wide range of activities and discoveries.

  • The Chassiron lighthouse and its rotunda (visit)
  • A walk around the Saint-Denis d'Oléron marina
  • Saint-Denis d'Oléron market (Place Charles de Gaulle every morning from 1 April to 30 September, during school holidays and bank holidays, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning out of season).

 

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Saint Martin de Ré
Saint Martin de Ré

Saint-Martin-de-Ré is a must-visit village on the Ile de Ré. Built around its harbour and protected by its ramparts, Saint-Martin-de-Ré has a population of 2,200.

  •  Musée Ernest Cognacq (visit)
  • Cloché Observatory (museum and tour)
  •   Walk to Plage de la Cible

Stage

Le Bois Plage En Ré
Le Bois Plage En Ré

Recommended route(s) : D201E2, D201

Le Bois plage en Ré is situated on the south coast in the centre of the Ile de Ré. It's a village of long, winding streets and lanes lined with white houses. The community life is very diversified and facilitates the daily life of the residents of the commune. There are currently 2250 residents.

  •  The Cave Coopérative (wine cellar, tour and tasting)
  • The Market (the largest market on the Ile de Ré, open in low season on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9am to 12.30pm, in high season every day from 9am to 1pm)
  •  Walking tour (Stroll through the alleyways)

 

Stage

La Couarde Sur Mer
La Couarde Sur Mer

Recommended route(s) : D201, D735

La Couarde Sur Mer (population 1,172) is renowned for its beaches, which are considered to be the most beautiful on the whole island and even on the coast.

  •  A walk on Anneries beach
  • Salt Marsh Ecomuseum
  •  Promenade Plage des Prises

Staging areas on your roadtrip

Arvert
Super U
Charente-Maritime
Motorhome stopover FREE PARKING
4
parking spaces
2EUR
The 10 minutes of water
Gémozac
Super U
Charente-Maritime
Service area (Supermarket)
10
parking spaces
2EUR
Water + electricity
La Couarde Sur Mer
5* Camping de L'ocean
Charente-Maritime
Campsite service area
150
parking spaces
Package
depending on the season
Montlieu-La-Garde
La petite Gare Service Station
Charente-Maritime
Service area in town
1
service terminal
2EUR
Water
Saint Martin de Ré
Les Salieres 3* campsite
Charente-Maritime
Campsite service area
50
parking spaces
Package
depending on the season
Saint-Denis-d'Oléron
The mill
Charente-Maritime
Reception area PAY PARKING
150
parking spaces
13,5EUR
The 24h
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