Beaches on the seaside resorts of the Charente-Maritime department in France

Thanks to the Gulf Stream, Charente-Maritime enjoys a unique microclimate. There are therefore, many very busy seaside resorts in Charente-Maritime. The sandy beaches and small conches (beach between two cliffs) are numerous and usually very large, especially south of the department near the estuary of Gironde. The ribbon of dunes also overlooks the coast of Charente.

There are some famous resorts on the continent of Charente such as Royan and Châtelaillon (near La Rochelle). In La Palmyre, there are huge beaches between the entrance of the estuary of Gironde and the Atlantic Ocean.

The islands of Charente are also a must-see. The beaches of the Island of Oléron offer the greatest diversity, the biggest are located south. The beaches of the Island of Ré are also remarkable. The island is smaller but very charming. Off Fouras, the Island of Aix brings a change of scenery (almost all the island is pedestrian). The three islands protect the continent by creating the Sea of ​​Pertuis.

The beaches of Gironde with wide stretches bordered by pine forests or in the north the famous beaches of Vendee are also must-see.