Tourism
in Royan
On the border between the Grand-Ouest and the South East, Royan is situated in the Charente-Maritime region, more precisely in the Arvert peninsula.
This town, of around 18,000 inhabitants, is one of the principal seaside resort towns on the Atlantic coast, attracting no less than 700,000 visitors each year.
Visiting Royan
Cultural and historical heritage
From a cultural point of view, a stay in our hotel in Royan offers many possibilities due to the rich and varied heritage of the town. First of all, the Royan Museum offers you a historical journey retracing the great events from antiquity to the Second World War, the largest collection of furniture from the 1950s as well as other exhibitions.
Several castles are also to be discovered during your stay in Royan: the fortified castle of St Jean d'Angles, authentic from the Middle Ages and classified as a Historic Monument, which you can visit with your family in a playful way through a game; the Château de Beaulon, a historic monument from the Renaissance, surrounded by vineyards, parks and fountains, proposing tastings of their cognac produced on the spot; the Château des Enigmes, also a Historic Monument from the Renaissance, which proposes a family treasure hunt on the theme of pirates.
Then, the seaside architecture of Royannaise is to be discovered. Regional character, English or exotic inspiration rub shoulders with neo-baroque, cubism or classicism... You will find an interesting mix of styles, dating from the end of the 19th century, just a stone's throw from your hotel in Royan.
The gastronomy of Royan
As far as gastronomy is concerned, the Charente cuisine is between land and sea. Take advantage of your stay in our hotel in Royan to taste oysters from Marennes-Oléron, mussels cooked in mouclade (a local speciality with cream and white wine) and many other local specialities based on succulent seafood. Depending on the season, you will also have the opportunity to taste the Charente melon, which goes perfectly with the Pineau des Charentes, typical of the region.
Around your hotel in Royan
Don't hesitate to explore the surrounding area, accessible thanks to Royan's ideal geographical location, which allows you to discover many sites in a short time: historical cities such as La Rochelle, Saintes, Rochefort, the islands of Charente-Maritime such as the island of Oléron or Ré, forts such as Fort Boyard, the caves of Matata or Regulus, the lighthouses of La Coubre, Cordouan or Chassiron lighthouses, leisure parks such as the Palmyre Zoo or the Cep Enchanté, or vineyards for wine tourism in the Charentes, Côtes de Blayes and Côtes de Bourg or Médoc...
Activities in Royan
In terms of activities, you will be able to practice water sports: from dinghy to catamaran, including fly-surfing, jet-skiing or windsurfing... or other sports activities such as golf, horse-riding or parachuting, there is something for everyone!
For those who love the sea air but prefer to laze around or go for a walk, the marina or one of the many creeks and beaches such as those of the Grande Conche or the Chay will appeal to them.
On the nature side, the botanical and zoological garden Planet Exotica, spread over 7.6 hectares, will amaze young and old with a multitude of activities and animal or plant species: collection of orchids, 250 reptiles from all over the world, butterflies and exotic plants, acrobatic course...