Why go to Charente-Maritime? The 10 good reasons to go Charente-Maritime
An exceptional archipelago
Ré and Oléron are the best known, but Île Madame and Aix are just as delicious.
Walking and cycling tours
Discovering island villages, along coastal paths, in the heart of the forests.
Discover fishing on foot
Put on your boots, grab your basket and set off to discover the riches of the foreshore.
Nautical activities
Sailboat rides, gabare cruises on the Charente, canoeing and even stand-up paddling!
The treasures of Saintonge
Remarkable castles, but also abbeys, forts, churches and citadels.
In the paradise of gourmets
Oysters, bouchot mussels, fish, potatoes, salt - your taste buds will be begging for more!
Unique natural spaces
Parc de l'estuaire, Marais aux oiseaux... 14 "Échappées nature" sites to choose from.
Thermal cures
Saujon, Rochefort, Jonzac: 3 spas with waters renowned for their benefits.
Music Festivals
In the summer, we sing at the Francofolies and we sway at the Freemusic festival.
Fine sandy beaches
From Plage des Nonnes in Pontaillac to Châtelaillon-Plage, admire the horizon!
What to visit Charente-Maritime?
Interview: My Charente-Maritime
With Emmanuel Peraud, author of the guide
Passionate about history, Emmanuel Peraud is also a lover of this department that he never stops exploring. Curious and greedy, he likes to walk around La Rochelle as much as he likes to go to small villages, always anxious to find the right address. Restaurant, stores, hotels... he shares with you the places he likes so that you can spend a delightful stay in Charente-Maritime.
