Heritage of the Charentaise coast

Discovering our beautiful region

Charente Maritime and its archipelago of islands: Île d'Oléron, Île de Ré, Île Madame and Île d'Aix marked by the 4 lighthouses of La Coubre, Cordouan, Chassiron and Baleines.

The Charente Maritime is cradled on its coastline by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The department is drawn by 463 km of coastline and intertwined with an archipelago of islands which brings you back the sweetness of life: The island of Oléron, Ré, Aix and Madame.

The Charente Maritime in the lands of La Rochelle with its 2 towers and its old port in Saintes and its arenas passing through Rochefort with the Corderie Royale, the arsenal from where the Hermione sails.

Alongside La Rochelle and its old port, the royal rope factory of Rochefort and its arsenal from where the Hermione sails to America, Saintes and its arenas, the old fortifications of Vauban, several sites are Listed as World Heritage by UNESCO: The citadel of Saint Martin de Ré, the Saint-Eutrope basilica in Saintes, the Pilgrims' Hospital in Pons and the Church of Saint Pierre de la Tour d'Aulnay.

The salt marshes of the Seudre estuary provide access to its hinterland and its many architectural treasures.

The Seudre estuary invites you to its salt marshes and oyster farms. Its hinterland overflows with many architectural treasures and extends its vineyards: Cognac and Pineau accompany the territory.

The Marennes Oléron oyster, known throughout the world, has made the reputation of Charente Maritime and more particularly of Payes Marennes Oléron.

To the west, its immense oyster basin has made the department famous for its fine and special clear oysters, known throughout the world, to be tasted with Surgères butter.

The Charente Maritime is an ideal playground for water sports and nautical activities. Whether on the open sea, on a lake, on the river, pushed by the wind or with your feet in the sand… here all sports are allowed. Inland, Haute Saintonge offers many walks.

The Charente Maritime is an ideal playground for sports and nature lovers.

The Charente Maritime is marked by a dominant sunshine allows to enjoy a wide expanse of beaches that line its coasts.


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