Charron lies at the mouth of the Sèvre Niortaise in the Pertuis Breton and borders the Baie de l’Aiguillon. The landscape also includes the Canal du Curé, which flows into Les Mizottes, a marshland area with coastal tidal flats.
Those wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Charron should focus their search on accommodations in the town.
Nature
The Port du Pavé in Charron is a good observation point for birds in the Baie de l’Aiguillon. Charron is also in the immediate vicinity of the Vélodyssée and the VéloFrancette.
Culture and History
The existence of the Church of Saint-Nicolas in Charron has been documented since 1031; at that time, it was dependent on the Abbey of Saint-Pierre de Maillezais. Inside, there is a wooden altarpiece carved, painted and gilded in the 18th century.
The historic site Abbaye de la Grace Notre-Dame is located in the immediate vicinity of Charron. The Anciennne église Saint-Étienne is a ruin and lies in the vicinity of Charron. The Abbaye Royale, a historic site, is also located in the vicinity. The Artothèque de La Rochelle (première localisation) is a museum in the wider regional area surrounding Charron.
Activities and Excursions
The Moul’Stock festival in Charron features concerts, entertainment and moules-frites and is designed as a family event for all ages. The Zoo Aquarium de la Rochelle is also located in the wider regional area surrounding Charron.
Cuisine
The “La Charron” bouchot mussels are produced, harvested, inspected and packaged in Charron. Moule de Charron belongs to the bouchot mussels that are farmed on wooden poles installed in the sea. At the Port du Corps de Garde in Charron, you can enjoy a seafood platter by the water.
Beaches
The wider regional area surrounding Charron includes Plage des Minimes, Plage du Chef de Baie and La Plage d'Aytré.
Other destinations: Grézac, Chaillevette, Salignac-Sur-Charente, Cravans, Montguyon, Chaucre, Saint-Bonnet-sur-Gironde, Saint-Sulpice-d'Arnoult.
