Saint-Palais-Sur-Mer: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, the 3.5 km-long paved coastal footpath Sentier des Douaniers runs from Plage de Nauzan to Grande Côte. The townscape also includes five beaches: Nauzan, Le Bureau, Le Platin, La Grande Côte and Les Combots.

One possible personal travel decision is to rent a holiday apartment in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer.

Culture and History

The Vieux Clocher is a Romanesque building constructed by Cistercians in the 12th century. Every year from June to September, it hosts exhibitions by contemporary artists. The Vieux Clocher offers 360-degree views of the Côte de Beauté landscape and the Phare de Cordouan lighthouse, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Maison des Douanes is a cultural venue open to the public for exhibitions of contemporary art.

Water and Activities

The Centre nautique de Saint-Palais-sur-Mer is located on Nauzan Beach. It offers sailing, land sailing, equipment rental, stand-up paddleboarding and private lessons; the municipality’s various beaches offer numerous water sports activities.

Nature and Trails

Parc Raymond Vignes is a large green and recreational area in the heart of Saint-Palais-sur-Mer. A 1.7 km-long circular trail runs along a lake and is suitable for walking, fishing and picnicking. Saint-Palais-sur-Mer also has cycle routes and bike paths for family outings and organised tours.

Surroundings

Plage de la Grande Côte and Plage du Chay are located in the immediate vicinity of Saint-Palais-sur-Mer. The surrounding area also includes Fort de Royan, Plage de la Palmyre and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-fin-des-Terres. Further afield in the region are Plage naturiste Saint-Nicolas-le-Verdon-sur-Mer, the ancient site of Novioregum and Fort du Chapus.

For further local navigation: Saint-Pierre-De-Juillers, Boisredon, Barzan, Nieul-Le-Virouil, L'éguille, Tonnay-Boutonne, Thénac, Saint-Crépin.

For the higher-level travel overview: Charente-Maritime.