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Top things to do in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

Ideally located between beach, forest and heritage, our hotel in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer is the perfect base for exploring the Charente-Maritime region. Whether you’re a family, a couple or a group of friends, you’ll find plenty to do in and around Saint-Palais-sur-Mer. Sports, nature, cultural discoveries or just relaxing: every day can be a new adventure. La Villa Ouest offers you a stay punctuated by authentic experiences, in a setting that’s both soothing and stimulating.

CHILDREN’S PARADISE

Enjoy the water park and entertainment at Camping des 2 Plages

When you stay at the Villa Ouest, you’ll enjoy all-inclusive access to the water park at the 2 Plages campsite, just a few minutes’ walk away. Heated and covered pools, water slides, a children’s playground and relaxation areas… Everything you need to make your stay enjoyable and refreshing. You’ll also be able to take advantage of all the entertainment on offer at the campsite: themed evenings, shows, sports activities or workshops for younger guests.

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Activities and entertainment for your children around the hotel

The surrounding area is full of leisure activities for children near Royan. Not to be missed:

La Palmyre Zoo, one of the most renowned in Europe
Planet Exotica in Royan, a botanical and wildlife park
Aquarium de La Rochelle, to explore the seabed
The château des énigmes d’Usson in Pons, a fun family adventure

Family activities near Royan

If you want to spend some quality time with your children, there are plenty of family activities to choose from near Royan. Take an easy, scenic coastal walk along the “sentier des douaniers “, or treat yourself to a fun-filled day at La Palmyre’s Luna Park in season. For something different, head for the Maine Gaudin equestrian center. for a horse or pony ride in the forest or on the beach, or discover the Phare de la Coubre lighthouse, escape games for the whole family.

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Sports and nature activities

For lovers of the great outdoors, there is no shortage of sporting activities near Royan:

Sports

Royan 18-hole golf course and La Palmyre 9-hole golf course
Cycle paths
Nautical (sailing, windsurfing, kiteboarding)
Aérodrome de Royan Médis (parachuting, gliding, flying lessons, leisure aviation)

Walks & hikes

Hiking in the Coubre forest
Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela (via Turonensis)
Vélodyssée

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Culture and heritage of our beautiful Charente-Maritime

The region offers an exceptional wealth of culture and heritage:

Fiddling on the sand in Royan
Francofolies de La Rochelle
Romanesque nights throughout the department
Music festivals (Royan, Saintes, La Rochelle…)
Guided tours (Royan, Saintes, La Rochelle)
Regional heritage discoveries
Cordouan lighthouse (Unesco candidate)
Coubre lighthouse (La Tremblade)
4 UNESCO sites: Saint-Pierre d’Aulnay de Saintonge Romanesque church, Saint-Eutrope basilica in Saintes, Saint-Jean-d’Angély royal abbey, Pons pilgrims’ hospital
Fort Boyard
The islands of Ré, Oléron and Aix
The Meschers caves
The oyster town of Marennes
Talmont-sur-Gironde

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