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Royan

France / Poitou-Charentes / Vaux-sur-Mer /
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A pleasant resort, known also for its casinos and hotels, Royan has a typical Atlantic climate. It is particularly favoured by families with young children because of the safe beaches, several in attractive coves (conches)with beach cafes.
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Coordinates:   45°38'3"N   1°0'41"W

Comments

  • The majority of the buildings are post war as most of the town was destroyed in early 1945. Some buildings are worth a look especially the large church. Looks a bit brutal from the outside but the interior is amazing on a day with good light. The market is an amazing piece of concrete like a large upturned fluted bowl. The remaining villa's N & S of the centre are very impressive and give an idea of what the rest of the town was like prior to WW2. Plenty of posh shops to do a bit of window shopping.