Have a look at some of our photos of La Palmyre, La Grande Cote and La Cote Sauvage which are within cycling distance if you're feeling energetic, (on country lanes and cycle paths) or, less than 10 minutes by car where you will find ample free parking facilities. All the beaches are linked by cycle paths through the pine forests.
There are many small towns and villages to explore locally including La Palmyre with it’s zoo, marina and shops, Les Mathes, St Palais-sur-Mer, La Tremblade on the Seudre river and it’s oyster beds, Ronces Les Bains, Mornac-sur-Seudre (one of the most beautiful villages of France) and the large resort of Royan with it’s many shops, central market and evening street entertainment.