I spend my time in Charente-Maritime, because now I'm closer and especially because I was born there.
So, I had to dedicate an article and some drawings to it! From Royan to Mortagne, I've shared my favorite spots with you.

• Meet at the market bar in the morning to stock up on seafood and fresh cheeses, and stop for a coffee or a pineau depending on the time of day.
• Go swimming at one of the many coves on the Côte de Beauté: Foncillon, Plage du Pigeonnier, or the large beaches of the coast.
• If you prefer the ocean, drive to the wild coast.
• Have lunch at Bob's in Saint Palais.
• Discover the architecture of 1950s houses, like the famous Boomerang House.
• In winter, dine at Rafales in Royan, and during the season, go to Lolo's to enjoy mussels with cognac!
• Have drinks at Le Garage in Pontaillac, at La Maison Blanche in Nauzan.
• For sports enthusiasts, there are summer beach volleyball tournaments; for musicians, the famous "Violons sur le sable" (violins on the sand); and antique hunters will find their happiness at Jarriault.
  
  

• Have lunch at La Crique
• Swim at one of the local beaches: Suzac, Plage des Vergnes...
• Visit the Matata caves.
• Go down to Talmont to visit the village and the church. Superb.

• Discover the oyster farming village and have lunch there, or go to the village of Chaillevette to have lunch at Q Salé.
• Go swimming at Gallon d'Or beach.
• Dine at La Table de la Cèpe in Ronces les Bains.
  

MORTAGNE SUR GIRONDE

• Discover this small estuary town whose landscape alternates between cliffs and a fishing port.
• Stay at the Domaine du Meunier.

• Visit the old town and its Gallo-Roman sites: the amphitheater, Arch of Germanicus, Saint-Pierre Cathedral, the Abbaye aux Dames...