Stay at Surfcamp in Charente-Maritime
Open-air hostel in Saint-Georges-de-Didonne
We are located in the 2* Les Bains Salés campsite at 162 avenue du Lieutenant-Tourtet in Saint-Georges-de-Didonne (17110). Halfway between La Rochelle (17000) and Bordeaux (33000), our open-air hostel is a 10-minute walk from Vallières beach and 3km from the Central Market in Royan (17200). The nearest train station is 1.5km away.
Petanque courts, a children’s play area and a launderette are available on the campsite.
Discover our accommodationSurf spots
in Royan
3 surf spots in and around Royan are a must:
- Pontaillac beach is a family beach with a reputation for great waves all year round for beginners and experienced surfers alike.
- further north, Nauzan beach is an ideal spot for experienced surfers to learn to surf at their own pace and in complete safety
- the beaches of the Côte Sauvage, between La Palmyre and La Tremblade, are frequented by experienced surfers
Activities around Saint-Georges-de-Didonne
Nestling between the Gironde estuary and the Cordouan lighthouse, this is an ideal location for exploring part of the Charente region:
- For the sporty, there are many walking and cycling routes to discover, but you can also try your hand at sand yachting on the Grande Plage at low tide.
- Oenophiles can sample local products such as Charentais wines, cognac and pineau des Charentes.
- For gourmets, enjoy Royan’s Marché Central, the town’s emblematic building, open every day from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. to find the region’s best products.
- For young and old alike, Palmyre Zoo is 19km from the surfcamp.
For more information on what to do in and around Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, visit the Royan Tourist Office
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