Charente-Maritime, a vacation destination (episode 2)!
France’ s leading tourist department, Charente-Maritime is a veritable mosaic of colors, landscapes, moods and lights. Among its many must-see sites are hidden nuggets not to be missed. From north to south, east to west, let’s take a look at this immense playground for nature lovers… Your Oléron St-Tro’Park campsite gives you its best addresses!
A town: Meschers-sur-Gironde
Located less than an hour’s drive from Saint-Trojan-les-Bains, the Grottes de Régulus will leave you breathless. These strange cavities in the cliffs, known colloquially as the “holes of Meschers”, are of natural origin. But they have been transformed by human hands over the course of history. As troglodytic dwellings, they served as a refuge in 1814 for a French ship that was voluntarily scuttled to avoid being surrendered to the English. These luminous limestone cliffs form an exceptional site not to be missed during a stay in Charente-Maritime.
An unusual place: the Gallo-Roman site of Fâ
Among the activities not to be missed in Charente-Maritime is a visit to the Gallo-Roman site of Le Fâ. Doesn’t sound familiar? Be curious. Drive just a little past
A family outing: La Palmyre Zoo
Nestled in the heart of the Coubre forest, between La Tremblade and Royan, the Zoo de la Palmyre awaits you for unforgettable encounters. Just a 30-minute drive from your campsite on the south of the
A romantic getaway: the Marais Poitevin
On land or sea, in fresh or salt water, Charente-Maritime can also be visited by nature. Make a stopover in the
Photo “Les grottes de Regulus” (credit: pixalpa photographies)
