Our campsite in Saint Palais sur mer is located near the Grande Côte beach, 2.5km from the centre of Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, facing the Atlantic Ocean.
The seaside resort of Saint-Palais-sur-Mer is an ideal destination for relaxing, visiting and enjoying the great outdoors in the Charente-Maritime department. Between the friendliness of its summer festivities, the elegance of its Belle Époque villas, the charm of its carrelets and the beauty of its its beaches, St Palais sur Mer has something to appeal to holidaymakers of all ages.
The beaches of Saint-Palais-sur-Mer
The resort offers you a choice of 5 beautiful beaches of fine sand: the lively Bureau beach, lined with beach clubs and welcoming terraces; the Nauzan beach, also very family-friendly and well sheltered in its conch; the Platin beach, near the Devil's Bridge, for lovers of wild nature and wide-open spaces; the small Concié cove for those looking for an intimate, peaceful setting; and the long Grande Côte beach, a paradise for water sports enthusiasts that has nothing to envy the beaches of the Nouvelle Aquitaine region.
The coastline and the Douaniers trail
From Plage du Bureau to Plage de la Grande Côte, the sentier des Douaniers invites you to explore the Saint-Palais-sur-Mer coastline on foot, discovering the carrelets on stilts, the Belle Époque mansions and geological curiosities such as the Pont du Diable and the puits de l'Auture. The Maison des Douanes (Customs House) offers you the chance to extend your discovery of the site through fascinating exhibitions. The coastal path then continues, allowing hikers to continue their walk to Royan or in the Coubre forest.
Activities in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer
Saint-Palais is a destination that will delight the whole family with its wide choice of activities. As well as lazing around and playing beach games, there's a wide range of water-based and coastal leisure activities to discover: paddling, sea kayaking, sand yachting, or even surfcasting at the end of the day. A network of footpaths is specially signposted for horse rides. In the very heart of Saint-Palais-sur-Mer lies the beautiful lake in the Parc Raymond Vignes, ideal for fishing, boating and walking. There's no shortage of cultural visits and heritage sites to discover in Saint-Palais. To discover the surrounding area in a unique way, head for the top of the old bell tower after admiring its contemporary art collections! In the peace and quiet of the forest, surrounded by marshes, the village of Saint-Augustin will delight lovers of nature and tranquillity with its charm and authenticity.
A lively destination
In summer, the atmosphere in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer is festive, from the terraces of the bars and restaurants to the discotheque for those who stay late. Street festivals, fireworks displays and concerts abound throughout the season to entertain holidaymakers from all horizons. In July and August, there's a theme every week: magic, the circus, street entertainment, etc. In July, the Saint-Palais Parade festival is a chance to admire the sights and sounds and watch a variety of street art shows.
The covered market in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer is also a must for sampling fresh, local seafood and local produce. The streets of the town also come alive with the colourful stalls of the market traditional markets in the morning, and night markets on the seafront in the evening.
There are plenty of places to visit in the surrounding area, including Vaux sur Mer, Royan Atlantique, Saint-Sulpice and Mathes La Palmyre in the Poitou-Charentes region. The Gironde estuary is also within easy reach.
