Nearby Le Logis

Tourist guide

A land full of flavours and savoir-vivre…

At the heart of a region of contrasts with a coast on the Atlantic Ocean, the magnificent pine forests and fine sandy beaches (270 km of shoreline)attract many holidaymakers each year! With a long, tormented history and rich heritage, the region has become famous for its excellent vineyards and varietals. Known for its good living and being a surfing paradise, the villages of this authentic region offer a thousand different shades of colour to discover!

Right next to to Saint Palais, there are plenty of lovely things to discover:

• Royan and its casino (Pontaillac), 10 km away
• The Palmyre Zoo (one of the most beautiful in Europe) only 6 km away, tickets can be purchased at reception
• Many beaches (Saint-Palais, Vaux, Pontaillac, Royan, La Palmyre, La côte Sauvage, Ronce-les-Bains, etc.)

There is also... The town Vauban de Brouage, the Corderie Royale in Rochefort (35 km away) La Rochelle and its historic port (65 km away), Saintes 40 km away, and a tour of the historic town centre. A little further away, you can discover the Cognacs and Pineau des Charente, visit Chais, and take a walk through the Poitevin marshes, a true natural treasure.

And to enrich your stay, go to the surrounding markets:

• In St-Georges-de-Didonne: local market every morning in high season, craft market on Sunday mornings in high season, night market on Thursday evenings in high season
• In Vaux-sur-Mer: local market every morning in high season, night market on Monday evenings in high season
• In St Palais-sur-Mer: local market every morning in high season, night market Monday, Tuesday and Friday evenings in high season
• At Mathes: local market Tuesday and Friday mornings in high season
• At La Palmyre: local market on Wednesday and Sunday mornings in high season, night market on Wednesday evenings in high season

Culture and heritage

The lighthouse at la Coubre, the Sentier des Douaniers (coastal footpath), Palmyre Zoo, The lighthouse of Cordouan, the Belle Époque Quarters of Saint Palais (Quarters of Platin or Nauzan), the towns of Rochefort and Saintes (Art and History towns) the town of La Rochelle, Cognac and Fort Boyard...