The “Train des Mouettes”: the Seudre estuary aboard a time machine
The “Train des Mouettes”: the Seudre estuary aboard a time machine
La Tremblade
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Come visit La Tremblade, on the Presqu'île d'Arvert and only 20 minutes from Royan, it is an attractive town with a Typical and gourmet oyster port. Ideally located, it allows you to shine on one side towards the Royannais and the beaches of the wild coast and on the other side, towards Marennes d'Oléron and the Ile d'Oléron just opposite.
At La Tremblade, visit the Phare de la Coubre : climb the 300 steps of this sentinel of the sea, which will offer you a 360-degree view of the fine sandy beaches and the Coubre forest. At its foot, a few shops and an ecomuseum to complete the visit. Then take a walk to the maritime pine forest, with trails for cycling in complete safety. beaches as far as the eye can see, right next to the ocean, it's idyllic !
The beaches in the town of La Tremblade are: Le Mus de Loup, La Cèpe, Le Galon d'Or, l'Embellie, La Pointe Espagnole (lifeguard in season) , La bouverie (lifeguard), Le Vieux Phare, La plage du Phare (lifeguard). Find out about the tides before you go, so you can set up your towel not too far from the water !
The wild coast is the ideal place for long walks on the beach, but also for surfing. Opposite, the Cordouan lighthouse to be observed all along these 20 kilometers of coastline. Be careful, currents can be dangerous, swim in supervised areas and marked out !
La Tremblade is a gourmet territory, come to the daily market which takes place Place Gambetta, you will find all the regional products, vegetables and seafood to compose a gourmet basket. On Saturday morning, the large market also includes more diverse stands.
Oyster enthusiasts are not mistaken, Tremblade is one of the main oyster ports in the region, on the Seudre basin.
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