Location: Royan area in France
Nearest Airport:
Bordeaux at 73
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Nearest Ferry:
Le Havre at 360
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Nearest Train:
Royan at 23
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Nearest Motorway:
A10 at 10
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 10.0
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Car: recommended
Local shops in Mortagne include bakers, butcher, mini market, bank, Tourist Information, and various local markets.
Royan and Saintes have hypermarkets, boutiques and excellent daily markets.
There are many places of historical interest at Saintes (Roman amphitheatre), Blaye (Citadelle), Ile d'Aix (Napolean's pre-exile home), La Rochelle and Pons, Talmont.
For wine lovers, take the car ferry from Royan or Blaye to the Medoc (Chateaux Rothschild, Margaux, Lafite).
If you like Cognac (Visit Hennessy, Martell, etc) - about 1 hour drive.
But don't ignore the local growers in Charente (vin de pays) and,of course, Pineau des Charentes.
There are many restaurants in the surrounding area, to cater for all tastes and prices. Fish is a speciality.
Excellent beaches can be found at St Georges-de-Didionne, Royan, Meschers, St Palais-sur-mer and there are many small sandy coves for you to explore.
The surrounding area is fairly flat, making it ideal for cycling and walking.