Discover the Charente-Maritime
St Pierre Market (© Sébastien LAVAL)

Getting to know the Charente Maritime from the campsite Aqua 3 Masses

A few examples of excursions on the mainland to savour all the charm of Charente Maritime during your stay on Oléron.

Family walking in the historic streets of Saintes

Royan, a typical beach resort

Royan is a nice coastal town with beautiful beaches, a harbour and a lively town centre offering many shops, cinemas and casinos…

Built in the late nineteenth century style when the fashion of sea bathing appeared, you will find the typical charm of the traditional seaside resorts.

Modern architecture of Royan 1950s houses Charente-Maritime
Beach with colorful tents in Royan Charente-Maritime

La Tremblade, the village where the oyster is queen

Oyster lovers, prepare your taste buds! Between land and sea, marsh and ocean, La Tremblade lives on its oyster farming activity, recognised throughout France for the quality of its products.

Go on the oyster trail and meet the producers, strolling along in front of the oyster cabins.

But La Tremblade is also a magical beach on the banks of the Seudre river, with typical Charente architecture and exceptional light.

Oyster market in La Tremblade Charente-Maritime
 (© Elsa COEFFE)
 (© Stéphane MORAND)

Saintes, from land to sea

Want to discover Charente Maritime in more depth? Take advantage of your stay at Aqua 3 Masses campsite to discover the beautiful inland town of Saintes inland and visit the region by boat on the river Charente.

You can discover Marennes, Rochefort and the Corderie Royale for an unforgettable visit.

Saint-Eutrope crypt historical monument in Saintes
Traditional gabarre boat on the Charente river in Saintes
Tiralo wheelchair beach access for disabled people Charente-Maritime
Royan central covered market 1950s architecture
Modern architecture of Royan 1950s houses Charente-Maritime
Cognac barrels in the cellars of Charente
Cognac tasting visit distilleries in Charente
La Rochelle harbor illuminated at night medieval towers

La Rochelle, a town loaded with history

With breathtaking beauty, especially when night falls on its old port and the lights illuminate the old stone of its famous towers, La Rochelle deserves at least a day to visit and take in the atmosphere.

A city centre with ancient architecture, small streets where bars and restaurants line up alongside one another, you will want to have a good look round La Rochelle before relaxing and admiring its old port, with its restaurants and its events.