Chay Beach – Carrelets de Royan loop from Royan

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Chay Beach – Carrelets de Royan loop from Royan

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Chay Beach – Carrelets de Royan loop from Royan

01:25

5.45km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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406 m

Casino Barriere

Highlight • Other

📍 Origins and Beginnings

The tradition of games and entertainment in Pontaillac dates back to the late 19th century, with gambling clubs such as the Kursaal (around 1880) and the …

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581 m

Chapel of Our Lady of the Angels

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📍 General Presentation

The Notre-Dame-des-Anges Chapel is an atypical neo-Gothic gem, blending medieval influences with oriental touches, rich in works of art and local history. Spared by wars, it stands …

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1.13 km

Doctor Guillon's Bathtubs

Highlight • Structure

In 1872, Doctor Guillon had egg-shaped bathtubs dug into the rocks of Bec des Brandes in Pontaillac, where the sea entered through an orifice and which were used to treat …

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1.67 km

Carrelets on Pigeonnier Beach

Highlight • Monument

This beach is a "tobacco-free" beach where smoking is prohibited.
After asking questions to the Ligue contre le Cancer, they point out that "vaping can be a risk reduction tool …

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2.52 km

Chay Beach

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Chay Beach is a sandy beach that offers a breathtaking view of the Cordouan lighthouse. It is surrounded by rocky cliffs and, as such, is sheltered from the wind and is a pleasant place to do your hike.

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2.71 km

Fort du Chay

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Built in the 18th century, Fort du Chay was integrated into the German defense system in 1940. Thoroughly rebuilt by the German occupying troops, who replaced the old facilities with …

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2.89 km

Carrelets de Royan

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The classic to do at least once. Just avoid busy days during the peak tourist season.

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4.80 km

Pontaillac Villa

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Splendid houses from all eras with sea view, an equally magnificent residence, enough to make the walker dream who does not know the region and who discovers it by walking …

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5.45 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.48 km

496 m

427 m

< 100 m

Surfaces