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Meschers-sur-Gironde walks
The marshes and cliffs of Meschers and Talmont
Visorando Member
14.98 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
2.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Meschers-sur-Gironde (Charente-Maritime)
Between the sea and the countryside, enjoy a peaceful stroll along small roads and paths, visit Talmont and the marshes, and return via the cliffs of Meschers.
The four beaches walk
9.30 mi
+361 ft
-358 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Meschers-sur-Gironde (Charente-Maritime)
A walk along four beaches and cliffs between Meschers and Saint-Georges de Didonne. It can be shortened by almost 6 km by not making the round trip to the Vallières lighthouse on Saint-Georges beach. The walk will be easier if the tide is not too high, as the route follows the beaches.
The Fort and Forest of Suzac
5.10 mi
+141 ft
-131 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Georges-de-Didonne (Charente-Maritime)
A walk beneath the holm oaks of the coastal path, high on the cliffs overlooking the mouth of the Gironde estuary, through the Suzac Forest and past the beaches of Meschers-sur-Gironde or Saint-Georges-de-Didonne. Along the way, the remains of the Atlantic Wall; offshore, the famous Cordouan lighthouse, the ‘Versailles of the sea’, and to the right as you look towards the estuary, views of Royan and Saint-Georges-de-Didonne.
Saint-Georges-de-Didonne - the caves - Meschers
9.30 mi
+318 ft
-302 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Georges-de-Didonne (Charente-Maritime)
A very pleasant walk with magnificent scenery. You will pass along fine sandy beaches, close to magnificent fishing huts and sumptuous limestone cliffs in which real troglodyte cities have been carved out (Regulus and Matata caves). A visit to the seaside resort of Meschers will precede your return through the Suzac forest.⚠️ 16/04/2025: Route modified on the hike sheet due to passage through private property.
Talmont-sur-Gironde via the Caillaud cliffs, starting from Barzan
3.68 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Barzan (Charente-Maritime)
"Muddy waters"! With its muddy waters, the Gironde estuary is every bit as impressive as the Mississippi. On the edge of this austere expanse sits one of the most beautiful villages in France, Talmont-sur-Gironde.
From Vallières beach to Suzac beach
4.06 mi
+144 ft
-154 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Georges-de-Didonne (Charente-Maritime)
The Vallières and Suzac headlands mark the ends of the long beach at Saint-Georges-de-Didonne. First skirting the former, you pass by the lighthouse that makes the place so photogenic. Then, after a long walk from one end of Saint-Georges-de-Didonne beach to the other, you reach Suzac Point, which is much wilder. The destination of the walk is Suzac beach, a little gem nestled between two points.
Port des Monards - Talmont-sur-Gironde
8.02 mi
+207 ft
-200 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Barzan (Charente-Maritime)
A very refreshing hike along the Gironde estuary.
Circular starting from Port des Monards
5.03 mi
+213 ft
-190 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Chenac-Saint-Seurin-d'Uzet (Charente-Maritime)
South-east of Royan, near the famous village of Talmont, this is a lovely, easy route to enjoy with friends or family.
Don't miss the old Monards flour mill, Chenac Church and the views of the Gironde estuary.
Circular route from Pointe de Grave to Verdon-sur-Mer
9.65 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Le Verdon-sur-Mer (Gironde)
Circular hiking or mountain biking route: forest, Océane Beach, Saint-Nicolas and Pointe de la Grave lighthouses, Logis marshes, Faille Marais, view of the Gironde estuary.
Circular Ribérou route via Ilate and Lande
4.02 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Saujon (Charente-Maritime)
Circular route around the Lande starting from the port of Ribérou.
Circular route around the Port and Richard Lighthouse
7.83 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Gironde
This circular route starts at the lighthouse and runs along the estuary and its many fishing huts. It passes through small hamlets with stone houses. Return via the port, the estey, and the estuary dyke again.
Circular discovery loop around Saujon
4.94 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saujon (Charente-Maritime)
Stroll through the town centre of Saujon and the peri-urban marshes of the Seudre.
Discover the local flora and fauna, combining hiking with curiosity.
This route is accessible by bicycle, mountain bike or hybrid bike, provided you follow the rules of the road.
Discovery circular: the gentle Seudre in Saujon
3.99 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Saujon (Charente-Maritime)
Circular discovery of the town centre and the surrounding countryside.
Walk along the banks of the gentle Seudre river
This route is suitable for cycling (mountain bikes, hybrid bikes) in accordance with the Highway Code.
Forest, beach and fishing huts in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer
8.76 mi
+167 ft
-174 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Palais-sur-Mer (Charente-Maritime)
The first part of the circular path is in the Forêt des Combots d'Ansoine, followed by a walk along the beach and then along a coastal path dotted with numerous fishing huts and passing by the Puits de l'Auture, a natural curiosity worth discovering.
From the port to the cliffs of Mortagne-sur-Gironde
4.96 mi
+256 ft
-240 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Mortagne-sur-Gironde (Charente-Maritime)
There is a beautiful view of the Gironde estuary and, to the west, on a clear day, you can see the Beaumont tower, which is still used today as a navigation marker.
Mornac-sur-Seudre interpretive trail
2.10 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Mornac-sur-Seudre (Charente-Maritime)
Discover a typical oyster-farming village on a trail lined with numerous information panels, allowing you to stroll through the village, then walk alongside the many colourful oyster farmers' huts to finally reach the Seudre.
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