Circular discovery loop around Saujon

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.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.96 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 3 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 3 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 8 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 2 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Saujon (17600)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 45.675823° / W 0.924044°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1432SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Park on Place Charles de Gaulle next to the church.

(S/E) Take Rue Carnot, a shopping street, and follow it until you reach the right bank of the Seudre.

(1) Turn right onto Allée de la Taillée Verte until you reach the port of Ribérou. Continue along the Seudre to reach the large crossroads of the Royan-Saintes ring road. Pass under this ring road and continue to a crossroads.

(2) Continue straight ahead to stay on the banks of the Seudre. Pass between the marshes and the Seudre to reach a power line opposite the village of Le Breuil, located on the left bank.

(3) Turn right into the marshes and follow the fence to Route du Fief. Turn right onto this road and continue to the village of Ilatte. Enter the village and continue to Place du Bénitier.

(4) Continue right along Rue des Passeroses, then turn onto Route du Fié. Walk along the right bank of the Ruisseau du Monnard before entering the hamlet of La Lande. Turn right to reach Haute Lande, then the Lande area.

(5) Follow the yellow and blue markings of the Way of St James, which runs alongside the ponds to the ring road bridge you crossed earlier.

(2) Pass under the bridge again and take the white path on the left that runs alongside the expressway to enter Saujon. Turn left onto Route des Écluses, then right to walk alongside the school. Cross Place Richelieu and the fairground, take Rue du Repos then Rue d'Aunis, and you will soon reach the car park at Place Charles de Gaulle (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 5 m - Place Charles de Gaulle in front of the church. - Gare de Saujon
  2. 1 : km 0.21 - alt. 4 m - Seudre (fleuve)
  3. 2 : km 1.24 - alt. 4 m - Pont Rocade
  4. 3 : km 3.2 - alt. 3 m - Path to Ilatte
  5. 4 : km 4.58 - alt. 6 m - L'Ilatte
  6. 5 : km 5.53 - alt. 3 m - Aire de la Lande
  7. S/E : km 7.96 - alt. 5 m - Place Charles de Gaulle in front of the church.

Notes

Refreshments in the town centre along the route or in the immediate vicinity: bakeries, bars, various restaurants.

Worth a visit

(S/E) The church: four medieval capitals, a painting by Gaston Balande, stained glass windows, bells, one of which is listed.
(1) La Taillée Verte
Between (1) and (2) the port of Ribérou.
Between (2) and (3) stork nests in the marshes.
(4) The village of Ilatte and its Place du Bénitier, old wells and drinking troughs.
(5) After the hamlet of Haute Lande, you arrive at the Lande area, which offers a wide range of activities: camping, fishing, swimming pool, wakeboarding, water games, tennis, pétanque and a football pitch nearby.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
chespeel
chespeel
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk along the Seudre. The path is well marked and, with a bit of sunshine, it's a quiet route.

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inconnu qui randonne
inconnu qui randonne

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
A pleasant walk around La Seudre, a bit damp but that's to be expected at this time of year.
There are indeed storks in their nest to observe near point no. 3 and flying along the route.
The path is marked in blue all along the way (detour trail).

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chipie33290
chipie33290

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very easy route, no elevation gain.
Varied landscapes, partly along the Seudre river.
Very pleasant, with paintings by Gaston Balande currently on display along the route.
Thank you for this route.

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mirabel54
mirabel54

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant walk on a beautiful spring day. Very wet grassy areas (from no. 3 to Les Grandes Versennes) due to recent rain. The banks of the Seudre are very well maintained, with numerous rest areas and picnic spots. The pretty village of L'Ilatte is well worth a visit.

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renard
renard

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Not many people today. Parking on Place Charles de Gaulle is difficult, but easier near the port of Ribérou (point 2).

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Soizig87
Soizig87

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The part of the route that runs alongside the Seudre seems endless. Apart from that, I enjoyed this hike. I discovered Saujon and the surrounding countryside, which I didn't know before.

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278v2
278v2

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

unglasses(whistle)love:
Very pleasant
Bring drinks as there is little shade. Safe family walk.

Not many people at this time of year, but some parts must get very busy.
Review the end. On the way back, it's a bit confusing between the swimming pool and the tennis courts in Saujon.

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Britanicus100
Britanicus100

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

It is preferable to park at point 2, due to the blue zone in the town centre.

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