Pontaillac

Plage du Pigeonnier

5.8

/ 10 Pleasant

#133 out of 133
in New Aquitaine

About

Plage du Pigeonnier is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 52th place out of 52 beaches in the Charente-Maritime region 60.3 km away from its center, the city of La Rochelle. It is one of the beaches of Royan settlement, just 1.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a small several bays coastline with blue water and brown sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Plage du Pigeonnier coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage Royan, which has a rating of 7.8.

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Historical

+15 ^oC +14 ^oC

Air temperature

8.7 M/S

Wind

+14 ^oC

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Royan, New Aquitaine, Charente-Maritime

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Beach overall scores

Water

Good

6.9/10

Cover

Frustrating

4/10

Cleanliness

Pleasant

6/10

Amenities

Bad

1/10

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Plage du Pigeonnier is located in Charente-Maritime within Royan, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

User reviews

"Although beach is pleasant, it can be challenging to access and park. It's best to arrive on foot or by bike. However, the surrounding environment is beautiful, and the beach is well-sheltered, making it an ideal spot for tanning out of season. Plus, the late afternoon shade is a nice respite from the sun."

Nathan Jenson

"Although it was windy during our visit, the beach's location on a seaside path that stretches nearly 5 kilometers from the Royan ferry to the Royan casino beach made for a pleasant walk. The sand was dark in color, and the surrounding neighborhood had a chic vibe."

Léonard Dubois

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Stays nearby

A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.

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340m from the beach

8.5

Excellent

Apartment Le Yachting by Interhome

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Royan

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1.2km from center

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Superbe T4 vue mer a Royan, 5 mn a pied des plages

480m from the beach

9.4

Excellent

Superbe T4 vue mer a Royan, 5 mn a pied des plages

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Royan

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1km from center

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The Originals Boutique, Hôtel Miramar, Royan

580m from the beach

7.7

Very good

The Originals Boutique, Hôtel Miramar, Royan

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Located at nearest locality

Royan

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1.7km from center

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690m from the beach

Excellent

Le Garden 250 m plage du Chay

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Royan

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940m from center

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780m from the beach

Very good

Holiday Home Valombre

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Royan

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1.7km from center

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Appartement spacieux a Pontaillac, proche plage

910m from the beach

8.6

Excellent

Appartement spacieux a Pontaillac, proche plage

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Royan

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1.6km from center

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910m from the beach

8.6

Excellent

Les Hauts de Perpigna

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Royan

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730m from center

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Apartment Parc de Pontaillac-3 by Interhome

990m from the beach

6.7

Good

Apartment Parc de Pontaillac-3 by Interhome

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Vaux-sur-Mer

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2km from center

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990m from the beach

7.4

Good

Apartment Parc de Pontaillac-27

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Located at nearest locality

Royan

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2km from center

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1km from the beach

Very good

Maison a ROYAN PONTAILLAC

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Royan

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1.6km from center

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1km from the beach

8.2

Very good

Best Western Hotel Royan Ocean

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Royan

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670m from center

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Apartment Jardins de Pontaillac by Interhome

1.1km from the beach

7.7

Very good

Apartment Jardins de Pontaillac by Interhome

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Vaux-sur-Mer

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2.1km from center

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
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Cover and water

cover
- Brown sand
- Sea bottom - Sand
swimming details
- Long tidal zone
- Depth increase - moderate
water
- Normal water, medium transparency
- Deep blue

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

Le Parc, France

Plage Royan

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

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Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, France

Plage St.Georges

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand

Saint-Georges-de-Didonne 0.9 km

Meschers-sur-Gironde, France

Plage des Nonnes

7.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water

Meschers-sur-Gironde 0.9 km

Marennes-Plage, France

Plage de Marennes

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Marennes-Plage 0.2 km

Beach surroundings

Attractions Transport Localities

Attractions

Plage du Chay• 6 min walk

Transport

RYN• 5.7km
Rochefort• 36.7km
Royan• 2.4km

Localities

Royan• 1.4km
La Rochelle• 60.3km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Plage du Pigeonnier?

The coastline of Plage du Pigeonnier is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Plage du Pigeonnier?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage du Pigeonnier, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Plage du Pigeonnier good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Plage du Pigeonnier does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

Is the Plage du Pigeonnier good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Plage du Pigeonnier secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage du Pigeonnier?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Plage du Pigeonnier.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plage du Pigeonnier?

There are 449 places to stay in the Plage du Pigeonnier area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage du Pigeonnier include:

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How far is the Plage du Pigeonnier from parking?

The Plage du Pigeonnier has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Plage du Pigeonnier?

There are 1 attractions near Plage du Pigeonnier that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Plage du Chay located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Plage du Pigeonnier?

The month with the highest temperature in Plage du Pigeonnier is July. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Plage du Pigeonnier (Charente-Maritime) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Plage du Pigeonnier (Charente-Maritime) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.