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Royan Church – Terre-Nègre Lighthouse loop from Royan

Royan Church – Terre-Nègre Lighthouse loop from Royan

Moderate

4.6

(14)

353

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Royan Church – Terre-Nègre Lighthouse loop from Royan

02:01

44.4km

260m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 128 m for 113 m

After 1.45 km for 77 m

After 10.2 km for 283 m

After 33.4 km for 283 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.49 km

Royan Church

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very impressive. the church is characterized by its concrete structure, a real feat of the engineers and architects in charge of the reconstruction of Royan after the bombings of 1945

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3.18 km

Flat, smooth & shallow sandy beach, with a boardwalk running along the back edge for walkers and cyclists and rock formations at either side. Direct access to Pontaillac, packed with restaurants & shops to cater for all tastes.

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5.52 km

Bois Lo Défens

Forest

8.78 km

Our Lady of the Aviators Chapel in Saint-Palais

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The idea of erecting an oratory on this land was presented to Monsignor Le Camus, Bishop of Saintes and La Rochelle in 1903. The project was approved and, a year …

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9.71 km

Auture Well

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This section of Eurovélo 1 goes from La Rochelle to Royan. At this point on the cycle path, there is a beautiful view of the Puits de l'Auture.

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10.5 km

Grande Côte Beach

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The Grande Côte beach extends for more than 2.5 kilometers, between the dunes and the forest. Swimming is supervised in high season.

In low season, sand yachting and other activities are possible on Grande Côte beach.

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17.4 km

Plage de la Palmyre

Beach

35.0 km

Terre-Nègre Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

The Terre-Nègre lighthouse is a landmark forming a cylindrical tower a little over 26 meters high.

Located on the tip of Terre-Nègre, in the town of Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, in Charente-Maritime, it …

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41.1 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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43.2 km

Royan Beach

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On the beach of Royan (20,000 inhabitants). This is where the boat that takes you across the Gironde docks/departs.

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44.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.8 km

7.72 km

2.95 km

1.27 km

430 m

194 m

Surfaces

39.9 km

2.90 km

908 m

332 m

305 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Royan Church – Terre-Nègre Lighthouse loop from Royan

Royan Church

Pontaillac Beach

Our Lady of the Aviators Chapel in Saint-Palais

Auture Well

Grande Côte Beach

Terre-Nègre Lighthouse

Pontaillac Villa

Royan Beach

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