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France
New Aquitaine
Rochefort
Royan

Chay Beach – Conche de Gilet loop from Royan

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France
New Aquitaine
Rochefort
Royan

Chay Beach – Conche de Gilet loop from Royan

Moderate

5.0

(16)

234

hikers

Chay Beach – Conche de Gilet loop from Royan

02:17

8.81km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. 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

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1

238 m

Port of Royan

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The Port of Royan is a marina located in the heart of the town of Royan, on the Atlantic coast. It's a great place to enjoy the sea breeze and the view of the boats and the estuary.

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2

1.38 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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3

1.58 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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2.30 km

Plage du Pigeonnier

Beach

5

2.96 km

Doctor Guillon's Bathtubs

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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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6

3.38 km

Casino Barriere

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📍 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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7

3.73 km

The Church of the Assumption of Our Lady, also known as the Pontaillac Chapel, is a small 19th-century chapel built to serve the parishioners of the Pontaillac seaside district. Replaced …

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8

4.34 km

Carrelets of Pontaillac

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9

4.42 km

Conche de Gilet

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If you are looking for a quiet and shady place to relax, the Conche de Gilet is a natural gap in the rocks which offers a narrow and peaceful beach. …

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8.81 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.25 km

1.48 km

874 m

184 m

Surfaces

3.81 km

3.54 km

1.25 km

119 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 30 August

24°C

16°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

September 11, 2022,En Saintonge (10) - Le littoral du port de ROYAN au Casino de Pontaillac et retour
A possible extension to tour 9 or 9 bis for those who want to mix the 2 tours to have a round trip of about twenty kilometers from St Georges de Didonne to Pontaillac.
Otherwise, a nice 7-kilometer walk from the port of Royan to the Casino of Pontaillac.
This walk mixes the Royan coastline and the typical local architecture …

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