Royan Promenade and Beach – Chay Beach loop from Saint-Georges-de-Didonne

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New Aquitaine

Rochefort

Saint-Georges-De-Didonne

Royan Promenade and Beach – Chay Beach loop from Saint-Georges-de-Didonne

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Royan Promenade and Beach – Chay Beach loop from Saint-Georges-de-Didonne

01:31

25.0km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 6.79 km for 8 m

After 6.89 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.30 km

Royan Promenade and Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful architecture of some of the houses, the good cycle path along the promenade is much nicer.
More information: de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royan

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4.49 km

View of the Fischer Katen

Highlight • Other

for a typical view here on the coast.. the cycle path along the shore is also worth it

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5.86 km

Carrelets on Pigeonnier Beach

Highlight • Monument

This beach is a "tobacco-free" beach where smoking is prohibited.
After asking questions to the Ligue contre le Cancer, they point out that "vaping can be a risk reduction tool …

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6.84 km

Viewpoint

12.0 km

Our Lady of the Aviators Chapel in Saint-Palais

Highlight • Religious Site

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12.5 km

Carrelets of Saint Palais sur mer

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The carrelets of Saint-Palais-sur-Mer are among the most emblematic elements of the Charente coastline. Their history blends traditional fishing, tourist development, and local heritage.

🐟 Origin of the carrelets

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12.9 km

Terre-Nègre Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Easily accessible place, only the last meters are prohibited for cyclists.

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19.8 km

Chay Beach

Highlight • Beach

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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23.2 km

Notre Dame of Royan

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View of the landmarks of Royan

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25.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

1.97 km

1.49 km

717 m

313 m

Surfaces

20.8 km

1.40 km

1.32 km

1.14 km

306 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 30 October

16°C

4°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

May 14, 2022,220514 🇫🇷 VDD-ROAR 🌻 Royan 🔁 18km 🔁 Sightseeing ⬆️⬇️ 65m 🌻

220514 🇫🇷 VDDM
Véloroute des deux mers 🇩🇪 Cycle path of the two seas
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A little tour in Royan. This is where I finished my 3rd bike tour from Blois (Loire) exactly 4 years ago. And tomorrow I start …

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