More About Charente-Maritime

Whether you want to bask on the idyllic beaches of the coast, enjoy Roman archaeology, magnificent Saintonge churches, appreciate the distinct atmospheres and architectural styles of inland towns, or just indulge in your favourite pastime or sport, the Charente Maritime has everything to offer the discerning property buyer in France.

From the historic port of La Rochelle, with its picturesque harbour, medieval towers, and one of the largest marinas in Europe, to Royan on the Cote De Beaute, this coastline boasts miles of sandy beaches backed by pine forests. From Royan towards Blaye, the coast of the Gironde Estuary is dotted with small ports, from Meschers to the quaint fishing village of Talmont (a Plus Beaux Village De France) Mortagne – sur – Gironde and Port Maubert, along the “route verte “to Blaye and Bordeaux.

Inland, the Gallo-Roman town of Saintes, situated on the Charente River, is a cultural centre, a university town with a busy café scene, and traditional daily and weekly markets. Famous for its amphitheatre, still used for festivals, and the Musee d’Archeologie, housing part of Saintes’s enormous collection of Roman finds. On the more modern front, Saintes has a wealth of fashion shops to suit all pockets, and a multitude of restaurants to suit international tastes.