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New Aquitaine
Rochefort
Royan

Fort du Chay – Chay Beach loop from Royan

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France
New Aquitaine
Rochefort
Royan

Fort du Chay – Chay Beach loop from Royan

Easy

11

hikers

Fort du Chay – Chay Beach loop from Royan

01:49

7.06km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 3, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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855 m

Notre-Dame Church, Royan

Highlight • Religious Site

Completed in 1958 in response to the mayor of the time who wanted the architect Guillaume Gillet to use his church to revive the city of Royan, which had been …

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1.59 km

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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2.73 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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2.92 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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5.92 km

Galeries Botton

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The Botton Gallery appears to us at the Rond-Point de la Poste, on the left facing the Post Office. It is a shopping mall with sinuous lines. It was delivered …

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5.92 km

Frédéric Garnier is a famous man from Royan, who gave his name to the boulevard that runs along the Grande Conche beach.
Frédéric Garnier became mayor at the beginning of …

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5.94 km

Royan's Red Square

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The Place Charles-de-Gaulle that we know today is the result of major renovation and restructuring work carried out in 2015. The Brigade-RAC square, on the left of the square when …

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7.06 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.95 km

2.10 km

1.73 km

214 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.20 km

2.66 km

708 m

261 m

214 m

< 100 m

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Monday 18 May

19°C

13°C

19 %

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