Charente-Maritime is ideally located on France’s west coast, bathed in the crystal-clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Among the towns to discover on the coast, Royan is truly unmissable. The town boasts a pleasant Mediterranean climate and an ideal geographical location at the entrance to the Gironde Estuary. To take advantage of the region’s many water-skiing and jet-skiing activities, don’t hesitate to set down your bags at Les Chèvrefeuilles campsite, just a 10-minute drive from the center of Royan.
If you’re dreaming of waterskiing during your stay in Charente-Maritime, your vacation in Royan won’t disappoint. If you’re a thrill-seeker with or without experience, you’ll be able to enjoy this activity to the full. Water-skiing is an extraordinary activity that also guarantees a few laughs.
On the coast, several service providers offer this activity to holidaymakers. It is accessible to beginners and advanced riders alike. However, beginners are strongly advised to start with a few practical lessons before taking the plunge. In both cases, customers are given a full briefing to help them make the most of this leisure activity and enjoy it in complete safety.
As far as prices are concerned, you’ll need to spend an average of €50 for a 1/4-hour outing.
* Prices may vary according to season and age of participant.
Renting a jet ski in Royan is really a great idea for an activity you can enjoy alone, with friends or even with your family. Jet-skiing is the ideal way to have fun with a water-based leisure activity that’s out of the ordinary.
If you’re a novice and have never been on a jet ski before, you’ll be accompanied by a qualified instructor to build up your confidence before taking the wheel on an unlicensed machine. If you have a license and are an experienced driver, you’ll be able to take full advantage of this activity with more powerful jet skis.
Many providers offer jet ski rentals by the sea. What’s more, there are several formulas to choose from, depending on your desires and your budget. The average cost is €45 for 1/2 hour or €90 per hour for a jet ski without a license. Licensed jet ski trips are generally more expensive, costing an average of €115 per hour.
*Prices subject to change according to season.
During your stay in Royan, you’ll also find plenty of family activities close to Les Chevrefeuilles campsite.
The 4-star Les Chèvrefeuilles campsite is just a stone’s throw from the sea and offers a range of accommodation to suit every holidaymaker’s needs. You’ll have an unforgettable stay in Charentes Maritime, enjoying all the entertainment the campsite has to offer, as well as the surrounding activities and the beauty of the region.
Set in 1.7 hectares of wooded grounds, choose from our mobile homes, lodge cabins or pavilions. The campsite also offers hedged areas of at least 100 m² for motorhomes, caravans and tents.
For family fun, the campsite has a large heated outdoor swimming pool with a paddling pool for children. There’s also a 320 m² solarium where you can relax on deckchairs. It’s the perfect place to relax and bask in the sun.
The zoo of La Palmyre Royan is located 20 minutes from our Royan campsite. Created in 1966, the zoo is one of the most famous zoological parks in France. It is one of the most visited tourist sites in France and you can even approach the animals and give them popcorn.
Set in a lush green setting, the Palmyre zoo in Charente-Maritime welcomes you to an exceptional natural area, ideal for an excursion during your vacation. The zoo offers you 18 hectares of greenery to explore with your family, just a few steps from the seaside and the Atlantic coast. Open year-round, the zoo offers a lush setting in any season and shows that captivate all ages.
Your children’s favorite animals come out of the books to amaze them. Young and old alike will enjoy discovering 115 different species of animals at La Palmyre Zoo. You will find the fauna of all the continents:
A visit to the Palmyre Royan zoo is also very rewarding. Each enclosure has an explanatory panel on the animal present. You will have the opportunity to know its name, the situation of its species, its region of origin, its habits, and also its diet. The sea lion show or the parrot show will make you spend an unforgettable moment that will make the eyes of young and old shine.
The guided tour route through the park takes approximately 4.5 kilometers. This is an opportunity to spend some quality time with your family. The best way to enjoy the Palmyra Zoo is to spend a day there, or to arrive before lunch. This is the best way to take your time, attend the different animations and explore all the spaces.
Don’t worry about catering. Everything is planned to be able to eat on site in the best conditions. You can easily take breaks for a snack or refresh yourself with a drink or an ice cream. At the exit of the zoo, a store allows you to bring back a souvenir of this memorable day for your loved ones or for yourself: a t-shirt, an educational book or a stuffed animal with the effigy of your favorite animal.
The Palmyre Royan zoo opens its doors all year round.
In preparation for your visit to La Palmyre Zoo, are you looking for accommodation that best suits your needs? We recommend our campsite near the zoo of La Palmyre: the campsite in Royan Le Chèvrefeuilles, located nearby, on the edge of the forest and a few minutes from the beaches, ideal for a family stay.
Camping Chèvrefeuilles is a 4-star campsite with a beautiful heated swimming pool and a large solarium equipped with parasols and deckchairs. This campsite near the zoo of La Palmyre offers a wide range of mobile homes with terrace and television and camping sites:
Once the accommodation is arranged, you can enjoy a wide range of activities in Charente Maritime such as: the Spa de la Palmyre, boat trips and water sports, sandy beaches, Youpiland, Fort Boyard and many others
Next stop at the edge of the Seudre! During your camping vacations in Royan in Charente-Maritime, live a unique and exotic experience on board the train des Mouettes . Travel with your family as in the 19th century and discover some of the region’s must-see places.
This steam train connects La Tremblade to Saujon along the estuary of the Seudre, the smallest river in France. You board the boat for a 21 kilometer ride. Breathe in the fresh sea air. Admire throughout the trip the Charente landscapes: the salt marshes, the local fauna and flora and the oyster farming villages.
The “old lady” who walks you is anold steam locomotive, classified as a historical monument, in operation since 1891. It serves on its way Mornac-sur-Seudre, classified ” Most beautiful villages of France “, and Chaillevette, an oyster farming village. You can get off at these stops to visit these charming towns and the surrounding area on foot or by bike (marked routes). It is also an opportunity to enjoy a country picnic or to taste oysters. You get back on board when you want (depending on the schedule).
Opened in 1876, this railway line was used to transport oysters. Today, it is the delight of all holidaymakers who want to discover a part of this beautiful territory with their families.
Reservations are made online and the round-trip ticket is valid for the entire day. So, depending on the schedule, you can get on and off as you please.
Finally, you should know that one car of the Mouettes train is equipped for people with reduced mobility.
You can climb aboard with your bike (no extra charge) and dogs are allowed.
Discover the 5 themes of the Seagulls train:
After your ride on the seagull train, discover the Charente-Maritime region and its many activities to do with the family. Discover Royan, stroll along the seaside, or enjoy the numerous beaches between idleness, sand castles and water activities. Each holidaymaker will find the activity that suits him to spend a pleasant stay in camping in Royan.
If you are a fan of animals, go to the zoo of La Palmyre or to Planet Exotica in Royan.
Discover a small corner of paradise near the beauty coast and theAtlantic Ocean. The Royan Les Chèvrefeuilles campsite welcomes you in one of its accommodations, traditional or more unusual(mobile home rental, lodge cabin, etc.). Spacious and delimited pitches allow you to park your camper, your caravan, or to install your tent.
On site, enjoy the activities and entertainment of this friendly 4-star campsite (water park with heated pool, inflatable structures, evening entertainment, etc.).
Nearby, go with your family to discover the must-see places of the Charente-Maritime(Royan, Fort Boyard, the zoo of La Palmyre, the train of the Seagulls…).
Have a great vacation at camping Les Chèvrefeuilles in Royan. All around, you can enjoy the ocean, the countryside and the beautiful sights. Everything is gathered so that your stay in Charente-Maritime is unforgettable and makes you want to come back to this beautiful region.
Located in the heart of a tourist region, the Planet Exotica park in Royan will delight children of all ages. Come and meet this extraordinary animal park where zoological gardens and botanicals live in perfect harmony. A theme park that will make your stay in Charente-Maritime unforgettable.
At Planet Exotica Royan, come and discover an eclectic universe that will appeal to the whole family.
Is your child passionate about dinosaurs? Come and meet 50 life-size reproductions of dinosaurs. For the little ones, come and meet the farm animals as well as the zoo animals: reptiles, amphibians, insects, invertebrates, mammals and birds. Rare and surprising animals that will mark your child forever.
If you are interested in fauna and flora, let yourself be tempted by a visit to the botanical garden, which includes plants from all over the world.
If you have the opportunity, stop by the nursery where over 200 baby reptiles are born each year. Not to mention access to the museum where various exhibits are featured to allow your children to learn again and again, while having fun.
Finally, come and watch the performances and have your children participate in the animations with the animals of the park to spend magical and educational moments. For rainy days or hot days, a children’s area is available indoors.
Planet Exotica Royan is open every day of the year from 10am to 6pm (8pm in summer).
You can already book your tickets to avoid waiting in line on the day of the show thanks to the online ticketing service. At Planet Exotica the prices are the same online as at the park: from 16€ for adults and 11€ for children.
The time to visit the Royan Planet Exotica park, in its entirety, is generally 2h30-3h, however you can easily stay there all day long by participating in all the animations and shows and by making the choice to eat on the spot. You can also eat at one of the three restaurants or at our picnic area.
The little extra? The Planet Exotica Royan animal park is stroller friendly, so you can move around the park easily.
Around Royan Planet Exotica, you can take your family to the Grande Conche beach, which is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches in the city and one of the most convenient to access for a family trip to the sea. You can reach it on foot or by car and you can enjoy a breathtaking view, the seaside and a well-deserved lazy sunbath. If your children are of age, you can take them on a trip to the Royan Casino, which is also on the beach.
For rainy days, you can always bring your children to the Lido cinema. Finally, less than an hour away by car, you can approach, by boat, the famous Fort Boyard or take the seagull train in Saujon or discover the zoo of La Palmyre !
The campsite in Royan les Chèvrefeuilles is a campsite quite close to Planet Exotica, known for its comfort, its calm and its nature as far as the eye can see. A 4 star campsite located only a few minutes from the beaches which offers an all inclusive service: no booking fees, no reservation fees and free access to all the services of the campsite.
This campsite in Royan will allow you to spend beautiful days thanks to its family aquatic space: heated swimming pool, paddling pool, sunbathing area… Many equipments such as playgrounds, giant marble runs, ping-pong tables and inflatable structures are freely available at the campsite Les Chèvrefeuilles Royan. What to create nice memories in family.
It seems that life is good at Planet Exotica Royan and that the whole family finds happiness and joy in this animal park and its surroundings. A stay offers disconnection and beautiful discoveries for a successful family vacation.
Are your tires well inflated and your calves sharp? Go on the Vélodyssée to discover some of the wonders of the Charente-Maritime. Take advantage of your stay at the Royan campsite to learn about slow tourism. By bike, take the time to admire the surrounding nature. There is no hurry, you are on vacation!
La Vélodyssée is a 1300 km bicycle route that links Roscoff to Hendaye.
It crosses the Charente Maritime, one of the most beautiful departments in France. Indeed, this department is famous for its preserved nature, its beautiful beaches and its gastronomy. Visit the most important places in this beautiful area by bike.
Discover from the campsite Les Chèvrefeuilles ideas for bike rides near Royan and many activities to do with the family.
Whether you are a Sunday cyclist or a regular rider, you are bound to find what you are looking for among all these routes. With your own bike or rent a bike in Royan, discover the region:
If there is one place near Royan that you must visit with your family, it is the zoo of La Palmyre. Nestled in the heart of a pine forest, this zoo is home to over 1600 mammals, reptiles and birds. As mentioned, you can easily reach this animal park by bike from Royan.
12 km from Royan, don’t miss the Cordouan lighthouse, the “Versailles of the sea”. This lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse still in activity in France. It is accessible from Royan after a 45-minute sea crossing. After climbing the 301 steps of the lighthouse, you can admire an exceptional panorama of the ocean, the Gironde estuary and the coastline.
The campsite in Royan Les Chèvrefeuilles allows you to spend a very nice vacation near the sea. In a wooded setting, stay in a very comfortable accommodation or on a shady and spacious campsite. Everything is provided in this 4-star campsite for a successful stay: a water park with heated pool, various activities and entertainment, free wifi, etc.
Moreover, Les Chèvrefeuilles is located between the sea and the countryside. You will be able to enjoy a day at the beach or the nearby tourist and cultural sites (train of seagulls, Notre Dame de Royan church, etc.).
This campsite offers you services worthy of a 4 star campsite. For example, the campground is partnered with a bike rental company in Royan, ideal to avoid taking your bike and to benefit from attractive rates! You will also find a food-truck several times a week, the sale of regional products, a bread and pastry shop, a grocery store, etc.
If you want to spend your vacations in a dream place, don’t hesitate, book your vacation rental at the campsite Les Chèvrefeuilles in Royan. All the conditions are met for an unforgettable family stay in Charente Maritime.
What if you were to make the most of cycling during your vacations at the Royan campsite ? Ecological and economical, this mode of transportation is ideal for exploring all the jewels of the Charente-Maritime. At your own pace, discover the fine sandy beaches, breathe in the scent of the pine trees and enjoy a wide range of family activities.
The seaside resort of Royan has more than 200 kilometers of trails and paths for the pleasure of cyclists. Discover some ideas for bike outings for the whole family.
La vélodyssée runs along the western coast of France, from Brittany to the Basque coast.
During your stay in Royan, several possibilities are offered to you to borrow the vélodyssée. A very natural bike ride between Ronce-les-Bains and La Palmyre or a more urban ride between Saint-Palais and Royan. The first course of 23 km allows you to reach the beaches and the Coubre lighthouse in complete safety on a bicycle path.
This 750 km long bicycle canal links the Atlantic to the Mediterranean Sea. On its Royanese part, it leaves from the ferry pier in Royan to reach Mortagne-sur-Gironde. During 47 km, go through landscapes between vineyards, cliffs and marshes of the Gironde estuary. On the way, plan a stop in Talmont-sur-Gironde, classified among the “ most beautiful villages of France “.
This circuit is easy and 36 km long. It allows you to alternate between shaded passages in the forest and the coastline. This loop offers remarkable views in the heart of a protected natural area.
To discover Royan and the Charente Maritime, rent a bike and ride on the circuits designed for bikes. Several bike rental companies are available. Renting a bike is ideal for a quiet ride and to discover the landscapes and the seaside. With miles of bike paths along the coast and through the pine forests, the area is a cyclist’s paradise.
Royan is located on the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy all the pleasures of the water during your stay at the campsite. Royan offers 5 fine sandy beaches that invite you to relax and enjoy water activities.
Don’t hesitate to discover this seaside resort to learn about its history and architecture. You will be able to admire beautiful villas, the Notre-Dame church or the Palais des Congrès.
One of the most beautiful panoramas of the city, at the end of the quai des Sabliers, is located at the level of the port of Royan. This place of fishing and pleasure allows a very pleasant walk in family.
Finally, during your vacations in Royan, plan a day at the superb zoo of La Palmyre, an animal park near Royan. Located at 15 km by car from Royan or at 45 mn by the cycle track, this animal park is one of the most beautiful in France. You will be able to observe more than 1600 animals in the heart of a pine forest of 18 hectares. For a family outing, discover the Exotica garden or take a ride on the seagull train.
Les Chèvrefeuilles campsite in Royan has some real assets that make it an ideal vacation destination. Indeed, this 4 star campsite is located near the ocean, the forest and the countryside. Something to delight all lovers of beaches, walks and activities of all kinds.
In the heart of a park of more than one hectare, choose the vacation rental that suits you. The campsite offers a wide range of accommodation (classic mobile homes, luxury mobile homes, unusual lodge cabins) and spacious and delimited camping pitches.
On the spot, the aquatic area gathers young and old for moments of fun between visits to the surroundings. Enjoy the outdoor heated pool, wading pool and solarium.
Everything is planned at Les Chèvrefeuilles to entertain you if you wish. You can take part in yoga classes, archery or attend an outdoor movie. In the evening, there is a children’s show once a week, musical performances or the opening of the pool at night.
Don’t wait any longer, book your next vacation at Les Chèvrefeuilles campsite in Royan without further delay. A change of scenery, relaxation and activities for the whole family guaranteed! In a postcard setting, enjoy an unforgettable stay in Charente-Maritime.
