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7.2

Good

Plage de la Grande-Conche

Royan, France

#94 out of 133 in New Aquitaine

7.2

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Fully waves protected Perfect for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Saint-Georges-de-Didonne • 3.1 km

Map of beach

Zoo Planet Exotica

1km

Church Église Notre-Dame de Royan

430m

Tourist Attraction Plage du Chay

1.2km

Museum Phare de Grave

6.6km

Tourist Attraction Plage de la Chambrette

8.3km

Tourist Attraction Le Train des Mouettes

8.4km

Amusement Center COOLONGALOOK Adventure Park

3.4km

Historical Landmark Le Pont Du Diable

5.8km

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About

Plage de la Grande-Conche is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 30th place out of 52 beaches in the Charente-Maritime region 60.4 km away from its center, the city of La Rochelle. It is one of the beaches of Saint-Georges-de-Didonne settlement, just 3.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Plage de la Grande-Conche coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage Royan, which has a rating of 7.8.

Plage de la Grande-Conche is located in Charente-Maritime within Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+25 ^o C +19 ^o C

Air temperature

7.4 M/S

Wind

+19 ^o C

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Saint-Georges-de-Didonne • 3.1 km

Map of beach

Zoo Planet Exotica

1km

Church Église Notre-Dame de Royan

430m

Tourist Attraction Plage du Chay

1.2km

Museum Phare de Grave

6.6km

Tourist Attraction Plage de la Chambrette

8.3km

Tourist Attraction Le Train des Mouettes

8.4km

Amusement Center COOLONGALOOK Adventure Park

3.4km

Historical Landmark Le Pont Du Diable

5.8km

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Located at nearest locality

Saint-Georges-de-Didonne • 3.4km from center

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370m from the beach

6.1 Pleasant

Hotel Bistrot de la Place

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Saint-Georges-de-Didonne • 3.4km from center

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380m from the beach

7.1 Good

Hotel Aunis-Saintonge

Hotel

Royan • 3.4km from center

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540m from the beach

9 Excellent

Studio Royan

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Saint-Georges-de-Didonne • 3.5km from center

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550m from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Entire Apartment

Royan • 2.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

840m 11 min walk

Plage de Royan Plage de Royan

7.1 Good

1.4km 18 min walk

Plage du Chay Plage du Chay

7.4 Good

1.5km 20 min walk

Connected beach

Plage Royan Plage Royan

7.8 Very good

1.7km 22 min walk

Plage du Pigeonnier Plage du Pigeonnier

5.8 Pleasant

2.2km

Plage de Pontaillac Plage de Pontaillac

6.7 Good

3.9km

Plage St.Georges Plage St.Georges

7.6 Very good

4.4km

Plage de Nauzan Plage de Nauzan

7.2 Good

5.3km

Plage du Bureau Plage du Bureau

7 Good

Localities

Nearest

Saint-Georges-de-Didonne • 3.1km

Main locality of province

La Rochelle • 60.4km

Transport

Airport

RYN • 4km

Bus Station

Rochefort • 36.4km

Train Station

Royan • 810m

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.2 Good

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7.2 Good

Davina Rutledge

8 Very good

Long miles of stunning golden sand, and offers the option to rent charming blue and white tents

March 2023

Lila Goth

10 Exceptional

The beach is vast and spacious, boasting of golden sand that is soft to the touch. It also offers scenic walking and biking paths, making it an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Plage de la Grande-Conche?

The coastline of Plage de la Grande-Conche is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Plage de la Grande-Conche?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage de la Grande-Conche, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Plage de la Grande-Conche good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Plage de la Grande-Conche is fully protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Plage de la Grande-Conche for swimming is very positive.

Is the Plage de la Grande-Conche good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Plage de la Grande-Conche secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage de la Grande-Conche?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Plage de la Grande-Conche.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plage de la Grande-Conche?

There are 447 places to stay in the Plage de la Grande-Conche area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage de la Grande-Conche include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Plage de la Grande-Conche from parking?

The Plage de la Grande-Conche has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Plage de la Grande-Conche?

There are 1 attractions near Plage de la Grande-Conche that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Plage du Chay located in 1.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Plage de la Grande-Conche?

The month with the highest temperature in Plage de la Grande-Conche is July. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Plage de la Grande-Conche (Charente-Maritime) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Plage de la Grande-Conche (Charente-Maritime) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.