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Pleasant

Plage du Pigeonnier

Pontaillac, France

#133 out of 133 in New Aquitaine

5.8

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Brown sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Royan • 1.4 km

Map of beach

Zoo Planet Exotica

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Plage du Chay

390m

Church Église Notre-Dame de Royan

1.1km

Museum Phare de Grave

6.1km

Tourist Attraction Plage de la Chambrette

8.2km

Amusement Center COOLONGALOOK Adventure Park

4.1km

Historical Landmark Le Pont Du Diable

4.5km

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About

Plage du Pigeonnier is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 52th place out of 52 beaches in the Charente-Maritime region 60.3 km away from its center, the city of La Rochelle. It is one of the beaches of Royan settlement, just 1.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a small several bays coastline with blue water and brown sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Plage du Pigeonnier 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 du Pigeonnier is located in Charente-Maritime within Royan, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

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

Royan • 1.4 km

Map of beach

Zoo Planet Exotica

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Plage du Chay

390m

Church Église Notre-Dame de Royan

1.1km

Museum Phare de Grave

6.1km

Tourist Attraction Plage de la Chambrette

8.2km

Amusement Center COOLONGALOOK Adventure Park

4.1km

Historical Landmark Le Pont Du Diable

4.5km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

440m 6 min walk

Plage du Chay Plage du Chay

7.4 Good

720m 9 min walk

Plage de Pontaillac Plage de Pontaillac

6.7 Good

1km 14 min walk

Plage de Royan Plage de Royan

7.1 Good

1.7km 22 min walk

Plage de la Grande-Conche Plage de la Grande-Conche

7.2 Good

2.9km

Plage Royan Plage Royan

7.8 Very good

3km

Plage de Nauzan Plage de Nauzan

7.2 Good

3.9km

Plage du Bureau Plage du Bureau

7 Good

5.1km

Plage St.Georges Plage St.Georges

7.6 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Royan • 1.4km

Main locality of province

La Rochelle • 60.3km

Transport

Airport

RYN • 5.6km

Bus Station

Rochefort • 36.7km

Train Station

Royan • 2.4km

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5.8 Pleasant

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Average Reviews rating

5.8 Pleasant

Nathan Jenson

6 Pleasant

Although beach is pleasant, it can be challenging to access and park. It's best to arrive on foot or by bike. However, the surrounding environment is beautiful, and the beach is well-sheltered, making it an ideal spot for tanning out of season. Plus, the late afternoon shade is a nice respite from the sun.

April 2023

Nasir Alami

10 Exceptional

The beach may be small, but it is clean and enjoyable!

April 2023

Nathan L

10 Exceptional

This beach is really nice, despite its small size.

April 2023

Miss Aria

6 Pleasant

Hey there! This is a great beach for families, but personally, I find it a bit overcrowded.

April 2023

Léonard Dubois

6 Pleasant

Although it was windy during our visit, the beach's location on a seaside path that stretches nearly 5 kilometers from the Royan ferry to the Royan casino beach made for a pleasant walk. The sand was dark in color, and the surrounding neighborhood had a chic vibe.

April 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Plage du Pigeonnier?

The coastline of Plage du Pigeonnier is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Plage du Pigeonnier?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage du Pigeonnier, 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 du Pigeonnier good for swimming?

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

Plage du Pigeonnier does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

Is the Plage du Pigeonnier 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 gentle.

Is the Plage du Pigeonnier secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage du Pigeonnier?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Plage du Pigeonnier.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plage du Pigeonnier?

There are 449 places to stay in the Plage du Pigeonnier area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage du Pigeonnier include:

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How far is the Plage du Pigeonnier from parking?

The Plage du Pigeonnier 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 du Pigeonnier?

There are 1 attractions near Plage du Pigeonnier that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Plage du Chay located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Plage du Pigeonnier?

The month with the highest temperature in Plage du Pigeonnier 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 du Pigeonnier (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 du Pigeonnier (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.