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7.3

Good

Plage de la Grande Cote

Plage de la Grande Côte

Puyraveau, France

#80 out of 133 in New Aquitaine

7.3

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Papericaud • 2.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant La Paillotte

8.6 - Excellent 4.5km

French Restaurant Bar Restaurant Le Golfy

7.8 - Very good 4.5km

Restaurant El Bar'rio

8.6 - Excellent 4.5km

Restaurant La Palmeraie

8.4 - Very good 4.6km

Restaurant Le Tivoli

9.6 - Exceptional 4.7km

Fast Food Restaurant Linsolite

9 - Excellent 4.7km

French Restaurant L'Adresse

8.8 - Excellent 4.7km

Pizza Restaurant Chez Pépé Pizza

9.8 - Exceptional 4.8km

Pizza Restaurant Sucré Salé

8.6 - Excellent 4.8km

National Park Saint-Augustin / Les Mathes Forest

4.3km

Park Parc Aventure

4.7km

Hiking Area Pointe baie grande anse

5km

Hiking Area Banc de sable

5.8km

Zoo Planet Exotica

9km

Playground Aires de jeux

4.1km

Playground Aire de jeux

5.1km

Playground Zone de Kitesurf

5.3km

Supermarket Carrefour Contact

4.7km

Bakery La Petite Boulangère

9 - Excellent 4.8km

Ice Cream Shop Glacier Manufacturer Pistachio

8.4 - Very good 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Plage du Chay

7.3km

Church Église Notre-Dame de Royan

7.8km

Amusement Park Luna Park

7.9km

Amusement Center COOLONGALOOK Adventure Park

8.1km

Historical Landmark Le Pont Du Diable

2.4km

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About

Plage de la Grande Cote is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 22th place out of 52 beaches in the Charente-Maritime region 56.2 km away from its center, the city of La Rochelle. It is one of the beaches of Papericaud settlement, just 2.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting 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, pet owners etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Plage de la Grande Cote coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

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.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Pins de Cordouan, which has a rating of 7.2.

Plage de la Grande Cote is located in Charente-Maritime within Papericaud, 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

Papericaud • 2.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant La Paillotte

8.6 - Excellent 4.5km

French Restaurant Bar Restaurant Le Golfy

7.8 - Very good 4.5km

Restaurant El Bar'rio

8.6 - Excellent 4.5km

Restaurant La Palmeraie

8.4 - Very good 4.6km

Restaurant Le Tivoli

9.6 - Exceptional 4.7km

Fast Food Restaurant Linsolite

9 - Excellent 4.7km

French Restaurant L'Adresse

8.8 - Excellent 4.7km

Pizza Restaurant Chez Pépé Pizza

9.8 - Exceptional 4.8km

Pizza Restaurant Sucré Salé

8.6 - Excellent 4.8km

National Park Saint-Augustin / Les Mathes Forest

4.3km

Park Parc Aventure

4.7km

Hiking Area Pointe baie grande anse

5km

Hiking Area Banc de sable

5.8km

Zoo Planet Exotica

9km

Playground Aires de jeux

4.1km

Playground Aire de jeux

5.1km

Playground Zone de Kitesurf

5.3km

Supermarket Carrefour Contact

4.7km

Bakery La Petite Boulangère

9 - Excellent 4.8km

Ice Cream Shop Glacier Manufacturer Pistachio

8.4 - Very good 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Plage du Chay

7.3km

Church Église Notre-Dame de Royan

7.8km

Amusement Park Luna Park

7.9km

Amusement Center COOLONGALOOK Adventure Park

8.1km

Historical Landmark Le Pont Du Diable

2.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Holiday Home La Grande Cote by Interhome

870m from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Holiday Home La Grande Cote by Interhome

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Papericaud • 3.3km from center

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1.6km from the beach

8 Very good

Holiday Home Le Hameau de L'Auture

Entire House

Saint-Palais-sur-Mer • 3.6km from center

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2km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Studio Le Platin by Interhome

Entire Apartment

Saint-Palais-sur-Mer • 3.8km from center

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2.3km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Fauvette17

Entire House

Saint-Palais-sur-Mer • 3.7km from center

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Maison La RANDONNIERE a Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

2.5km from the beach

6.5 Good

Maison La RANDONNIERE a Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

Entire House

Saint-Palais-sur-Mer • 3.8km from center

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2.5km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

RESIDENCE LES ECUREUILS

Entire Apartment

Saint-Palais-sur-Mer • 4km from center

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2.5km from the beach

7 Good

Studio Dunes aux Ecureuils

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Papericaud • 4km from center

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3km from the beach

5.7 Pleasant

Studio Saint Palais-5

Entire Apartment

Saint-Palais-sur-Mer • 4.4km from center

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3km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Apartment Saint Palais-6

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Papericaud • 4.4km from center

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3.1km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

L ilot Grec

Entire Apartment

Saint-Palais-sur-Mer • 4.5km from center

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3.3km from the beach

7.3 Good

Holiday Home Les Hauts du Parc

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Papericaud • 4.3km from center

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3.3km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Chambres d'Hotes Aube de Lune

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Papericaud • 3.7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

3.3km

Plage du Bureau Plage du Bureau

7 Good

3.5km

Connected beach

Pins de Cordouan Pins de Cordouan

7.2 Good

4.2km

Plage de Nauzan Plage de Nauzan

7.2 Good

Popular beach 5.1km

Plage de la Palmyre Plage de la Palmyre

7.4 Good

Popular beach 5.1km

Palmyre Beach Palmyre Beach

8.4 Very good

6.5km

Plage de Pontaillac Plage de Pontaillac

6.7 Good

7.1km

Plage du Pigeonnier Plage du Pigeonnier

5.8 Pleasant

7.5km

Plage du Chay Plage du Chay

7.4 Good

Localities

Nearest

Papericaud • 2.9km

Main locality of province

La Rochelle • 56.2km

Transport

Airport

RYN • 12km

Bus Station

Rochefort • 34.9km

Train Station

Royan • 9.1km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.3 Good

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7.3 Good

Khanh L

10 Exceptional

Spacious

L Sylvie

10 Exceptional

beautiful beach, view of the forest, a few bunkers remain little by little they have slid towards the sea restaurant, ice cream crepes nearby

Remy Blot

8 Very good

The beaches are clean. Be careful of the concrete blocks that overflow the sand all the same. It is accessible and it is quite easy to find a place to park. There are some activities to do such as sand yachting, jet skiing... or simply walking around the Second World War bumkers. Enough to have good times.

Didier BELLUN

8 Very good

Beach and bunkers... Thus the past is erased. Once upon a time there was the Third Reich. Like it was destined to disappear over time.

Frédéric LAMI

10 Exceptional

Sandy beach for 5km. Large parking lots along its entire length. Two places are monitored on the Saint Palais side and the Combots side. Curiosities: remains of the war with boulders which are now in the sea at high tide, swimming prohibited in the area. Few enough people so as not to be crowded on top of each other. Small combot chip shop. Possibility of sand yachting towards St Palais at low tide.

Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Plage de la Grande Cote 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 Cote?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage de la Grande Cote, 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 Cote good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Plage de la Grande Cote 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.

So the overall recommendation of the Plage de la Grande Cote for swimming is positive.

Is the Plage de la Grande Cote good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Plage de la Grande Cote 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.

What are the key audiences of Plage de la Grande Cote?

Plage de la Grande Cote can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

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

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

What is the closest accommodation to the Plage de la Grande Cote?

There are 474 places to stay in the Plage de la Grande Cote area.

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

Chambres d'Hotes Aube de Lune

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Plage de la Grande Cote from parking?

The Plage de la Grande Cote 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.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Plage de la Grande Cote 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 Cote (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 Cote (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.