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Meschers-sur-Gironde

Visit Meschers-sur-Gironde, Poitou-Charentes

Meschers-sur-Gironde is located between Royan and Talmont on the western coast of France, in the Charente-Maritime department, on the northern edge of the Gironde estuary. The section of coast here is known as the 'Cote de Beauté'.

Exploring Meschers-sur-Gironde

It is the coast and the beaches that attracts most people to Meschers - the sandy stretches of beach are attractively interspersed with rocky headlands and cliffs. The three main beaches are called Nonnes (the main beach), Vergnes (a little to the north) and Suzac.

Meschers also has a small port where there are a number of cafes where you can sit and unwind and admire the pleasure boats.

It is also the troglodyte Grottes de Regulus that attracts people to Meschers-sur-Gironde. The caves, carved into the chalky rock along the seafront, have served various purposes over the centuries, from grain storage to hiding contraband, and occasionally they have also been used as homes.

A visit to the caves will also allow you to appreciate the views across the Gironde estuary.

The other main historically interesting monument in the town is the church of Saint-Saturnin. Note that the belltower section dates from the 15th century and is much older than the rest of the church (17th century). There is also a small 19th century protestant temple.

Attractions nearby

The nearby Matata caves can also be visited.

The Church of Saint-Radegonde on a headland at nearby Talmont (itself a listed 'most beautiful village in France') is a particular local highlight just a few kilometres south of Meschers-sur-Gironde.

Suggested places to visit near Meschers-sur-Gironde, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Saint-Vivien-de-Medoc 15km; Mornac-sur-Seudre 18km; La Palmyre 23km; Montalivet 24km; La Tremblade 28km; Lesparre-Medoc 28km; Ronce-les-Bains 31km; Saintes 32km; Brouage 34km; Vertheuil 35km; Hourtin 42km; Jonzac 42km; Rochefort 43km; Pauillac 43km; Ile d'Oleron 50km; Cognac 51km;

See these places and more on a map at places near Meschers-sur-Gironde

Meschers-sur-Gironde tourism: sights and attractions nearby

Parcs et jardins du château de Beaulon - remarkable garden (24km) : Upper Church et lower Church de Saint Eutrope (Saintes) - religious monument (32km) : La Roche Courbon - remarkable garden (32km) : Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) - religious monument (33km) : Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) - religious monument (45km) : Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) - religious monument (46km) : Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) - religious monument (46km) : Jardins de la Boirie - remarkable garden (51km) :