Discover Les Mathes-La Palmyre, nature destination par excellence

Facing 10 km of coastline on the Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by forests of maritime pines, Les Mathes-La Palmyre abounds in unspoilt natural spaces, spots for surfing and kite-surfing enthusiasts and kilometers of bike paths alternating between forests and beaches of incredible expanse.
The backdrop is the island of Oléron, the Coubre lighthouse and Charentais houses built of white stone and adorned with bright, proud hollyhocks.

Les Mathes-la Palmyre what to do on vacation?

While the summer season has a wide and varied program, Les Mathes-la Palmyre is a safe bet for year-round enjoyment of the seaside resort atmosphere.

Ocean side

- Swim on the supervised beaches of Cordouan Pines and La Palmyre in summer , with progressive depths for young and old.
- Learn or improve your surfing skills at the Coco Surf center
- Sailing, surfing, kite-surfing and sea kayaking for fun-filled days
- Horseback riding at low tide along the sand spit
- Take a day trip to the island of Oléron

Discovery

- Go for a bike ride on the marked trails through the pine forests,
- Stop off at the oyster-farmers to sample a plate of Marennes d'Oléron oysters
- Take an organized outing on an electric Fat Sand to go everywhere on the sand
- Visit the famous Palmyre Zoo with the whole family
- Attend the horse races from April 1 to September 15
- Visit the Cité des Huitres in Marennes
- Take a seat at the Zagal Cabaret for a poetic and magical performance based on equestrian art. Available all year round
- Enjoy a summer evening at Luna Parc Les Mathes for a return to childhood
- Attend the new rock and electro music festival , Palm'Fest, in early September.

Where to stay in Les Mathes-la Palmyre?

There's plenty of accommodation to rent in Les Mathes-la Palmyre, and it's not always easy to find what you're looking for.
If you're looking for peace and quiet when you return from your invigorating strolls along the seafront, and if you're looking for a relaxed atmosphere, renting accommodation in a campsite is certainly the best choice.
You can rent a premium mobile home at a campsite, offering maximum comfort with a sheltered wooden terrace, air conditioning, 2 or 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The kitchen is open to the outside, fully equipped with dishwasher, oven, pod coffee machine, etc.
The spirit of camping vacations means being able to live at your own pace in the middle of nature, while enjoying all the services on offer, such as the restaurant, bar, grocery store, daytime and evening entertainment, etc.

Camping is synonymous with total disconnection, far from routine and close to family and friends.
- Pétanque or a book?
- Kids' club or a walk on the beach?
- BBQ or pizza party?

Many people have tried out the 4* campsite Le Domaine de Montcalm in Les Mathes-la Palmyre, with its heated swimming pool and incredible entertainment. Premium lodges and mobile homes are available to rent from April 1, in the heart of an exceptional pine forest typical of the Charente Maritime region.

Spring weekends are the new base camp for people from Nantes, Bordeaux and Charente, who are learning and perfecting their surfing skills, while others are having a blast on their electric Fat Sand through the marked trails, or relaxing on the deckchairs in the pine-lined pool with a good book...
Everything is organized on site, so it's a dream come true to spend a busy weekend with friends and family...

At the height of the summer season, Camping 4* Le Domaine de Montcalm in Charente Maritime is a friendly, family-friendly campsite. Quietly located in a protected natural park, it is set back from traffic compared to other roadside campsites.
It offers a wide range of sporting and cultural activities, from the kids' club to the teenagers' club, themed evenings for young and old...

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