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Royan
is situated on the North shore in the Girone
river delta. The town is stretching some 8 kilometres. There are a large
beach at the West end of town. Another large beach East of the harbour. In between
you have several smaller beaches, some you could say, in the town
centre. There are many camp sites in the area.
There are a ferry across the river. It takes 30 minutes. It is running
some 9 times a day, the latest around 8 in the evening. The best route
to the ferry is using the D 733 road. Prices are approximately. 20 for a
car, 35 for a auto camper and 50 for a car and a caravan ( 2007).
The photo show the East beach, visible over
the bay. In the foreground the fishing harbour. The ferry terminal is in
this area, as well as a yacht harbour.
By the ferry terminal there is a water sport shop. They sell surf
equipment as well. They also have information of the local surf school. |
