Croix-Chapeau: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

At 52 metres above sea level, Croix-Chapeau is home to the highest point in Aunis. Near La Garde aux Valets is the Croix-Chapeau orientation table, offering an unobstructed 180-degree view of the coast.

Those wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Croix-Chapeau can focus on finding suitable accommodation.

Nature

A 1.9-kilometre footpath leads through the town centre to the orientation table. The table is equipped with illuminated elements that make it possible to view the landscape at night.

Culture

A commemorative plaque dedicated to Jean Gauvin and his many descendants around the world is located near the municipal event hall in the Espace Jean Gauvin. Jean Gauvin was born and baptised in Croix-Chapeau in 1643. In 1662, Jean Gauvin boarded a ship bound for Québec.

A Parcours Québec has been established in Croix-Chapeau. The Parcours Québec is a walk with explanatory plaques around the municipal event hall and the Espace Jean-Gauvin. Croix-Chapeau is also home to the Notre-Dame de l’Annonciation church.

Geographical setting

The historic sites of Abbaye Saint-Léonard des Chaumes, Château des Réaux and Hôtel de la Bourse are located in the vicinity of Croix-Chapeau. Also nearby are the Artothèque de La Rochelle museum (first location) and the Zoo Aquarium de la Rochelle.

The beaches in the vicinity of Croix-Chapeau include La Plage d'Aytré and Plage des Minimes. In the wider regional area around Croix-Chapeau is Plage du Chef de Baie.

Other places: Saint-Georges-D'oléron, Muron, Migron, Dampierre-Sur-Boutonne, Les Portes-En-Ré, Mortiers, Varaize, Bouhet

For the higher-level travel overview: Charente-Maritime.