Meschers-Sur-Gironde: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Culture

The Grottes du Régulus are a municipal troglodytic site built into limestone cliffs above the Gironde estuary. The caves of Meschers were originally natural and were expanded by people in the 19th century into a troglodytic dwelling. A visit to the Grottes du Régulus covers the history of the Protestant refuge during the Wars of Religion, geology, the Gironde estuary, fishing, carrelets, the history of the Régulus and the legend of Cadet the shipwreck survivor. The guided tour lasts 45 minutes and proceeds on foot along a route of approximately 200 metres equipped with ramps and handrails. Along the limestone cliffs of Meschers-sur-Gironde are also the Grottes de Matata.

Renting a holiday apartment in Meschers-sur-Gironde is one possible accommodation option for this trip.

The Église Saint-Saturnin was rebuilt in 1837. Its Flamboyant Gothic bell tower is the only surviving part of the 15th-century building and has been partially protected as a Historic Monument since 23 February 1925. Meschers' current Protestant Temple dates from 1842 and can be reached via a staircase leading to a small terrace.

Nature

Plage de l’Arnèche can only be reached via the coastal footpath and forms a natural cove enclosed by cliffs. Plage des Vergnes is a large sandy beach where, at low tide, the rock surrounded by the sea known as “la couronne” can be climbed via natural steps carved into the rock, offering a view over the entire estuary.

Plage des Nonnes is a family-friendly beach near the town centre and has a children's beach club. Plage de Suzac lies below Pointe de Suzac in the forest of the same name and is surrounded by holm oaks.

Activities

The Cercle Nautique de Meschers runs a French sailing school and offers school sailing as well as programmes for maritime classes. The programme also includes private lessons, along with three-day and five-day sailing courses. In addition, it offers rentals as well as nautical walks and excursions on a shared boat.

In Meschers, Geocaching® is available with app-based or printable puzzles through the town centre, at the port, on the beaches and in the forest.

Local

Meschers market takes place year-round and offers fresh products from the region. The Fête du Port de Meschers takes place every summer as a maritime festival featuring activities, workshops and stalls run by craftspeople and traders on the theme of the sea. Visitors can stroll along the quays of Port de Meschers and admire the famous carrelets, which are considered symbols of the local culture.

Other destinations: Soubise, Saint-Bris-Des-Bois, Pouillac, Louzignac, Archingeay, Semussac, Tesson, L'houmeau

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