palais des congres in royan

Palais des Congrès in Royan

Discover the Palais des Congrès in Royan on the Côte de Beauté

The Palais des Congrès in Royan is one of the most visible monuments on Royan's waterfront. It has been classified as a Historic Monument since 2011.

Where is the Palais des congrès located?

The Palais des Congrès is located on the seafront, opposite the Foncillon beach, between the Pointe du Chay and the port of Royan (yachting and fishing), near the Royan ferry, which crosses the Gironde estuary to the Pointe de la Grave, and the Ferris Wheel.

When was the Palais des Congrés built?

The Palais des Congrès was built in the 1950s, between 1954 and 1957. It was refurbished in the 70s, under the direction of architects Marc Quentin and Michel Legrand.

A mural for the new stairwell was commissioned from artist Nadu Marsaudon in 1977.

It was listed as a historic monument in 2011.

Who is the architect of the Palais des Congrès?

Architect Claude Ferret designed the Palais des Congrès. He was assisted by Pierre Marmouget and André Courtois.

What is the architectural style of the Palais des Congrès?

The monument has a cubic shape in reinforced concrete, and features sloping external staircases. The existing glass wall was added in the 1970s. A transparent cube was also added at the same time.

What can you do near the Palais des Congrès?

You can also take advantage of Foncillon beach, just across the road. There's a bar-restaurant on the terrace, as well as a swimming area. Please note that pets are not allowed. 

Close to the Palais des Congrès, you can enjoy the port of Royan and the Palais des Congrès. Further afield, you'll find the church of Notre Dame de Royan, the Grande Conche beachor Royan's central market.

Royan's Palais des Congrès, recently renovated to regain its fifties look

 

Charente-Maritime

A rich and varied program of events over the coming months. Here's a glimpse of what's in store:

January 2025:

  • Exhibition - Royan année zéro, images of a martyred town January 5 to February 21
  • Guided tour of the Royan année zéro exhibition January 6
  • Salsa Evening - Royan Latino Swing January 10
  • Culinary Show - Wake up your taste buds at the Palais : January 12, free culinary workshop
  • Théâtre Mentalisme - Taha Mansour - The mysterious story of Thomas Polgarast January 14, show
  • Meeting with Taha Mansour January 15
  • Theater Mentalism - The Butterfly Effect - Taha Mansour January 17
  • Heritage walk - On the trail of the Second World War in Royan January 18
  • Thé dansant - Melody Trio Orchestra January 21
  • Wine workshop - Aromas in wine January 23
  • Evening - Wine and Cheese January 24
  • Concert - Classical Sundays January 26
  • A whirlwind tour of the harbour blockhouse January 27
  • Public events - Eloquence contest January 29
  • Concert - The Smart Hobos - Afterwork January 31

February 2025:

  • Café Débat - The right to housing: what if we applied it? February 5
  • Concert - Classical Sundays February 9
  • Café Philo - Is the animal a philosophical subject? February 13
  • Valentine's evening - Wine and chocolates February 14
  • Thé Dansant - Stéphanie Moreaux February 18
  • Meet the winemaker - Le domaine des Princes February 20
  • Salsa Evening - Royan Latino Swing February 22

March 2025:

  • Concert - Les Dimanches Classiques March 2
  • Literary conference - The imaginary bestiary, or the animal figure in literature March 4
  • Café Débat - Year-round housing: why not give it a try? Permis de louer, et si l'on l'expérimentait? March 5
  • Oenological workshop - Blind tasting of grape varieties March 6
  • Evening - Jazz and Wine March 7
  • Conference - Laurence Chanchorle - Impressionist Women Painters, Invisible but Essential to Art History March 8
  • Culinary Show - Wake up your taste buds at the Palais March 9
  • Thé Dansant - Thierry Guitton Duo March 11
  • Concert - Le Vent du Nord March 14
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