Nuns' Beach
Discover the Nonnes beach in Meschers on the Gironde estuary.
Plage des Nonnes in Meschers-sur-Gironde is one of the best-known beaches on the French Riviera. the city de Meschers sur Gironde. It lies between the Vergnes beach and the Cadet conch, surrounded by the Meschers cliffs, at the entrance to the Gironde estuary.
It's a sandy beach where you can swim. The atmosphere is family-friendly, and there are plenty of activities on offer, as well as refreshments and drinks.
In summer, the beach is bustling with activity, and parking is available nearby on the surrounding avenues. The beach is supervised during the day in July and August. Information on the Royan Atlantique website.
Practical information about Nonnes beach in Meschers
How do I get to Nonnes beach?
Nonnes beach can be reached via Avenue des Nonnes, or rue du Fief des Sables.
Where to park at Plage des Nonnes?
Parking is available along Avenue des Nonnes and rue du Fief des Sables.
Is it possible to swim at Plage des Nonnes?
Yes, you can swim at Plage des Nonnes. Swimming is supervised in July and August.
What can you do at Plage des Nonnes?
Nuns' Beach is lively in season, and in addition to swimming, you can also enjoy water sports - the beach has a sailing center, the Cercle Nautique de Meschers. - catamaran, paddle, windsurf etc...
The beach also boasts two bars-restaurants, including the famous Bikki Beach, formerly Tina's Café, and the Spot. Ideal for a drink, a platter of cold meats and cheeses, and a drink with your feet in the sand.
Le Bikki Beach
Bikki Beach is a bar-restaurant located on Nuns' Beach. It's a Meschers institution. Bikki Beach used to be called Tina's Café. The concept has evolved a little, but it's still about listening to good music - even jamming, as the stage is open to musicians - sipping a drink, with your feet in the sand. The menu has evolved, the place has been renovated, and the bikki is a great success, especially in season.
Tina's café was a bar-restaurant created by Chicago-born jazz singer Tina Provenzano. Today, Tina's café still exists, but in St Fort sur Gironde.
What beaches are close to Plage des Nonnes?
Near the Nonnes beach are Les Vergnes beach the little Arnèche beachand the famous conche des CadetsThis is the place where legend has it that Cadet, a pirate, used to lure ships that came aground on the rocks, so that he could then plunder them. Numerous other beaches can be found on the coast of beauty.
What to do near the beach
Not far from the beach, you can visit the town center, organized around the the church de Meschers, where you'll find the market square, a few stores and restaurants, all within easy walking distance. The area is very busy in high season.
