--- title: "The wild coast in Charente-Maritime" url: "https://cparici.com/en/the-wild-coast-in-charente-maritime/" markdown_url: "https://cparici.com/en/the-wild-coast-in-charente-maritime.md" type: "post" date_published: "2021-04-10T11:10:45+00:00" date_modified: "2026-09-04T11:17:57+00:00" language: "en-US" renderer_version: "3" --- # The wild coast in Charente-Maritime ## Summary La côte sauvage en Charente maritime est la côte qui s'étend de la pointe de la Coubre , à la limite de la commune de Les Mathes-La Palmyre, jusqu'à la pointe espagnole, proche de la ville de Ronce les Bains. ## Content ![cote sauvage charente maritime photo of the forest and the long beach in the background](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/foret-de-la-coubre-banniere-2.jpg) #### Popular searches #### Categories No results [See all results](#) # **The wild coast** ## **Discover the wild coast near Royan in Charente Maritime** **The wild coast**is the part of the coastline that stretches from the Pointe de la Coubre, on the boundary of the Les Mathes-La Palmyre commune, to the Spanish point, near the town of Ronce les Bains, in the commune of [La Tremblade](https://cparici.com/en/visit-la-tremblade/). This wild coastline features a 20-kilometre stretch of fine sandy beach, with numerous dunes in the background. [the vast forest of La Coubre](https://cparici.com/en/la-foret-de-la-coubre-a-la-tremblade/). ### Activities **The wild coast lies to the west of the Arvert peninsula.** and is therefore more exposed to sea currents and swell. This makes it a popular spot for surfing, kite surfing and windsurfing. However, it should be pointed out that the wild coast is a dangerous place, both for swimming, which is not recommended, and for surfing, including the spot near the [La Coubre lighthouse](https://cparici.com/en/the-coubre-lighthouse-at-la-tremblade/). [![cote sauvage charente maritime photo of the forest and the long beach in the background](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/foret-de-la-coubre-banniere-2.jpg)](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/foret-de-la-coubre-banniere-2.jpg)cote sauvage charente maritime photo of the forest and the long beach in the background ### The wild coast - a long sandy beach The sandy beach, which stretches from north to south of the Côte de Beauté, is divided into numbered sections, and is located about 15 kilometers north of the town of Royan. It's easy to get to from the towns of Ronce les Bains, La Tremblade, Saint Palais sur Mer or Vaux sur Mer. For the towns of Meschers sur Gironde and Saint Georges de Didonne, the route will be a little longer, especially in high season, with the influx of tourists. [![côte sauvage - la coubre forest, fire road near pointe espagnole](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/foret-de-la-coubre-8.jpg)](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/foret-de-la-coubre-8.jpg)côte sauvage - la coubre forest, fire road near pointe espagnole To visit the wild coastline, you can take advantage of the cycle path that runs through the La Coubre forest and along the coast, or take the departmental road 25, which offers numerous views of the coast. ### The wild coast of Brittany It stretches from the village of Portivy, in the commune of Saint-Pierre de Quiberon, to Château Turpault, in the commune of Quiberon. In other words, on the Quiberon peninsula in the Morbihan department. [![cote sauvage in brittany on the quiberon peninsula](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cote-sauvage-quiberon-pix.jpg)](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cote-sauvage-quiberon-pix.jpg)cote sauvage in brittany on the quiberon peninsula It's a craggy, jagged coastline that breaks down into cliff-surrounded beaches, granite cliffs and even arches hollowed out by erosion and time. ### Other wild coastlines in France In France, there are many other coastlines with this designation: - The Guérande peninsula. It stretches from Le Croisic to Le Pouliguen in the Loire-Atlantique region. - Le Croisic - Ushant Island - Landunvez - Belle-Île-en-Mer stretches across the south-western part of the island, from the Pointe de Skeul to the Pointe des Poulains. - The Quiberon peninsula - Yeu Island - Oleron Island - The Arvert peninsula **The wild Charente Maritime coast** *is the coastline that stretches from the Pointe de la Coubre, bordering the commune of Les Mathes-La Palmyre, to the Pointe espagnole, near the town of Ronce les Bains. It**is made up of a long sandy beach, with numerous dunes in the background, and the vast forest of La Coubre.* [![dunes and marshes rally](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/rallye-dunes-et-marais.jpg)Charente maritime ### Rallye Dunes et Marais: An Unmissable Event The Rallye Dunes et Marais The Rallye Dunes et Marais is an emblematic competition in...](https://cparici.com/en/dunes-and-marshes-rally/) [![pontaillac in royan practical information and discovery](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pontaillac-banniere-1.jpg)Charente maritime ### Pontaillac in Royan Pontaillac a Royan is a district of the town of Royan, located between the town center...](https://cparici.com/en/pontaillac-in-royan-2/) [![ronce les bains](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ronce-les-bains.jpg)Charente maritime ### Ronce les bains - complete guide to a successful vacation Ronce les bains awaits you for a successful vacation. Follow our complete guide to discover...](https://cparici.com/en/ronce-les-bains-complete-guide/) ## Classification - **Category:** Charente maritime, Famille, France, La Tremblade, Loisirs, Parcs Nature, Plages, Poitou Charentes - **Tag:** charente maritime, côte sauvage, la tremblade, st palais sur mer ## Images ![cote sauvage charente maritime photo de la forêt et de la longue plage en arrière plan](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/foret-de-la-coubre-banniere-2.jpg)