Golf de Royan

Founded in 1993, this is the main surfing club of Royan. On Facebook.

A distant successor to the La Restauration casino established in 1880, it's the only casino in Royan nowadays. It features gambling machines, poker and table games. There are three restaurants (with sea views), four bars and a disco. Casual clothing during the day, more formal in the evening. On Facebook.

A Neo-Gothic church built in 1891, that miraculously escaped the bombings of the Second World War. The interior is in mostly "Belle-Époque" style (statues, frescoes, organ) and it has an Art Deco high altar. The stained glass in the choir represents Virgin Mary surrounded by angels.

Covering more than 18 hectares of pine forest, it's one of the largest private zoos in Europe with 130 species and more than 1600 animals. The zoo is in the nearby resort of La Palmyre in the commune of Les Mathes. On Facebook.

Gym, fitness and bodybuilding.

A park with different activities for children, such as tree climbing, adventure trails where one can learn about nature and plants, orientation and survival. On Facebook.