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Grottes de Matata

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The town of Meschers is famous for the Matata and Régulus caves. Dug out in cliffs next to the river, they were inhabited until the early 20th century. The Matata caves feature a museum showcasing underground life throughout the centuries, and a hotel and a crêperie. On Facebook.

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Nature

Parc de l'estuaire
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The Estuary Park is an extension of the protected Suzac Forest, and presents the fragile ecosystem of the region. There's a museum and guided parks tours. Set on a cliff, it offers amazing views of the surroundings. On Facebook.
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Tennis and squash

Tennis de L'Orangerie
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Has three courts with artificial grass surface, three with acrylic Greenset surface, and two clay courts.
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Pelote basque

Fronton de Royan
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The Basque Country isn't far away and Royan has a fronton (court) for the Basque sport pelota, inaugurated in 1933.
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Golf

Mini-Golf du Parc
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A mini golf course right in the middle of a public garden.
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Tennis and squash

Espace Squash Royan-Atlantique
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Squash center founded in 1983 with seven courts, three of which has movable walls. On Facebook.
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Tennis de L'Hippocampe
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Part of the La Triloterie sports campus, it has three clay courts.
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