Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

Saint-Palais-sur-Mer is a coastal town along the Atlantic shore featuring beaches and residential neighborhoods spread across a large area. The landscape transitions from flat seaside sections to gently sloping terrain further inland.

The settlement expanded rapidly after World War II as people sought to establish homes in this coastal area. This post-war growth shaped the character of the commune that exists today.

The Michel Legrand Hall serves as the cultural hub where theater productions take place regularly throughout the year. Performances here shape the artistic life that residents and visitors experience in this coastal setting.

The area is easiest to explore during good weather when beaches and neighborhoods are fully accessible. It helps to take time visiting both the coastal sections and the quieter inland areas.

Local restaurants participate in an environmental program that collects organic waste and transforms it into compost. This initiative supports agricultural projects in the community in a hands-on way.

Location: canton of Royan-Ouest

Location: Charente-Maritime

Location: Arrondissement of Rochefort

Elevation above the sea: 17 m

Shares border with: Breuillet, Les Mathes, Saint-Augustin, Vaux-sur-Mer

Address: Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, France

Phone: +33546235656

Email: mairie@stpalaissurmer.fr

Website: http://stpalaissurmer.fr

GPS coordinates: 45.64333,-1.08833

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:20