Grande-Côte, Sandy beach in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, France.
The Grande-Côte beach extends over 4 kilometers along the Charente-Maritime coast, bordered by pine forests and shifting sand dunes.
Multiple military blockhouses remain along the shoreline, serving as permanent reminders of the coastal fortifications constructed during World War II.
The beach maintains designated zones for different activities, including a 600-meter section at Les Combots recognized as the sole naturist area on the Royannaise coast.
Lifeguards monitor swimming activities from June 15 to September 1, with first aid stations, restrooms, and parking facilities available near the esplanade.
A 400-meter zone between marker 22 and the shore accommodates sailboats during summer months, while the entire beach opens for sailing in other seasons.
Location: Saint-Palais-sur-Mer
GPS coordinates: 45.64390,-1.08694
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
Pont du Diable
927 m
Côte de Beauté
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Phare de Terre-Nègre
1.5 km
Phare de la Palmyre
3.3 km
St-Étienne
1.9 km
Fort du Chay
4.5 km
Église Notre-Dame-des-Anges de Royan
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Plage du Bureau
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Vieille église de Saint-Palais-sur-Mer
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Chapelle du Platin
1.4 km
Hôtel de ville de Royan
4.1 km
Église de l'Assomption-de-Notre-Dame
3.1 km
Marais de Saint-Augustin
4 km
Temple de Maine-Geoffroy
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Église Saint-Augustin de Saint-Augustin
3.8 km
Conche de Nauzan
1 km
Plage de Pontaillac
3.3 km
Golf de Royan
2.1 km
Villa Addis-Abeba
4.7 km
Plage de Saint-Sordelin
2.3 km
Plage du Platin
1 km
Plage de Pontaillac
3.3 km
Carrelets de Saint-Palais-sur-Mer
1.9 km
Plage de la Grande Côte
4 km
Pont du Diable
978 m
Plage du Chay
4.4 km
Temple de l'église protestante unie de France de Saint-Augustin
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Plage du Pigeonnier
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