Plage de Suzac

Plage de Suzac is a sandy beach along the Gironde estuary featuring fine sand and gentle slopes that accommodate swimmers at any tide. The shoreline extends with multiple areas suitable for water activities and sun bathing throughout the day.

During World War II, German forces built multiple concrete bunkers along this beach to monitor ship movements through the estuary. Combined with older Napoleonic fortifications at nearby Pointe de Suzac, the area displays layers of military construction spanning different centuries.

The beach serves as a gathering place for local families and friends who spend their days swimming and enjoying informal social time together. You will notice a relaxed, friendly feeling throughout the shoreline where people of all ages interact naturally.

The beach provides parking areas, showers, and restrooms at multiple convenient locations for visitors. Lifeguards are stationed here during summer months from June through September to supervise swimmers.

At nearby Pointe de Suzac, visitors can explore both Napoleonic fortifications and World War II bunkers side by side. These two different structures standing together show how the same location served military needs across different historical periods.

Location: Charente-Maritime

Location: Rochefort

Address: 17110 Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, France

GPS coordinates: 45.57472,-0.98222

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:25