Destination: Atlantic coast

Discover the astonishing journey of the wild Adour salmon, its life cycle, local fishing traditions and traditional smoking methods. Guided and commented tours.

Archaeological collections, mould exhibition of Europe’s finest prehistoric Venuses, landscape reconstructions, animals and prehistoric gestures.

Gateway built around 1220, one of the finest sets of medieval sculptures in the Landes. Museum space retracing the history of the area through the centuries.

In the heart of a preserved natural area, discover the riches of a little-known heritage and the secrets of a vanished society. Treasure hunts and workshops for children. Temporary exhibitions.

Charming medieval village. Bastide founded in the 13th century, rich and authentic heritage. First Petite Cité de Caractère in the Landes. Bike rides, gourmet hikes, gastronomy and harvest.

The only 13th-century chapel dedicated to rugby since 1964. Exhibition of 500 jerseys from teams around the world.

12 km from Royan, troglodyte site on the right bank of the Gironde Estuary. Dwellings carved by humans in the 19th century, in the heart of white limestone cliffs.

Unobstructed view over the wild coast of La Tremblade, the Coubre forest and Île d’Oléron.

15 km from Royan, bastide built in 1284. Village listed “Plus Beaux Villages de France”, wide panorama over the waters of the Gironde.

Royal manufactory created by Louis XIV, formerly serving the navy. Exhibitions on the maritime world.