Where to stay near La Palmyre Zoo? Discover the best options for accommodation near La Palmyre Zoo during your stay in Charente-Maritime!
La Palmyre Zoo is one of Europe’s most renowned animal parks, and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Charente-Maritime. So if, like the 700,000 annual visitors, you’d like to discover the 115 species of mammals, reptiles and birds that inhabit the park, find out where to stay near La Palmyre zoo!
Here we detail the region’s main towns and accommodation options to help you find the perfect place to stay at La Palmyre Zoo.
La Palmyre
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If you’re looking for a place to stay at La Palmyre zoo that’s really close to the park entrance, the La Palmyre district is just what you’re looking for. Situated along the Atlantic Ocean, La Palmyre offers a wide range of activities and accommodation. From vacation village apartments to luxury resorts with golf courses, there’s no shortage of options for accommodation near La Palmyre Zoo.
Bordered by the beaches of La Palmyre and the pine trees of Cordouan, the area is a haven of peace where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll. Take time to stroll along the port and enjoy a drink on the terrace, while sampling seafood specialties. For walking and cycling enthusiasts, the Promenade des Deux Phares takes you through the shade of the pine trees to the Bay of Bonne Anse. The little extra? A beautiful panorama of the ocean and the lighthouses of La Coubre and Cordouan.
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Bonne Anse Plage
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Bonne Anse Bay is a good alternative for staying near La Palmyre zoo. Located to the north, it offers a tranquil environment in which to relax and enjoy the surrounding nature. Formed by the sand carried by the ocean current, its landscape is constantly changing! The sandbanks that can be seen offshore change from year to year.
Bordered by forest on one side and the ocean on the other, Bonne-Anse Bay will delight camping enthusiasts. You can choose between different levels of luxury. Whether you’re staying in a tent or mobile home, on the edge of the woods, facing the sea or by the pool… there’s something for everyone. Surfers and kite-surfers can enjoy the waves on the other side of the Pointe de la Coubre, just outside Bonne Anse Bay. Numerous hiking trails criss-cross the 30 kilometers of beaches and 8,000 hectares of forest surrounding the bay.
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Les Mathes
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If you want to stay overnight near La Palmyre zoo, you’ll need to visit Les Mathes, where the park is located. Inland, Les Mathes is a charming town with all the amenities you need for a successful vacation: stores, cinemas, restaurants… You’ll enjoy a central location, with easy access to other villages in the region. A racecourse and a Luna-Park also enhance your stay.
Les Mathes offers a wide range of accommodation in the region: guest houses, campsites, charming hotels, residences with swimming pools, you name it. From the town center, you’re just 5 kilometers from the beaches and the entrance to the zoo.
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Saint Palais sur Mer
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Following the departmental road 25 south to Royan, along the coast, welcome to Saint-Palais-sur-Mer. A seaside resort typical of the Charente and Atlantic coastlines, Saint-Palais-sur-Mer boasts no less than five relaxing beaches! Plage du Bureau, lined with Belle-Époque villas, is one of the finest in the region.
Saint-Palais-sur-Mer is a great place to stay near La Palmyre zoo. In the mornings, discover the local market and taste the products of the fishing industry, before opting for a pleasant stroll along the Sentier des Douaniers. This 3.5-kilometre pedestrian-only path leads from the Conche du Bureau to the Grande Côte. From here, you can admire the Belle-Époque villas and carrelets, the cabins on stilts that dot the Atlantic coastline. Afterwards, you can enjoy a well-earned rest on the beaches of Nauzan or Le Platin.
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Royan
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To combine a cultural visit with accommodation near La Palmyre zoo, the art and history town of Royan is the ideal destination. An emblematic resort on the Atlantic coast, Royan offers a multitude of activities. This town of art and history was rebuilt after the Second World War, and its 50s architecture gives it a very special charm.
Don’t miss the parachute-like covered market, the 19th-century seaside villas and those with Fifties designs. The famous two-tone beach huts are a must-see, and for good reason: they are the symbol of the town. You can also attend the fish auction in the port, in an authentic, friendly atmosphere among the locals and fishermen. The Vélodyssée cycle path criss-crosses the coast, making for great family outings.
For accommodation near La Palmyre Zoo, Royan offers a wide range of quality hotels, both on the seafront and inland. And if you’d like to sleep near La Palmyre Zoo on your own, there are plenty of apartments to rent.