Can the taxi take us to La Palmyre Zoo?

Yes, La Palmyre is 15 km from Royan. The driver drops you off and picks you up. One of France's most popular zoos (1.6 million visitors/year).

Can we take the ferry from Royan?

Yes, the Royan–Le Verdon ferry crosses the estuary in 20 minutes. The driver drops you at the jetty. Convenient for reaching the Médoc without returning to Bordeaux.

Which is the best beach in Royan?

Grande Conche for families (lifeguarded, little current). Pontaillac for upmarket vibes. Côte Sauvage for surfers (swimming prohibited outside lifeguarded zones).

Can the 1950s architecture be visited?

Yes, guided '1950s Royan' tours are organised by the tourist office. Notre-Dame Church and the covered market are the must-sees.

120 km · 85 min

Taxi Bordeaux — Royan

Atlantic beaches and the Gironde estuary

120 km85 minFrom 155 — 195 €

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Distance

120 km

Duration

1h25

Estimated price

155 — 195 €

Availability

24/7

Royan is the major seaside resort of the Côte de Beauté, at the mouth of the Gironde estuary. Destroyed 85% by Allied bombing in January 1945, the town was entirely rebuilt in a 1950s modernist style that today forms a unique architectural heritage. The Notre-Dame Church, a concrete masterpiece by Guillaume Gillet (1958), the shell-shaped covered market and the seafront are emblematic of this period. Royan offers 5 large fine sand beaches facing the Atlantic: Grande Conche, Saint-Palais, Pontaillac, Chay and Nauzan. La Palmyre Zoo (one of France's most visited) is 15 km away.

Route

Route Bordeaux → Royan

From Bordeaux, take the A10 towards Paris/Saintes. Exit at Saintes then take the N150 towards Royan, crossing the Saintonge and its Cognac vineyards. The approach to Royan offers a view of the Gironde estuary and the Cordouan lighthouse offshore. Alternatively, the D1215 via Blaye and the Royan ferry (20-minute estuary crossing) is longer but spectacular.

Main route: A10 puis N150 direction Royan — ~8 € (section A10)

Points of interest along the way

Plages de l'Atlantique

Architecture 50s

Estuaire de la Gironde

Practical tips

Our tips for Bordeaux → Royan

Tips & best practices

Specific tips for the Bordeaux → Royan route

Royan's beaches are lifeguarded from June to September. Grande Conche is the most family-friendly, Pontaillac the most upmarket. For surfing, head to the Côte Sauvage (warning: dangerous swimming). The central market (every morning in summer) is a 1950s architectural masterpiece. La Palmyre Zoo is 15 km away: ideal with children (allow 3-4h). The Royan–Le Verdon ferry connects to the Médoc without returning to Bordeaux. The Cordouan lighthouse, 'king of lighthouses', can be visited at low tide from Royan (boat excursion).

Tolls: ~8 € (section A10)

Pricing

Taxi fare Bordeaux → Royan

All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.

Day rate

Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm

155 — 195 €

Night rate

7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge

178 — 224 €

Sunday & holidays

All day, 10% surcharge

171 — 215 €

* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.

Transport comparison

How to get from Bordeaux to Royan?

Taxi vs alternatives

Detailed comparison of transport options

There's no direct TransGironde bus from Bordeaux to Royan. The TER Bordeaux–Royan goes via Saintes (2h, €22). By car, add tolls (€8) and fuel (€10). A taxi is perfect for a beach weekend with family or a day trip.

Sedan (1-4 passengers)

155 — 195 €

Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises

Van (5-7 passengers)

235 €

Ideal for families and groups

Villes desservies

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