Our Opinion

In Royan the continent meets the Atlantic Ocean and its long beaches separate the sea from the inland pine trees. You will find this modern holiday resort at the mouth of the Dordogne and Garonne rivers, on the south side of the Poitou-Charentes region about 60km from la Rochelle and 120km from Bordeaux. Royan is not only a resort because of its climate it also offers spectacular sights, a diverse landscape and excellent cuisine - all making your stay here very worthwhile. With a 12km beach of fine sand, Royan is also named "The gateway to the Atlantic Ocean" and you can enjoy all the advantages of such a location including swimming, diving, surfing, sailing and visiting the many waterfront bars and cafés.

Royan is a good example of the successful symbiosis between historical and modern architecture with the harbour and modern office buildings blending with historical sights to form architectural unity. As one of the oldest French sea-side resorts Royan not only treasures today's modern tourism, but it also values its past with its churches, chapels, castles and parks. The proximity of the sea also makes this an excellent location for good food and for those who like fish every meal is a culinary feast. The wine and brandy are also very good, both enjoying an excellent reputation worldwide.

Our School

The Vis a Vis partner school in Royan has an excellent reputation as a French language institute. The school belongs to the University of Poitiers and the city of Royan. It was founded in 1966 as a combined language institute for teaching French as a foreign language and as a teacher training centre. The school also welcomes French students learning German, English and Spanish.