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Planning your stay in Arvert
Beaches, forest, oysters: what to know about the peninsula before you arrive.
The beaches of the Arvert peninsula: the complete guide
Côte Sauvage, La Bouverie, Pointe Espagnole, Bonne Anse: where to swim around Arvert, with distances from the village and which beaches suit children.
The Coubre forest by bike: cycle paths and family tips
Five thousand hectares of pine forest between Arvert and the ocean, crossed by dedicated cycle paths. Routes, distances and tips for cycling with children.
Where to buy and taste oysters near Arvert: Mornac-sur-Seudre and the oyster ports
Oyster farmers' huts, the ports of Coux and La Grève à Duret, the Mornac-sur-Seudre market: the guide to Marennes-Oléron oysters right by Arvert.
Royan and Saint-Palais-sur-Mer from Arvert: market, beaches and 1950s architecture
Twenty minutes from Arvert, Royan's post-war reconstruction architecture, its central market and beaches; Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, quieter, with its coastal path and coves.
La Rochelle, Saintes, Rochefort: three day trips from Arvert
La Rochelle's old harbour and towers, Saintes' Gallo-Roman heritage, Rochefort's Corderie Royale and Hermione: three towns within an hour of Arvert to explore further afield.
The Cognac route from Arvert: vineyards, cellars and tastings
The Cognac appellation stretches all the way to the Arvert peninsula. The Bois Ordinaires cru, the town of Cognac and its great houses, Jarnac: the guide to visiting the vineyard.
La Palmyre Zoo from Arvert: distance, opening hours and visiting tips
Ten minutes from Arvert, La Palmyre Zoo brings together more than 1,600 animals across 18 hectares. Distance, how long to plan and practical tips for a family day out.
Surf spots around Arvert: Côte Sauvage, Bonne Anse and Nauzan
The Côte Sauvage's proper swell, the beginner-friendly waves of Bonne Anse, nearby surf schools: the guide to surf spots around Arvert, on the Arvert peninsula.
Seeing Fort Boyard from Arvert: where to spot it and how to get close
The famous fort in the Antioche strait can be admired from the Pointe de la Fumée or on a boat trip. Where to see it, how to get close, and what you can actually visit.
Running in Arvert: routes through the Coubre forest and along the coast
Flat forest tracks, the coastal path along the Côte Sauvage, the loop to the Coubre lighthouse: the best running routes around Arvert, with distances and tips.
Group holidays in Arvert: a house designed for every kind of group
Big families, groups of friends without children, independent teenagers or a work retreat: how L'École Buissonnière was designed to host every kind of group, in Arvert.