Talmont-sur-Gironde
Founded in 1284 by Edward I of England, Duke of Aquitaine, this tiny hamlet on a promontory above the Gironde estuary in Charente-Maritime holds the 12th-century church of Sainte-Radegonde — its silhouette rising above the water beside a clifftop cemetery. The old bastide streets, lined with low whitewashed houses and pink roof tiles, carry the Les Plus Beaux Villages de France label. A compact fishing port historically known for sturgeon and caviar, it sits in wine-growing country with scenic viewpoints over the estuary and a handful of cafés for its size.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population89
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 41 km26 mi
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Talmont-sur-Gironde: quick answers
Where is Talmont-sur-Gironde?
Talmont-sur-Gironde is in France, about 14 km8.8 miles in a straight line from Royan.
How do you get to Talmont-sur-Gironde?
The nearest airport is Royan/Médis (RYN), about 22 min away by road. The nearest train station is Royan, about 22 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Talmont-sur-Gironde?
The warmest month is August, averaging 21°C70°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 7°C44°F. The wettest month is November, with about 86 mm3.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Talmont-sur-Gironde?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 6 restaurants, 3 cafés and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Talmont-sur-Gironde?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Jonzac, Ile-d'Aix and Saintes. Talmont-sur-Gironde is listed among the day trips from Bordeaux.