| Talmont-sur-Gironde | |
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| The village of Talmont | |
| Information | |
| Country |  France |
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| Area | 4,44 km² |
| Population | 88 hab. (2010) |
| Density | 19,82 inhab./km² |
| Postal code | 17120 |
| Spindle | UTC 01:00, UTC 02:00 |
| Location | |
 45 ° 32 ′ 10 ″ N 0 ° 54 ′ 24 ″ W | |
| Official site | |
Talmont-sur-Gironde is located by the sea in Charente Maritime. There is a very pretty church, located in front of the sea. The tourist and artisanal village has few inhabitants. .
Understand
The small village of Talmont is built on a small peninsula which borders the Gironde estuary. It was a former country house founded by the King of England and Duke of Aquitaine, Edward I in 1284. The town received the label of most beautiful villages in France[1] and Stone and water villages.
To go
Talmont-sur-Gironde is a town located 19 kilometers from Royan and 36 kilometers from Saintes, it is accessible by the departmental road 145.
To see
- Sainte-Radegonde Church – Romanesque-style church sits at the edge of a small cliff. It was once one of the stopovers on the road to Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle. It has been listed as a historic monument since .
- The little marine cemetery – borders the church, during the summer it is adorned with many hollyhocks.
- Talmont Museum – traces the history and life of the fishermen of the village.
Do
To buy
Eat
Have a drink / Go out
Housing
The village has several gites and bed and breakfasts: L'Oubliance, La Talamo, La Vieille Maison de la Douane, La Maison de l'Armateur: between the park and the Estuary, the Gîte Delage and the Gîte Bonnin.
