City of Royan Walking Tour

Go on a walking tour of the city of Royan, once completely destroyed by air bombings, it’s now a beacon of modern architecture and urbanism.

Easily reachable by ferry from Le Verdon port, Royan is located on the right bank of the impressive Gironde Estuary. Completely leveled by Allied air bombings in 1945, this uniquely developed city has become known for its modern architecture and urbanism juxtaposed with white sand beaches and eclectic shops. You’ll go on a walking tour of the city with a local guide before enjoying free time to peruse the shops and enjoy a bite to eat before returning to Le Verdon.

Shore Thing Highlights

Take the ferry to and from Le Verdon
Enjoy free time to peruse the shops and have lunch
Take a guided walking tour of Royan

Need to know

This Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Sailors should expect long periods of walking and standing
Ferry is not exclusive to VV Sailors
Lunch is on your own during free time

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Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.

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City of Royan Walking Tour

Go on a walking tour of the city of Royan, once completely destroyed by air bombings, it’s now a beacon of modern architecture and urbanism.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know