Timeline
07:57
Pick up a fresh croissant or coffee to carry with you. The bakery opens at 07:00, giving you plenty of time before sunrise.
08:12
Walk 14 minutes to the Pertuis de Maumusson beaches. Find a spot on the sand banks facing WSW. The water is warmer here and the banks protect swimmers, but in winter it is quiet and brisk.
08:42
Watch the sunrise at 08:42. The sun sets toward the WSW, meaning it rises in the opposite direction, but the golden light at 16:58 will illuminate the western horizon. For this specific sunrise plan, arrive early to catch the morning glow.
09:27
Head to Le Bordeaux for a proper breakfast or coffee. It is a cozy bar with a terrace, open from 08:00, so it will be ready for you after your walk.
Local tip
The bakery closes at 13:30, so this plan only works in the morning. The beach is exposed, so bring a warm layer for the early morning chill.
Check before you go
- Le Fourniou des Halles is open Mo-Su 07:00-13:30.
- Le Bordeaux is open 08:00-02:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to La Tremblade (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).