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Sunset

Sunset at Pertuis de Maumusson

A simple plan to catch the golden hour and sunset over the islands, starting with a drink and ending on the sand.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 60 min

Timeline

  1. 17:01

    Le Bordeaux

    Grab a Bordeaux wine or cocktail at Le Bordeaux. The terrace is a good spot to watch the light change as the afternoon wears on.

  2. 17:28

    Casino Partouche

    Walk to Casino Partouche. This is your anchor point before heading out to the water.

  3. 17:39

    Pertuis de Maumusson beaches

    Head to the Pertuis de Maumusson beaches in the northwest. The sand banks protect swimmers, and the water is slightly warmer here. Find a spot facing WSW to catch the view of the southern end of Île d'Oléron.

  4. 17:46

    Pertuis de Maumusson beaches

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The sky reflects off the calm water as the golden light fades.

  5. 18:16

    Le Lounge Bar

    End the evening back at the Casino Partouche. Stop by Le Lounge Bar for a special coffee or a final cocktail in a cozy ambience.

Local tip

Check the route from the casino to the beach, as walking directions are not provided in the local data.

Check before you go

  • Le Bordeaux is open until 02:00, so you can linger after sunset.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to La Tremblade (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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