A former fishing and trading port, Mornac-sur-Seudre is now mainly focused on oyster farming and the salt produced by its marshes.
Classified as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France" and labeled "City and Art Trades", this village, typical of the Charente coastline, offers, along the alleys, its houses with white facades and green or blue shutters that sometimes hide hollyhocks.
You must stroll through the cobbled streets of Mornac-sur-Seudre, a preserved village in Charente-Maritime, an old fishing and trading port, located on the banks of the Seudre.
On the spot, one must visit the medieval market halls, the Romanesque church, admire the traditional houses painted in white and the multicolored huts.
The visitor will enjoy visiting the artists' and craftsmen's shops.
For hikers, they will take a 5km loop, the Taillées piétonnes, or will make a 30km walk on marked paths between Mornac-sur-Seudre and La Tremblade near the old salt marshes.
Those who wish to sail, will embark from the ports of Mornac-sur-Seudre or Chatressac and will navigate in the heart of the marshes, by kayak, paddle or during a river cruise.
Meet the oyster farmers
L'Eguille-sur-Seudre, Chatressac, Chaillevette... so many oyster farming villages where you can taste fresh oysters in the oyster farmer's hut, admire the comings and goings of the flat-bottomed boats and watch the oyster farmers at work in the oyster beds.
You can also take the Train des Mouettes for a steamy ride to Saujon, a famous spa.
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