Situated near Royan and Meschers-sur-Gironde in the Charente-Maritime: Talmont sits atop a rocky cliff with fantastic views out to the Gironde estuary.
Built in the 13th century as a fortified village at the orders of Edward I, it still has its original layout, the narrow streets flanked by small white houses and hollyhocks, the ubiquitous flower of the region. Saint Radegonde church, one of the most famous Romanesque church in Poitou-Charentes, towers over the village protected by the ancient ramparts.
Tourist office: rue de l’Eglise; tel +33 5 46 90 16 25