Everyday life: shops and services
The bakery, butcher and mini-market are within walking distance of the estate; for everything else, Marennes is 7 minutes away by car. Here are the useful addresses, each one checked.
Within walking distance
Boulangerie Rebeix
Saint-Just-Luzac
The village bakery and pâtisserie, a few minutes’ walk away, for fresh bread and breakfast pastries.
Anaïs Boucherie Charcuterie Traiteur
Saint-Just-Luzac
The village butcher, delicatessen and caterer on Avenue des Vignes: meat for the barbecue or a ready-made dish.
Le Petit St-Just Multiservice
Saint-Just-Luzac
On the village square: a bar, small grocery and La Poste parcel point, for a coffee or a few essentials.
COOP
Saint-Just-Luzac
The village’s only mini-market, on Rue du Stade: everyday essentials without taking the car.
La Poste
Saint-Just-Luzac
For parcels or stamps, the post office counter is at Le Petit St-Just; the full post office is in Marennes, Place de Verdun.
Mairie de Saint-Just-Luzac
Saint-Just-Luzac
The village town hall on Place André-Dulin, for any practical question about the commune.
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Groceries
E.Leclerc Marennes
Marennes-Hiers-Brouage
Supermarket in Marennes, Rue de la République, with click-and-collect, petrol station, cash machine, EV charger and car wash.
Intermarché Super Marennes
Marennes-Hiers-Brouage
Supermarket in the Les Grossines area of Marennes, with its own petrol station on Rue du Maréchal-Foch.
Lidl
Bourcefranc-le-Chapus
The Lidl in Bourcefranc-le-Chapus, handy for a big shop, with an EV charging point on site.
U Express La Tremblade
La Tremblade
Supermarket in La Tremblade, Boulevard Pasteur, with collection of groceries ordered online.
Intermarché Super La Tremblade
La Tremblade
La Tremblade’s other supermarket, with a petrol station; handy on the way back from Ronce-les-Bains or La Coubre.
Super U Le Château-d’Oléron
Le Château-d’Oléron
Supermarket with click-and-collect in Le Château-d’Oléron, Avenue d’Antioche, for shopping during a day on the island.
Boulangerie La Marennaise
Marennes-Hiers-Brouage
A bakery in Marennes for bread and cakes when you come into town for the market or shopping.
L’Amandine
Marennes-Hiers-Brouage
Another Marennes bakery, handy for an evening baguette on the way back from the beach or the island.
Boulangerie-pâtisserie La Talmière
Marennes-Hiers-Brouage
A bakery and pâtisserie in Marennes, a third address for varying breads and desserts during your stay.
Boucherie François Sallé
Marennes-Hiers-Brouage
A craft butcher in Marennes, for a good cut of meat to grill or roast for a family meal.
Bioriginelle
Bourcefranc-le-Chapus
Organic food shop in Bourcefranc-le-Chapus, Le Riveau area: the nearest one to the estate for organic produce.
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Markets
Marché de Marennes
Marennes-Hiers-Brouage
Marennes market on Place des Halles: the morning meeting point for fresh food and local producers.
all year, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings
Marché de Ronce-les-Bains
La Tremblade (Ronce-les-Bains)
Market in the resort of Ronce-les-Bains, Place du Marché, several mornings a week and daily in July and August.
all year; daily in July and August
Marché de La Tremblade
La Tremblade
La Tremblade market on Place Gambetta runs almost every morning; on Saturdays it grows with general traders.
all year, mornings
Marché de Rochefort
Rochefort
Rochefort’s covered market on Avenue Charles-de-Gaulle, easy to combine with a visit to the Corderie Royale.
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings
Marché central de Royan
Royan
Royan’s covered market in the town centre, easy to spot by its concrete dome, for a morning wander round the stalls.
all year, mornings (closed Mondays outside summer)
Marché de Saint-Georges-de-Didonne
Saint-Georges-de-Didonne
A covered market in Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, plus a Thursday night market on Boulevard de la Côte-de-Beauté in July and August.
all year, mornings (closed Mondays outside summer)
Marché de La Palmyre
Les Mathes (La Palmyre)
The market in the resort of La Palmyre, Avenue de Saintonge, two mornings a week in the warmer months.
April to September, Wednesday and Sunday mornings
Marchés de Saintes
Saintes
In Saintes there is a market every morning except Monday, moving between the Saint-Louis, Saint-Pierre and Saint-Pallais districts.
Tuesday to Sunday, mornings
Marché de Bourcefranc-le-Chapus
Bourcefranc-le-Chapus
Bourcefranc-le-Chapus’s small covered market on Place du 8-Mai-1945, two mornings a week.
all year, Wednesday and Sunday mornings
Marché du Gua
Le Gua
Le Gua market on Place du Logis, two mornings a week, on the road to Saujon and the Train des Mouettes.
all year, Thursday and Sunday mornings
Marché du Château-d’Oléron
Le Château-d’Oléron
Le Château-d’Oléron market on Place du Marché, near the citadel: every morning in season, most days the rest of the year.
all year, mornings
Marché de Saint-Pierre-d’Oléron
Saint-Pierre-d’Oléron
Saint-Pierre-d’Oléron’s covered market on Place de l’Europe, in the heart of the island’s main town.
all year, mornings
Marché de La Victorine
Saint-Pierre-d’Oléron (La Cotinière)
In La Cotinière, La Victorine market on Boulevard du Capitaine-Leclerc is the only one in the village open all year.
all year; daily from April to early November
Marché de Saint-Trojan-les-Bains
Saint-Trojan-les-Bains
Saint-Trojan-les-Bains market on Place des Filles-de-la-Sagesse: every morning in season, a few mornings a week in winter.
all year, mornings
Marché de Saint-Denis-d’Oléron
Saint-Denis-d’Oléron
The market hall of Saint-Denis-d’Oléron on Place Charles-de-Gaulle, easy to pair with a visit to the nearby Chassiron lighthouse.
all year; every morning from April to September
Marché de Boyardville
Saint-Georges-d’Oléron (Boyardville)
Near Boyardville marina, a market every day in season and a night market every evening in July and August.
April to mid-September
Marché de Chéray
Saint-Georges-d’Oléron (Chéray)
In Chéray, on Place du Marché: the only market in Saint-Georges-d’Oléron that is open all year.
all year, mornings
Marché de Domino
Saint-Georges-d’Oléron (Domino)
Domino market, on its own car park, every day in the warmer months, on the island’s west side.
April to mid-September
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Health and emergencies
SAMU et médecin de garde : 15
Charente-Maritime
For a medical emergency, or a doctor in the evening or at the weekend, dial 15: it answers day and night and directs you.
day and night, all year
Numéro d’urgence européen : 112
France
The emergency number that works throughout Europe from any phone: useful if you have a foreign mobile line.
day and night, all year
Pompiers : 18
France
For a fire, an accident or someone in danger, the fire brigade answers on 18.
day and night, all year
Police et gendarmerie : 17
France
To report an offence or call out the police, dial 17, day and night.
day and night, all year
Pharmacie de garde
Charente-Maritime
In the evening and on Sundays, the duty pharmacy is posted on the door of every pharmacy; at night, call 15.
Cabinet médical de Saint-Just-Luzac
Saint-Just-Luzac
The village GP practice on Rue du Stade; phone ahead to book an appointment.
SOS Trauma Marennes Oléron
Marennes-Hiers-Brouage
A minor-injuries centre in Marennes for a sprain, a cut or a small injury, on weekdays.
Urgences du Centre hospitalier de Royan-Atlantique
Vaux-sur-Mer
Emergency department open day and night at Royan hospital, Avenue de Saint-Sordelin in Vaux-sur-Mer.
day and night, all year
Urgences du Centre hospitalier de Rochefort
Rochefort
Emergency department of Rochefort hospital, Avenue de Béligon, open day and night.
day and night, all year
Centre antipoison de Bordeaux
Bordeaux
If someone swallows or touches a toxic product, mushroom or plant, the poison control centre gives advice by phone.
Pharmacie des Claires
Saint-Just-Luzac
Saint-Just-Luzac’s pharmacy, the nearest to the estate, for the little health worries of a holiday.
Pharmacie du Bassin
Marennes-Hiers-Brouage
A pharmacy in Marennes, Rue Jean-Moulin, handy while shopping or at the market in town.
Pharmacie Aubertot
Marennes-Hiers-Brouage
Another pharmacy in Marennes, in case the first is closed or out of something.
Pharmacie de Bourcefranc
Bourcefranc-le-Chapus
The pharmacy in Bourcefranc-le-Chapus, Rue Kennedy, on the way to the Île d’Oléron.
Cabinet vétérinaire Vétomar
Marennes-Hiers-Brouage
The veterinary practice in Marennes, if your dog or cat needs care during your stay.
Dentistes
Marennes-Hiers-Brouage
There is no dentist in Saint-Just-Luzac: the nearest practices are in Marennes; on Sundays and public holidays, call 15.
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Services during your stay
Gastronomie à Domicile
Rochefort
A Rochefort-based caterer who cooks at your accommodation: an idea for a celebration meal without spending the evening in the kitchen.
Babychou Services Royan
Royan
A Royan childcare agency whose area includes the Marennes-Oléron district: handy for an evening out as a couple.
Europcar
Rochefort
Car hire with two agencies nearby: one in Rochefort and one on the island in Dolus-d’Oléron.
Le Logis des Lauriers Roses
Marennes-Hiers-Brouage
Guest rooms in Marennes, Rue de la République: a way to put up a visiting relative when there isn’t room for everyone at the estate.
Distributeurs de billets
Marennes-Hiers-Brouage
There is no cash machine in Saint-Just-Luzac: the nearest are in Marennes (E.Leclerc, Crédit Agricole, Caisse d’Épargne) and Bourcefranc.
Laveries automatiques
Marennes-Hiers-Brouage
Three self-service launderettes in Marennes, handy for a big wash or beach towels; there are none in Bourcefranc.
Stations-service
Marennes-Hiers-Brouage
No petrol station in the village: fill up in Marennes (E.Leclerc, Intermarché) or Bourcefranc (E.Leclerc, TotalEnergies).
Bornes de recharge
Marennes-Hiers-Brouage
To charge an electric car, there are charging points in Marennes, including at the E.Leclerc and Intermarché car parks.
Taxi du Bassin
Marennes-Hiers-Brouage
The taxi listed by the Saint-Just-Luzac town hall, based in Marennes; other independent taxis work in the village and in Marennes.
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Getting around
La Clinique du Vélo
Marennes-Hiers-Brouage
E-bike, mountain bike and standard bike hire in Marennes, bookable online; the workshop also does repairs.
Pop’Cycl
La Tremblade (Ronce-les-Bains)
Bike hire in Ronce-les-Bains, Avenue Gabrielle, close to the cycle paths to La Palmyre and the Coubre forest.
Drive Cycles
La Tremblade (Ronce-les-Bains)
Bike hire in Ronce-les-Bains, Avenue de l’Océan, with a second rental point in La Palmyre.
La Manade
Beaugeay
In the heart of the Brouage marshes: horse rides and bike hire to explore the marsh tracks.
Bureau d’accueil touristique de Marennes
Marennes-Hiers-Brouage
The Marennes tourist office on Place Chasseloup-Laubat: maps, events listings and tickets for some visits.
Office de tourisme de Ronce-les-Bains
La Tremblade (Ronce-les-Bains)
The Royan Atlantique tourist office in Ronce-les-Bains, Avenue Gabrielle, to plan outings around the Seudre and La Coubre.
all year round
Office de tourisme Rochefort Océan
Rochefort
Rochefort’s tourist office on Avenue Sadi-Carnot, for everything about the town, the arsenal and the Charente estuary.
all year round
Gare de Rochefort et gare de Surgères
Rochefort
Rochefort is served by regional TER trains on the La Rochelle–Bordeaux line; for Paris, Surgères station has direct TGV and OUIGO trains.
Aéroport La Rochelle – Île de Ré
La Rochelle · 1 h
La Rochelle airport, Rue du Jura; the season’s flight schedule is published on its website.
Cars régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Saint-Just-Luzac
Bus line 171 Saintes–Marennes stops in the village on Place Eugène-Papin; line 154 links Marennes with Rochefort, Surgères and Oléron.
all year round
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Places checked on October 29, 2026