Villas in Vaux Sur Mer
Vaux sur Mer suits couples and small families who want a compact resort commune on the edge of Royan, within reach of its beaches. Most homes sleep four or fewer, and about half have a garden.
- Villas
- 48
- From, per week
- £679
About Vaux Sur Mer
Vaux-sur-Mer is a small commune of about 4,000 people covering only six square kilometres, in the Royan canton and one of the resorts of the Côte de Beauté. It runs straight into Royan, and the north-west corner of Royan's Pontaillac district actually belongs to Vaux. Pontaillac has been redeveloped since 2003 with a wooden promenade, a viewpoint and a rose garden above the beach, which is floodlit until about 2 a.m. and has a large surf club. In the town centre the Protestant temple, finished in 1848, stands below the Saint-Étienne church. Our homes are bunched close together, mostly for two to four people with one bedroom. Many have a garden, a good share have a pool and a few have air conditioning. Almost none has a fireplace, so this is more a summer base than a winter one.
Is Vaux Sur Mer right for you?
- Best for
- Couples and small families wanting a garden near Royan's beaches
- Not for you if
- You need space for a big group, as few homes sleep more than eight.
Near Vaux Sur Mer
Royan
The Côte de Beauté's capital, rebuilt in Modernist style after 1945, with five beaches separated by limestone cliffs and Notre-Dame church of 1958.
Pontaillac
A residential district of Royan, partly in Vaux-sur-Mer, with a surf club and a beach used by beginners and as a fallback surf spot.
Saint-Palais-sur-Mer
Another of the Côte de Beauté's six core seaside resorts, alongside Vaux-sur-Mer and Royan.
Zoo de La Palmyre
A private zoo in Les Mathes, open all year, in the forest of La Coubre, with more than 1,600 animals.
Gironde ferry
A ferry crosses from Royan to Le Verdon-sur-Mer in the Médoc in about 30 minutes.
Getting to Vaux Sur Mer
Royan has no airport. The nearest are Rochefort-Saint-Agnant at 30 km, La Rochelle-Île de Ré at 70 km and Bordeaux-Mérignac at 100 km. Royan itself is 65 km from La Rochelle by road. A car is the simplest way to reach the beaches and the rest of the coast.
When to go to Vaux Sur Mer
Summer is the season for Royan's beaches, where Pontaillac is lit until about 2 a.m. and has music from sunset to around 11:30 p.m. The beach is used mostly by beginners or as a fallback spot by surfers. Almost no homes have a fireplace, so cooler months are less suitable, though the zoo at La Palmyre stays open all year.
Villas in Vaux Sur Mer
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Les Hautes Folies
Vaux Sur Mer, Charente-Maritime, France
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DishwasherGardenParking+9 more
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Les Balcons de l'Atlantique
Vaux Sur Mer, Charente-Maritime, France
4
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DishwasherGardenMicrowave+8 more
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Les Balcons de l'Atlantique
Vaux Sur Mer, Charente-Maritime, France
4
1
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GardenMicrowaveParking+6 more
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Parc de Pontaillac
Vaux Sur Mer, Charente-Maritime, France
4
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DishwasherMicrowaveParking+8 more
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1-Bedroom Home, Vaux Sur Mer
Vaux Sur Mer, Charente-Maritime, France
4
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DishwasherMicrowaveParking+8 more
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Les Jardins de l'Océan
Vaux Sur Mer, Charente-Maritime, France
4
1
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GardenMicrowaveParking+7 more
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Saint Sordelin
Vaux Sur Mer, Charente-Maritime, France
4
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DishwasherMicrowaveParking+5 more
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Les Soleils Rouges
Vaux Sur Mer, Charente-Maritime, France
4
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MicrowaveParkingWashing Machine+6 more
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Les Jardins de l'Océan
Vaux Sur Mer, Charente-Maritime, France
5
2
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DishwasherGardenMicrowave+9 more
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Fief des Taillis
Vaux Sur Mer, Charente-Maritime, France
6
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DishwasherMicrowaveTerrace+8 more
Vaux Sur Mer villa holidays: questions answered
Is Vaux sur Mer next to Royan?
Yes. Vaux-sur-Mer sits in the Royan canton and runs into Royan; the north-west part of Royan's Pontaillac district belongs to Vaux. It is one of six core resorts of the Côte de Beauté.
Is Pontaillac beach near Vaux sur Mer good for surfing?
It is a beginner or fallback spot rather than a major break. The town's surf club is based here and the floodlights, on until about 2 a.m., allow night surfing. For bigger surf, look to the Côte Sauvage beyond La Palmyre.
Do holiday homes in Vaux sur Mer have gardens and pools?
Many have a garden and a good share have a pool. Most are small, sleeping two to four with one bedroom, and few have a fireplace, so they suit summer holidays.
How far is Vaux sur Mer from the nearest airport?
Royan has no airport. Rochefort-Saint-Agnant is about 30 km from Royan, La Rochelle-Île de Ré about 70 km and Bordeaux-Mérignac about 100 km. Bordeaux is 98 km from Royan by road.
Vaux sur Mer or Les Mathes for a villa holiday?
Vaux-sur-Mer is a compact resort commune next to Royan with a town centre close at hand. Les Mathes lies up the coast on the Arvert peninsula, in a pine forest beside the Côte Sauvage and the zoo, so it is wilder.
Nearby towns to Vaux Sur Mer
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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