Saint-Ciers-sur-Gironde

Built in the 19th century and located in the heart of the city, the Saint-Paulin-et-Saint-Cyr church now replaces a Romanesque church that has become too dilapidated over time. However, you can admire some vestiges of the original building through the 12th century facade of Saintonge Romanesque style. The rest of the current building is in neo-Gothic style and inside it is possible to discover a decoration of blue and gold frescoes, an oil of the martyr of Saint Cyr or a pulpit in carved oak from the beginning of the 20th century..

Terres d'Oiseaux covers 120 hectares and serves as an ornithological sanctuary located in the heart of the wet meadows on the edges of the Gironde estuary. You can find a large number of different species there, such as black kites, purple herons, common harriers and little egrets. Marked trails have been set up with observation platforms and explanatory panels. The site also features a tea room, a gourmet restaurant and a souvenir shop.

Open from mid-June to mid-September on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons and by appointment the rest of the year, the museum of old trades retraces daily life and old trades in the region, from the end of the 19th to the beginning of the 20th century. Nearby, at the same times, the archaeological and historical museum traces the history of the region from the Paleolithic to the Gallo-Roman period.

Very pleasant fishing and marina port, the port of Callonges is bordered by squares, small fishermen's houses on stilts, and reveals a pleasant tavern. In summer, river trips are offered.

The market is held every Sunday morning.

The local festival takes place the first weekend of September.

At the beginning of October, the town offers its Marais vous Bien comedy festival with many shows.

Numerous activities are organized at the Port des Callonges via the Tourist Office and Land of Birds (festival of birds of prey, spring, wind, nature, honey, July 14, night of plaice...).

• On 25 may 2024
• 4B Quai Orio
• Elo, a singer from Blay, offers you her repertoire of covers and original compositions in piano voice.

• From 10 to 11 august 2024
• Avenue Charles de GAULLE, Château la Martinière
• The Festival Committee is delighted to invite you to our medieval fantasy festival on August 10 and 11. This promises to be an epic event with activities for all ages, delicious food, live entertainment and much more ! - Whether you're a master blacksmith, herbalist, weaver or any other artisan, you're welcome to join our event and add your touch of magic to our kingdom.

Bird Land : Located on an area of ​​marshland preserved, Land of Birds is one of the last great reed beds across the estuary of the Gironde. This habitat is home to rare birds and provides shelter for many insects, amphibians and mammals. Marsh harriers, herons, storks, snipe, more than 110 species of birds, some very rare were observed on the site. Alongside them, there are also rare and protected as the European mink or otter mammals. The site welcomes the general public in a configuration where every taste. Two distinct and complementary areas: First, free, allows visitors to access an observation tower 10 meters high, as well as reception building / ticket. The second, paying space consists of three paths marked bird observatory allows visitors a good familiarity with the marsh birds.