Talmont-sur-Gironde

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The village of Talmont-sur-Gironde enjoys a majestic setting on a cliff overlooking the Gironde Estuary. One of France’s Plus Beaux Villages, Talmont-sur-Gironde was founded for King Edward I in the 13th century.

The village was designed as a fortified town and is still surrounded by its ancient ramparts. The town has many narrow streets lined with red-tile roofed, whitewashed houses.

The village’s Eglise Sainte-Radegonde is one of the most impressive Romanesque churches in the region. Intricate sculptural details adorn the facade, while a harmonious sense of brightness and spaciousness defines the marvelous interior.

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