House, la palmyre center, 5 people, residence les talaris

A short distance from motor boating, hiking trails, and more, this smoke-free villa lets you experience it all. Royan La Palmyre Racecourse is an easy 11-minute walk away, so you can leave your car at the property, which offers onsite parking, or jump in your vehicle to make short work of the 3-minute drive to Bay of Biscay.

Spend some time at the nearby beach (enjoy the sun loungers!), relax by the communal pool, or sip a drink on the deck or patio of this 431-sq-ft villa, which also features outdoor furniture. As for the great indoors, you can try your hand at table tennis, or enjoy the TV and stereo.

This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom rental features a living room and a BBQ grill. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And there's access to laundry facilities, so you can even pack a bit lighter.