Royan is a commune and town in the south-west of France, in the department of Charente-Maritime in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Capital of the Côte de Beauté, Royan is one of the main French Atlantic coastal resort towns, and has five beaches, a marina for over 1,000 boats, and an active fishing port. As of 2013, the population of the greater urban area was 48,982. The town had 19,029 inhabitants in 2021.
Country: France
Region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Area: 19.30 km² (7.45 sq mi)
Elevation: 0–35 m (0–115 ft) · (avg. 20 m or 66 ft)