The town suffered heavily during World War 2, with many of its buildings destroyed. Because of this, most of Royan's buildings date from the post-war era.

Five routes, numbered 10 to 14, operate primarily within Royan. When I visited in August 2016, I found small single-deckers operating on four of these services.






On route 14, I found minibuses operating.




Longer single-deck buses were being used on these services .

As a coastal town, Royan receives a considerable of holidaymakers during the peak summer months.
Bus routes 31 and 32 are seasonal, summer-only services catering to holiday traffic.


This service operates during the morning period, then ceases for a couple of hours during the midday/early afternoon before resuming for the late afternoon.

I found battery-powered microbuses being used, with dedicated branding as "La Navette".

During the rest of the year, when La Navette does not operate, these vehicles are used on ordinary services in Royan.

Timetables are designed so that buses meet here, to facilitate interchange.

Fares on Cara'bus are simple. At the time of writing, a single journey ticket costs €1.60. This is valid for an hour, with interchange permitted. There is also a 10-journey ticket, costing €12, while an all-day ticket is available for €3.70, allowing unlimited travel on the Cara'bus network.
Single and all-day tickets can be bought when boarding the bus, while the 10-journey ticket is sold at Cara'bus offices and agents. Weekly, monthly and annual tickets are also available.

Three routes operate from Royan, inland to Saintes, and northwards to the coastal towns of Rochefort and La Rochelle.


A 3-zone tariff system applies on Les Mouettes, with the fare paid varying according to the number of zones you travel through. Single journey tickets allow interchange for up to 2 hours. 10-journey and all-day tickets are available, as are weekly, monthly and annual passes.

Royan is also served by long-distance coach services. These call at the bus and rail interchange.











It picks up close to Royan's tourist information office.



Finally, I spotted an unusual door-to-door transport service operating in Royan - this bike taxi.