Aytré is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.
Aytré is especially known for its long beach, which is easily accessible from neighbouring La Rochelle, or Les Minimes. The beach is flat and shallow, making it a good bathing spot for children, and an excellent spot for windsurfing.
Industries are few, and economic activity mainly gravitates around La Rochelle. Oysters are cultivated in the bay and important camping grounds have been developed for tourists during the summer period.
Based on the article in the French Wikipedia.
Coordinates: 46°08′N 1°06′W / 46.133, -1.1
Source: CIA Factbook, Wikipedia
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