Tourism

Nearby tourist sites of interest

IIe de Noirmoutier 35 km
le Puy du Fou 70 km
Ile d'Yeu 20 km

Famous yearly events nearby

Jazz festival 12 km

Local food specialities

potatoes from Noirmoutier
locally produced wine
vendean ham & beans

Nearby hiking/biking trails

'la boucle milcendeau' by bike across marshes 4 km
from Noirmoutier to les Sables d'Olonnes 1 km
l'Ile de Monts for birdwatching 3 km

South of Brittany, the carved coastline softly yields to long stretches of sandy beach and countless islands dot the coastline of the Vendée and the Loire Atlantique, extending a permanent invitation for exploration. You are constantly tempted to take a sudden detour on a footpath or cycle track.

TO VISIT

Nantes
The beautiful capital of the Dukes of Brittany.

Puy du Fou
This theme park, based on the theme of history, produces a superb nocturnal show in summer.

Ile d'Yeu
A tiny “pearl” in the Atlantic, with its sandy beaches and jagged cliffs.

TO DO

Water Sports
Home to the great seafarers, this is the perfect destination for experiencing the pleasures of sailing.

Fishing
A delight for sea fishing holidays, or fishing from the rocks off the coast.

Thalassotherapy
a choice destination for your fitness and health.

TO SAMPLE

Seafood Delights
Crab, lobster, scallops, oysters, etc.

Guérande Salt
The delicate fineness of this salt from the salt marshes of Guérande is the pleasure of all cooks.

Cognac