Discover les Sables d'Olonne
The largest town on the "coast of light" - a coastal town, fishing port, commercial port and marina.
Les Sables d’Olonne hosts the Vendée Globe every 4 years.
You can sunbathe on the large sandy beach, one of the best in Europe.
Here are a few ideas for visits:
Musuems -- Musée des Traditions Populaires – Olonne sur Mer, based in an 1890 school, it presents the life of the local inhabitants at the beginning of the 20th century.- Museum du Coquillage – Sables d’Olonne, approximately 45 000 exotic shells in wonderful shapes and colours from all over the world.- Musée de la mer et de la pêche – Sables d’Olonne, an exhibition that changes every year, devoted to the marine world and fishing of yesteryear.- St Nicolas priory - Sables d'Olonne, a place devoted to culture and events.- Ste Croix abbey - Sables d'Olonne, in a beautiful 17th century building, home to a large collection of contemporary and modern art.
Guided tours -- Guided tour of the fish auction and fishing port – Sable d’Olonne.- Commented tour in tourist train – Sables d’Olonne, a fun way to discover the town.
Discover the Vendée
With the Hotel Maison Richel, Les Sables d'Olonne, discover the Vendée: Marais Poitevin, Noirmoutier, Ile d'Yeu, Le Puy du Fou...
Salt marshes
During your stay in Les Sables d'Olonne, don't miss a visit to the salt marshes.
Discover the history and daily life of the salt marsh workers by boat (guided tour), canoe or by foot.
Exhibition and sale of produce from the marshes.
Discover the history and daily life of the salt marsh workers by boat (guided tour), canoe or by foot.
Exhibition and sale of produce from the marshes.
Sables d'Olonne Zoo
Three hectares of greenery in the heart of Les Sables d'Olonne.
The 2nd largest tourist attraction in the Vendée with nearly 160 000 visitors each year.
Further information on the Zoo des Sables << here
L'Ile d'Yeu
One of the 15 Ponant islands situated approximately 20 km from the mainland.
Monuments and places to visit on the island :
- Saint-Sauveur church- Pierre-Levée fort- Old château- Lighthouse and Pointe des Corbeaux, etc…
Monuments and places to visit on the island :
- Saint-Sauveur church- Pierre-Levée fort- Old château- Lighthouse and Pointe des Corbeaux, etc…
Noirmoutier
Known as the island of mimosas due to its mild climate.
Noirmoutier is linked to the mainland via a bridge built in 1971 or you can reach the island via the submersible "Passage du Gois".
Places to visit in Noirmoutier :
- 9th century château and its museum.- 18th century mansions.- St-Philibert church, its 11th century crypt and tombstone of the founder monk.
- Passage du gois- Le bois de la Chaize and La Pointe des Dames lighthouse.- salt marches, over 15 on the island.
Noirmoutier is linked to the mainland via a bridge built in 1971 or you can reach the island via the submersible "Passage du Gois".
Places to visit in Noirmoutier :
- 9th century château and its museum.- 18th century mansions.- St-Philibert church, its 11th century crypt and tombstone of the founder monk.
- Passage du gois- Le bois de la Chaize and La Pointe des Dames lighthouse.- salt marches, over 15 on the island.
La Rochelle
An ancient city steeped in history.
Monuments and places to visit in La Rochelle :
- Tours du vieux port – Tour St-Nicolas, Tour de la Chaîne and Tour de la Lanterne.- Porte de la Grosse Horloge, remains of the medieval ramparts.- La Concurrence beach, renowned for its seawater pools and thalassotherapy centre.- Le Bout du Monde lighthouse.
- La Rochelle aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in europe.- Musée des Beaux-Arts situated on the second floor of the old diocese in the town centre.- Musée Maritime, situated on the old harbour.- Musée du Nouveau Monde, retracing the history of the conquest of the new world.
Monuments and places to visit in La Rochelle :
- Tours du vieux port – Tour St-Nicolas, Tour de la Chaîne and Tour de la Lanterne.- Porte de la Grosse Horloge, remains of the medieval ramparts.- La Concurrence beach, renowned for its seawater pools and thalassotherapy centre.- Le Bout du Monde lighthouse.
- La Rochelle aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in europe.- Musée des Beaux-Arts situated on the second floor of the old diocese in the town centre.- Musée Maritime, situated on the old harbour.- Musée du Nouveau Monde, retracing the history of the conquest of the new world.
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