Discover L'ile-d'olonne, Vendée, and its local wonders

Le guide des randonnées et le plan sont téléchargeables en pdf sur le site de l'Office de Tourisme des Sables d'Olonne. www.lessablesdolonne-tourisme.com

Curiosities... •Menhir of "la Crulière" (classified historic building) also called "The Rock of the Devil" (viewpoint) 3- •Vineyard “AOC Fiefs Vendéens Brem” (wine cellars opened to the public).

Curiosities... •Romanesque Church of "Notre-Dame" (classified historic building, 12th century),poitevin style portal, with low-reliefs •The "Croisée Mairand" (a site of the Wars of Vendée) •Banks of "le Jaunay" (picnic areas) •Bridge of « La Chaize » •On both sides of “Le Jaunay”

•Romanesque Church of "Notre-Dame" (classified historic building, 12th century),poitevin style portal, with low-reliefs •The "Croisée Mairand" (a site of the Wars of Vendée)

Curiosities... •The Washtub of «L’Aiguillon sur Vie » •Church of "Notre Dame", entirely restored (19th century) •Picturesque areas : fountain and communal washtub, "travail à boeufs" •Lake of "le Jaunay" (pedestrian path around the lake, 40 ha of natural spaces, picnic areas) •Public Golf of "les Fontenelles" (18 hole course, practice area, restaurant).

Curiosities ... •The Washtub of «L’Aiguillon sur Vie » •Church of "Notre Dame", entirely restored (19th century) •Picturesque areas : fountain and communal washtub, "travail à boeufs" •Lake of "le Jaunay" (pedestrian path around the lake, 40 ha of natural spaces, picnic areas) •Public Golf of "les Fontenelles" (18 hole course, practice area, restaurant).

Curiosites... •Church of "Saint Jean Baptiste" (19th and 20th century) •The castle of “Beaumarchais” 2- • In the discovery of the Swamps of “Jaunay“ 1- •The “Jaunay” bridge 3- •House of the Court (former manor house with a 17th century entrance, summer exhibitions) 4- •Archaeological Crypt (Merovingian and medieval burials). •Both sides of “Le Jaunay” 5- •The “David” cross 6-

Curiosities... •Church of "Saint Reverend" (19th century), Treasure of the Church (bells, monstrance…) •Windmill of "les Gourmands" (old windmill built in 1842) •"Roseraie de Vendée" (950 varieties on 3 ha with 8 000 rose trees). •The refuge of father “Petiot” •The bocage and the its sunken roads

Curiosties... •Church of "Saint Reverend" (19th century), Treasure of the Church (bells, monstrance…) •Windmill of "les Gourmands" (old windmill built in 1842) •"Roseraie de Vendée" (950 varieties on 3 ha with 8 000 rose trees). •The refuge of father “Petiot” •The bocage and the its sunken roads

Observe and surprise birds in their private lives. Discover the many species that inhabit the Vendée and their habits. They're just waiting for you! 7/adult (over 15s), €4.50/5-14s. Organised by the ADEV association. Bookings at Les Sables d'Olonne Tourist Offices or on the website.

Discover the Olonne marshes, immerse yourself in a unique natural world and observe the richness of its flora and fauna. An ideal guided walk to marvel at and understand this protected ecosystem. Duration: 2 hours. 7/adult (over 15s), €4.50/5-14s. Organised by ADEV. Bookings at Les Sables d'Olonne Tourist Offices or on the website.

In the past, wild plants were well known and used in everyday cooking. Let's take a gourmet walk together and rediscover the virtues and benefits of all the edible plants that surround us every day. Duration: 2 hours. 7/adult (over 15s), €4.50/5-14s. Organised by ADEV. Bookings at Les Sables d'Olonne Tourist Offices or on the website.

Meet the insects! Immerse yourself in a fascinating world where every little creature plays an essential role. Observe, learn and marvel at the richness of this miniature world. Duration: 2 hours. 7/adult (over 15s), €4.50/5-14s. Organised by ADEV. Bookings at Tourist Offices or on the website.

Discover nature hidden away in the heart of the city! Explore parks, gardens and green spaces where surprising flora and fauna await you. Take a nature break without leaving the city. Duration: 2 hours. 7/adult (over 15s), €4.50/5-14s. Organised by ADEV. Bookings at Les Sables d'Olonne Tourist Offices or on the website.

Game offered by the Tourist Office. Follow our guide and explore the different facets of the Ile d'Olonne's heritage. Through a wealth of anecdotes, children will discover the local history by observing the built heritage in minute detail and taking part in their visit. They'll leave with a wealth of memories. This fun and educational tour will appeal to young and old alike. Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes. Distance 2km. Guided tour by Lucile, a guide from the Tourist Office. Children are the responsibility of their parents. 8€/adult, 4€/6-12 years, free for children under 6. Booking essential. Tickets on sale at Les Sables d'Olonne Tourist Office and on the website. Meeting point given when booking.

If you're on the Ile d'Olonne for a few days and want to see all the must-sees in a single visit, this is the place to go. Visit Ile d'Olonne, a town of discreet charm. This route, far from the hustle and bustle of the city, is dotted with narrow streets, landscapes and built heritage not to be missed. The old salt-making village of Ile d'Olonne is set in a remarkable natural environment: the Auzance and Vertonne rivers, fish and salt marshes, a bird sanctuary and vineyards. Take advantage of the guided tour of the village to discover its authentic heritage: the church of Saint Martin de Vertou, topped by the only panoramic bell tower in the Vendée, the Salorge, the Guéffard mill and the Île dwellings. Duration 1h30. Distance 2km. Guided tour led by Lucile, a guide from the Tourist Office. 8€/adult, 4€/6-12 years, free for under 6s. Booking essential at the Tourist Office and on the website. Meeting point to be announced when booking.

Map Duet, Lemon Furia, The Twin Souls and Deer's Attack, Marcel & son Orchestre. 15/online booking, €18/on site, free for under-10s. Doors open at 5pm. Organised by 3 FB.

Books, toys, children's clothing and childcare items. Organised by the Saint-Anne school.

Races and walks in the marshes of the Ile d'Olonne with entertainment on the theme k'ILE FAIT DU SKI. DJ set in the afternoon and evening concert and DJ. 5 and 10 km trail, 5 and 10 km walk, 1 and 2 km children's races in the Ile d'Olonne marshes. Price : 1km and 2km children's race, 5km walk: free 10km run: €12. 5km run: €9. 10km walk for adults: €8. 5km walk for adults: €6. Dress code for participants: winter wear, ski wear, etc. Theme-related entertainment at refreshment points. A free party in the Pré neuf space and hall. Axel Paerel for a DJ set from 5 p.m. and a SAKYA concert in the hall, followed by a DJ evening. Catering and bar throughout the event. Registration via espace-compétion.fr Organised by the Comité des fêtes de l'Ile d'Olonne.

These locks constitute a remarkable hydraulic junction. It is the point of convergence of the main rivers of the Marais Poitevin where Deux-Sèvres, Charente-Maritime and Vendée meet. Several locks form this exceptional and ingenious hydraulic junction allowing the management of water in the Marais. You will find in Bazoin the only pier allowing to make the junction between the Charente-Maritime and the wet marsh (Venise Verte).

Wheat flour (1kg per batch of 10kg, 25kg) Place of sale : At the farm from Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 6pm

Products: rape honey, sunflower, acacia, chestnut or all flowers in pots of 250 g or 500 g whole year. 20 hives. Places of sale: by appointment at home Cerizay weekly market on Saturday morning. Free tasting possible.

As a place for meeting and mixing, the library must also be a simple place where people are welcomed in a friendly atmosphere and where they can get good advice. The whole team is involved in each place and provides quality entertainment. Come and visit them and share with them a good moment of reading and discovery.

Organic farming on a 21 ha farm (12 animals). Processing of wheat into flour and bread. Products Wheat 25 kg and 5 kg, Flour 2 kg, 1 kg, 700g Breads, raisin bread, hazelnuts, sesame, linen Natural sourdough bread speciality baked over a wood fire

Products: semi-wholemeal on grindstone, bread sourdough baked in wood: classic (700g, 1 or 2 kg), special (500g) (raisin / nut, sesame, flax, multi-seeds ) or spelts (500g / 1kg) cake. Operation of 30 ha, 10 ha of cereals (wheat, spelled) into flour and bread, 13 suckler cows. educational farm and farm camping. Places of Sale: At the farm on Thursday and Friday evening from 18h, AMAP Breuil-Chaussee, Farm shop: "In Farmer bag" Les Herbiers and "La ferme du Bignon 'in La Verrie, Biocoop Bressuire Friday and Saturday and at Cholet on Saturday (manufacture)

This site comprises blocks of white quartz recognised in 1909 as a Monument and Site of Natural Interest. The site of the Pyrôme rocks used to be inhabited by goblins. According to legend, every year at the stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve, one of the huge blocks of rock would rise up and the goblins would appear offering their treasure, hidden there, to anyone who would agree to give up their place in Paradise. Today it offers an interesting panoramic view spreading beyond Moulins and the Ouin valley toward the Cholet area. A path join the Corbelière Site, "Espace naturel sensible").

50 hives. Products: Honey and Gingerbread sale Locations: Farmers markets and supermarkets.

Born from the whims of the relief and the fervour of an Abbot, it makes its appearance at the bend in the path that climbs to the Chapelle Largeau. Like a guide or a lighthouse, soothing by its serene presence, and so eternal: the Chapel of Saint Joseph stands at the top of the Ouin Valley. The traveller may be astonished, moved or meditate in front of this majesty. It proudly dominates this valley, at the bottom of which, the river Ouin, runs alongside, meanders and separates, sometimes the Maine et Loire, the Vendée or the Deux Sèvres. At the height of the trilogy, the parish itself was, over the centuries, under the dependence of three dioceses: Maillezais, La Rochelle and Poitiers! »

Bonne Arrivée offers a relaxed, gourmet break near the hiking trails of the La Burelière marshes on the Ile d'Olonne. Sweet and savoury pastries prepared on site, cold and hot drinks.

Nicolas and Marjorie Ferré have set up shop in the Manoir de la Mortière, a building of great historical and architectural interest. Traditional cuisine. Organic snails from the Vendée, fish from the Les Sables fish auction, vegetables from the Ferme de Beauregard (Olonne sur Mer), where Nicolas farms. Choice of dishes à la carte : 9€/Marans egg, cocotte/mouillette, smoked vegetables/iodée-spinach. 18€/farmhouse pork belly from Vendée, confit on the bone, devil's style ketchup. 18€/fish from the Sables d'Olonne fish auction "à la voix" according to the day's catch, colourful vegetables from our gardens in Tandoori, yoghurt and coriander. 9€/hot soufflé with Grand-Marnier and organic orange from La Brunetière.

Signorizza is the perfect place to enjoy a pizza, savour an Italian recipe and drink a glass of wine in a friendly atmosphere. Our pizzas are baked in our wood-fired ovens, giving them an incomparable flavour.

Angani welcomes you all day long in a design and green setting. For a meal or a drink, settle into our cocoon on the first floor of the Ylium gallery. In the afternoon, indulge in our sweet treats and discover our range of tapas at aperitif time. Groups, events and menus available on request. PRM access and free parking.

Founded in 1954 in Miami, Burger King® is now the 2nd largest burger chain in the world. Its success is based on a unique concept and a legendary product, the Whopper®. Enjoy our burgers in a friendly, family atmosphere.

McDonald's is a friendly restaurant where you'll find delicious products to treat yourself. With family or friends, come and enjoy our sunny terrace! With a children's play area, it's the perfect place to have a good time.

Discover our new sushi restaurant, where freshness meets authenticity! Our passionate chefs prepare homemade sushi using quality ingredients, for a unique taste experience. A modern, friendly atmosphere, ideal for meals with friends or family.

Ideally situated between Les Sables d'Olonne and St Gilles Croix de Vie, Amélie and Nicolas Coutand have been welcoming you to their gourmet restaurant, located at the start of Parc des Genêts, since March 2014. This former manor house, which has been completely renovated, has 2 rooms with different atmospheres and a room with an intimate atmosphere reserved for seminars or family meals. Young chef Nicolas Coutand offers bistronomic cuisine for lunch and gastronomic cuisine for dinner. IN SEASON : Closed in season: Sunday evenings and Mondays (daytime). Service Tuesday lunchtime to Sunday lunchtime and Tuesday evening to Saturday evening. OUT OF SEASON : Closed out of season: Sunday evenings, Mondays and Tuesdays. Service from Wednesday lunchtime to Sunday lunchtime and Wednesday evening to Saturday evening. One star in the Michelin Guide. 2 Toques and 14.5/20 in Gault & Millau + in 2024: "Techniques d'excellence" trophy by Gault & Millau. Petit Futé Culinary College Master Restaurateur

My pizza Brem-sur-Mer welcomes you to come and enjoy our delicious pizzas and salads every day. You choose your base (tomato sauce or crème fraîche), you choose your ingredients, you pay by the number of ingredients. Open every day of the year in Brem sur Mer. My pizza le chef c'est toi in Brem sur Mer. Open every day from 11am to 1.30pm and from 5.30pm to 9.30pm from Monday to Thursday and from 5.30pm to 10pm on Friday and Saturday. Sunday evenings from 5.30pm to 9.30pm. Come and taste our delicious pizzas and salads.

Choose between the brasserie or the "cocooning" restaurant at the 5* L'OCEAN campsite, traditional or bistronomic cuisine. We welcome you from April to November in an exotic setting. Open to all. Takeaway: pizzas, burgers, paninis etc... BAR: high season (July/August/School holidays) 8.30am - 12.30pm BRASSERIE: 11.30am-10.30pm. Low season opening times available on the campsite website or by telephone. {Open to all}

Your campsite at Ile d'Olonne For a friendly holiday at a campsite in the Vendée, put your trust in the team at the Ile aux Oiseaux campsite, just a stone's throw from Les Sables d'Olonne. Our campsite on the Ile d'Olonne offers you peace and quiet in a natural setting, as well as lively seaside entertainment. Find accommodation for your camping holiday, with family or friends. L'Ile aux Oiseaux also offers quality and comfort thanks to our wide range of mobile homes. And don't forget that we're a campsite in the Vendée with a heated indoor swimming pool, bubble bath and paddling pool, open all year round. L'Ile d'Olonne is open all year round, so there's something for everyone!

Your campsite at Ile d'Olonne For a friendly holiday at a campsite in the Vendée, put your trust in the team at the Ile aux Oiseaux campsite, just a stone's throw from Les Sables d'Olonne. Our campsite on the Ile d'Olonne offers you peace and quiet in a natural setting, as well as lively seaside entertainment. Find accommodation for your camping holiday, with family or friends. L'Ile aux Oiseaux also offers quality and comfort thanks to our wide range of mobile homes. And don't forget that we're a campsite in the Vendée with a heated indoor swimming pool, bubble bath and paddling pool, open all year round. L'Ile d'Olonne is open all year round, so there's something for everyone!

Are you dreaming of a welcoming campsite, close to the ocean and just 8 km from the centre of Les Sables d'Olonne? Then look no further! Camping Le Bois Soleil 4* is your ideal destination! Open from 4 April to 15 September 2025, nestling between sea and forest, this 4-hectare campsite offers spacious mobile homes (1 to 4 bedrooms) and pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes. Enjoy a green setting with plenty of activities: children's play areas, bouncy castles, mini-golf (€) and bike hire. Its water park has indoor and outdoor pools, with paddling pools, slides and a relaxation area with a jacuzzi. Whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation, there's something for everyone. Le Bois Soleil is the ideal place for a holiday with family or friends on the Atlantic coast.

Quiet holiday between sea and forest. House on enclosed land, 4 bedrooms, dining room, fitted kitchen, lounge, 2 bathrooms, 2 WCs. Total surface area 120m². Land 800m². Free parking.

Are you dreaming of a welcoming campsite, close to the ocean and just 8 km from the centre of Les Sables d'Olonne? Then look no further! Camping Le Bois Soleil 4* is your ideal destination! Open from 4 April to 15 September 2025, nestling between sea and forest, this 4-hectare campsite offers spacious mobile homes (1 to 4 bedrooms) and pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes. Enjoy a green setting with plenty of activities: children's play areas, bouncy castles, mini-golf (€) and bike hire. Its water park has indoor and outdoor pools, with paddling pools, slides and a relaxation area with a jacuzzi. Whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation, there's something for everyone. Le Bois Soleil is the ideal place for a holiday with family or friends on the Atlantic coast.

Situated 8 km from Les Sables d'Olonne, 2 km from Sauveterre beach and 3 km from the market town, Le Fief des Barres is a single-storey residence surrounded by 2,000 m² of completely enclosed, peaceful grounds close to the forest. It comprises a large living room of approx. 42 m², with fitted kitchen, lounge and relaxation area. TV/sofa bed. 2 bedrooms with 160x200 beds, duvets and pillows. 1 shower room with walk-in shower and integrated toilet. Terrace with garden furniture and barbecue. Close to walking and cycling trails, salt marshes and pine forest. Bus stop opposite the house. Launderette nearby.

Our premium residence is ideally located: 8 km from Les Sables d'Olonne train station, in the heart of 2 hectares of secure grounds, close to the Sauveterre national forest and its 1,000 hectares of nature. The wild Sauveterre beach, just 2.5 km away, is renowned for its surfing and miles of dunes. With direct access from the residence, you can walk or cycle to the beach along a path lined with pine trees. In terms of accommodation, 54 houses, ranging in size from 69 to 92 m², with 3 or 4 bedrooms, will delight holidaymakers. Everything is designed for comfort: air-conditioned living room, fully-equipped kitchen, washing machine and private parking space right in front of the house. We can already see ourselves there!

87m² detached house, not overlooked, on one level, with 2 bedrooms, shower room, large 42m² terrace with direct access to the kitchen and all mod cons, located in Les Sables d'Olonne (start and finish town of the Vendée Globe), in the Vendée. Large garden with fixed barbecue and enclosed parking for 3 vehicles, electric gate, electric awning. 4 bikes available, fishing rod, body board.

Set in a wild, unspoilt setting, Les Grands Rochers is made up of detached houses equipped with every comfort. Take advantage of the residence's many free facilities and services: heated indoor swimming pool, heated outdoor swimming pool with paddling pool (open at Easter, weather permitting), sauna, gym and children's mini-club. Everything you need for a pleasant stay.