Beaches – Manoir du Moulin

The Vendée has some of the most beautiful beaches in France, from long stretches to hidden little white sand coves tucked between rugged headlands, from Ile de Yeu and Ile de Noirmoutier in the North to the picturesque beaches around La Tranche sur Mer and the Pointe de L'Aiguillon in the South, there is so much to discover!

Ile de Yeu

Beautiful white sand beaches tucked between rocky headlands
Accessible only by ferry, bring your bike or hire one on the island (book ahead to be safe)
Ferry makes two trips per day - go in the morning and come back in the evening
Restaurants and takeaway food available but bringing a picnic for the beach is your best option

Ile de Noirmoutier

Although the beaches aren't the only thing to discover on Noirmoutier, they are worth the visit
Accessible by bridge or by the famous 'Passage du Gois' at low tide
Although accessible to cars, very bike friendly with rentals available on the island and well marked bike paths criss cross the island
Numerous restaurants and takeaway options

Les Conches

Located in the South Vendée and only 40 minutes from MDM
In a park so surrounded by dunes and pine forest
Great surfing-surf lessons and rentals available
Easy access via parking by the beach but fills quickly in summer
Hiking trails and bike paths through the dunes and pine forest, bike hire available in La Tranch sur Mer

Plage du Veillon

Spectacular beach bordering and estuary and lagoon 55 minutes from MDM
Beach walking, swimming and surfing
Small snack bar/restaurant right beside the carpark and other restaurants nearby
Close to Bougenay Golf Course
A little South of Les Sables D'Olonne so can be combined with a day trip there

Sables D'Olonne

A large open beach with the backdrop of the town of Les Sables D'Olonne and a large boardwalk
Easy access from the town but parking can be difficult in Summer
The town itself is worth a visit and is full of shops, restaurants and other attractions
The nearby port is where the round the world yacht race 'Vendée Globe' starts and finishes every year

Pointe de L'Aiguillon

A perfect spot to watch the sunset
Numerous swimming spots in and around the Pointe
Walking trails through the dunes, bike paths throughout the area
More than 400,000 migratory birds pass through the area every year
A fairly isolated area, bring a picnic or grab a bite in La Faute sur Mer (15 minutes drive and on your way to/from)