De Vendée
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The Vendée is situated between the Côte d’Argent and Brittany, but has a character all its own.
The Atlantic coast stretches 140 km, full of fine white sandy beaches and with an astonishing 210 days of sunshine per year, almost as many as in the south of France. The Vendée coast is renowned for its brightness and is locally called “La Côte de la Lumière” …
The beautiful Vendée is rich in many museums, castles and heritage. It is a land of naturally preserved space with a variety of pleasures such as sand surfing, horse riding, golf, water sports and there is a Spa thalassotherapy centre for a wonderful cure.
Because the Vendée is flat and dotted with creeks and dunes with vast beaches, you can completely relax here.
At dusk there are the lovely lively marinas with terraces and restaurants and wonderful evening performances. There is a great variety of museums, gardens, festivals and folklore parades.
In the area there are also many possibilities for a fun day out, together or with the whole family.
The region is covered with working salt marshes, oyster beds, potato fields, vineyards and offers a wealth of seafood.
The colourful beauty of the Vendée and its diverse landscape of farmlands and the local marshes of the Marais Poitevin Marshes, the forests, the sea and villages with their colourful markets with the local speciality “Brioche Vendéene” (a type of bread with a sweet taste) are breathtaking.
You can also relive the past by visiting monasteries, abbeys, inhabited castles and the picturesque surroundings surrounded by beautiful windmills.
You could not choose a better setting for fun by the sea, plenty of space on the gently sloping beaches where you can cool off, or go for a picnic in the fragrant pine forests that slope down to the sand dunes.
Les Sables d’Olonne is not only an ideal daytime destination, but there is also plenty to do in the evening.
The town comes alive with a wide range of restaurants where you can enjoy delicious local dishes, from fresh seafood to famous French cuisine. After dinner you can enjoy various performances in cozy bars and restaurants, where live music often sets the mood.
For a romantic evening, take a leisurely stroll along the beach, where you can watch the sun sink into the sea, making for a breathtaking view.
The warm colors of the sunset provide the perfect backdrop for an intimate stroll with your loved one.Les Sables d’Olonne offers the perfect balance of relaxation, culture and romance – a place where the magic of the evening enchants every visitor.
