Île d'Yeu

Lakes, Forests, Panoramas and Caves

The Corsica of the Atlantic
On the island of Yeu , rocky coast of granite and long sandy beaches mingle , under a mild and pleasant climate... The walking and cycling along the coastal paths allows you to tour the island and admire its beautiful landscapes, whereas the dolmen of the Windsurfing takes visitors back in time to 5,000 years ago . Not to be missed ...
The walk to the Port-de-la-Meule or the Port-Joinville , and the Vieux Château of the 14th century, built on a granite rock ...

Port-de-la-Meule

Architecture and Heritage

The port in brief...
Located in the rift of a rock at the entrance of a valley, the harbor of the Meule attracts visitors due to the charm of its landscapes. Not to be missed ...
Huts of fishermen, lockers of crawfish and lobster, the rock of Peter Tremblante ...

Pointe de la Tranche

Lakes, Forests, Panoramas and Caves

The site in brief...
La pointe de la Tranche is formed by creeks and coves: l'anse des Fontaines, l'anse des Soux, l'anse des vieilles

Vieux Château de L'Île-d'Yeu

Castles, fortresses and Manor Houses

The castle in brief ...
Ruins of a 14th century castle, under restoration since the 19th century, impressive site above a crevasse, magnificent view on the side. For the little story ...
The Old Castle of Île-d'Yeu have inspired Hergé for Tintin album "The Black Island" ...

Port-Joinville

Yours to Discover

The city in brief ...
Port-Joinville is the main city on the island of Yeu with its dynamic port where you can see the boats arrive, in particular the tuna boats. Not to be missed ...
The Notre-Dame church , the narrow streets lined with beautiful white mansions, the houses of the sailors, the Fishing Museum ...

Bois de la Chaise

Lakes, Forests, Panoramas and Caves

The wood in brief ...
Located at the edge of the ocean, the Bois de la Chaise houses green oaks and maritime pines, mingling with splendid mimosa. Not to be missed ...
La plage des Dames...

Île-de-Noirmoutier

Lakes, Forests, Panoramas and Caves

Oysters and potatoes ...
L'île de Noirmoutier, lovingly painted by Auguste Renoir, is nestled among forests of woody fragrances, secluded coves and wild marshes surrounding the Jacobsen pier. Upon arriving to the passage of Gois, you will dive in a unique and unusual atmosphere between fishermen and oyster farmers walking to work, and then you will reach the Noirmoutier-en-l'île... While walking on the island, will love the Jersey ceramics displayed at the Castle Museum .You can also stroll along the cliffs, on the Promenade des Souzeaux

Jetée Jacobsen

Architecture and Heritage

The jetty in brief ...
This charming route extends from the castle, up to the Bois de la Chaise, to make you discover the fauna and flora of the marshes around ...

Noirmoutier-en-l'Île

Yours to Discover

The flowery island
Off the Vendée coast, discover the commune of Noirmoutier-en-l'Ile, with its beautiful green landscapes which have earned it two flowers in the competition of flowered cities and villages ! Don't miss to visit its castle whose architecture remains intact since its construction in the XIII century, and its parish church dedicated to Saint-Philbert , preserving the relics of the Saint in a flattener that is classified as a historical monument ...

Passage du Gois

Lakes, Forests, Panoramas and Caves

The passage in brief ...
The passage du Gois is a path of 4.5 km, only passable at low tide, linking the l'île de Noirmoutier to the continent (to Beauvoir-sur-Mer). Before the construction of the bridge in 1971, the passage of the Gois was the only path to the island ... For the little story ...
In May, a race is organised on the passage du Gois at high tide!

Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie

Yours to Discover

Homeland of Pierre Desproges
Between houses of fishermen of the district of the Petite-Île, long beaches of Boisvinet and Garenne, and beachside villas, Saint-Gilles -Croix-de-Vie is a typical village of the Vendée coast. In the charming port, nice colorful boats returning from fishing sardines or anchovies, while at the harbor marina, windsurfing fans find their happiness ... A few kilometers from Saint-Gilles -Croix-de-vie, at Coex, don't miss the garden of Olfacties, vast park which houses an olfactory trail rich in perfumes and scents ...

Musée Milcendeau-Jean Yole

Museums and Interpretive Centers

Themes in brief ...
Painting, Writing. Major assets ...
At the heart of the former property of Charles Milcendeau, follow the footsteps of this painter traveller. Discover the universe of the artist in a museum totally renovated and open on the Marais vendéen. Enjoy the Andalusian patio, stroll in the shade of the trees of the garden and don't miss the mozarab murals . The museum of Charles Milcendeau, that is: - a permanent exhibition devoted to the painter/ traveller Charles Milcendeau - a patio - the house of the painter decorated by mozarab murals (listed on the MH) - a garden Opening Hours/Days: From 4 May to 23 June: Wednesday to Sunday from 14h to 18h30 from 24 June to 8 September: Monday to Sunday from 11h to 13h and from 14h to 18h30 except Saturday from 14h to 18h30 from 9 to 30 September: Wednesday to Sunday from 14h to 18h30 from 19 October to 3 November: Wednesday to Sunday from 14h to 18h Fees: - Full price : 3.50Euros - reduced price: 2.50EUR - Free for children less than 5 years. Artists ...
Charles Milcendeau, Jean skiff.

Abbatiale de Saint-Philbert-de-grand-lieu

Churches, Abbeys and Chapels

The abbey church in brief ...
Founded in the 9th century by the monks of Noirmoutiers, the Saint Philibert Abbatial is of Carolingian style exhibiting romanesque art. It housed the relics of St Philibert until the monks fleed from the barbarians to Bourgogne where they founded another abbey, that of Tournus. Not to be missed ...
The crypt and the tomb of St Philibert .