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Beautiful Beaches

This collection highlights the diverse coastline of the Vendée, spanning from the expansive dunes of Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez to the secluded rocky inlets of Île d'Yeu. It includes the Payré estuary’s unique sand spit at Plage du Veillon and the cliff-backed shores of Jard-sur-Mer. These locations offer a mix of fine sand, rocky plateaus for shore fishing, and beaches bordered by maritime pine forests, providing varied coastal landscapes along the Atlantic.

Plage des Bussoleries

Sandy beach in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez featuring numerous rock pools that emerge at low tide.

Plage du Veillon

Located in Talmont-Saint-Hilaire, this site features a kilometer-long sand spit at the mouth of the Payré estuary, bordered by a pine forest and protected dunes.

Plage de la Mine

A sandy beach in Jard-sur-Mer named after a former iron mine, characterized by its backdrop of cliffs and the forest of Longeville.

Plage du Four à Chaux

A small beach in Jard-sur-Mer located near the Ragounite point, often used for shore fishing.

Plage de Ragounite

Known for its extensive rocky plateaus visible at low tide, making it a frequent spot for shellfish gathering.

Plage de l'Océan

A wide sandy beach on the Atlantic side of Noirmoutier island, frequently used for windsurfing and kite surfing.

Plage des Broches

A small sandy beach located on the northern coast of Île d'Yeu.

Plage du But

Situated at the northwestern tip of Île d'Yeu, near the Grand Phare lighthouse.

Conche du Pissot

A sheltered cove located on the southern 'Côte Sauvage' of Île d'Yeu.

Anse des Fontaines

A rocky inlet on the southern coast of Île d'Yeu, accessible via the coastal hiking path.

Plage des Soux

A white sand beach on Île d'Yeu tucked between steep cliffs on the island's southern coast.

Plage de Saint-Aubin

Sandy beach on the northern coast of Île d'Yeu, situated near the village of Saint-Sauveur.

Plage de la Table

A sandy beach on the northern shore of Île d'Yeu, bordered by maritime pines.

Plage des Sapins

A wide sandy beach on the northeast coast of Île d'Yeu, shaded by an adjacent pine forest.

Plage de la Grande Côte

An expansive sandy beach in La Barre-de-Monts facing Noirmoutier, backed by the Pays de Monts national forest.

Plage de la Martinière

Sandy beach located on the Atlantic side of Barbâtre on Noirmoutier island.

Plage de la Cabane

Sandy beach at the southern end of Noirmoutier, located near the entrance to the Passage du Gois.

Plage du Rocher

Sandy beach in Longeville-sur-Mer known for surf breaks and its proximity to the Longeville forest.

Plage des Becs

A large sandy beach in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez featuring a high dune ridge and facilities for water sports.

Plage des Salins

Sandy beach bordering local salt marshes, featuring a designated nudist area on its northern section.