The town is world-famous for the Vendée Globe yacht race, and is the starting point for this legendary race. It also boasts a pretty beach sandy beaches and picturesque landscapes.
Your children will be delighted to visit the Zoo des Sables to discover many exotic species.
Discover this beautiful seaside resort
Stop off at the ChaumeIt's an authentic and picturesque area. Take your time exploring the forest, marshes, beaches and dunes. Les salines - salt adventure park, come and discover the history of salt in the village of Aubraie.
An unusual visit to museum of shells, to admire over 50,000 shells.
You will also find a pedestrian street There are plenty of places to stroll and shop, and plenty of restaurants to enjoy.
And to finish off the day, take a stroll along the embankment of Les Sables d'Olonne, a pretty pedestrianised area dotted with narrow streets and hollyhocks known as Ile Penotte. A woman from Sables, nicknamed "la dame aux coquillages" ("the lady with the shells"), decided to revive the area where she grew up. For years, she decorated the walls of the houses with multicoloured shells. A stroll through this unusual district is like visiting an open-air museum.
