The Vendée coastline offers a wide variety of landscapes, ranging from long stretches of sand to dunes, marshes and coastal forests. From Saint-Jean-de-Monts to La Tranche-sur-Mer, via Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and Les Sables-d’Olonne, the beaches of the Vendée are one of the most iconic landscapes on the Atlantic coast.
The Vendée is characterised by its mix of beaches, forests and marshes, which are easily accessible thanks to the many cycle routes that run along the coast. The landscapes vary from rocky coastlines and natural dunes to beaches opening out onto the ocean and unspoilt areas such as the Marais Breton Vendéen or the Belle Henriette lagoon.
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Some seaside resorts are particularly renowned for their wide beaches of fine sand, such as Saint-Jean-de-Monts, Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez and La Tranche-sur-Mer. Other areas offer a wilder setting, such as the beaches on the Île de Noirmoutier and their coves, surrounded by salt marshes and forests.
Set amidst nature, the ocean and wide open spaces, the beaches of the Vendée offer an ideal setting for enjoying the Atlantic coastline and discovering the region’s distinctive landscapes.
