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Sailboat Fillao
9-m sailboat. 2-hour trip around Les Sables d'Olonne bay. For 6 years +. 26€/adult, 16€/6-12 years. In July-August. Booking compulsory.
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Zoo
Treat yourself to a nature break ! Close to the beaches, meet 500 exoctic animals : lions, giraffes, Amur Leopards, monkeys, red pandas and giant anteaters await you in a preserved and verdant setting. During the animals' meals, our team shares its passion allowing you to discover tapirs,...
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Seafood cannery - La Sablaise - Le Comptoir
Loyal to the local gastronomic tradition, La Sablaise offers an extensive range of specialty seafood products prepared according to the artisanal expertise of canning factories of yesteryear : fish soups, seafood spreads, fish marinades, fish sauces, and regional specialties. Tasty and appealing...
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Natural parc
Animations natures et gratuites, destinées au grand public, en juillet - août, les mardis, mercredis et jeudis, sur réservation dans les Offices de Tourisme de la Destination des Sables d'...
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Museum of Folk Traditions
Housed in an old school built in 1891, this museum depicts the daily lives of the inhabitants of the Pays d’Olonne at the beginning of the 20th century. Discover 6 exhibition halls, a classroom, costumes and head gear of the era, as well as many everyday objects (traditional craftsmanship, t...
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Shellfish Museum
Round the world of shellfish in 80 minutes. 45 000 shellfish with surprising forms and shimmering colours. Discover corals, stuffed crustaceans, urchins, sea sponges, starfishes, and sharks. Private collection unique in Europe. 2 path games for children, with a gift at the end of the trail. Gift...
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Sports Nautiques Sablais
8 or 12-m sailboat. Sailing taster by the day or half-day, hands-on manoeuvring. 45€/half-day. All year round 9 am - noon and 2-6 pm. In July-August, Monday to Saturday (including holidays). From March to June and from September to October, Tuesday to Saturday. From November to February from T...
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Visit The Chocolate Factory
Discover the chocolate maker’s trade, the origin and confectionery of chocolates, biscuits and sweets. Commented t...
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François Dorieux Rose Garden
Wander off where your mood takes you through the rose garden (with 240 varieties). Plants collections, dahlias and cannas, in a 8000m² landscaped environment. Free admission. From 30th May to 30th September, from Monday to Saturday 2-6 pm, except public holidays.
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Les Salines - The Salt Adventure Park
1 hour boat trip on the salt river. Guided tour of the Salt Adventure Parc. 25 acres of salt marshes, heritage site of Sables d'Olonne with activities and commentary. "Land of the Salt" shows, directed and commented by the Saline actors. Salt gathering by the children. Brain-teazer games. ...
