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Rose garden François Dorieux
Wander off where your mood takes you through the rose garden (with 190 varieties). Plants collections, dahlias and cannas, in a 8000m² landscaped environment. Free admission. From 28th May to 28th September, from Tuesday to Saturday 2-5.30 pm, except public holidays.
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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. 2 path games for children, with a gift at the end of the trail. Gift shop. 8€/adult, 7€/12-17 years, 5€/...
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The Zoo
An oasis of green by the sea, Les Sables zoological gardens invite you on a journey into the animal kingdom. Anchored near the ocean, the Sables d’Olonne Zoo is a green islet, sanctuary to wild fauna and flora. Its lush vegetation, ecological commitment and scientific yet approach make it a u...
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Les artistes de la Galerie Blanche
Galerie d’art composée d’une dizaine d’ateliers consacrés à l'Art, aux artistes et à leurs créations : ...
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Fillao
9-m sailboat. 2-hour trip around Les Sables d'Olonne bay. For 6 years +. 26€/adult, 14€/6-17 years. From March to October, from Monday to Saturday 9 am-12.30 pm and 1.30-6 pm (closed on Saturday afternoon in march-april-september-october).
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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. ...
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Sports Nautiques Sablais
12-m sailboat. Sailing taster by the day (bring pack lunch) or half-day, hands-on manoeuvring. 45€/half-day. - 25% for 12-25 years and -50% for -12 years. All year round 9am-noon and 2-6 pm.
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Diva
17-m sailboat. Half-day, full-day or evening cruises on a classic schooner with a traditional gaff rig. Navigation with a certified crew on and fast, streamlined and elegant sailboat. 55€/adult, 28€/6-11 years. Open seven days a week from mid-June to mid-October 2019, 2-5 pm.
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German Hospital Bunker Museum
Discover the history of Les Sables d'Olonne and the Vendée during WWII. Explanatory and illustrated panels, captivating film of 15 mn. Realistic scenes with 45 manikins will plunge you into the WWII atmosphere. Authentic hospital-bunker with operating theatre in action during August 1944, ...
Webcams
Webcam in live (direct) view of the loveliest beach in Europe - La grande Plage - Les Sables d'Olonne, Webcam view of Tanchet, of sailing school - ISO, Webcam of l'Ile d'Olonne - View of the marshes...
