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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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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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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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Guided tour (in French) of the fishing harbour
Let our local guides show you what happens behind the scenes at the fishing harbour in a 1.5 hour tour. Explanation of the dealer’s and trader’s role, observation of sales transactions and different fish and seafood. Booking compulsory. 6,30€/adult, 4,10€/5-16 years. On Tuesdays and Thursdays at...
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Guided tour (in French) of the fishing harbour - Group
Let our local guides show you what happens behind the scenes at the fishing harbour in a 1.5 hour tour. Explanation of the dealer’s and trader’s role, observation of sales transactions and different fish and seafood. Booking compulsory. 6,30€/adult, 4,10€/5-16 years. On Tuesdays and Thursdays at...
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Sainte Croix Abbey Museum
The museum of modern and contemporary art is housed in the old Sainte-Croix Benedictine priory founded in 1622. Covering over 2,500m², the museum houses an extremely varied collection of exhibition spaces ranging from the bright temporary exhibition room to its 17th century attic in the shape of ...
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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 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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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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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€/...
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...
