Why not start by discovering the fish auction in Les Sables d'Olonne?
Just to find out how the fish you're about to eat arrives on your plate, from the comfort of the restaurant terrace overlooking the ocean!
After getting up early, you're feeling a little hungry?
It would be royal to have breakfast facing the sea, while enjoying the softness and tranquillity of the morning and the comings and goings of the 1st hour bathers, the seagulls looking for food...
Where can you find the summer outfit of your dreams?
Be on trend and stroll the pedestrianised streets of the town centre, just a stone's throw from the beach, to find the summer outfit of your dreams so you can lounge around and parade on one of the most beautiful beaches in France.
Take advantage of your shopping by the sea to discover our local and regional markets, where you can treat the whole family to seafood.
Feeling a little hungry?
Share your lunch with family or friends on a terrace overlooking the port or the ocean, or get on your bikes for a picnic in the heart of nature, in the forest or on the wild coast.
Are you interested in culture?
Before taking a dip in the water, wait until 4pm when the sun's rays will be gentle on your skin, and take advantage of this time to discover the cultural life of Les Sables d'Olonne and the surrounding area (Do you know Gaston Chaissac?
Do you know where the narrowest street in the world is? where you can meet a salt worker? where you can go around the world of shellfish in 80 minutes).
Have you got sea legs?
After the beach, take to the open sea, board a pleasure boat, or pilot your own jet ski or boat and sail along the bay of Les Sables d'Olonne to admire the sunset!
A few minutes from the beach, a different atmosphere, in the marshes, in complete peace and quiet, come and recharge your batteries in the canals of the salt river, by canoe or paddle, and take centre stage to discover a rich and varied fauna and flora.
Board the P'tit Natien for a day's stopover on the Ile de Ré (Port St Martin).
Ready to explore the town?
At the end of the day, when the temperature drops, it's the ideal time to explore the town and its typical districts (the Passage district, Ile Penotte, La Chaume, etc.), cross the mythical Vendée Globe channel by taking the ferry boat 'le passeur', and discover the fishermen's district on foot, with its many narrow streets leading to the port and the esplanade of the Prieuré St Nicolas, where you can enjoy one of the best views in Sables d'Olonne.If you want to go further afield, a scooter or bike will take you to other horizons, to the wild coastline of Château d'Olonne, with its beautiful cycle paths along the steep coastline and an obligatory stop at the Puits d'Enfer!
Discover the"Sables d'Olonne Explorations" application, 2 fun routes for the whole family to discover La Chaume and the Remblai des Sables d'Olonne.
Did you know that 100% unspoilt nature is just a few minutes from the beach?
Take a stroll along the footpaths, accessible to all, to discover wild beaches with dunes, a national forest, fish marshes, salt marshes, a bird observatory, etc.
The Guide Balade & Vous, with more than 36 walking and cycling itineraries, is on sale at Les Sables d'Olonne Tourist Offices for €2.
Fancy a bit of height?
Are you ready to take off for an exceptional view of one of the most beautiful bays in the world, whether by plane, parachute, microlight or parasailing?
Tonight, it's time to go out and party!
After dinner in one of our many restaurants, it's time for a digestive and festive walk along the Remblai (the promenade running alongside the main beach), Port Olona and La Chaume, where you'll find summer entertainment (concerts, shows, night markets, etc.).
The evening goes on, with bars including the Havana Café on the fishing port, the 2 casinos in Les Sables (Casino des Atlantes and Casino Joa des Pins) and the dance floor of the Cotton Pub, the partner of your festive evenings!
