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Well-known for the fans of the Atlantic Ocean, Saint-Hilaire de Riez is located on the Côte de Lumière in the Vendée. This ocean-lit coastal area hosts some of the most famous seaside resorts in the region, including Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and Les Sables-d'Olonne. This means that Saint-Hilaire de Riez is a popular destination for tourists. Yet, this destination has retained its charm and originality.
The city's coat of arms reflects the natural landscape that surrounds it : it has gold and azure tones that recall the color of the sky and the sandy beaches. With more than 10 km of beach, Saint-Hilaire de Riez has the longest Atlantic facade of the department of Vendée.
You can also discover the famous salt marshes that are populated by a particular flora : pierce stone, sea crist, sea bean, sea pickle... The inhabitants of salt marshes will also know you will be surprised, especially with the elegant avocet, a small wader with black and white plumage familiar with wetlands.
This apparent tranquility should not make us forget that the sector had previously a military vocation. The presence of Villa Grosse Terre, whose first mention goes back to the Napoleonic cadastre of 1832, testifies to this dense past. Today the property belongs to the municipality and has been completely renovated. You can visit its gardens, stroll along the coastal path that extends the pedestrian paths of the Vendée Corniche and admire the view from the belvedere.
Another vestige of this abundant history, the battlefield of the Mathes. Perched on the promontory of the ancient island of Rie, this place of memory dates from the battle between Louis XIII and the protestants of Soubise in the marsh of Rié. The site is located not far from the nautical base of Sion, where catamarans, kayaks and windsurfing cohabit for the greatest pleasure of the holidaymakers.
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Cindy
05/08/2023
Le grand défi ( accrobranche) super top
Nathalie
06/06/2023
Restaurant La houle a very good restaurant the staff very welcoming, super happy.
Marie Josee
13/05/2023
a very good restaurant in St Jean de Monts : La Bolée , home cooking at a very affordable price
Sandra
29/04/2023
The puy du fou.
Eugénie
22/04/2023
Accrobranche right next to the campsite
Agnes
15/04/2023
The Commequiers bike rail was great
Christine
08/04/2023
They of blackmoutiers, they to the butterflies, the edges of sea
Isabelle
31/07/2021
The biggest market in the area: Sion on Friday morning...
Lionel
05/06/2021
Restaurants l'Echelle in Olone sur Mer, le Phare Ouest in St-Gemme la Plaine and les Tonnelles in St- Jean de Monts.
Laura
21/05/2021
We went to the side of St Gilles to walk on the Grande Plage, in the streets of souvenirs and at the restaurant La Playa (crêperie), which we recommend. We also went to Sion to walk on the Grey Dune!
Michele
08/05/2021
St Hilaire is very spread out but allows very easily to go to the other cities. Unfortunately, with the sanitary conditions, it is difficult to discover shops and activities
Hubert
20/03/2021
In Saint Jean de Monts there are all the shops (3 kilometres away). If you want to buy fish, shellfish and crustaceans, we recommend the "Marée Montoise", near the church.
Jean-luc
19/09/2020
Glassworks of art of Bourgenay: very pleasant visit. Many visits in the surroundings of Saint Hilaire.
Hélène
05/09/2020
Restaurant at l'Herbaudière on the island of Noirmoutier: "Au Vieux Loup de Mer" (reservation necessary to have a place). Located near the beach very nice.
Pierre
24/08/2020
Nice place. Less frequented than Saint Jean de Monts at 7 km and easily accessible by the beach.
Joëlle
22/08/2020
At the end of the esplanade in St Jean de Mont, we recommend a very good creperie: "L'Estacade". Reception and impeccable service (it is better to book before going there). Small suggestion: the Top Chef accompanied by the famous UFO...
Alexia
15/08/2020
Feel like an unusual evening? Go to "La Bourrine à Loulou" a few meters from the hamlet. For 9 euros all inclusive you will spend the evening in a friendly place, you will taste quality products, while enjoying a concert! To test it is to adopt it.
Stéphane
15/08/2020
Restaurant "Les Cabines" in St Gilles Croix de Vie.
Philippe
15/08/2020
Restaurant "Le Boisvinet" in St Gilles Croix de Vie at 3kms at the top ! Lots of cycle tracks for bikes, the beaches are more beautiful towards St Gilles than on St Hilaire but family beaches above all.
Aurélie
15/08/2020
Restaurant "Le Pilours".
Silvana
08/08/2020
Especially book in advance for any activity (boat crossing to Yeu Island: we have not found anything available anymore). Difficult during the covid to recommend a restaurant: there is a lot of choice, really. If you go further, towards Saint Nazaire, book any visit for the submarine or the Atlantic Paquebots visit as there is no room when going directly.
Ali
08/08/2020
Visits of the surrounding towns, such as Nantes, Sables de d'Olonne, La Baule...
Fouad
01/08/2020
Carnival from July 1st to August 31st. Restaurants, pubs and pizzerias: nickels.
Nassera
01/08/2020
Visit Sable d'Olonne, St Jean de Mont, Noirmoutier (must do).
Mylene
20/07/2020
"Le Canoë dans le Vent" (a 4-hour trip including 2 hours of navigation). Mill of Rairé. Exploraparc. Streets of Saint Jean de Mont.
Magali
18/07/2020
The Vendée is full of resources and different offers... everyone will find something to do between beaches, fishing, walking in the forest, cycling, quad biking, attractions, accrobranches, funfairs, markets...
Fabrice
11/07/2020
For the fans of accrobranche, go to the "Grand Défi" : nice park, cheap, with accrobranche, paintball,.... (half an hour drive from the campsite).
Claude
11/07/2020
Le Bécot, on the beach: very nice bar with good music. Missing a small grocery store at Les Becs.
Xavier
22/02/2020
"Le Café de la Plage": we are particularly well placed facing the sea (as its name suggests). Very friendly welcome and simple and appetizing menu.
Bernard
14/09/2019
Restaurant "La Ferme de Mélusine"! Great at all levels.
Patricia
07/09/2019
Restaurant "La Ferme de Mélusine": a pleasant lunch, in front of us farm animals (in pens or meadows - very clean). A warm welcome and top-notch service, not to mention delicious homemade meals. To do! To do!
Éliane
31/08/2019
Many very useful and friendly markets. Clean and ideal beaches for walking tours, make the large cornice. Numerous cycle paths and pleasant customs paths.
Clarisse
24/08/2019
Dinoparc: great for children.
Magalie
17/08/2019
Night sea fishing with "L'Ami du Pêcheur" and the pedestrian street of Saint-Hilaire.
Sonia
17/08/2019
To recommend: the restaurant "La Paillote".
Cecile
10/08/2019
Restaurant "La bourrine à Loulou".
Sylvie
10/08/2019
Restaurant "La Bourrine à Loulou": atypical place!
Marcello
03/08/2019
Rosalie walks to do absolutely as well as the big wheel of Saint Jean de Monts for the panorama.
Pascal
03/08/2019
"Captain crepe": creperie in St Jean de Monts, very good.
Anne-elisabeth
03/08/2019
On the beach of Les Becs, go to the beach bar "Le Bécot", you will find quality products at low prices and a super nice atmosphere. Go to "Beau Land Park" to ride a merry-go-round or eat a burger. Go and see the "Trou du Diable" on the Vendée coast road (beware if you go down on the beach just next door: they are mainly stones but it's very pretty). Stroll in Saint Gilles Croix de Vie or on the island of Noirmoutier. Do the markets: they are great, you will find local products, crafts and very nice traders.
Sandra
03/08/2019
Jacky Wale" pizzeria too great.
Eric
03/08/2019
Two places I enjoyed for lunch/dinner: 1) "La Houle", very good table and facing the sea 2) "Sweet Pepper", a good compromise for the whole family.
Erycine
27/07/2019
The beach of La Pége and its snack truck, the fishmonger of the Mouettes district, the little train.
Alain
20/07/2019
We really enjoyed the restaurant "Le Colonial" on the Esplanade. Very good welcome, excellent cuisine.
Perrine
20/07/2019
"Le Duplex": restaurant on the island of Noirmoutier. Excellent and affordable (27€ for a gourmet menu).
Michel
13/07/2019
It is necessary to visit the island of Yeu, especially the tour by small train which lasts about two hours and allows you to see the island as a whole.
Luc
06/07/2019
Atlantic Toboggan just next door on foot, the craft market of St Jean de Monts on Wednesday mornings at 7kms, the Trou du Diable at St Gilles Croix de Vie at 4kms, the big beach of Petit Sochard near the Hippodrome at St jean de Monts (which accepts dogs): ideal if you hate the crowd and if you want to enjoy swimming with your dog!
Edwige
15/06/2019
"La parenthèse" in Saint Gilles: restaurant on the beach, good welcome, value for money, very good. I recommend.
Marie-christine
15/06/2019
The Puy du Fou to do absolutely! The bicycle-rail too: a lot of fun!
Hervé
08/06/2019
The restaurant "La Houle": not to be missed for fish lovers. Take the coastal path for beautiful walks.
Pascal
02/06/2019
Good restaurant on Forest Avenue: "The 201"
Jacques
18/05/2019
To recommend: "Le Café de la Place" in Sion.
Irene
11/05/2019
An ideal place to rest outside school holidays.
Andrée
04/05/2019
Restaurant "Les chouans" in Saint Gilles Croix de Vie where you are served hearty, delicious and inexpensive meals. "L'Art Café" in Saint Jean de Monts: a nice place with an exemplary cleanliness. Perfect place for a small snack.
Laurent
27/04/2019
An address that we like very much on the road to the sea (Notre dame de monts): The Boat: Pizzeria Restaurant 103 Avenue de la Mer, 85690 Notre-Dame-de-Monts
Christine
20/04/2019
Passage of the Month to do
Isabelle
06/04/2019
Good table:" La Moulerie" from the station in Saint Gilles Croix de vie. Visit of the coastal coasts of Saint Hilaire de Riez.
The surrounding salt marshes
A picturesque stroll will allow you to understand the traditional work that the saunier does on a daily basis.
Les Sables d'Olonne - 30 km
Main city of the Côte de Lumière, discover its heritage, its fishing, commercial and pleasure port.
Stopover on Ile d'Yeu - 45 min
After 45 minutes of crossing, you will discover splendid landscapes between cliffs, sand coves and groves.
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