Saint Hilaire-de-Riez is one of the best-known and most visited seaside resorts on the Vendée coast in the west of France in Vendée. Located to the north of the lively town of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and south-east of Saint-Jean-de-Monts, it has a variety of landscapes ideal for holidays in the countryside: rocky coast, beaches of fine sand, forest, salt marshes…
5 GOOD REASONS TO VISIT SAINT-HILAIRE
Visit Saint Hilaire-de-Riez, if only for the following reasons:
- It is a place that offers all the best attractions of a seaside resort for a successful holiday.
- A relaxed atmosphere even in the town centre, and where you can savour all kinds of freshly caught seafood.
- A range of natural and architectural treasures to explore on foot or by mountain bike.
- A mild and sunny climate great for all water and land activities.
- Miles of preserved coast and wild creeks.
MUST-SEE SITES
Saint Hilaire-de-Riez is a beautiful tourist destination which has sites you absolutely must see during your stay:
- the Chapelle de Sion which is now the headquarters of the Tourist Office;
- the Corniche Vendéenne, a 13 km listed and laid out site, where you can enjoy a beautiful walk or bike ride;
- the Cinq Pineaux, an astonishing line of 5 rocks in the open sea;
- the Trou du Diable, a hole in the rock
- the Feu de Grosse Terre, a 17m high lighthouse which was one of the last large lighthouses built and provided a landmark for sailors;
- the Italian-style garden of the Villa Grosse Terre and its exceptional architecture;
- 12 km of fine sand beaches and 3 km of rocky coast;
- the gentle marshes, rich in fauna and flora;
- the Marais Salants de la Vie salt marshes, which show the intense activity linked to the collection and harvesting of “white gold”;
- the Bourrine du Bois Juquaud museum which has been awarded the Musée de France label.
THINGS TO DO AS A FAMILY
Saint Hilaire-de-Riez attracts many holidaymakers, as there is no shortage of things to do, with the ocean, the marshes and the forest.
Its kilometres of beaches bordered by dunes make it the longest Atlantic coastline in the Vendée. The ocean enables you to practice many water sports such as catamaran sailing, sand-yachting, windsurfing, surfing and sea kayaking. Its rocky coast will delight fishermen on foot.
Lovers of activities on land will not be left out and will be able to explore the paths that cross the salt marshes and Breton marshes. You can also have a guided tour of the Marais Salants de Vie salt marshes. By mountain bike or on foot, enjoy the hiking trails or the beautiful walks in the Saint Hilaire-de-Riez national forest.
For a bit of culture, visit the La Bourrine du Bois Juquaud museum, whose exhibitions of objects and costumes retrace the daily life of the inhabitants of the marsh at the beginning of the 20th century.
After a day of visits, enjoy the comfort of your accommodation and the facilities of L'Océan Campsite in Vendée to relax or have fun with your family. With a water park of over 2,500m², its various entertainments and activities and its 5-star service, experience the true spirit of camping.
Discover Les Sables d’Olonne or Brem-sur-Mer from your seaside campsite in Vendée.
