Tourism and Leisure around Saint Gilles Croix de Vie

With over 30 km of coastlines, 22 beaches and a marina boasting 1100 spaces, Saint Gilles Croix de Vie is a mecca for watersports and sailing.  

Where can you eat in Saint Gilles Croix de Vie ?  Here are our two partner restaurants located right in the centre of the coastal resort, great places to enjoy a delicious meal and to try the local delicacies !   

Head for  Ile d’Yeu , an oasis of granite and golden sand standing proudly in the Atlantic ocean.  The hotel is located just 300 m from the embarcation point to this island which boasts many hidden treasures.  

Ladies and gentlemen, place your bets !  The Casino in Saint Gilles Croix de Vie rolls out the red carpet and welcomes you to a cosy, elegant setting.  

A great way to get out into the countryside !   This unique golf course at L'Aiguillon sur Vie boasts a landscape of wooded countryside and a 6 km course.  

Come and meet the  artisans of Sallertaine , a picture postcard village of art in the "marais Vendéen"(marshes) and discover their expertise through unique works of art and gastronomy !   

Departing from the hotel in  Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, hop on your bike and head for the cycle paths along the coast.  Reserved for cyclists and pedestrians, the cycle network in the Vendée boasts over 900 km of cycle paths, including short circuits and longer loops.  Ideal for exploring the "coast of light" and the rich historic and natural heritage at your own pace.  

The Compagnie Vendéenne  offers crossings to Ile d'Yeu departing from Saint Gilles Croix.  

A picture postcard setting with golden sandy beaches, outstanding nature reserves and unique fauna and flora...  The island of Noirmoutier is a haven of peace and a lively island all year round offering lots of entertainment and cultural events  

This 4.2 km long periodically flooded passage is probably one of the longest underwater roads in the world.  It links the mainland to the island of Noirmoutier at low tide. You can reach the island on this unique passage from Beauvoir-sur-Mer  - a rather mythical experience !   

Discover the traditional gestures of salt harvesters when you visit the  Salt marshes in Saint Hilaire de Riez  !