Watersports on the Vendée coast

Sea lovers can enjoy a spot of sailing In Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, Saint Hilaire de Riez or Brétignolles sur Mer,  : optimist, dinghy, windsurfing or catamaran...  The area boasts numerous watersports centres and sailing schools.

 

 

Ride the Vendée waves ! 

The Vendée coastline is ideal for surfing.  Beginners and experts will have a choice of spots to suit their level.  There are also numerous surfing schools offering lessons for all levels.

 

 

Reach for the skies with a kite surf !  

A very popular board sport on the Vendée coast, kite surfing can be enjoyed in Brétignolles sur Mer ("Dunes" beach), Saint Gilles Croix de Vie (main beach, « la passerelle ») and Saint Hilaire de Riez ("Demoiselles" beach).

 

 

Sand yachting, an activity for all ages !

The beaches in Saint Gilles Croix de Vie and Saint Hilaire de Riez offer vast stretches ideal for sand yachting.  A fun activity and a great way to discover land, skies and sea ! 

 

 

Sea kayak and waveski 

Discover new sensations and surf the waves in a kayak or waveski.  A new and exciting boardsport !