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Les Sables Zoo

Nestled in lush greenery on the Vendée coast in Les Sables d'Olonne, the Zoo is a remarkable tourist site for its commitment to the protection of endangered species and respect for their habitat. Hosting no less than 200 animals divided into forty species, you will find entertainment for young and old from February to November.

Address :
Tour de France route
85100 Les Sables d'Olonne

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Talmont Saint Hilaire Castle

Built in the 11th century by Guillaume le Chauve, the building was built on the remains of a Romanesque church. Richard Coeur de Lion left his mark there by reinforcing the defenses of the castle in the 12th century. Witness to the clashes between Catholics and Protestants, the castle was demolished by order of Louis XIII, it now belongs to the town of Talmont Saint Hilaire since 1920 and stages various medieval events...

Address :
Chateau Street
85440 Talmont Saint Hilaire

The Cairn

This is the Prehistory Center located in the Talmondais in Saint-Hilaire-La-Forêt. Open-air, interactive museum, you will discover the geological riches of the Vendée through the megaliths, these prehistoric stones such as dolmens and menhirs. The Center offers you a lot of activities around the fire, the stone, as well as adornment, make-up or pottery workshops in high season...

Address :
The Cairn - Center of Prehistory
85440 Saint-Hilaire-la-Foret

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Vendée Aquarium

A true initiatory journey in the tropics, the Aquarium opened its doors in 2006 and is located in Talmont Saint Hilaire. Immerse yourself in the heart of the 3 universes that make up the place: from the temperate zones of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, to the coral reefs of the Archipelago of the Maldives and Indonesia, then from the Great Barrier Reef to the Sea Red, you will be immersed in the world of 500 animal species and more than 5000 animals. In high season, attend the activities offered such as feeding in the different pools. A fun and educational course has been in place since 2013 for children.

Address :
Mine Avenue
85440 Talmont Saint Hilaire

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Pointe d'Arcay

Protected since 2008, the site extends over approximately 6 km between the ocean and the Lay river. A long sandy lagoon, the Pointe d'Arçay was formed by the work of sea currents. Access to the nature reserve is prohibited to the public, but you can still go there in July/August during visits organized by the Office National des Forêts and the Office National de la Chasse.

Rade d’Amour

North of Pointe d'Arçay, you will find the Rade d'Amour, located on a former oyster farm, it serves as an observatory for local flora and fauna. Discover the observatory for birds as well as ponds with different varieties of plants, fish and shellfish... Take advantage of the guided tours organized by the Tourist Office.

Belle Henriette lagoon

Located between the municipalities of La Tranche sur Mer and La Faute sur Mer, the lagoon has been classified as a national nature reserve since 2011 and is home to a wide variety of animal and plant species. There are 360 ​​plant species there and many migratory birds find a suitable stopover place. It is also a nesting place for certain varieties of birds.

Saint Denis du Payré Nature reserve

Ornithological reserve in the heart of the Marais Poitevin Vendéen, you will see many species and benefit from additional information given by our guides. Documented files are also available on the observation points.

Address :
Pole of natural spaces of the Marais poitevin
2 rue du 8 mai
85580 SAINT-DENIS-DU-PAYRE

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Useful links La Faute sur mer

Office de Tourisme de La Faute sur Mer
Office de Tourisme de Vendée
Office de Tourisme de Talmont Saint Hilaire
Office de Tourisme de La Tranche sur Mer

O'Gliss Park

During your camping holiday in southern Vendée, from our Moncalm**** campsite you are only 9 minutes from O'Gliss Park and 20 minutes from the Domaine des Guifettes***!
Discover the 6 aquatic areas in the heart of an exceptional park. Fun and conviviality guaranteed!
The park is open 7/7 and at night: six hectares of lush vegetation, in a tropical atmosphere of the most exotic, to have fun with family or friends in this unique place. Unforgettable thrills!
To go to O'Gliss Park

La Tranche sur Mer road
85560 Bernard

O'Fun Park

For the more sporty among you, discover the tree climbing, paintball and adventure games of O'Fun Park (12 minutes from the Moncalm**** campsite and 20 minutes from the Domaine des Guifettes***). formerly Indian Forest). Tickets are on sale at the reception of APV campsites.

To go to O'Fun Park

O'Fun Park, in Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits in Vendée is 20 minutes from Les Sables and 15 minutes from La Tranche / Mer