The Top 20 Attractions in Vendée
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Vendée. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Vendée is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 11, 2025
Very pleasant circuit through the marshes, the forest, and the arrival on the beach, great!
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Magnificent marsh, between greenery and numerous water points. Preserved in the wild, this marsh is however crossed by a practicable path even with a road bike. It is full of animal life, between fish, birds, insects ...
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Very nice walk in the pines and by the sea ....
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The dike supporting the cycle path crosses the marsh right through, with drainage channels and large areas of open water alternating with the forest.
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The Noirmoutier salt marshes cover a large part of the island. Shaped by humans over the centuries, 100% natural salt is harvested thanks to ancestral and quality know-how.
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To cross here, take a bike ride or walk. Grab the chain and pull, this way you will be on the opposite bank.
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Main lighthouse on the tip of the Grand Fort. Visible for over 33 kilometers, the lighthouse rises 17 meters above ground level.
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Pretty seaside made up of rocks and small sandy beaches, as well as small clumps of vegetation which have managed to develop along the seaside.
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The Gueffard mill was built before 1656, abandoned from 1931, then restored in 2023. The reconstruction of its wings allowed it to regain its former glory.
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The Salary Bridge is located in the heart of the marsh and spans the Vertonne River. The original bridge was built in 1758 to replace the Cour de l’Île ferry.
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