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Numerous bars, perfect for taking a break in the summer!

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Nestled behind the embankment of Les Sables-d'Olonne, Île Penotte is not an island, but a picturesque pedestrian neighborhood. Formerly called "Lost Island" during the French Revolution, it took its name in the 19th century from a street that no longer exists. Since 1997, local artist Danièle Arnaud-Aubin, nicknamed the "Lady of the Shells," has transformed facades and alleyways into mosaics of colorful shells (whelks, oysters, clams, mussels, etc.) to depict mythological, marine, or fantastical scenes.

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The Abbey of Notre-Dame de la Blanche was founded by Cistercian monks in 1172 and relocated to the north coast of Noirmoutier in 1205. The name "La Blanche" refers to the monks' white robes. In the Middle Ages, the abbey was economically active, particularly in salt production. During the French Revolution, it was dissolved and largely destroyed. Parts of the convent buildings, the Baroque abbot's house, and the "Porte des Lions" portal have been preserved. Today, the complex is protected as a monument historique but is not open to the public. It is considered an important testimony to Cistercian history in the Vendée.

Open to traffic 1.5 hours before low tide and until 1.5 hours after low tide. https://www.horaire-maree.fr/maree/Passage%20du%20gois/