Noirmoutier Island
Take advantage of your stay in Vendée to discover the charm of the Ile de Noirmoutier
From the bridge or the Gois, walk, cycle or ride through the salt marshes and the salt huts that line the roads, where you can find fleur de sel, coarse salt and salicorne...
Musée des Traditions Populaires (Museum of Popular Traditions), Ile aux Papillons (Butterfly Island), Maison de l'âne (Donkey House), Cimetière des bateaux (Boat Cemetery), Musée de la Construction Navale (Shipbuilding Museum)... As you can see, when you stay at our campsite near Noirmoutier Islandyou'll have many treasures to discover!
Treat yourself to a discovery holiday at our campsite near the island of Noirmoutier
The island of Noirmoutier lies in the Bay of Biscay, and at low tide a causeway called "Le passage du Gois" links it to the town of Beauvoir sur mer.
You'll discover a unique and very pleasant crossing in the middle of the water. The island's most distinctive feature is the salt marshes that cover a third of its territory, an impressive sight to capture on film. This small island offers a wide variety of landscapes, from fine sandy beaches to intimate coves, wild paths and steep lanes.
Le Goi: a must-see submersible road, which can be crossed at low tide.
What are the places to discover on the island of Noirmoutier?
This small Vendée island is packed with places rich in history.
You'll discover a historic center dating back to the 17th century, with a church that served as a prison during the Vendée wars, a listed château, the Banzeau district, the oldest on the island, and of course the port of Noirmoutier with its nature reserve, salt marshes and wilderness as far as the eye can see.
There are plenty of sites to discover here, and you can even enjoy a delicious meal in a waterside restaurant!
What activities can you enjoy on the island?
Whether you're a couple, a group of friends or a family, the island of Noirmoutier boasts postcard-perfect beauty and plenty of fun activities to keep you entertained. Tour the island by bike or on foot, stroll through the old streets or breathe in the sea air as you lounge on the intimate Anse Rouge beach. If you're in the mood for water sports, you can try your hand at towed buoys, paddle boats, sand yachts and many other fun activities!
Did you know? A curiosity unique in the world, the Passage du Gois was for many years the island's only umbilical cord, until a bridge was built in 1971.