Capital of the Côte de Lumière.

Les Sables d’Olonne is a delightful coastal restort boasting shops and cafés, a thalassotherapy centre, a golf course, two casinos, museums, a zoo and lots more…

Its large beach facing south conducive to farniente and relaxation is one of the largest and finest beaches in Europe.

On sunny days, les Sables d’Olonne offers a lot of activities with beach clubs and numerous water sports: sailing, sand yachting, diving, surfing, canoeing …

Every four years, the resort hosts the Vendée Globe, the legendary sailing race around the world solo, non-stop and no assistance.

Les Sables d’Olonne is also the most important fishing port of the Vendée. You can taste the tricky seafood such as sea bass, sole, the famous and delicious sardine sablaise, lobster, oysters on the stalls of typical markets and on the traditional restaurants tables.