Bouin

Bouin

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownBouinBeauvoir-sur-Mer at 7.4 km
Insee code85029Saint-Gervais at 8 km
Postcode85230Bourgneuf-en-Retz at 8.4 km
Latitude46.9744690Châteauneuf at 9.1 km
Longitude-1.9991410Bois-de-Céné at 9.3 km
AltitudeFrom 0 to 6 metersLes Moutiers-en-Retz at 9.9 km
Surface51.31 km²Fresnay-en-Retz at 10.8 km
Population2201 inhabitantsSaint-Urbain at 11 km
Density43 inhabitants/km²La Bernerie-en-Retz at 12.3 km
Chief townLa Roche-sur-Yon (at 63 km, 63 min)Sallertaine at 13 km
DepartmentVendéeLa Barre-de-Monts at 13.5 km
RegionPays de la LoireSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Bouin is located in the Breton marshes. Burned in 813 by the Vikings, reborn from the ashes to be burned again in 1471 by soldiers of Louis 11th came to make war with the Britons in the Middle Ages, the main resource was the "white gold", salt. In 1799 an earthquake caused severe damage to the village.


SIGHTSEEING

Wearing a mouthpiece, called "Chinese port", the first port oyster and trawl fisheries in the Bay of Bourgneuf. 180 operators working on this site. Tastings of oysters on the spot.

The eight wind turbines supplying electricity in the whole village and the surrounding area (20,000 families).

Detailed information
MonumentsChurch of Bouin
Natural sitesHeadland of the Coupelasse,   Island of Bouin,   Rock of Bouin

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

The first weekend of August, fair and festival of gobeurs oysters placed in a time where it is imperative to swallow the most oysters ... Rides and games for kids, oyster tasting and restaurant on site.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

The island of Noirmoutier by the bridge.

The island of Yeu with the stars of Fromentine.

The passage du Gois, roadway passable at low water submersible 1:30 before and after the tide, crossing 4.5 km.

PHOTOS
Wearing a Chinese port called Bec
 
The tide began with his ships returning from the park
The oyster port of Bec
 
The barges returning from oyster farms
The hold of the port of Bec
 
The barges full of oysters back parks
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WEATHER
Monday 13 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 3°C
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. 4°C - Max. 7°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 3°C - Max. 7°C
BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Au Passage du Gois  
Beauvoir-sur-Mer
Welcome at Au Passage du Gois, B&B in Beauvoir-sur-Mer (Vendée coastline). A lot of sun, sea and beaches and still less than 350 km from the port of Caen. We are living the dream –...
Located 9.2 km from BouinFrom 45 € to 80 € the double room 
La maison de Béné  
Fresnay-en-Retz
You long to rest, quiet and relaxation? Dreaming of a break of fresh air and scenery? Or are you simply looking for authenticity? Then discover the house of beneficiary. If you love...
Located 14.7 km from BouinFrom 55 € to 60 € the double room 
Solveig 4 épis gîtes de France  
Pornic
In a beautiful setting, just steps from the beach, the Thalasso Pornic of the coastal path but also the old port and shops, solveig and 4 rooms, sauna, spa, pool, table hosts for an...
Located 16.8 km from BouinFrom 90 € to 100 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Domaine du Collet - location mobil home  
10
Les Moutiers-en-Retz
In front of the Atlantic ocean beside a small fishing harbour this three star camping place “Domaine du Collet” offers its customers a different and specific quality of sojourn, thanks...
Located 6.6 km from BouinFrom 200 € to 700 € per week 
Le Bois Berranger - gites/b&b chambres
Saint-Urbain
2 - large gites comprising lounge, dining room with open kitchen, bedroom with bathroom, terrace with garden furniture overlooking the pool. 2 - comfortable b&b guest rooms with breakfast...
Located 11 km from BouinFrom 250 € to 650 € per week 
Maison Neuve T3 sur 2Niveaux Fromentine
La Barre-de-Monts
Bar mounts Fromentine proximitéecommerces, harbor bridge deifromentine'ile eyes noirmoutieir labeled 1cle new semi-detached holiday. T3 equipped pour4/5personnes. It comprend1 paved...
Located 13.4 km from BouinFrom 320 € to 620 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping la chênaie à pornic    
7.2
Pornic
A Pornic, in Loire Atlantique, camping Chênaie **** is ideally situated close to shops and beaches. This family campsite welcomes you in a remarkably large area with trees and landscaping....
Located 16.9 km from Bouin12 € per day 
Le patisseau  
Pornic
At Pornic, The Patisseau welcomes you in its green landscape. Come enjoy all the services and entertainment d? A real campsite 4 stars. NEW 2009: outdoor heated pool area with spa,...
Located 17.1 km from BouinFrom 26 € to 42 € per day 
Camping les chagnelles   
10
Le Perrier
Pretty Camping Vendée marshes, surrounded by nature. Ideal for those seeking a relaxing holiday away from the crowds, but close to the sea (7 km).  sites of 250 m², sanitary impeccable...
Located 18.6 km from Bouin12.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
Domaine Le Martinet     
8.6
Bouin
This 18th-century house is located in the Vendée region, between Pornic and Noirmoutier. It features an outdoor swimming pool and a children's playground. The Domaine Le Martinet rooms...
Located in BouinRoom from 68 €
Maison des Anges    
8.7
Bouin
Maison des Anges is a guest house in the centre of Bouin, just 3 km from the sea. It offers original oak doors and a lounge with wooden beams and a library. Rooms at Anges feature oak...
Located in BouinRoom from 39 €
P'tit Dej Hotel Le Relais Des Touristes     
6.6
Beauvoir-sur-Mer
The P'tit Dej Hotel is located in Beauvoir-Sur-Mer, 10 kilometres from the beach. It has an indoor heated swimming pool and offers en-suite guestrooms with satellite TV and free Wi-Fi....
Located 7.5 km from BouinRoom from 59 €

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