L'Île-d'Yeu

L'Île-d'Yeu

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownL'Île-d'YeuNotre-Dame-de-Monts at 21 km
Insee code85113Saint-Jean-de-Monts at 23 km
Postcode85350Fromentine at 26 km
Latitude46.7050370La Barre-de-Monts at 26 km
Longitude-2.3406700Barbâtre at 29 km
AltitudeFrom 0 to 32 metersLe Perrier at 29 km
Surface23.32 km²La Guérinière at 30 km
Population4742 inhabitantsL'Épine at 31 km
Density203 inhabitants/km²Saint-Urbain at 32 km
National labelBeauvoir-sur-Mer at 33 km
Chief townLa Roche-sur-Yon (at 95 km, 136 min)Noirmoutier-en-l'Île at 34 km
DepartmentVendéeSaint-Gervais at 34 km
RegionPays de la LoireSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Completely insularisée around 5000 BC, the island of Yeu is located 17 km off the coast of Vendée. The island focuses on its 23 km ² of land area a wide variety of landscapes: beaches and coastal dunes fixed by softwood; wild coastline with cliffs enclosing lofty, sandy coves, moors the short grass where the quiver armeria; sunken roads criss-crossing the valleys and skirting the cliffs to the grove where multiple plots are nested in the shelter of the foliage of willows and plum trees, low houses with tiled roofs and shutters of color.


SIGHTSEEING

Visit to the island: hiking and biking, carriage rides, bus tours ...

Natural sites: the port of the wheel, the rugged coastline south of the island, the dunes to the east coast ...

The tour sites: the Old Castle, the Great Lighthouse.

Guided by the theme service heritage: the village of Millstone and oral tradition, Saint-Sauveur former capital of the island, visiting prehistoric discovery of foreshore, Port Joinville harbor fishing, exploring the coast Noroît .. .

Water sports: swimming, sailing, diving, kayaking, fishing ...

Relaxation: cinema, mini golf, arts and crafts ...

Detailed information
TransportAerodrome of Île d'Yeu - Grand Phare
Information pointsTourist Office of L'Île-d'Yeu
Leisure centresBeach of Ker Châlon,   Beach of La Gournaise,   Beach of La Grande Conche,   Beach of La Pulante,   Beach of the Anse des Fontaines,   Beach of the Anse des Soux,   Beach of the Ovaires,   Beach of the Sabias,   Beach of the Sables Rouis,   Beach of the Sapins,   Beach of the Vieilles
MonumentsCastle Vieux-Château,   Lighthouse of L'Île d'Yeu,   Lighthouse of La Pointe des Corbeaux
Natural sitesHeadland Gautier,   Headland of the Baleines,   Headland of the Châtelet,   Headland of the Corbeaux,   Headland of the Pulante,   Headland of the Tranche,   Island of Yeu

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Festival Maid Marmaille: in February.

Music Festival "At the end of every platform.

Flower Festival: at Pentecost every 2 years.

Millstone Fest: July.

Beach volleyball tournament: one in July and 1 August.

Limpets Festival: October.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Accrobranche Explora Parc in the dune forestSports sensationsFrom 10 € to 20 €Saint-Jean-de-Monts (22 km)
Kitesurfing lessons in NoirmoutierSports sensationsFrom 110 € to 450 €La Barre-de-Monts (25 km)

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PHOTOS
Wild Coast (South Island)
 
range Ker Chalon - Ile d'Yeu
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Sunday 19 May
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Monday 20 May
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Tuesday 21 May
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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chez Martine et Régis    
9.6
Saint-Jean-de-Monts
Régis and Martine will be glad to welcome you to 400 meters from the seafront, the wide range of ladies in a large guest room 20 m² (Theme seaside) for calm in a separate building with...
Located 23 km from L'Île-d'Yeu59 € the double room 
Les auberes  
Saint-Jean-de-Monts
Private rented bed and breakfast in St Jean de Monts. Price 59 € including breakfast for 2 persons, extra 30 € for children's room including breakfast. Maximum 4 people. This location...
Located 26 km from L'Île-d'YeuFrom 30 € to 59 € the double room 
Hébergement des eloux site protégé ONF    
9.4
La Guérinière
Superb construction Vendee, on the edge of the forest Eloux (NFB) brings peace and comfort at 300 m from the sea Comfortable rooms with TV, fridge, wifi. Bathrooms, toilets. SPA procedure....
Located 29 km from L'Île-d'YeuFrom 58 € to 60 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
L'Océan  
9.1
Notre-Dame-de-Monts
The apartment has obtained the office classification of the tourisme (3 star to new norms) and classification clevacances 2 switch-keys to 100 maritime metres, 100 survey of the forest...
Located 21 km from L'Île-d'YeuFrom 270 € to 490 € per week 
Coralines  SPECIAL OFFER
Notre-Dame-de-Monts
I use to rent a holiday apartment by the sea, perfect for 4 people but with the capacity to accommodate 7 people, including 3 with separate entrance. Its location is ideal in the seaside...
Located 22 km from L'Île-d'YeuFrom 200 € to 450 € per week 
Superbe vue sur mer, face ile d'yeu
Saint-Jean-de-Monts
Beautiful apartment facing the sea, including a room with loggia. A dining room with balcony equipped bar and stools. A kitchen, bathroom with bath, wc. 45 m² terrace facing the sea....
Located 22 km from L'Île-d'YeuFrom 420 € to 650 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Flower Camping Plein Sud****  
Saint-Jean-de-Monts
Welcome... Under the sun, Nicole, Chris and their team invite you to share the serenity of their site. Here, generations are found, the spirits recognize and form a family... Read,...
Located 21 km from L'Île-d'YeuFrom 15 € to 25 € per day 
Camping La Davière Plage    
7.6
Saint-Jean-de-Monts
900 m from the beach with direct access path through the forest, find yourself on a sandy beach. Camping available on heated pool and wading pool, all public entertainment during the...
Located 21 km from L'Île-d'YeuFrom 14.80 € to 22 € per day 
Camping les chagnelles   
9.2
Le Perrier
Nice camping in the Vendée marshes, surrounded by nature. Ideal for those seeking a relaxing holiday away from the crowds, but close to the sea (7 km) - The locations of 250 square...
Located 28 km from L'Île-d'Yeu12.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
Résidence du Yacht Club    
5.6
L'Île-d'Yeu
Located on the L'île d'Yeu, a 5-minute walk from the beach with water sports, this residence has a sauna, a hot tub and a restaurant with views of the Atlantic Ocean. Each room at the...
Located in L'Île-d'YeuRoom from 45 €
Village Oceane    
6.4
L'Île-d'Yeu
Located in the Port Joinville area of the Ile d’Yeu Island, just a 5-minute walk from the beach, this residence offers an on-site restaurant and bar. Guest rooms at Village Oceane are...
Located in L'Île-d'YeuRoom from 54 €
Résid'Azur     
8.6
Saint-Jean-de-Monts
Located just 400 metres from the sandy beach in Saint-Jean-de-Monts, this residence offers a heated swimming pool with a sun terrace. An LCD TV feature in the studios and apartments....
Located 20 km from L'Île-d'YeuRoom from 37 €

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