Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie

Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie		Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez at 2.5 km
Insee code	85222		Le Fenouiller at 4 km
Postcode	85800		Givrand at 5.5 km
Latitude	46.6977770		Notre-Dame-de-Riez at 6 km
Longitude	-1.9445290		Saint-Révérend at 8.7 km
Altitude	From 0 to 28 meters		L'Aiguillon-sur-Vie at 9.2 km
Surface	10.25 km²		Bretignolles-sur-Mer at 10.3 km
Population	7260 inhabitants		Saint-Maixent-sur-Vie at 10.5 km
Density	731 inhabitants/km²		Commequiers at 10.9 km
National labels			La Chaize-Giraud at 11.1 km
Chief town	La Roche-sur-Yon (at 45 km, 48 min)		Soullans at 11.4 km
Department	Vendée		Landevieille at 12.4 km
Region	Pays de la Loire		Search another town

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• Classified seaside resort, fishing port famous for its sardines, with its marina in the heart of the city, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie has kept the charm and authenticity of a fishing village. Located in the Atlantic coast, along the Coast of Light, it is appreciated for its lifestyle, its water sports, beaches and entertainment, it has always been an ideal place to stay with family or friends.
• History of the station:

• From its inception as the Sidunum by a colony Marseilles, the city has built its history thanks to the ocean. Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie is rapidly expanding and its port is flourishing. Vessels hundred tons are unloaded skins and fish to stock up on salt or wheat. On this side of the river, along the pier and along the main street (now rue Torterue), lined with beautiful houses housing officials, officers, owners ...
• On April 16, 1622, Louis the 13th an army of 7,000 men massacred at a place called "the tower Josephine" Protestants in 2500 commanded by Prince Soubise.
• A Cross of Life, appeared in 1600, agglutinate fishermen whose modest buildings are surrounded by the waves. Here come the Moors introduced settle the net law, which allows you to take sardines. In the 18th century, the little blue fish abounds on the coast. There is then a change in the fleet and the arrival of many canneries. The port of Croix de Vie, becoming the first sardine port in France in the 1970s.
• From the 60s, the city in a new way interferes with the pleasure that develops. The look of visionary projects in the manufacture of boats, will be enforcing this new leisure port in the landscape.
• Today Port Life has a capacity for over 1000 boats.
• From the Christianization of the 9th Sidunum by the monks of Saint Gilles du Gard to the unification of Saint Gilles Croix de Vie and Life in 1967, stories of this maritime city all have originality and interest.

• Drink:

• The specialty of the station is primarily sardines Label Rouge, caught off the coast gillocruciennes, and is even being honored by his own brotherhood.
• There is also the préfou (bread with garlic butter), the Troussepinette of the strike or cake that will delight the taste buds of gourmets!

• The Sardine is in the box. Video, exhibition, tasting ... Through the video the Sardine is in the box, discover the amazing journey of sardines, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie emblem: its fishing, its selection, its preparation and canning canning in the last Vendée. Flatter your appetite by tasting the canned products!
• The Fisherman's House: Discover inside a fisherman's house from the 1920s, with its furniture, utensils, and vintage clothing. Exhibition hall with video and temporary exhibitions on the world of fishing and local life. Open April to September.
• The Rimajures - Space Simon Henry: Former studio of Vendée, Henry Simon, Bourrine became an exhibition space and memory to appreciate the artist's work. It is also a relaxing moment to share in gardens and in the shop dedicated to the painter. Open April to October.
• Water sports: Boating Station fame, whether sailing, surfing, sand yachting, or cruising ... Learn about the sports center with water.
• Visa - Life: Guided tours of 1:30 on the river "La Vie". From March to November.
• Sea Fisheries: From April to September, embark on a half-day and sample the joys of fishing in the sea!
• House of Writers of the Sea: This site offers a literary library and reading room dedicated to maritime literature. Face off, it is also an exhibition space to meet the seafaring adventurers. Open on weekends or longer depending on season.
• The Little Foams: Walks in miniature boats on the river Jaunay. From April to September.
• Strolls trails: Several excursions lead on foot from the station can be offered! Seaside, old neighborhoods, rocky coast ... there's something for everyone.

• May-June:

• International Jazz Festival the weekend of Pentecost.
• Festival of Street Arts "The Surge of Spring" on the weekend of the Ascension.
• Exhibition-Fair the weekend of the Ascension.

• July-August:

• Loire Wine Fair on the penultimate weekend of July.
• Day of the Sardine on the last weekend of July.
• Fish Festival the first weekend of August.
• Port Festival the second weekend of August.
• The Village of Tastes and Traditions of the last weekend of August.

• September:

• Triathlon.

• November:

• Show Gourmand weekend of All Saints.

In Canton Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie:

• Visits:

• Salt Marshes of Life in Saint-Hilaire-de-Laugh.
• Bourrine Wood Juquaud Saint-Hilaire-de-Laugh.
• Rose Garden in St. Reverend Vendee.
• Moulin des Gourmands St. Reverend.
• Vendee Thumbnail Brétignolles-sur-Mer.
• Tannery Bocquier in Commequiers.
• Garden Olfacties to Coëx.
• Rigonneries Garden in Saint-Hilaire-de-Laugh.

• Recreation:

• Bike Rail Commequiers.
• Bowling lasergame in Saint-Hilaire-de-Laugh.
• Accrobranche in Saint-Hilaire-de-Laugh.
• Water Park in Saint-Hilaire-de-Laugh.
• Parking Games to Brem-sur-Mer and Saint-Hilaire-de-Laugh.
• The canoe outings Chaize-Giraud.
• Riding in St. Reverend.
• Karting / Quad Holy Reverend and Saint-Hilaire-de-Laugh.
• Paintball in St. Reverend and Saint-Hilaire-de-Laugh.
• Tennis.

Sunset Life		Creative Flower beds each season
Marina - Port Life		Fishing boat returning to port
Great beach view from the belvedere		Saint-Gilles, sardine port
Pier de la Garenne		Great off-season beach
Entrance Channel ports of Saint-Gilles		Sand yachting
fishing port and fish market		Shuttle Yeu
English Canon 24-inch, 1747, at the entry ports		panels will explain the history of the city
Chenal de Saint-Gilles, input ports		Altar of the Church of St. Gilles, the Last Supper
Stained seventeenth, religious war in the Vendée		choir, apse and altar of the Church of St. -Gilles
exhibitions photos on walks and piers		Small beaches very nice!
Channel ports and entry		On the way to the ledge
Church of Croix-de-Vie nineteenth		Window of the Church of the Cross -de-Vie, 1793 Revolutionary War
Window of the church Croix de Vie, St Vincent		Saint-Gilles and its great beach to the pier

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 8°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 5°C - Max. 9°C

Friday 17 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 10°C

Cap l'ocean     9.3 Le Fenouiller Cottages with all comforts near the beach and shops. On site: heated pool, playground, ping pong, barbecue, etc... Located 1.7 km from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie From 67 € to 70 € the double room

House with 3 bedrooms   Le Fenouiller Room in nice quiet fir forest, overlooking pool. Located 5.4 km from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie

Les chambres du Gué Gorand   Saint-Révérend Countryside's beauty close to the Vendee's coastline, this is what the BB of the Gué Gorand has to offer. For one or several nights, come and enjoy relaxing moments in a century old... Located 8.9 km from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie 60 € the double room

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Les Brûlis Le Fenouiller Between land and sea in three minutes from the beach and 5 minutes from golf, one kilometer from supermarkets in the quiet large fir, coming out of town. Located 5.4 km from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie From 1600 € to 2400 € per week

Les Mas de St Hilaire   8.8 Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez The holiday village is in an ideal situation near St Jean de Monts, on the edge of the preserved national forest with lovely cycle tracks in the forest. To get to the beach, there is... Located 9.9 km from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie From 373 € to 1273 € per week

Vacance en vendée entre mer et campagne   9.6 Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez Rental vacancy between sea and countryside in Saint Hilaire de Riez 6 km from the beach of fine sand with ladies in saint jean de mont, hiring two more part corridor of 40 m² for four... Located 10.7 km from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie From 390 € to 450 € per week

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Camping la padrelle     8.8 Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez At 100 m from a patrolled beach, 5 min of two central cities and 1.5 km of a town, Camping Padrelle The rest in the traditional spirit of family holidays and relaxing. Pitches for tents,... Located 2.2 km from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie From 13.20 € to 15 € per day

Camping riez a la vie   Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez Camping laugh to life welcomes you in a wooded setting, conveniently located on the Vendée coast, at 1000 m from the beach of fine sand. On site, you appreciate the joys of swimming... Located 5.4 km from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie From 20.50 € to 30 € per day

Le parc de la grève     9.8 L'Aiguillon-sur-Vie The middle of two steps from the sea. Fancy a holiday... Calm... Nature... FANCY quality... Host locations, health... WANT lifestyle... A mobile home with family or friends... A tent... Located 9.7 km from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie From 11 € to 16 € per day

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Le Ker Louis     8 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie Set opposite the sea in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, this hotel is just a 2-minute walk from the town centre. It offers free Wi-Fi access and an onsite bar. The rooms at Le Ker Louis... Located in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie Room from 75 €

Edena      8.1 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie The hotel is perfectly situated between port, sandy beach and center. Our luminous and air-conditioned rooms will bring you all comfort necessary for a well deserved rest. A space... Located in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie Room from 50 €

Résidence Goélia La Grande Plage      8.6 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie Résidence Goélia La Grande Plage is located 400 metres for the beach, in the heart of the Vendee region. It offers self-catering apartments with an outdoor swimming pool, sauna and... Located in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie Room from 80 €

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