Have you settled into the comfort of your luxury mobile home with a fully equipped kitchen at the 4-star Le Paradis campsite in Vendée? Take a trip to discover Olonne-sur-Mer, located just a 15-minute drive from our family-friendly open-air hotel and a stone’s throw from Les Sables d’Olonne.
What to do around Olonne-sur-Mer?
Architecture, forest hikes, swimming, and water sports: here’s a look at the three main attractions in Olonne-sur-Mer for your Vendée tourism experience.
- Château de Pierre-Levée: This historic monument was built by Nicolas Ducret at the end of the 18th century. Its design was inspired by the Petit Trianon in Versailles.
- Forêt Domaniale d’Olonne: The first pine trees were planted during the reign of Louis XV. The forest spans over 1,100 hectares and stretches 11 km between La Chaume and Brétignolles.
- Plage de Sauveterre: The largest sandy beach of the seaside resort, bordered by dunes and located within the national forest. It is accessible via a coastal path from the Pierres Noires beach parking lot.
Enjoy your holiday in Vendée on the fine sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean, and explore the many cycling paths to discover the salt marshes of the Atlantic coast, Les Sables d’Olonne, and the Pays de Saint Gilles.
8 km of beaches in Olonne-sur-Mer, Vendée
Sauveterre, Pierres Noires, Granges, naturist zone… Let’s take a closer look at the 8 km of beaches in Olonne-sur-Mer, Vendée:
- Plage de Sauveterre: The main beach of the resort located within the national forest, bordered by dunes that preserve its wild character. It is lifeguarded in the summer. If you walk over 700 m to the right, you’ll enter the naturist area.
- Plage des Pierres Noires: Situated next to Sauveterre beach. Swimming is prohibited, but you can relax for a few hours on its fine sand before heading back to Sauveterre.
- Plage des Granges: The last beach to the north of the resort, before reaching the Brétignolles area. Near the parking lot, you’ll find a surf school and a snack bar.