Spend your holiday at Le Paradis, a 4-star campsite in Vendée, in Talmont Saint-Hilaire, just a short walk from the famous Veillon beach, and explore the top 10 activities to enjoy:
- Stroll through one of the 5 markets of Talmont
- Learn to surf
- Experience an escape room day
- Treetop adventure park
- Cycling tours
- Geocaching in Talmont St Hilaire
- Go fishing
- Visit the most beautiful wildlife parks
- Family fun day at the "Labyrinthe en Délire" maze
- Explore the Vendée Automobile Museum
Discover the Coastline of Talmont Saint-Hilaire
Talmont Saint-Hilaire boasts sixteen kilometers of exceptional coastline, alternating between cliffs, fine sandy beaches, pebble shores, and an emerald estuary winding through a maze of channels and marshes. Flanked by a forest, Le Bois du Veillon, one of the most beautiful green oak woods on the Atlantic coast, the area offers abundant, unspoiled nature. The Payré estuary, designated as a Grand Natural Area, was recognized as Vendée’s first outstanding site in 2007. Classified as a Natura 2000 protection zone, it is a haven of biodiversity and botany, home to numerous rare and protected plant species. Veillon Beach was awarded the Blue Flag label in 2014, recognizing the excellent water quality for swimming.
almont Saint Hilaire: Must-See Attractions
Are you considering renting a camping pitch or an affordable mobile home at Sea Green Le Paradis in Vendée? Here’s an overview of the top 5 must-do activities in Talmont-Saint-Hilaire:
- Hiking and Cycling Along the Coast The GR8 is a long-distance hiking trail that follows the ocean between Loire-Atlantique and Pyrénées-Atlantiques. It’s a classic choice for hikers. The stages are adaptable to all levels, and the landscapes are stunning. Vendée offers over 1,000 km of cycling paths, several of which run along the coastline near Talmont-Saint-Hilaire.
- Jet-Ski, Kayak, or Surf Lessons Several businesses near the Talmont marina offer jet-ski excursions (no license required) and kayaking trips. If you’d like to learn to surf, head to Vendée Surf School between Talmont and Jard-sur-Mer, Surfzone in Les Sables-d’Olonne, or Esprit Surf in Longeville-sur-Mer.
- Talmont Castle This medieval fortress, listed as a historical monument, was built over six centuries, notably under the direction of Richard the Lionheart. It is open to the public and occasionally hosts events.
- Boat Ride in the Marais Poitevin Talmont is less than a 20-minute drive from the Marais Poitevin, a must-visit for nature lovers looking to navigate peacefully through the marshes.
- Discover Oyster Farming Unveil the secrets of oyster farming at La Guittière and enjoy a tasting of one of the region's specialties.
- Beaches in Talmont Saint Hilaire
- Veillon Beach (South): A beautiful stretch of fine sand with areas designated for swimming and water sports (kitesurfing). During summer, it offers a surf school, a lifeguard station, restaurants, and restrooms.
- Anse de la Mine (North): A quieter and wilder rocky and pebbly beach near a forest, perfect for a stroll between swims.
- Explore Charming Coastal Villages Discover La Tranche-sur-Mer, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, or La Roche-sur-Yon.
- Vendée Aquarium
- The Adventurers’ Castle
- Georges Clemenceau's House and Gardens
- Pointe du Payré
Enjoy your vacation in Vendée by trying water sports along the fine sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean in one of Vendée’s seaside resorts.
The Castle of Talmont Saint-Hilaire
The Castle of Talmont Saint-Hilaire towers over this charming town and is open for visits year-round. It is one of the most visited sites along the coastline. A treasure of regional heritage, it offers, during the summer season, the new falconry show “Aliénor’s Falcons,” alternating with the equestrian show “The Epic of Richard the Lionheart.” With nighttime performances and medieval festivals, the castle welcomes up to 5,000 visitors per day at the height of the season. In October, events like “Chills at the Castle” and “Panic at the Castle” enliven the site, consistently attracting large audiences to France’s west coast.