Notre Dame de Monts, a seaside resort on the move

Just a few kilometers from our campsite in Saint Jean de Monts, discover Notre Dame de Monts. What to see and do in this small seaside resort on the Côte de Lumière? Between beach and forest… follow the guide!

With its 4.5 km of beaches, the little Pays de Monts resort gives you plenty of choice for swimming and strolling along the coast. Each of the eight beaches is different and has its own story to tell. Let’s discover them together!

The Pont d’Yeu beach, to the south, uncovers a treasure at low tide: a 2 km rocky strip facing the Ile d’Yeu. Fishing enthusiasts flock here at high tide.
Plage du Murier is a small, natural, intimate beach next to the central beach. So you’re not too far from the action, but away from the crowds.
Plage Centrale is the main beach, with its Blue Flag label. It’s the resort’s must-see spot, with its many summer activities and events.
Plage des Régates is a natural beach bordered by dunes. It is located above the Grande Plage.
Plage de la Braie is a large beach on the edge of the forest, popular with families and fishermen, and equipped with picnic tables.
La Renaudière beach is very wild, unsupervised and accessible only on foot or by bike.
La Parée Grolier is the northernmost beach. It will delight walkers in search of unspoilt open spaces.

Notre Dame de Monts famous for sailing sports

Sand yachting is the number one activity on the beaches of Notre Dame de Monts. Located on the central beach of Notre Dame de Monts, the Pôle Nautique is here to provide you with sensational gliding moments! Other activities include catamaran sailing, windsurfing and wing foiling.

Kites, giants of the air

Every year in July, around a hundred amateur and professional kite flyers gather on the beach at Notre-Dame-de-Monts for the “À Tout Vent” festival. The aerial ballets attract spectators from all over France.

Must-sees in Notre Dame de Monts

Kulmino: this working water tower allows visitors to climb to the top of the building (70 m). From the viewing platform, observe the marsh, dune, forest and islands.

Le Jardin du Vent: an artistic and instructive visit at the foot of a windmill and its sails. At the wellness workshop, discover the benefits of vegetable oils, as well as the technique for creating your own cosmetics. Young and old alike can also learn Furoshiki, a Japanese fabric-folding technique.

Biotopia: This unique site in Vendée lets you discover the world of the forest and the coast through a fun, interactive and sensory exhibition, guided walks and forest activities.