What to do on the island of Noirmoutier
With its exceptional microclimate, varied landscapes and authentic gentle way of life, the island of Noirmoutier knows how to charm its visitors. Here are our tips for visiting the Vendée island in a day.
What can you visit on the island of Noirmoutier in a day?
Just 17 km from our campsite in Saint Jean de Monts, enjoy a day on the island of Noirmoutier. Take the Passage du Gois, an old submersible road linking Beauvoir-sur-Mer to Noirmoutier.
Among Noirmoutier’s most beautiful places to visit: the medieval castle and museum, the windmills of La Guérinière, Bois de la Chaize and Plage des Dames. And don’t forget to visit the salt marshes (guided tours in summer).
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You can also stroll around the many fishing and yachting harbours and why not take advantage of the return of the fishermen to do your shopping:
- the port of L’Herbaudière: the gateway to the island of Noirmoutier.
- Morin à l’Epine harbor: a natural shelter surrounded by rocks, where you can still find a few fishing boats.
- Port du Bonhomme in La Guérinière: oyster-farmers’ huts for oyster and mussel lovers.
Getting to the island of Noirmoutier
The island of Noirmoutier is accessible via :
- the Passage du Gois, a 4.3 km submersible road, accessible only at low tide. Find out about tide times.
- the island bridge, accessible 24/7 (free of charge)
