What to do in Saint Hilaire de Riez
Close to our St Jean de Monts campsite, and nestled between ocean, forest and marsh, Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez is a famous seaside town in the Vendée. With its 10 km of fine sand, the resort has plenty to offer. A sporting destination par excellence, it also knows how to maintain its traditions.
Beaches and water sports
Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez has been awarded the Blue Flag for its fine sandy beaches. The most famous of these is Plage des Demoiselles. This long beach offers supervised swimming in summer. At low tide, you can fish for pine nuts, a local specialty.
- The Demoiselles nautical base offers catamaran, kayak, stand-up paddle and sand yacht lessons. Surfing lessons are also available.
- The Sion nautical base also offers the chance to discover the marine environment: dinghy, catamaran, kayak, windsurfing, paddle, with a “Sea Garden” for youngsters aged 5 and over.
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Take a bath in nature and culture…
On foot, by bike or on horseback, Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez is home to miles of hiking trails between beach, forest and salt marsh.
The Corniche Vendéenne
Listed as a Remarkable Natural Site, the Corniche Vendéenne offers a picturesque three-kilometer walk from Saint Hilaire de Riez to St Gilles Croix de Vie. The cliffs can reach heights of 7 to 8 metres. Heading north along the corniche, you’ll discover the “Trou du diable” cave, not far from the Cinq Pineaux, which keeps watch over the devil imprisoned in the corniche…
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The Vie salt marshes
A unique walk in the heart of the Vie salt marshes will enable you to discover the work of the salt worker. The salt harvest will hold no secrets for you!
La Bourrine du Bois Juquaud
In the heart of a site classified as a “sensitive natural area”, discover the daily life of market gardeners at the beginning of the 20th century. A former farm surrounding a bourrine (traditional dwelling in the Marais Breton vendéen) tells the story of Armandine Gandemer, its last occupant.
201 Forest Avenue, an address to remember!
Facing the ocean, 201 Forest Avenue is a multi-activity leisure complex located in Saint Hilaire de Riez, between Saint Jean de Monts and Saint Gilles Croix de Vie.
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On the program: a 12-lane bowling alley, a 400 m2 laser game, a fitness club, a restaurant and an atmospheric bar (concert evenings, karaoke, salsa, match broadcasts…) and games (table soccer, billiards, pinball, darts). In short, everything you need to have a good time when it’s raining or too hot.
