Discover the maritime and seaside heritage of Noirmoutier-en-l’Île as you ride along this trail. Typical Noirmoutier scenery and points of interest will dot your path: the historical centre of Noirmoutier-en-l’Île and its château/museum, the Bois de la Chaise wood, the Plage des Dames beach, the intimate village of Le Vieil and L’Herbaudière Harbour.

Set off to meet the island’s salt makers and oyster farmers on a tour flavoured by the salty sea. Ride along the salterns to the Bonhomme oyster port. You can even stop to sample some oysters. When you’re done, head towards the Both Mill along the seashore. Next, pass through the charming streets of L’Épine at the edges of the Bois des Eloux wood and continue on to Morin Port.

Start out from the Barbâtre Tourist Information Office. After riding along the agricultural plains, you will discover the preserved site of the Sébastopol Polder, a listed regional nature reserve. By the Gois Passage, you’ll be ready for a break to catch your breath. Next, you’ll cross the four-lane road to head towards the pine forest, the dunes and the town of Barbâtre. You will then follow the path along the edges of the Tresson Dunes, before crossing over at the Bonhomme roundabout. As the tide goes out, Bonhomme Port sets the stage for its traditional ballet of tractors going to the oyster farms for the working tide. There, you can sample some oysters in an oyster hut before returning to your starting point.

This walk connects the two gateways to the island – Gois Passage and Noirmoutier Bridge – and displays remarkable maritime scenery: the polder and Bourgneuf Bay to the east, and the dunes and the Atlantic to the west.

This route will take you into the heart of Noirmoutier Island, through a wide variety of landscapes: dunes, marshes and forests. Follow the yellow waymarks to discover all the wealth of nature that awaits you.

A lovely walk through the salterns awaits you when you follow the blue waymarks. The trail ends with a discovery of the village of L’Épine and its very characteristic back streets.

Follow the purple waymarks and stroll through the historical centre of Noirmoutier-en-l’Île. You’re sure to be won over by the peaceful charm of the town’s small streets, cobblestone roads, atypical buildings and heritage.

Set off to discover several picturesque sites on Noirmoutier Island: the outer harbour, Müllembourg Nature Reserve, Jacobsen Jetty and the Bois de la Chaise wood. Eight panels installed along your route and illustrated by Antoine Bugeon will tell you the story of the Jacobsen family.