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In the spring Discover exuberant nature. Enjoy a restorative taste of the pre-season.

Since the half-term holidays, the island has donned brilliant colours. Shop signs have been repainted, bicycles have been cleaned, and at the slightest ray of light, people bask on the beach, still wearing a light jumper but thrilled to enjoy the beneficial sun. On the weekend, everyone makes the most of the opportunity to go on an outing or do some gardening, so long as they’re outside! The light imperceptibly begins to change, the trees and hedges grow new shoots, the birds become busy, and the potato fields have been hoed and are ready for sowing (and some are already dotted with green clumps). Pedestrians and cyclists change their pace, in less of a hurry to get out of the cold. People even have lunch outdoors, practically purring under the first rays of sun.
All the hallmarks of spring are there and, on the island, the first pan of new potatoes signals the return of spring!!!

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CYCLING AROUND THE ISLAND OF NOIRMOUTIER

Cycling around the island of Noirmoutier is the best way to discover unique secret spots while having fun. Follow our three cycling itineraries or find your own path, you will have a pleasant moment either way! Find all the information you need on cycle paths and bike rental on the island of Noirmoutier.

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Balade vélo marais salant ©Quentin Boulegon

DAY EXCURSION TO THE ISLAND

Visiting the island of Noirmoutier in one day is possible thanks to the two routes that we have prepared for you, impossible to miss the places and key sites of the island.

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Plage de la Madeleine - Le Vieil ©Trendz

GO SEE THE FISHING BOATS AT L’HERBAUDIÈRE PORT

Engine noises, whistling rigging and slapping halyards: welcome to the port of L'Herbaudière! It was the first marina built in the Vendée, but is also a lively fishing port and a pleasant place for a stroll with its souvenir shops, bars and restaurants.

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Port de l'Herbaudière ©Trendz

Savor oysters at Bonhomme Port

Dawn barely breaks before the slipway at Bonhomme Port begins to hum with the coming and going of tractors hauling flat-bottomed boats to the oyster farms just uncovered by the tide. Despite its unbeatable view of the town of Noirmoutier-en-l’Île, this miniature port on Bourgneuf Bay, would almost go unnoticed if it weren’t the island’s main oyster port.

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Port du Bonhomme la Guérinière ©Quentin Boulegon

STROLL THROUGH THE HISTORIC HEART OF NOIRMOUTIER

Want to find out more about the island's heritage? Head for the town centre of Noirmoutier-en-l'île to discover all that the destination has to offer. Shopping, culture, the seaside landscape, typical neighbourhoods and conviviality will reveal every detail of the island to you. And for a complete overview, follow the guide and discover this small town with character, which will be awarded the label in 2022 (Petites Cités de Caractère de France)!

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Château médiéval Noirmoutier en l'île ©Trendz

VISIT LE VIEIL FISHING VILLAGE

Past the center of Noirmoutier-en-l’Île, far from the hustle and bustle, you will come across a series of hamlets: La Claire, Le Vieil, La Madeleine and then, after Notre-Dame de la Blanche Abbey, La Linière. Everywhere are small white houses with blue shutters facing the south to expose their gardens to the sun and fill the air with the scents of their seasonal flowers. Take advantage of the calm village of Le Vieil to enjoy a peaceful walk through its narrow streets lined with charming fishermen’s houses.

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Have a relaxing break

Spas, beauty parlours, wellness therapists, somatologists, meditation workshops and more: put the expertise of the island’s professionals to use to help you decompress.

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Sporting activities

Tennis courts, equestrian centres, aquarobics and swimming classes, archery, pétanque (bowls), rollerblading, gyms, bicycle hires and more.

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Salle de musculation et fitness ©Pexels

Hire a boat, sailing boat, kayak or paddleboard

Wander the ocean with complete freedom on a sailing boat, motorboat, kayak, paddleboard, etc.

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Kayak île de Noirmoutier - Quentin Boulegon

Water-based activities in Noirmoutier Island

Whether you are a beginner or a sailing enthusiast, interested in excursions at sea or thrills, there is something for everyone on Noirmoutier Island: sailing, centreboarders, kitesurfing, land yachting, kayaking, paddleboarding, jet skis, scuba diving, open sea excursions and fishing, water skiing, boat hires and sales, and many more activities on the water that are suitable for the whole family. 

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Cours optimist île de Noirmoutier - Quentin Boulegon

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