Gîtes in Les Sables-d'Olonne

Discover Les Sables d'Olonne and the surrounding area during your holiday

For your next holiday by the ocean, set off to discover the Vendée by booking a Clévacances gîte in Les Sables d'Olonne. A famous nautical town, every 4 years you can go to Les Sables d'Olonne to watch the start of the Vendée Globe! Wild beaches, dunes, forests and an ancient maritime culture... The mythical Vendée Globe Bay ranks as one of the "Most Beautiful Bays in the World". Known primarily for its water sports, the town offers a wide range of water-based activities. If you spend your holiday in a gîte in Les Sables d'Olonne, you'll be within easy reach of the Vendée Aquarium, the Pointe du Payré, the Château de Pierre Levée and the Bois de Saint-Jean. From a tourist point of view, the town of Les Sables d'Olonne is close to Talmont Saint Hilaire and its castle, Saint Vincent sur Jard and the house and gardens of Georges Clémenceau, Brem sur Mer, Brétignolles sur Mer and Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, all pretty villages that are a must-see! Situated on the Vendée coastline, Les Sables d'Olonne and its neighbouring towns all have beautiful, sandy beaches. For a relaxing holiday, don't hesitate to book a stay in a Clévacances gîte in Les Sables d'Olonne, a change of scenery is guaranteed!

Activities near Les Sables d'Olonne

When you stay in a gîte in Les Sables d'Olonne, you'll have the chance to take part in a wide range of activities, including hikes and walks on footpaths, but also, of course, water sports such as towed buoys, jet skiing, paddle boarding and surfing. Les Sables d'Olonne is a renowned surfing resort and has been awarded the "ville de surf" label. You can also take a trip out to sea. The zoo in Les Sables d'Olonne is a must-see during your stay in a gîte in Les Sables d'Olonne! You can also visit the salt marshes and the museum of modern and contemporary art. Guided tours of the town will take you to the most unusual and attractive spots in Les Sables d'Olonne, such as the famous Île Penotte, or the big clock on the embankment overlooking the main beach. On summer evenings, you can stroll along the embankment in Les Sables d'Olonne, where you can dine or simply enjoy an ice cream. For a more sophisticated evening, you can go to the Casino des Sables! Les Sables d'Olonne is a town rich in heritage and discovery. The town of Les Sables d'Olonne has the same specialities as the Vendée region. When you stay in a gîte in Les Sables d'Olonne, you'll have the chance to try the famous Vendée brioche, gâche, jambon de Vendée, troussepinette and préfou. However, some dishes are unique to Les Sables d'Olonne, such as sole des Sables, salt-crusted sea bass, millet semolina, blue fish with rice, omelette of glass eels and fried sand eels. There's something for everyone. Take advantage of your stay in Les Sables d'Olonne in one of our many gîtes to bring back some of these specialities as a souvenir. And if you don't have the patience to wait until your holidays are over, you can always enjoy them around a table in your Clévacances accommodation! For your next holiday on the Atlantic coast, make the most of a Clévacances gîte and set off to discover Les Sables d'Olonne and all it has to offer!