What is there to do in the Pays de Saint Gilles Croix de Vie this summer?
Are you looking for a destination for your summer holiday in France this year? Are you a fan of lazy days at the beach, watersports and leisure activities as a family? Are you looking to explore the natural environment on foot or by bike? The Pays de Saint Gilles has everything you could possibly need for your holiday in the Vendée!
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32 km of beaches
From Brétignolles-sur-Mer to Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, via Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, come and discover our most beautiful beaches, perfect for relaxing, swimming or building sandcastles.
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Places to visit and activities
What is there to do in Pays de Saint Gilles? Browse all the places to visit and leisure activities available in the destination.
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Summer entertainment & Events
Find out about the entertainment and events for this summer in Pays de Saint Gilles, including concerts, shows, guided tours, exhibitions, car boot sales, etc.
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Walks and bike rides
Plan your explorations of Pays de Saint Gilles: loop trails by bike or on foot, distance, level of difficulty, routes suitable for pushchairs, there’s something for everyone.
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The restaurants
Spend some quality time as a family or with friends, tasting the local specialities of the Vendée. You are guaranteed a real treat for your tastebuds!