Discover the area
La Villana sits at the edge of the state forest, 5 minutes' walk from the ocean, between Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez and Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie – one of the most varied stretches of the Vendée coast, with fine sandy beaches, rocky shores and marshland. Most links below lead to official tourism websites in French.
Beaches and seaside resorts
140 km of fine sand and 18 classified seaside resorts along the Vendée coast.
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Top 20 Vendée beaches
Vendée Tourisme's ranking of the area's most beautiful beaches.
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Nature & relaxation in the Vendée
Forests, marshes and trails to explore the Vendée on foot or by bike.
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Cycling and mountain bike rides calendar
Scheduled cycling and mountain bike rides across the area.
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The islands (Noirmoutier, Yeu)
Two Vendée islands with very different characters, less than an hour's drive away.
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The Passage du Gois
The legendary tidal causeway linking Noirmoutier to the mainland at low tide.
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Food & local produce
Vendée brioche, mogette beans, préfou garlic bread… local specialities and good places to eat.
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Water sports in the Vendée
Surfing, sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding: all the water activities along the coast.
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Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie tourist office
What's on, activities and recommended places across the area.
payssaintgilles-tourisme.fr →Town of Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez
Practical information and news from the town where La Villana is located.
sainthilairederiez.fr →We're happy to help
Whether you are planning a holiday or a professional event.