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Museum of Popular Traditions
Housed in an old school built in 1891, this museum depicts the daily lives of the inhabitants of the Pays d'Olonne at the beginning of the 20th century. hours: In July-August from 3 to 6.00pm, Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 12pm (except …
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The enchanting zoo
An oasis of green by the sea, Les Sables zoological gardens invite you on a journey into the animal kingdom. An unforgettable experience awaits with leafy passages, lush vegetation, fascinating encounters with over 360 animals (giraffes, wild …
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Les Salines by boat
Immediate embarkation for a two-hour long tour with commentary in the heart of the Olonne marshes. Suspended between sky and sea, salt and soil, this leisurely boat trip will take you to the Jardin des Salines to meet the salt workers. On booking. …
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Guided tour of the fishing harbour
Let our local guides show you what happens behind the scenes at the fishing harbor in a 1 1/2 hour tour. Explanation of the dealer's and trader's role., observation of sales transactions and different fish and seafood. Film showing images of today and …
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Shellfish Museum
One of the most visited sites of the Vendée. Its popularity is based on the richness, diversity and quality of the exhibits.'Immerse' yourself into a fairy-tale world and discover a private collection that is unique in Europe: 45.000 tropical shellfish from all around the world, …
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On board La Messaline
An old fishing boat, this 17 m wooden vessel proposes morning fishing excursions (gear provided). In the afternoon, 1 hour boat trips with commentary introduce visitors to all the charms of the Côte Sauvage and Les Barges lighthouse. Bookings …
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Sainte Croix Abbey museum
The museum of modern and contemporary art is housed in the old Sainte-Croix Benedictine priory founded in 1622. Built on over 2,500 sq.m. and with an extremely varied collection of exhibition spaces ranging from the bright temporary exhibition room to its 17th century attic in …
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BIRD OBSERVATORY
The site commands a breathtaking panoramic view across the Olonne marshes. With more than 180 species of birds spotted by our observatory, the marshes ar one of the richest wetlands in the Vendée in terms of migratory birds. Must-sees: avocets, shelducks, egrets, birds of prey. …
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Visit the civic greenhouse gardens
Wander as the fancy takes you through the rose garden (with close to 1,200 rosebushes and 130 varieties), the canna maze (3000 canna plants and 220 varieties) and bamboo forest (18 edible varieties). Open every day from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm between 5th June and …
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Cocotte de langoustines sablaises aux bonnottes de Noirmoutier par Marie-France Thiery
Cocotte de langoustines sablaises aux bonnottes de Noirmoutier Soleil, chaleur et bonne humeur, voilà le cocktail que nous a servi toute l’équipe...
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Les secrets de la pose longue
Une technique séduisante La technique de la pose longue en photographie est très en vogue de nos jours. Galeries, albums, mais aussi...
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La Sablaise, ambassadrice de la cité
Si un costume folklorique traditionnel est étroitement lié à la ville qui l’a vu naître, c’est bien le costume sablais. Une exposition...
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