Le Banc de Sable, a dive into the world of surfing and the ocean in Vendée

Put down your board to discover a complete concept around surfing and the ocean : the Sandbar. Located in Longeville-sur-Mer, 600 meters from Conches beach and the Bud Bud surf spot, this establishment welcomes you between April and September in a privileged setting. Experience total immersion in the heart of the ocean in Vendée, the Banc de Sable is dedicated to passionate surfers.

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Le Banc de Sable, the essential address for surfers in Vendée

You will quickly be won over by the warm and relaxed atmosphere of the Banc de Sable, spaces imbued with the energy of the ocean. The decoration with a surfhouse and Californian look instantly immerses you in a sporty and marine world, a design created by ceramic artists Ana Deman and Anette Van Ryhsen. Discover a large custom-made fresco with ceramic tiles and let yourself be carried away by the unique atmosphere of the place. At Banc de Sable, you can find a restaurant open all day, a local pizzeria, a surf school, an ocean store and accommodation for total immersion in the world of surfing and the Vendée.

Le Banc de Sable, a gourmet and local restaurant in Longeville-sur-Mer

What a pleasure to enjoy after surfing all morning! Open from 11 a.m. to midnight, the Banc de Sable restaurant offers you a simple menu made from fresh, local and seasonal products, mostly organic or from sustainable cultivation. Slow food is in the spotlight in this establishment which advocates short circuit and zero waste, values defended by our chefs. At lunchtime, 3 dishes are served, including a vegetarian one, while in the evening, hot and cold tapas as well as plates to share are offered. A little hungry during the day? Treat yourself to an ice cream, a cake and a refreshing drink for a snack! And since the waves don't wait, surfers can enjoy the surfer's formula with the hot sandwich of the day at any time they like. Pizza lovers are not forgotten with the Pizzeria Locale right next door, where 5 recipes are available to enjoy on site or to take away in the evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. except Wednesdays. 100% local organic flour and handmade dough pieces, everything is homemade like in the Banc de Sable restaurant.

The Banc de Sable, events not to be missed in Vendée

Do you like lively evenings and good times of conviviality ? Come quickly to the Banc de Sable all summer long to enjoy a festive atmosphere with family or friends. All week long, concerts are organized while every weekend, a giant barbecue brings together surfers and gourmet vacationers. Order a drink to sip and a few tapas to share before sitting down in the dining room or on the terrace in the shade of the pine trees. Yoga classes are also offered on Saturday mornings and some Wednesdays by Axelle Yoga School to help you relax after a day of surfing. Need a space to host a private event ? Think of the Sandbank! The rooms are large and bright to welcome your guests whether for a wedding, a birthday, a bachelor party or a professional event such as a seminar or a company outing. The advantage? You are by the sea with many activities offered by Banc de Sable, including surfing of course!

Le Banc de Sable, quality accommodation for meeting in Vendée

As a family, as a family, as a large group or as a small group, the Banc de Sable welcomes you between April and September in suitable accommodation:

• A 100m2 Surf Lodge near La Rochelle called French California for 8 people
• The “Sous les Pins” apartment of 50m2 with a master bedroom for 5 people
• A youth hostel near La Rochelle with a large dormitory (“ the nightclub ”) for 12 people
• Glamping teepees , unusual accommodation to accommodate 2 to 4 adventurers

Pleasant, comfortable, carefully furnished and decorated for the most part by artists Ana Deman and Anette Van Ryhsen, the Banc de Sable accommodations are perfect cozy nests for getting away from it all and surfing in Vendée.

Manu Surf, a surf school integrated into Banc de Sable in Longeville-sur-Mer

You will have understood, surfing and the ocean are at the heart of the Banc de Sable’s activities. Created in 1999, the Manu Surf surf school is the first to exist in Vendée , making Emmanuel de Saint Remy aka Manu one of the region's great surfing dads. Integrated into the Sandbank, it allows amateur and experienced surfers to enjoy the joys of surfing, accompanied by a passionate team. Accessible to all, surf lessons are open to little ones aged 5 to 8 who discover the sensations of the waves through a mini foam course. Climb on a board to learn to ride during a surf lesson or course with Manu Surf! Surfcamps are also organized all year round depending on the weather, weekends or weeks of pure pleasure gliding on the waves. The Banc de Sable accommodations are then requisitioned to offer you quality accommodation. Board and equipment rental is also offered at Manu Surf for riders who want to have fun or train.

Le Banc de Sable, an ocean store with all your favorite products for surfing in Vendée

Share your love of the ocean and surfing with a passionate team, waiting for you at the Manu Ocean Store at any time of the day. Surfboard, bodyboard, longboard and quality equipment, you will find what you are looking for without hesitation. Also find the Manu Surf textile collection with its logo between sweet, cap or pancho, a selection that changes every year. The textile collection of artists Ana Deman and Anette Van Ryhsen is also presented, a tribute to the ocean redesigned each year. Take your time to discover the concept store and leave with your favorite product!

Surf, beach, wave and ocean, immerse yourself in the world of Banc de Sable in Vendée with your eyes closed!

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