Les Océanes in Les Sables d'Olonne, an ideal place to meet in the Vendée region

Finding a venue for a seminar or meeting is one thing. Finding accommodation for everyone nearby, without multiple journeys or separate bookings, is quite another. In Les Sables d'Olonne, Les Océanes*** has designed its offering precisely to avoid this headache: on a single site, just a few minutes' walk from the main beach, it's possible to host up to 80 people during the day and accommodate up to 70 on-site. This is sure to appeal to companies holding seminars, associations, families, or groups of friends looking to spend several days together by the sea.

From January 2027, a room that blends stone and modernity

This is the residence's major new feature: starting in 2027, Les Océanes will open a brand- new reception hall, where exposed stone adds character to a decidedly modern space. With a capacity of up to 80 people, it's ideal for businesses, associations, and families alike. For work sessions, everything is already in place: a video projector, TV, flip chart, and integrated sound system allow for seamless presentations, workshops, and general meetings without the need to rent any additional equipment.

And once the discussions are over, the day can naturally extend into the evening: the room has a large, fully equipped kitchen with a large refrigerator, stovetop, oven, dishwasher, as well as plenty of tables, chairs, and dishes. Everything you need to effortlessly transition from a productive day of study to a catered meal or a convivial evening, whether for a sports training camp, an association meeting, or a family gathering that lasts late.

And most importantly, everyone sleeps on site in Les Sables d'Olonne

This is what truly distinguishes Les Océanes : the possibility of accommodating the entire group a few meters from the hall in 14 independent rentals, from the studio for two people to the large gîte that can accommodate 14 people in a single space, for a total capacity of up to 70 beds.

This large, recently renovated and extended gîte is well worth a visit: two spacious, adjoining living areas of 40 m² each, six bedrooms, and three bathrooms make it the perfect place to accommodate part of a group while maintaining a true sense of community, centered around a shared kitchen and living room. For an association, club, or extended family, there's no need to juggle between meeting and sleeping spaces: everything is done from the same place.

The other strength of this concept is that it combines the best of both worlds. Each unit retains the privacy and independence of an apartment with a fully equipped kitchen, living room, and terrace, while also offering services typically found in hotels: linen service and maintenance, organic breakfast served directly in the unit for those who prefer a leisurely start to the day, and a concierge service to organize activities and excursions around the stay. The residence remains open year-round, including the off-season, providing real flexibility for scheduling a seminar or association weekend outside the summer months.

Bonus: take advantage of the wellness area to recharge between activities.

Inclusion, a priority for the Oceania

Another advantage, less expected but valuable for anyone organizing an event: Les Océanes are certified by Tourisme et Handicap for all four categories of disability.

Of the 14 accommodations, eight are fully designed and adapted for people with disabilities. This level of accessibility is rare in the Vendée region.

In practical terms, this means that a group can be accommodated without having to separate participants with reduced mobility into separate accommodations. The swimming pool also has a floating device to facilitate swimming, and the residence works with local partners to install medical equipment directly in the accommodations if needed.

Combined with the new reception hall, this commitment makes Les Océanes a rare place : a spacious hall, real accommodation capacity and accessibility thought out in detail.

Just steps from the seafront promenade and the marina

There remains one last detail that changes everything: the location. The residence is located a few steps from the seafront and the marina of Les Sables d'Olonne, starting point of the Vendée Globe, very close to shops and restaurants.

Between workshops or work sessions, there's nothing stopping you from getting some fresh air on the beach or strolling downtown. It's often this little extra that transforms a company seminar into a fond memory or a family reunion into a truly memorable vacation.

With its new function room opening in January 2027, its accommodation capacity for up to 70 people, and its genuine focus on accessibility, the Les Océanes residence ticks boxes rarely found together in a single location in the Vendée region. This makes it an ideal place to organize everything for a seminar, training course, or family reunion.

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