Hiking in the Vendée: circuits, routes and tips
Hiking in the Vendée: circuits, routes and tips
6,0 km - La Barre-de-Monts
Incontournable
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A seaside town with 8 beautiful white sand beaches, it is a popular holiday destination because it is dynamic and diverse. Art deco, neo-Basque, modern, villas and chalets, all architectural styles can be found in this resort that has really been geared towards tourism since the 1920s. Stroll through the waterfront area and also the old town and more particularly the avenue de l'Abbé Thibaud which offers beautiful glimpses of the different styles. City crowned with 4 flowers , with the label cities and flowered villages of France, the stroll is only more pleasant! The Pays de Monts national forest will offer you beautiful walks on marked trails: go to the arboretum of Parée Farfadets passing by the Maison de la Dune (Biotopia, a local nature museum). In Notre-Dame-de-Monts, there are many cycle paths (+ 60km), don't forget your bike or rent one to enjoy your vacation without cars.
• A curiosity in the town: Le Jardin des Vents is an open-air course, a cultural site near an old mill, you can see beautiful sculptures that undulate in the breeze and animations on the theme of the wind take place regularly.
• Go to the very top of the Kulmino panoramic platform, for a breathtaking 360 degree view! Exhibition on the water, binoculars and orientation table available.
• If you want to take advantage of nautical activities and learn at Notre-Dame-de-Monts, go to the Pôle Nautique. You can discover the catamaran, sand yachting, surfing, stand up paddle, towed buoy, sea kayaking...
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A seaside town with 8 beautiful white sand beaches, it is a popular holiday destination because it is dynamic and diverse. Art deco, neo-Basque, modern, villas and chalets, all architectural styles can be found in this resort that has really been geared towards tourism since the 1920s. Stroll through the waterfront area and also the old town and more particularly the avenue de l'Abbé Thibaud which offers beautiful glimpses of the different styles. City crowned with 4 flowers , with the label cities and flowered villages of France, the stroll is only more pleasant! The Pays de Monts national forest will offer you beautiful walks on marked trails: go to the arboretum of Parée Farfadets passing by the Maison de la Dune (Biotopia, a local nature museum). In Notre-Dame-de-Monts, there are many cycle paths (+ 60km), don't forget your bike or rent one to enjoy your vacation without cars.
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