Simon and Jaynes guidebook
Watersport
Great Place for stand up paddle boarding or kayaking through the marshes, and for wine, oysters and various other snacks. friendly staff.
70 locals recommend
La Cabane
Chemin de la ChnoueGreat Place for stand up paddle boarding or kayaking through the marshes, and for wine, oysters and various other snacks. friendly staff.
City/town information
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
Chic seaside town with magnificent south facing sweep of fine sand and lots of shops and restaurants.
Les Sables D’Olonne
Chic seaside town with magnificent south facing sweep of fine sand and lots of shops and restaurants.
Food scene
La Houle between St.Gilles and Saint Hilaire. Consistently high quality seafood at a slightly elevated price. Very popular and essential to book even out of season.
12 locals recommend
CAILLEAUD SARL
103 Av. de la CornicheLa Houle between St.Gilles and Saint Hilaire. Consistently high quality seafood at a slightly elevated price. Very popular and essential to book even out of season.
Local food market in Bretignolles-sur-Mer centre ville.
11 locals recommend
Les Halles de Bretignolles-sur-Mer
Place des HallesLocal food market in Bretignolles-sur-Mer centre ville.
Les Viviers de la Corniche
53 Rte de la CornicheLa Normandelière
Great location, excellent service and decent value food. Serves all-day when open.
Good value food and friendly and.professional service. Terrace has sea views. Advisable to book in high season.
Les Osselins
Good value food and friendly and.professional service. Terrace has sea views. Advisable to book in high season.
Surpisingly good little restaurant with a selection of dishes including Cassolette de la Mer in addition to Gallettes and pancakes. Great chips and home made mayonnaise.
Crêperie des Fermes
30 Rue du CorqueSurpisingly good little restaurant with a selection of dishes including Cassolette de la Mer in addition to Gallettes and pancakes. Great chips and home made mayonnaise.