With Les Salines en Bateau in Les Sables-d'Olonne, take a wonderful and interesting boat trip with commentary and discover the workings inside the salt marshes. Also enjoy an 8 km walk as the the salt workers welcome you with a demonstration of harvesting salt and find evidence of the history of salt (salt kilns Gallic huts gabelous, campaigns cod fishery). There is wheelchair access, Private parking and souvenirs available - very interesting.READ MORE

Enjoy a Light Motiv SPA Massage in Les Sables-d'Olonne and relax as the experts work their magic on your face and body. Indian massages done to the sound of soothing relaxing music, gives the body a feeling of intense well-being. Japanese Facial rejuvenating massages provide a feeling of extreme relaxation with a relaxing scalp, back and arms massage and facial acupuncture points are stimulated. Bodypeeling using selected essential oils are carefully combined to help eliminate dead cells and regain vitality. An experience that leaves your body fresh and clean, smooth and revitalized.READ MORE

The Museum du Coquillage Boutique in Les Sables-d'Olonne offers a wide variety of choices for personal collections and wonderful gifts. Browse through the store and marvel at the Aquarium Decorations, jewellery, sharks teeth, Tahitian Pearls and variety of shellfish on offer. The Museum du Coquillage Boutique even stocks postcards and books on shellfish and the boutique is must see when visiting the museum. READ MORE

Dine in elegant surrounds at the Restaurant Le Sloop located in the Atlantic'hotel overlooking the bay Les Sables-d'Olonne. Meals are prepared by chefs from the freshest ingredients of land and sea, and every dish is a true artistic creation that offers a tantalising treat for the palate. Outside guests are welcome to dine at the restaurant for dinner. READ MORE

The Institut Sports Ocean in Les Sables-d'Olonne offers a variety of activities for young and old with water based activities, personal lessons boat trips and kayak and sailing trips. Tourism development services, and services for the general public are available as well as federal sailing, windsurfing and kayak courses and training for the French certificate "Brevet Professionnel Monovalent Voile et Plurivalent Nautique" - it's all here at the Institut Sports Ocean in Les Sables-d'Olonne.READ MORE

Logis Des Maraichers in Les Sables-d'Olonne is a recently renovated bed and breakfast that blends the classic with the contemporary. Run by welcoming hosts Philip and Olivier the accommodation comprises two comfortable and spacious suites and two standard rooms all of which benefit from a large private bathroom and are equipped with flat screen TV, cable TV channels and mini-bar. There is a large heated pool for relaxation and the beach, salt pans, forest and cycle paths are nearby.READ MORE

L'Hotel les Embruns in Les Sables-d'Olonne is a recently renovated, family atmosphere hotel, that provides and ideal place for a friendly and relaxed stay near the beach and fishing harbour. L'Hotel les Embruns offers 21 rooms, all different and equipped with bathroom with shower and toilet , hair dryer, flat screen TV with digital TV channels and more. Although the hotel does not have a restaurant guests will be advised of exceptional places to eat in the area. Come for an intimate stay and holiday that will never be forgotten.READ MORE

The Museum du coquillage in Les Sables-d'Olonne presents a vast array of shells in glass cases, with thousands of extraordinary shapes and colors. Enjoy exploring the work of the shell , giant clams, colourful corals and fossil shells, very interesting and quite amazing. Visitors can also delight at the collection of Starfish, Urchins, Sponges, Crustaceans and more and a store boutique is available for a collection of shellfish, postcards, gifts and many other interesting items.READ MORE

The Light Motiv SPA in Les Sables-d'Olonne offers various treatments and massages and assists with rapid weight loss treatments using Digipress techniques and personalized coaching by the dietician. Enjoy and rejuvenate with relaxing facial and body massages and laser treatments are available as well as permanent hair removal. Bodypeeling treatments are available with essential oils which are carefully combined to help eliminate dead cells to regain vitality. READ MORE

Le Grand Large Restaurant is located at the Hotel Mercure Thalassa Les Sables d'Olonne and is open 7 days a week. Serving delectable French cuisine Le Grand Large is oceanfront offering the most magnificent sea views and is situated above the swimming pool. Traditional and diet meals are served by chef Mr Stephane LHERISSON who awaits to spoil you.READ MORE