Day 3 : Discovery of the Bay of Aiguillon sur Mer

For this new stage, we take you to the Bay of Aiguillon sur Mer.
From the campsite, it will take you about 40 minutes to reach La Faute sur Mer.

For this new day, which promises to be rich in emotions, plan as usual to prepare a tasty picnic, to take liters of water, not to forget towels and bathing suits and to dress warmly in the morning.

You think this is a joke, that a sweater in the middle of summer is not appropriate… Think again, where we take you the sea air is fresh and invigorating.

First option

Discover sea fishing with André the local commander Cousteau.
You will embark at 8:00 a.m. (be careful, depending on the tides, the schedule may change) on board the Aphrodite a traditional fishing yacht, and join the fishy waters of the Pertuis Breton (sea bass, mackerel, etc.).
You may have to be patient before you can reel in some good catches, but if you listen to André’s advice, we’re willing to bet you won’t come back empty-handed.

If so, you may be able to prepare a nice little dish when you return…

A recipe idea comes to mind and brings back a delicious memory to my taste buds.
Let me introduce you to this recipe.

A tandoori spiced lean meat tartar with lime flavored cream.

It’s so good and refreshing when you put it that way!

Tip: You can accompany this lean tartar with a crust of buttered bread or a small fresh salad.

Second option

For those who tend to get seasick, we invite you to discover the bay in a different way.
A hike allows you to discover the remarkable site of the Pointe d’Arçay.
This superb walk will take you to another world… A fauna and a flora easily observable, undulating dunes and harmoniously drawn by the wind, bewitching sandbanks… We are waiting impatiently to collect your impressions because in general this walk does not leave anyone insensitive.

Information on the course :

Duration: 2h30 to go and 2h30 back (it is mandatory to come back by the same way)
Distance : 11,9 km
Departure : Parking du Puits in La Faute sur Mer

IMPORTANT : check the tide schedule because this hike is only possible at low tide.

Picnic under the pines and lazing on the beach…

It is said that the sea air has the reputation of opening the appetite. You will tell us, if you return from your fishing trip or your hike, if you give credence to this belief.

It’s time to sit down and find a place to eat (some may prefer to unfold a napkin and have a picnic in the shade of a tree).

To know: At the level of the Boulevard de la Forêt, between the Barrique beach (rue des Dunes) and the Chardons beach (avenue des Chardons), you will find 25 tables placed in the pine forest.

Let time pass and enjoy these moments of calm and serenity…

Reading on the beach and sunbathing, diving in the waves and salty swimming, frisbee or beach volleyball for the wise, colorful kite in the sky and ephemeral sand castle, no doubt you will find in this corner of paradise something to keep you busy.

When you return from your trip to La Faute sur Mer, and if you still have some energy left, you can reserve a table at the restaurant “Un air de famille”.

In my opinion, they have the best galettes in the Vendée (on a par with the restaurant Le Récif in Saint Gilles Croix de Vie).