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Plage de la Madeleine - Le Vieil ©Trendz

Day trip to the island

Enjoy one day of discoveries on Noirmoutier island !

ONE DAY, TWO ITINERARIES TO CHOOSE FROM

It’s possible to visit Noirmoutier Island in a day, thanks to the two routes we have prepared for you that will take you past the must-see sites on the island. Enjoy your day trip !

 

REMINDER :

 

Are you coming by car? You can reach Noirmoutier Island via:

  • the Gois Passage, a 4.3 km long, sometimes flooded road that can only be taken at low tide;
  • the bridge to the island, free and open 24/7.

Before you get to the island, check the tide tables to figure out which of these two options you can take.

See the tides timetables

Observation oiseaux Polder de Sébastopol - Trendz

Polder de Sébastopol - Trendz

The morning
1 Gois passage
Gois passage
Passage du Gois ©Trendz

Discover this 4.2 km submersible route. Crossing it at low tide is a unique and unforgettable experience!

2 Sébastopol Polder
Sébastopol Polder
Polder de Sébastopol Barbâtre ©Office de Tourisme Ile de Noirmoutier - Vendée Expansion - Simon Bourcier

Take a stroll through this regional nature reserve, a prime birdwatching area and close to the famous Passage du Gois. Enjoy this unspoilt landscape, taking care not to disturb the terns, seagulls and waders! 

3 The historic centre of Noirmoutier-en-l'île
The historic centre of Noirmoutier-en-l'île
Chateau-musée médiéval Noirmoutier - Trendz

The medieval castle-museum, the old quarter of Banzeau, the town houses, the lively shipyards in the old heritage port with its traditional old sailing ships... discover the historic heart of Noirmoutier-en-l'île, awarded the "Petite Cité de Caractère" label in 2022.
Stroll through the Mullembourg nature reserve, near the Jacobsen jetty, and enjoy the lively market, shops, restaurants, bars and cafés in the town centre..

Lunch / lunch break
Lunch at a restaurant in Noirmoutier-en-l’Île town centre
Lunch at a restaurant in Noirmoutier-en-l’Île town centre
Picnic at the Bois de la chaise wood
Picnic at the Bois de la chaise wood
The afternoon
4 Bois de la Chaise wood
Bois de la Chaise wood
Plage de l'Anse rouge Bois de la Chaise - Trendz

Stroll through this exceptional forest: historic villas, beaches and coves with typical white cabins, holm oak woods, arbutus and maritime pines, with the sea as a backdrop... a landscape full of contrasts!

5 Le Vieil
Le Vieil
Le Vieil plage du Mardi Gras - Quentin Boulegon

Visit the old village of Le Vieil: charming typical houses, some with their feet in the water, quiet little beaches and coves, and picturesque narrow streets.

6 L’Herbaudière Port
L’Herbaudière Port
Port de pêche de l'Herbaudière - Trendz

Soak up the atmosphere of this fishing and yachting harbour, a window onto the ocean that's perfect for a stroll. Watch the fishing boats from the top of the yellow observation deck (above the fish auction), and enjoy the bars and restaurants with views over the harbour.

7 Saltern Route
Saltern Route
Marais Salant Epine ©Office de Tourisme Ile de Noirmoutier - Vendée Expansion - Simon Bourcier

The island's white gold, a haven for birds, plant species and cycling. The salt marshes are open to visitors in summer. All year round, enjoy a walk through the salt marshes with a change of scenery!

8 Morin Port in L’Épine
Morin Port in L’Épine
Port de Morin vue bateaux ©Quentin Boulegon

A town nestling between the sea, woods and salt marshes, with its beaching port, the Port de Morin... L'Epine is a gateway to the ocean.

9 Bois des Eloux wood
Bois des Eloux wood
Le bois des Eloux ©Office de Tourisme Ile de Noirmoutier - Vendée Expansion - Simon Bourcier

Another facet of the island, with its maritime pines and sandy paths. The Bois des Eloux is ideal for walks, running and picnics.

10 Mills of La Guérinière
Mills of La Guérinière
Balade aux moulins de la Guérinière ©Trendz

Mills, houses and foreshore bear witness to the traditional activities of the island.

11 Bonhomme oyster port
Bonhomme oyster port
Cabanes ostréicoles port du Bonhomme - Quentin Boulegon

A very typical oyster port with its oyster huts. You can buy oysters, mussels and other shellfish here... or sample them on the spot!

 

The morning
1 The historic centre of Noirmoutier-en-l'île
The historic centre of Noirmoutier-en-l'île
Chateau-musée médiéval Noirmoutier - Trendz

The medieval castle-museum, the old quarter of Banzeau, the town houses, the lively shipyards in the old heritage port with its traditional old sailing ships... discover the historic heart of Noirmoutier-en-l'île, awarded the "Petite Cité de Caractère" label in 2022.
Stroll through the Mullembourg nature reserve, near the Jacobsen jetty, and enjoy the lively market, shops, restaurants, bars and cafés in the town centre.  

2 Bois de la Chaise wood
Bois de la Chaise wood
Plage de l'Anse rouge Bois de la Chaise - Trendz

Stroll through this exceptional forest: historic villas, beaches and coves with typical white cabins, holm oak woods, arbutus and maritime pines, with the sea as a backdrop... a landscape full of contrasts!

3 Le Vieil
Le Vieil
Le Vieil plage du Mardi Gras - Quentin Boulegon

Visit the old village of Le Vieil: charming typical houses, some with their feet in the water, quiet little beaches and coves, and picturesque narrow streets.

4 Herbaudière Port
Herbaudière Port
Port de pêche de l'Herbaudière - Trendz

Soak up the atmosphere of this fishing and yachting harbour, a window onto the ocean that's perfect for a stroll. Watch the fishing boats from the top of the yellow observation deck (above the fish auction), and enjoy the bars and restaurants with views over the harbour.

Lunch / lunch break
Lunch at a restaurant in Herbaudière Port
Lunch at a restaurant in Herbaudière Port
Picnic at the Luzéronde wood
Picnic at the Luzéronde wood
The afternoon
5 Saltern Route
Saltern Route
Marais Salant Epine ©Office de Tourisme Ile de Noirmoutier - Vendée Expansion - Simon Bourcier

The island's white gold, a haven for birds, plant species and cycling. The salt marshes are open to visitors in summer. All year round, enjoy a walk through the salt marshes with a change of scenery!

6 Morin Port
Morin Port
Port de Morin vue bateaux ©Quentin Boulegon

A town nestling between the sea, woods and salt marshes, with its beaching port, the Port de Morin... L'Epine is a gateway to the ocean.

7 Bois des Eloux wood
Bois des Eloux wood
Le bois des Eloux ©Office de Tourisme Ile de Noirmoutier - Vendée Expansion - Simon Bourcier

Another facet of the island, with its maritime pines and sandy paths. The Bois des Eloux is ideal for walks, running and picnics.

8 Mills of La Guérinière
Mills of La Guérinière
Balade aux moulins de la Guérinière ©Trendz

Mills, houses and foreshore bear witness to the traditional activities of the island.

9 Bonhomme oyster port
Bonhomme oyster port
Cabanes ostréicoles port du Bonhomme - Quentin Boulegon

A very typical oyster port with its oyster huts. You can buy oysters, mussels and other shellfish here... or sample them on the spot!

 

10 Gois passage
Gois passage
Passage du Gois ©Trendz

Discover this 4.2 km submersible route. Crossing it at low tide is a unique and unforgettable experience!

 

Take also a stroll through the Polder de Sébastopol, a regional nature reserve close to the Gois passage, a prime birdwatching area and close to the famous Passage du Gois. Enjoy this unspoilt landscape, taking care not to disturb the terns, seagulls and waders! 

Loin des yeux
près du cœur

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