Accessibility on Noirmoutier Island
AN ISLAND FOR EVERYONE!In recent years, much work has been done to make the island accessible by everyone. The island’s four towns have launched an accessibility plan for their town centres, and the Noirmoutier Tourist Information Office is also involved in the project. Find all the information about accessible accommodation, restaurants and activities.
DISCOVER ESTABLISHMENTS WITH THE NATIONAL TOURISM & DISABILITY LABEL
The State-issued “Tourisme & Handicap” label identifies tourist facilities and attractions that are accessible to people with motor or intellectual disabilities or visual or hearing impairment. There are several establishments on the island that have earned the national label. Other establishments on Noirmoutier Island also have perfectly accessible premises, although they have not received the label. For a list of these, download the document about accessible sites (activities, lodging and restaurants) and inquire at the Tourist Information Office for more information.
For more informations, contact us on +33 (0) 2 51 39 80 71
Tiralo plage des Sableaux à Noirmoutier
ENJOY THE BEACHES OF THE ISLAND THANKS TO THE EQUIPMENTS
- Barbâtre, plage de l'Océan : 1 tiralo* - reservation at the Barbâtre Town Hall - +33 (0)2 51 39 68 58.
- La Guérinière, plage de la Court : 2 tiralos* located rue de la Rampe (former SNSM premises) - access and launching, avenue de la plage / cale de l'Atlantique - reservation at the Musée des traditions de l'île à la Guérinière - +33 (0)2 51 39 41 39.
- L'Epine, plage Saint-Jean, plage du Devin and plage de l'Océan: 1 tiralo* - available on reservation at the Capitainerie du Port de Morin - +33 (0)2 51 35 81 26.
- Noirmoutier en l'île, plage des Sableaux: 1 tiralo* - In season, available to bathers from the lifeguard station, under the supervision of lifeguards during duty hours (from 1 July to 31 August from 1.30 pm to 7 pm) - +33 (0)2 51 54 45 10.
- L'Herbaudière, plage de la Pointe: specific surfacing for access to the beach.
*The Tiralo (floating wheelchair) is a wheelchair that can be manoeuvred on the beach and in the water by a responsible third party. Thanks to this person's help and to the respect of basic safety instructions, the disabled passenger, comfortably seated and halfway in the water, will be able to experience the joys of swimming like everyone else!
The Hippocampe is an all-terrain wheelchair that is only used to get into the water, but does not float (reserved for children).
Available and bookable at the harbour office in Noirmoutier-en-l'île (harbour and mooring service): +33 (0)2 51 26 03 36 or +33 (0)6 27 04 03 91
L'île de Noirmoutier en joëlette
go for a bike ride on a bike adapted for people with disabilities or ROAM ALONG THE ISLAND’S HIKING TRAILS IN A JOELETTE
Adapted bikes: adapted bikes for people with motor disabilities. Contact the association for more information.
Joëlettes: these are all-terrain wheelchairs (equipped with a double wheel located under the chair and two stretchers) which allow people with motor disabilities to walk free of charge on all the island's footpaths with a trained volunteer guide. Equipped with armrests, footrests and an adjustable headrest, the joëlettes are stable, comfortable and ensure the safety of the passenger for a relaxing bike ride.
HOW TO BOOK A JOËLETTE OR AN ADAPTED BIKE ?
- To reserve an adapted bike : contact Claude Merceron of the Association Grandir Ensemble on 06 37 95 72 26.
Adapted bikes are subject to availability. Contact the association several days in advance.
- To reserve a Joëlette and its attendant : contact the Association Sportive et Culturelle de la Guérinière (ASCG), M. Atlé Guy on 06 19 41 68 77 or by e-mail guy.atle@gmail.com or Mme Blandin Monique on 06 30 12 86 17 or by e-mail mamiemonique85@gmail.com.
Joëlette with a trained volunteer guide, subject to availability. Contact the association several days in advance.
Where to rent medical equipment ?
Noirmoutier Assistance
9 rue du Marais Neuf, 85680 La Guérinière
Contact : +33 (0) 2 51 39 48 48
Pharmacie Marine
6 avenue de la Liberté, 85740 L’Epine
Contact : +33 (0) 2 51 39 30 45
Public toilets
BARBÂTRE
- Chemin de la Barre Raguideau (behind the pharmacy)
- Tourist Office → only during the summer
- Passage du Gois → only during the summer
LA GUÉRINIERE
- Bois des Eloux (wood) → only during the summer
- Plage de la Cantine (close to the creperie restaurant) → only during the summer
- Place de l’Église
- Rue de la Rampe (close to the private elementary school)
- Parking de la Court
- Port du Bonhomme (oyster port)
L’ÉPINE
- Camping car area : Place des Ormeaux (at the entrance of the city) – 85740 L'Épine
- Maison para-médicale (Para-medical house)
NOIRMOUTIER-EN-L’ÎLE
- Plage des Dames (beach)
- Rue piétonne (the main street close to the town hall)
- Eglise Saint Philbert (church)
- Place de la République
- Gare Routière (the bus station)
- Chemin de la petite Garanne – l’Herbaudière
- Eglise (church) – l’Herbaudière
- Port de l’Herbaudière (port)
- Plage du Petit Vieil (beach)