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What to do on the island of Noirmoutier?

Wondering what to do on the Island of Noirmoutier? Here are some unique activities to make the most of your time! Have a great stay!

Discover all the activities that Noirmoutier Island has to offer. From water sports to walks in nature and exploring cultural and historical heritage, this page compiles all the must-have experiences for an unforgettable stay. Whether you are seeking adventure, relaxation or culinary delights, you will find ideas for the whole family, suitable for all ages and interests.

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Watersports enthusiast or seeking new horizons? Dive into kiteboarding lessons, explore the depths of the ocean with scuba diving, cruise the waves on a sea outing, learn master sailing techniques, glide over the sands with land sailing, try out surfski, embark on a Hawaiian canoe or take a nice and relaxing stroll along the shore. Noirmoutier Island offers endless adventures for all tastes.

BOAT, SAIL, KAYAK AND PADDLE RENTALS

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Are you looking to enjoy water activities on your own? Rent a sea kayak, a stand-up paddleboard, a giant paddleboard, a windsurf board, a catamaran, a dinghy, an optimist boat, a windfoil, a wing foil or a kitesurf, a boat. They are all available for rental on the island, enjoy a variety of water activities with us!
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Looking for activities to have fun with friends, family or as a couple? We’ve got you covered: escape games, laser games, sports challenges, collaborative games, treasure hunts, beach clubs, train or carriage rides, mini-golf, cultural events, art workshops etc.
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The Island of Noirmoutier is the ideal playground to practice your favorite sport or try out a new activity: mountain biking, paddle tennis, coastal walking, tennis, swimming, sports camps for children, bodybuilding and fitness, horseback riding, skateboarding and so on! There's something for everyone, whatever your taste or skill level!

HERITAGE AND SITES VISITS

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Want to explore Noirmoutier differently and learn more about the island? Discover our museums, historic monuments, cultural and leisure sites: the medieval castle-museum, the Jacobsen hotel and its maritime heritage centre, the museum of traditions, visits to the blockhouses, the butterfly island, the miniature village of Mini-Ville… You can even ride on the little train or in a horse-drawn carriage!

SALT MARSHES VISITS

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Discover Noirmoutier through the eyes of a salt worker by visiting a salt marsh, one of the island’s most iconic landscapes. The salt workers will be delighted to share their century-old know-how, which allows them to harvest Noirmoutier salt exclusively by hand to produce the famous flower salt. A fully natural and local production!

Visites guidées sur l'île de Noirmoutier et sorties nature

Laissez-vous conter l'île de Noirmoutier. Découvrez les sites, le patrimoine, les richesses naturelles d'une île préservée, chargée en histoire. Sur terre ou en mer, visites natures ou historiques, en famille, entre amis, en couple... groupes scolaires, séminaires... nos animateurs vous accompagnent dans votre découverte.

 

Pensez à bien filtrer pour trouver la visite qui correspond à votre groupe ou à vous, vos centres d'intérêts et vos dates.

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Noirmoutier Island by bicycle

Explore Noirmoutier Island by bicycle to discover secret spots and enjoy unique, preserved scenery at your own pace, whilst having fun. Share a pleasant moment together thanks to this alternative mode of transport. Discover our three bicycle routes. Find all the information you need about cycling trails and bike hires on Noirmoutier Island.

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Noirmoutier Island by foot

Discover our five hikes and explore the island’s countryside and nature sites: marshes, dunes, forests, polders and more.

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES

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What are the fun things you can do as a family on the Island of Noirmoutier? Discover all the activities you can enjoy on the island with your children: bike rentals, visits to the salt marshes, rides on the little train or in a horse-drawn carriage, escape games, laser games, water sports for all family members, places to visit, art classes, museums, mini-golf and much more!
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Take advantage of Noirmoutier Island to relax and take care of yourself: spas, massages, body and facial treatments, yoga sessions, wellness therapists, somatologists. It's time for some relaxing “me time”!

WORKSHOPS AND ART CLASSES

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Once you’ve had a good look around Noirmoutier, are you in the mood for something creative? How about joining an art workshop? Learn to paint or to draw and awaken the artist within you!

La Fabrik d'Artbouillage et Cie - Ink painting, watercolour and acrylic courses and workshops

Contact details
La galerie de la mer
85330 NOIRMOUTIER-EN-L'ILE
06 07 24 68 74

La cabane qui bouge - Creative expression workshops/painting/collage/modelling/writing

Contact details
6 rue du Puits de la Vierge
L'Herbaudière
85330 NOIRMOUTIER-EN-L'ILE
06 26 59 74 52 06 32 84 94 19

OUTINGS, NIGHT LIFE

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Feeling like going out tonight? You will enjoy great nightlife on the island of Noirmoutier with your friends, your family or your partner. The Island has friendly bars where you will feel welcomed and enjoy festive moments with your loved ones. And if you are in the mood for a great show or play, head to Les Salorges venue!

Beach activities

Whether you’re into relaxing, shore fishing or sports, whether you dream of a cove or a long sandy beach, depending on the breeze sweeping across Noirmoutier Island, there’s always a hidden gem waiting for you! 
 

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Digging for shellfish

The beaches of Noirmoutier Island are ideal for shore fishing. These are precious moments to enjoy with family, friends, or solo to learn more about marine wildlife and nature preservation.

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ACTIVITIES NEARBY

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Are you spending time on Noirmoutier Island and wondering what to do nearby? Discover the wild and remote Island of Yeu, visit the museum of the Vendee and Breton marshes Le Daviaud and Biotopia, the nature discovery centre. You can also go on a canoe ride through the Vendée marshes, take a boat trip to the charming city of Pornic, treat yourself to a first paramotor flight experience, have fun with kart racing - your call!
Engagés pour une destination durable
La Vélodyssée
NOTRE-DAME-DE-MONTS
Balades & Randos nautiques
Éco-engagé en Pays de la Loire
SALLERTAINE
Engagés pour une destination durable
La Vélodyssée
LA BARRE-DE-MONTS

AÉRO-CLUB DE BEAUVOIR-FROMENTINE

Contact details
Aérodrome de Jacqueline Auriol
Route de la Barre de Monts
85230 BEAUVOIR-SUR-MER
06 22 43 38 51

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