Local Area Finding Les Genets
Ports
Caen: 383km.
Cherbourg: 416km.
Le Havre: 475km.
Roscoff: 407km.
St Malo: 267km.
Airports
La Rochelle airport: 149km.
Nantes airport: 91km.
Poitiers airport: 241km.
Rennes airport: 185km.
Public Transport
Local Railway: Challans, 20 Km
Services to: Nantes
SatNav Postcode: 85160
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The local Area around Les Genets
The colourful fishing port of St Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, with its large expanse of golden sand at the Grand Plage, is ten minutes away by car. Further south, Les Sables d'Olonne has a variety of stylish shops and restaurants. Take a boat trip to the traffic-free island of Ile d'Yeu, an island of granite cliffs and rocky creeks and the beautiful rocky Cote Sauvage. Its capital is a lively fishing port where you can sample fresh lobster.
Sealand Aquarium de Noirmoutier - A good aquarium with an excellent selection of fish from around the world including warm and cold water fish plus a number of tropical aquariums
Le Grand Parc Puy du Fou - A reconstruction of an 18th century village with villagers in costume. The ruins of a 13th century chateau where you can watch a fabulous falconry display or see the Vikings at war. You can spend hours wandering the grounds and gardens. The evening show is an incredible open-air night show with 850 people and 50 horsemen.
Zoo des Sables d'Olonne - Only a short distance from the enormous Atlantic beaches, the zoo at Les Sables d'Olonne is the home to hundreds of animals living in a luxurious setting. Animals include penguins, monkeys, otters, lions, tigers and pandas.
Planete Sauvage - An animal Safari park where you can discover more than 2000 animals by car as you drive through over 100 hectares of park.
Futuroscope - Theme park for media and technology.
Translation headsets are available
Oceanile - This waterpark in the heart of Noirmoutier is over 37000m and has more than 20 aquatic amusements. With slides and waves there is plenty to ensure that the whole family is entertained.
Le Velo Rail - This journey through the countryside is on a 'velo rail' which runs on old train lines. 10 kilometres of track can be explored for up to 4 hours.
Chateau de Talmont St Hilaire - Located on a rock, surrounded by water, the fortress of Talmont played an important part in the defence of Poitou against the invading Normans. Years later, several kings of France were made welcome along with Richard the Lion Heart during the crusade years. Nowadays you can attend medieval demonstrations during the festival period.
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