Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, Coastal commune in Vendée, France
Description
Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez is a coastal commune in Vendée with approximately 13 kilometers of Atlantic coastline, three nautical bases, and extensive cycling paths through the Pays de Monts forest. The area combines beaches, woodland trails, and water sports facilities across its seaside landscape.
History
The place grew from early settlements and fishing traditions into an administrative center within the canton of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. This transformation reflects how the area shifted from a fishing economy toward administrative functions and tourism.
Culture
The Bourrine du Bois Juquaud eco-museum showcases regional architecture through traditional houses built with cob walls and thatched reed roofs that remain characteristic of the area. This building style shapes the appearance of older settlements and can be discovered while exploring the local neighborhoods.
Practical
The commune has several accessible beaches with parking areas and rental facilities for water sports equipment distributed along the coast. Cycling routes are well marked through woodland areas with regular rest spots and information signs.
Did you know?
The Corniche Vendéenne coastal path leads to rock formations including the Trou du Diable and five massive stones called 5 Pineaux along the shore. These geological features shaped by coastal erosion have become landmark sights on the coastline.
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Trou du Diable
3.4 km
Atlantic Toboggan
7.3 km
Beau Land Park
7 km
Église Saint-Gilles de Saint-Gilles-sur-Vie
3 km
Écomusée de la bourrine du Bois-Juquaud
3.9 km
Phare de Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
2.4 km
Tour Joséphine
2.7 km
Youpla'Land
4.6 km
Demoiselles market
10.5 km
Belvédère Arrondeau
3.5 km
Menhir de la Tonnelle
2.5 kmPierre au Trésor de la Triée
4.5 kmMenhir du Pré-Doux
4.7 km
Pop Corn Labyrinthe NOTRE DAME DE RIEZ
3.8 km
La Parée Préneau
3.7 km
Plage de Boisvinet
3 km
La Belle Epoque
2.9 km
Plage des Cinq Pineaux
3.2 km
Église Saint-Laurent du Fenouiller
3.3 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Notre-Dame-de-Riez
3.9 km
Manège Eden Baby Park
2.8 km
Musée Milcendeau-Jean Yole
6.9 km
Église Saint-Hilaire de Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez
80 m
Église Sainte-Croix de Croix-de-Vie
2.7 km
Chapelle Sainte-Marie de l'océan de Sion-sur-l'Océan
2.8 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Pitié de Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez
226 m
Maison de Charles Milcendeau
6.7 kmLe trou du diable
3.3 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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