L'Île-d'Yeu, Island commune in Vendée, France
The island spans 10 kilometers in length and 4 kilometers in width, featuring two harbors: Port-Joinville in the north and Port de la Meule in the south.
The Vieux Château, constructed in the 14th century as a defensive fortress on a rocky headland, protected inhabitants from recurring maritime conflicts for three centuries.
Neolithic markings, dolmens, and menhirs across the island provide evidence of early settlements, while Irish monks established the first monastery dedicated to Saint Hilaire.
Visitors reach the island through regular ferry services from Fromentine or Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, with a journey duration of 30 to 35 minutes across the water.
The Harmon'Yeu program connects residential solar panels to a microgrid system, advancing the island's commitment to renewable energy and sustainability initiatives.
Location: Vendée
Location: arrondissement of Les Sables-d'Olonne
Elevation above the sea: 17 m
Phone: +33251594545
Email: mairie@ile-yeu.fr
Website: https://mairie.ile-yeu.fr
GPS coordinates: 46.72417,-2.34833
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:16
Fort de Pierre-Levée
126 m
Vieux-château de l'Île d'Yeu
3.2 km
Île d'Yeu lighthouse
2.7 km
Les Chiens Perrins
4.7 km
Pointe des Corbeaux lighthouse
6.2 km
Plage des Tonnelles
19.4 km
Planche à Puare
3.2 km
Dolmen des Petits Fradets
2.5 km
Allée couverte des Tabernaudes
2.7 km
Tomb of Philippe Pétain
552 m
Plage de ker Daniau
3.3 km
Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Nouvelle de la Meule
3.4 km
Église Notre-Dame-du-Port de Port-Joinville
167 m
Chapelle du Père-de-Montfort de Ker-Châlon
1.3 km
Église Saint-Sauveur de Saint-Sauveur
2.4 km
Île d'Yeu lighthouse
2.7 km
Pierre Tremblante
3.8 km
Plage du Pont d'Yeu
18.9 km
Port-Joinville rear range light
123 m
Plage de la Grande Conche
5.5 km
Plage du Mûrier
19.1 km
Anse et Plage du Cours du Moulin
1.1 km
Pierre des Quatre-Chemins
1.4 km
Plage des Sables Rouillés (ou Rouits)
3.3 km
Plage des Roses
1.4 km
Plage de la Pulante
1.9 km
Plage des Bossilles
840 m
Anse des Fontaines
4.1 kmReviews
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Beautiful island in Vendée quite isolated from the mainland and therefore calmer in high season than others. Many places to discover on-site for a refreshing holiday!
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