Built as a seaside resort on the Atlantic Cote de la Lumiere (coast of light), the town of Les Sables d'Olonne is located in the Pays de la Loire region of western France. Here, visitors will delight in the long beach with fine sand while enjoying the numerous sporting facilities and other attractions that are offered.

Be sure to reserve a rental car when visiting Les Sables d'Olonne so you can easily visit La Chaume, a charming ancient fisherman’s quarter nearby that boasts whitewashed homes with tiled rooftops. Interestingly, Port Olona is the starting point for the “Vendee Globe,” a round-the-world yacht race that takes place every four years and is widely renowned for its high level of difficulty. Also, be sure to pay a visit to the Musee de l’Abbaye Sainte-Croix, which is situated in a 17th century building and houses a variety of modern and contemporary art.