Why is Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez a unique destination for a vacation with family or friends? During your camping holiday you can enjoy :
In Saint Hilaire de Riez, come and discover :
La Bourrine du Bois Juquaud
Built in 1818, the Bourrine du Bois Juquaud is a magnificent example of earth and reed construction, bearing witness to the precarious living conditions of the “Maraîchin” in the Marais Breton.
The Corniche vendéenne
The Corniche vendéenne (listed site) is a rocky coastline interspersed with sandy coves, including the “Trou du Diable”, “les Cinq Pineaux” and “la Roche Trouée”.
The forest
Hiking trails, bike paths, sports trail, bridle path, picnic areas… 600 hectares of maritime pine and holm oak forest to discover in complete tranquillity along the dunes and beaches….
A privileged natural area.
La Livarde
Association for the conservation and promotion of maritime heritage.
Visits to the turn-of-the-century photo collection “Sion’s maritime past” and to the shipwright’s, marine mechanic’s and toolmaker’s workshops. Open to the public Thursdays, 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm, and Saturdays, 2 pm to 6 pm.
Les Marais Salants de la Vie
The restoration of former salt marshes brings salt production back to life. In the salorge, a model and an exhibition explain how salt marshes work and the stages in salt formation. The salt-maker will show you the fauna and flora of the saltworks, as well as traditional salt harvesting techniques.
The church of Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez
The church of Saint Hilaire is a fine example of neo-Gothic architecture, with its pointed arches, ribbed vaults, symmetrical and regular layout, etc. It also boasts some very fine stained-glass windows. In the 1980s, Henry Simon, a native of the town, was commissioned to paint six canvases. The Sermon on the Mount, The Healing of the Paralytic, Miraculous Fishing, The Breath of Pentecost, The Multiplication of the Loaves and The Agony of Jesus are the six biblical scenes painted by the painter. They can be discovered or rediscovered during church opening hours…
The
departmental cycle path, most of which is on its own site, lets you discover different landscapes at your own pace: the Corniche Vendéenne, the national forest and the dunes.
The
cycling trails (over 50 km) take you not only through the national forest, but also through the freshwater marshes and dunes.
