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If you’ve chosen the Vend\u00e9e, it’s for its unspoilt natural setting. For this new experience in the Vend\u00e9e, we’re taking you on a tour of unsuspected landscapes. It’s time to get off the beaten track and admire something other than the department’s magnificent beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team tips :<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In summer, the population of the Vend\u00e9e doubles, so there can be a lot of people on the roads, so to make the most of your day, we recommend setting off in the morning.
Pack a picnic lunch<\/strong> in your backpack or cooler, as the salt marshes offer the perfect setting for lunch.
Put on a good pair of shoes.
After a few words of advice, it’s time to tell you how this unforgettable day will unfold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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By car, Simone, towards Les Sables d’Olonne<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This natural area is only a few kilometers from Les Flots de l’Oc\u00e9an campsite. It takes about 30 minutes to drive to Les Salines. On-site parking is readily available.
It’s the perfect place for the whole family to learn all about salt marshes<\/strong>.
Whether you’re here for the weekend or on vacation, it’s imperative that you take the time to stroll through the heart of the salt marshes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Discovery by boat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rather than strolling along the canals<\/strong> on foot, we suggest you opt for a visit on board a boat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This 2h-2h30 guided tour will introduce you to the culture of salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For 8 kilometers, you’ll sail along the water’s edge. A feeling of freedom will come over you. As the gentle breeze caresses your face and makes your hair fly, the history of salt will hold no secrets for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salt mining dates back to the Middle Ages, so there’s a lot to discover here.
On both sides, you’ll be surrounded by lush green countryside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the walk, you’ll stop off in the heart of the marsh. You’ll have the chance to meet a saunier. This enthusiast will be delighted to tell you all about his secrets and techniques for harvesting this white gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n Good to know:
<\/strong>\n<\/em>Your children can even pick up their own bag of salt, just like the salt workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n Practical info :<\/strong>\n
<\/em>Boat Discovery: \u20ac20 per adult \/ \u20ac11 per child (3 to 12 years). We advise you to book 1 or 2 days in advance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

These enthusiasts have only one aim: to help you spend a moment rich in discovery.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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From sea to plate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After an instructive tour, combining fun and learning, it’s time to take a break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the entrance to the marshes, you’ll find tables and chairs. But we’d advise you to head off into the Olonne forest<\/strong> just opposite. Picnic tables provide shady spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s with a head full of information and new knowledge that you’ll enjoy your meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To round off your day in the marshes, consider canoeing or paddling.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just a few minutes from the crowded beaches, the salt marshes offer a much more peaceful setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spend an afternoon recharging your batteries in this wildlife paradise.
Rent a canoe or paddle<\/strong> to explore this saltwater river. You can choose the length of your tour: 1 hour, 2 hours, or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will take some time to get the hang of your boat. But once it’s done, it’ll be nothing but bliss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A feeling of well-being<\/strong> will come over you.
You’ll swap the cries of children for those of egrets.
A few strokes of the oars and you’ll be carried along by the gentle current.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A move to the right, a move to the left, the flora and fauna of this area is rich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breathe in the pure air.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The end of the ride approaches, and after rowing for almost an hour, the heat is beginning to make itself felt.
In summer, it’s hard to finish a canoe trip without getting your fellow passengers wet.
Of course, the whole family will end up soaked.
To everyone’s delight!<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t

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