Numerous attractions for children
Touring the sites and museums, where learning is fun, is child’s play. Rediscover your own mischievous, playful, and carefree inner child as you experience the many ingenious attractions, historical, aquatic and zoological parks. Many of the department’s sites also offer fun, educational and amazing experiences for the whole family, and suited to each member. All thirst for learning will be quenched, whatever your age.
Noirmoutier’s Aquarium, Sealand at Noirmoutier en l’île
Noirmoutier’s very own Aquarium, Sealand, takes you into the world of cold and tropical seas. Among the marine plant and animal life featured is the spectacle of otters at play, a source of delight to child and adults alike.
500,000 litres of water, length of circuit 200 metres, 200 different species and 1000 creatures. Tour takes you around 1 hr 15 minutes.
Atlantic Toboggan at Saint Hilaire de Riez
Pay a visit to this huge lake with all its fun equipment, a fabulous assembly of facilities connected by the common theme of water: the «wide chute» which you can go down in a group, the «boa» with its 250 metres of twists and turns and, most impressive of all, the amazing thrills of the «kamikaz». Water heated to a steady 28°C, giant wave pool, rubber dinghies on the 100 metre long torrent, children’s fun pool, whirlpool, geysers...
Vendée Miniature at Brétignolles sur Mer
Discover this magical 1/10th scale model village with its carts, crafts and trades, stone houses and water mill turning rhythmically to the sound of mallets. The dominant feature is the village centre with its 3 metre high church and its shops. You will also come across the steam locomotive, a small monster in steel, and the windmill. 600 small figures help bring this typical Vendée bocage village to life. The village was ten years in the making, and is a source of wonder for yonug and adults alike.
The Seashells Museum at Les Sables d’Olonne
Tropical seashells from around the world behind glass. A private collection unique in Europe, both for the quality of its exhibits and their sheer number and diversity. See also the corals, naturalised crustaceans, sea urchins, sponges, starfish and more besides...
Les Sables d’Olonne Zoo
Strolling along the shaded avenues amid its luxuriant trees, shrubs and flowers you will be able to enjoy fascinating encounters with big cats, amusing interludes with monkeys, touching meetings with giraffes and enthralling sightings of reptiles, a total of more than 200 animals seen in natural surroundings that are as close as possible to their true habitat.
The 7th Continent Aquarium at Talmont Saint Hilaire
The 7ème Continent is a new-generation aquarium made up of huge pools with faithful reconstructions of their natural décor in which you can immerse yourself in the wonders of the tropical underwater world. Who knows, you may even come across some extraordinary creatures you have never seen before!
Indian Forest at Le Bernard
In the remarkable setting of a forest of ancient oak trees, come and enjoy an adventure in this unique 10 hectare theme park with its wide range of activities including 10 forest trails, the «Hé ! Qui ? libre !!!» hands-free circuit, the forest lama inflatables, paint-balling, the Maxi-Bungy and pony-rides. New : who has not dreamt of one day sleeping out in the open? Now you can do it, up in the trees in one of our insulated, heated and well-equipped cabins.
