Top 10 must-sees in Noirmoutier
Top 10 must-sees in Noirmoutier
Noirmoutier-en-l'Île
Not to be missed
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Let's start the exploration of the Vendée with the beautiful island of Noirmoutier, nicknamed the island of Mimosas because of its mild and almost Mediterranean microclimate. The first curiosity that will appeal to visitors leaving for Noirmoutier is the Passage du Gois. A submerged causeway at high tide, unique in the world at a distance of 4.5 km, which allows pedestrians to cross from the mainland to the island of Noirmoutier (formerly an integral part of it of course!). Noirmoutier is not very large, with an area of 49km2, it is a place where the landscapes are extremely diversified, the fine sandy beaches are nestled between the dunes connected by superb walks. Small wild creeks lined with pines are ideal for swimming in calm and clear waters... Noirmoutier is the stronghold of cycling lovers, cycle paths are laid out all around the island, forget the car and make your shopping, your beach outings and your walks on two wheels! It is also a paradise for lovers of local products. Here, you can taste succulent oysters with fine flesh and a very pronounced taste of salt, a real invigorating iodine cure in perspective! Surprisingly, taste the Noirmoutier potato, which is appreciated early (just harvested, barely matured 90 days after planting!). No fuss, we eat it whole with the skin, of different varieties, it is small and tasty. Enjoy it steamed or sautéed with a knob of butter, roasted in the oven with rosemary and always sprinkled with Noirmoutier salt of course and why not a few flakes of seaweed?
What to do in Noirmoutier? Go to the beach! Discover the 4 pretty villages dotted around the island, go for a bike ride and stop for a walk in the Bois de la Chaise... Go fishing on foot, all you need is a bucket and a small rake to taste the marvelous shells that the low tide reveals. There are a few museums to visit, an aquarium and a castle and of course, fantastic restaurants where you can feast on seafood and local cuisine.
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Let's start the exploration of the Vendée with the beautiful island of Noirmoutier, nicknamed the island of Mimosas because of its mild and almost Mediterranean microclimate. The first curiosity that will appeal to visitors leaving for Noirmoutier is the Passage du Gois. A submerged causeway at high tide, unique in the world at a distance of 4.5 km, which allows pedestrians to cross from the mainland to the island of Noirmoutier (formerly an integral part of it of course!). Noirmoutier is not very large, with an area of 49km2, it is a place where the landscapes are extremely diversified, the fine sandy beaches are nestled between the dunes connected by superb walks. Small wild creeks lined with pines are ideal for swimming in calm and clear waters... Noirmoutier is the stronghold of cycling lovers, cycle paths are laid out all around the island, forget the car and make your shopping, your beach outings and your walks on two wheels! It is also a paradise for lovers of local products. Here, you can taste succulent oysters with fine flesh and a very pronounced taste of salt, a real invigorating iodine cure in perspective! Surprisingly, taste the Noirmoutier potato, which is appreciated early (just harvested, barely matured 90 days after planting!). No fuss, we eat it whole with the skin, of different varieties, it is small and tasty. Enjoy it steamed or sautéed with a knob of butter, roasted in the oven with rosemary and always sprinkled with Noirmoutier salt of course and why not a few flakes of seaweed?
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