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Things to see in Les Sables-d'Olonne (France): 17 places and when to go
Les Sables-d'Olonne is a town in France, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly History (8), With kids (3), Architecture (2). The best known are L'Armendèche Lighthouse, Château de Talmont and Les Pierres Jumelles. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 46.497, -1.777
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · With kids (3) · Architecture (2) · Museums and art (2) · Wildlife (2) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 203 km as the crow flies
What to see in Les Sables-d'Olonne
The places in and around Les Sables-d'Olonne, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- L'Armendèche LighthouseLighthouse in Vendée, France2.3 km
- Château de TalmontFrench Castle13 km
- Les Pierres JumellesArchaeological site4.1 km
- Menhir dit La Minche du DiableArchaeological site12 km
- Château de Pierre-LevéeCastle4.0 km
- Menhir dit La Conche-VerteArchaeological site9.1 km
- Automobile museum of VendéeMuseum in France8.7 km
- Musée Sainte-CroixMuseum in Les Sables-d'Olonne, France4 m
- Phare des BargesLighthouse in Vendée, France5.0 km
- Villa Sans SouciVilla in France401 m
- Aquarium de Vendée - Le Septième ContinentWith kids · Wildlife8.1 km
- Beer WorkshopBrewery15 km
- Des Sables d'Olonne à BeaulieuHiking12 km
- Dunes du Puits d'EnferProtected area4.0 km
- La Belière LoisirsWith kids11 km
- nudist beach officialBeaches8.7 km
- Parc des DunesWith kids13 km
When to go to Les Sables-d'Olonne
The best time to visit Les Sables-d'Olonne is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:46
- FebPossible10:05
- MarBest time11:36
- AprBest time13:20
- MayBest time14:48
- JunBest time15:36
- JulBest time15:16
- AugBest time14:00
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:38
- NovPossible9:08
- DecPossible8:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. In June, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Les Sables-d'Olonne
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 203 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Apremont7 places27 km
- Le Bernard22 places28 km
- Saint-Jean-de-Monts5 places38 km
- Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne10 places44 km
- La Rochelle37 places61 km
- La Guérinière15 places64 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Les Sables-d'Olonne?
The best known: L'Armendèche Lighthouse, Château de Talmont, Les Pierres Jumelles, Menhir dit La Minche du Diable, Château de Pierre-Levée. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Les Sables-d'Olonne?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24.
How do you get to Les Sables-d'Olonne?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 203 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Les Sables-d'Olonne as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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