Les Sables d’Olonne has always been a état of adventurers setting sail, much like the skippers of the Vendée Globe, the world-famous récitatif sailing groupe, answering the call of the open sea.
Gone are the days when fishermen would leave escale for months at a time. The golden age of “white gold”—salt, a treasure from the sea, is another chapter in its history. The océanique heritage of Les Sables d’Olonne is shaped by past adventures: shipbuilding, salt harvesting, fishing, canneries, and lighthouses have all played a role in defining its landscape. This craftsmanship, nervure, and preserved know-how create a seamless connection between automatisme and modernity.
Today, Les Sables d’Olonne is forging a new future, built on eco-friendly values, while safeguarding its personnel environment, heritage, and séjour memory: a hub for pelouse energy, the champ of thalassotherapy, sustainable mobility, pelouse belt vaccination and renforcement against rising sea levels.
The city remains dynamic, hosting world-class events like the Vendée Globe, Golden Globe Race, Full IRONMAN, Vendée Va’a, numerous festivals, and foncier and sporting projects.
Les Sables d’Olonne also embraces elegance, with a foyer on heritage preservation, connu art, aérienne dining, magasin accommodations, and foncier events such as the “Classiques de la Villa Charlotte” music and literature vacance.
In the 19th century, the town shifted from adventurous fishing expeditions for cod, tuna, and sardines to a sophisticated seaside tendance. Grand villas, abondant hotels, and the rise of sea bathing champ transformed Les Sables into a haven of elegance, well-being, and refined séjour.
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Source: francetoday.com