The town of Longeville-sur-Mer is in the south-western Vendee department and about 10 kilometres east of Jard-sur-Mer. It is a popular destination for those seeking a friendly beach holiday.
Rather curiously given its name, Longeville-sur-Mer is not actually on the coast - but the surrounding commune contains a section of coast with beaches so they are not too far away!
Explore Longeville-sur-Mer
Starting with the beaches at Longeville-sur-Mer, as your visit surely will, you will discover three main sections of beach here called (moving from north-west towards the south-east) Le Bouil, Le Rocher and Les Conches, together providing several kilometres of popular sandy beaches.
Because certain parts of these beaches are only accessible by following forest tracks, it means the more adventurous visitor can easily find quieter sections of beach.
Most of the beaches are backed by extensive forests, which provide varied leisure opportunities such as forest walks, cycling routes and horse-riding.
These forests form part of the extensive Dominial Forest of Longeville-sur-Mer, 16 kilometres long and planted in the 19th century to stabilise the sand dunes.
Note: from Les Conches surfers can reach a surfing area called 'Bud-Bud', reputed as being one of the best surfing places on the Vendée coast.
The town of Longeville-sur-Mer
Of course, don't forget to visit the town of Longeville-sur-Mer as well as the beaches!
During the summer it is a fun and lively town with a friendly atmosphere, centred around its church and market square (the Place de la Liberté) - although Longeville-sur-Mer is very much quieter outside the summer season.
Don't forget to sample the shellfish, fruit and vegetables in the market, among the freshest we have tasted in France and produced in the local area.
Attractions nearby
To the south-east of Longeville-sur-Mer you reach the first parts of the extensive marshy region that becomes the Marais Poitevin, and is a popular place with nature lovers - it is possible to hire a small boat to explore the quiet canals.
A short distance north of the town the villages of Saint-Hilaire-la-Foret and Le Bernard make possible bases for walks in the surrounding countryside.
See more of the popular resorts and beaches in Vendee
See more seaside resorts in France. You can find more travel ideas in the Vendee guide and the Pays de la Loire guide.
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Places to visit near Longeville-sur-Mer
Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard
Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard is a small resort in Vendee where you can visit the house and gardens of Georges Clemenceau
Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard guide
Jard-sur-Mer
Jard-sur-Mer is a very pleasant, if quite small, Vendee resort with a harbour and a beach
Jard-sur-Mer guide
Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits
The village of Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits in Vendée has a large medieval market hall and a roman style church to visit
Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits guide
La Tranche-sur-Mer
La Tranche-sur-Mer is a small resort, but very pleasant and with an enjoyable promenade behind the beach
La Tranche-sur-Mer guide
Chateau de Talmont
The Chateau of Talmont is a ancient castle, now in ruins, in the Vendee department
Chateau de Talmont guide
Talmont-Saint-Hilaire
The small town of Talmont-Saint-Hilaire is mainly known for the Chateau de Talmont, where various events take place during the summer season.
Talmont-Saint-Hilaire guide... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Vendee
Address: Longeville-sur-Mer, Talmont-Saint-Hilaire, Sables-d'Olonne, Pays de la Loire, 85560, France || GPS coordinates: latitude 46.4253, longitude -1.488333
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Sightseeing & tourist attractions to visit nearby
- Georges Clemenceau house: national monument (5 km)
- Parc zoologique des Sables-d'Olonne: zoo or wildlife park (22 km)
- Ars-en-Re: most beautiful village (24 km)
- Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications): heritage site (26 km)
- La Flotte-en-Re: most beautiful village (29 km)
- Jardins de Chaligny: remarkable garden (31 km)
- Jardins du Bâtiment: remarkable garden (39 km)
- La Rochelle: secteur sauvegarde (39 km)
- Aquarium de La Rochelle: aquarium (40 km)
- Marans: ville fleurie 4* (40 km)
- Jardins du phare de Chassiron: remarkable garden (44 km)
- Saint-Jean-de-Monts: ville fleurie 4* (60 km)
The French version of this page is at Longeville-sur-Mer (Francais)