Located 17 km from the Vendee mainland, the island is reachable by ferry.
Crossings run all year long from Port Fromentine (before reaching Noirmoutier) with the ferry company Compagnie Yeu Continent. Fromentine, a dainty, cute and welcoming seaside resort, is an ideal stopover before crossing off to the island. Crossing takes roughly over 30 minutes.
The company sails with fleet of 2 fast boats: « Le pont d'Yeu » & « Le Châtelet » (welcoming up to 430 passengers).
If you want to take your car or travel at a more leisurely pace, a daily car ferry also runs between Fromentine and Ile d’Yeu.
It is a relatively small & typical island, being 10km by 4km at its widest points, and has, in winter a 5 000 inhabitants, that rises quite considerably in the summertime.
The main town of the island Port Joinville, is also the harbour where you will arrive with the ferry. It is also the best place to sort out bike hire, or if you wish to hire a car to explore the island’s small roads and pathways.
Enjoy a lovely family day out not far away from Plein Sud !
(Discounted Tickets on sale at the reception)
Compagnie Yeu Continent
Gare maritime
Port Fromentine
85550 La Barre-de-Monts
