Yeu Island, the jewel of the Atlantic
Just 17 km off the Vendée coast, Yeu is the most remote island on France’s Atlantic coast. Within its 23 km² of landmass, theisland of Yeu boasts a wide variety of landscapes: long beaches and coastal dunes, a wild coastline with towering cliffs enclosing sandy coves, heathlands with short grass, sunken paths criss-crossing the valleys, and hedged farmland with its many plots of land.
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Choose from a wide selection of activities: water sports (sailing, sea fishing, scuba diving, surfing…), cultural events, gastronomy and local produce, sports and nature (hiking, biking…), as well as numerous beaches for swimming or lounging.
Must-see places on Yeu Island
Marvel at Yeu‘s rich historical heritage and discover the island’s must-see attractions .
- the village of Port Joinville, the island’s main village and fishing port
- Port de la Meule, a small fishing port with the Notre Dame de Bonne Nouvelle chapel, Pointe des Corbeaux to the south-east (a wild coastline reminiscent of the Celtic lands of Brittany), Pointe du But to the north-west and its magnificent viewpoint.
- Fort de Pierre Levée
- the Grand Phare du XXème
- the Old Castle.
Long the leading tuna port on the Atlantic coast, the island of Yeu still plays an active role in the fishing industry, unloading sea bass, burbot, sole, turbot, sea bream, hake and other noble crustaceans on the quays of Port Joinville.
So come and enjoy these seafood delights over a glass of wine!
An exceptional day just 30 minutes from our Saint-Jean-de-Monts campsite (Crossing tickets on sale at reception)
