Fun and entertainment Vendée

We come here for the environment: the chaos of Piquet, and for the bucolic side of this singular establishment in the family for 25 years. On the banks of the Yon River, the Guinguette welcomes an accordionist on Saturday evenings in summer, for dancing evenings in the open air (or in the room if the weather is bad). On Friday evenings, musical groups with gypsy jazz and latino rhythms. And to rhyme with the ambient conviviality, a traditional cuisine with a menu based on grills, salads, and the specialty, eels.

Located at the beginning of the Avenue de la Plage (pedestrian street), Le Café de la Plage is one of the nice bars of this seaside resort and is open all year long. We appreciate as much the small sheltered terrace a little raised, as the room with the felted decoration, with a ground in magnificent stones and the cordial armchairs with the tones pistachio-chocolate. It is both a bar and a pub, where you will also find cocktails. A large screen broadcasts major sporting events and, in season, concerts are frequently held here.

In the heart of Fromentine, this Caboulot has several hats! A restaurant-pizzeria, doubled with a bar with a very nice decoration. You will reach it by the main street or from the pier, a terrace in front of it offers a corner of ocean. The restaurant's menu is varied, with pizzas as the main attraction, as well as mixed salads, meats, mussels in season and oysters. On the bar side, in addition to the usual refreshments and a cocktail menu, there is also a good selection of beers.

If you are staying in this small seaside resort, take advantage of the opportunity to try your luck at the casino. Situated on the beach, the large green building offers a view of the ocean and the Ile de Ré just opposite, the Casino des Dunes will perhaps allow the lucky ones to afford a little extra and, why not, extend their holidays while the less fortunate will console themselves at the bar in front of a good cocktail. The room has 50 slot machines, English roulette and electronic Black Jack and the game of Boule 2000. Also a restaurant with a nice view.

In front of the casino stands a large glass building offering a light bath to the numerous customers who frequent L'Octave, a wine bar and a cellar. The place is classy and warm, it has 3 terraces and looks like the favorite bar in La Faute-sur-Mer. It stands out for its vast selection of wines, about 250 references, as well as about twenty wines by the glass, to be accompanied by homemade terrines, Spanish delicatessen, farmhouse cheese. Seventy references of spirits, including those of the Vrignaud distillery and top-of-the-line fruit juices.

This bistro is right on the beach of Notre-Dame-de-Monts, so take off your shoes to tread the sand before entering. Coming here is like being on vacation! In the room with bay windows opening on sunny days, or on the small terrace on the beach, the menu is detailed: mixed salads, grilled meats, mussels and chips, grilled sardines ... And for the gourmets, a choice of ice-cream sundaes. This very nice address, because of its unique character, its breathtaking view of the sea and the accuracy of its prices, is very appreciated by families.

A few steps from the center of the prefecture, in the Bourg-sous-La-Roche district, Axe Yon offers you to play war in the heart of the Yonnais country... But don't worry, no chemical or other weapons, just paintballs that stain! The game is played outdoors, on 3 landscaped fields (forest, urban and speedball). Event" formulas are available: bachelor parties, birthdays... A leisure activity that is very popular and not only reserved for men. Other course in La Faute-sur-Mer.

It is the place that from 7am comes alive on the quay of the Port. The KF du Port is an institution. Holidaymakers come here to have breakfast on the terrace which takes its place on the port and extends into the pedestrian street where the church and the market which takes place there on the Place du Marché aux Herbes. The KF du Port is alive all day long. It is a warm place where you can appreciate the decoration and the atmosphere. At the beginning of the evening, one comes to share with friends a plancha around a cocktail. Evenings with a DJ are also organised.

An atypical and multiple address hides behind a wooden structure, namely a beer bar and a delicatessen, and there is also a catering service with daily specials, rustic dishes such as potatoes, a little bit of Italy with lasagna or a speciality coming from another continent, the chili con carne! After work, the colleagues meet there to drink a good Musse, the local beer; but one also comes there to seek what to accompany an aperitif at home, that, you will find it in the delicatessen part.

In the Halles district, in front of the Grind façade, you'll find a large terrace on Place du Marché. At any time of day, you can enjoy gourmet drinks (hot or cold) in Barista-inspired presentations, accompanied by homemade pastries. A must on the fast-food menu are the burgers and bagels, made with fresh, mostly local produce and artisan breads. There's also a burger of the moment and a vegetarian version, made with house-made veggie steaks. If you can't eat in, order online and take away!

Are you a gamer, curious about new technologies? Ludylab is a kind of exploration laboratory. On 4 500^m2, 3 poles of activities: an indoor drone space, a "Virtual Reality (VR)" space offering individual, multi-player and collaborative experiences inspired by Escape Games. Thanks to original, creative, immersive and fun games, discover new worlds. Alone or in a group, the virtual reality lab will allow you to test a range of 10 arcade game experiences, with rich and varied universes.

A small atypical bar-restaurant in front of the beach that Marie and Alain classify as a "wine restaurant" and which, in addition to a range of wines by the glass, offers a speciality created by them: gôfrine! The waffle is used there in sweet and savoury versions and is used as a burger bread in recipes. This savoury waffle is available in several recipes including the Waffle Burger. In season, musical groups give the " la la " in the garden, complementing the other activities: magic, theatre, photo exhibition... A small place in front of the beach looking like a "guinguette"!

There's nothing like bowling with friends on a winter evening! Here, all the lanes are equipped with "bumpers", these barriers programmed at the registration of the players who wish it, preventing the balls from ending up in the gutters. Practical for children or less experienced players. In the evening, there is a festive atmosphere when the tracks are lit in "Fluo". Between two games, you can have a drink. And for those who don't like bowling, to vary the pleasures, the hall is also equipped with billiards, pinball machines, table football and other board games.

With family or friends, experience a unique adventure at Logis de la Chabotterie with the escape game La Dernière Traque. Intuition, relevance, courage, logic, mutual aid and investigation will be required to meet this challenge, in which you'll be plunged into history. You'll have to try to escape before you're caught by the blues! Meet in the courtyard of Logis de la Chabotterie... An unforgettable experience in a captivating atmosphere.

The fishing port is without doubt the quay which has the most bars in Sables-d'Olonne. Here, the Hispanic theme is displayed right from the name and you come here to have a drink with tapas to share with friends. The numerous and young customers take possession of the terrace on the quay, in any season and a merry atmosphere is distilled throughout the evening on good music. Bands of various musical styles regularly perform at La Bodega. Keep yourself informed of the dates of the concerts because the atmosphere is always great.

Located on Avenue de la Mer, L'Alambic is a bar and a discotheque, and also offers catering. You come here for the good atmosphere and the parties regularly organized during the season: concerts, animations, DJ, salsa evenings... The cocktails of the barmaids have a good reputation like the Sex on the Beach or the Mojito which in addition to its traditional recipe, offers a variety of flavors. A vast place that gathers 3 spaces and which, even if it has changed owners several times, is undoubtedly one of the oldest bars of the resort

This escape game offers 3 original scenarios where your team will have to explore, search and solve puzzles to escape before time runs out. In the "Professor Henry" scenario (for ages 13+), you're locked in the office of a strange doctor who needs your help to carry out his experiments. In "Jurassic", you'll have to defy time to bring an extinct species back to life... In "In Game", you'll play the role of a character trapped in a video game... You'll have to do everything you can to get back to reality.

L'Après-Plage is an open-air guinguette concept! At lunchtime, you can sit down with your family or friends at one of the large wooden tables and enjoy oysters, shrimps, marinated chicken or prawns, or a drink between two games of pétanque, Breton or Vendean shuffleboard, molky or ping-pong. A bucolic setting and a friendly atmosphere! The discotheque La Boîte à Sel is located on the salt marsh: friendly atmosphere, good music and many theme nights. Possibility of privatization (welcomes up to 200 guests).

The terrace of this oyster bar is located on the port of Herbaudière. Oysters from the area are served directly from the fish tank to keep them fresh. Also smoked fish platters, home-made fish rillettes (which change according to the arrivals), and also fish soups to be tasted with a good white wine between friends, on the terrace or, if the sky is not so nice, in the pretty inside room which has some mountain accents in its decoration. A nice place, quite trendy all in all; who says trendy says prices a little higher than elsewhere.

La Cabane d'Arthur, located on Tanchet beach, is one of the places not to be missed in Sables-d'Olonne, for those who want to have a drink or eat on the beach in a holiday spirit. The young atmosphere becomes more festive after sunset; all types of clientele meet there, from surfers to families. Gaëlle offers a cheerful, warm and colourful cuisine, just like her! There is something for everyone: woks (the speciality!), fish and meat planchas, burgers, salads or pasta. All dishes and drinks can be taken away.

A unique concept combining a craft brewery, a bar area open onto the vats, with workshops and games! Caroline and Antoine create handcrafted, responsible organic beers! A range of 10 organic beers named after iconic places, expressions and characters from Gillocrucian life. In addition to the tour and tasting, learn the art of brewing and make your own beer. As a gift idea, discover distillation and make your own spirits from wheat brandy. As a team-building activity or with friends, play the "Beer Games".

Set overlooking the sea, La Folie is a multi-purpose venue that comes alive all day long, offering a unique concept of conviviality! Are you more of a lounge bar or a guinguette? Enjoy a cocktail by the pool or a beer with friends, sharing specialities from one of the guinguette's 3 food trucks. On the beach, games for kids and grown-ups alike (shuffleboard, blind test...), and a brand-new sport, unique in Vendée: Pickleball (booking required). Book your Fridays for Brasero evenings. And don't miss our many themed evenings!

After changing its name several times, this vast building, high up in the heart of the esplanade, has been home to a new bar since summer 2023. The space features large, convivial areas furnished with banquettes and sofas, and an elevated terrace with panoramic ocean views. The idea is to create a bar around a cuisine to be shared, and there's nothing like tapas specialties to live up to this concept. With menu in hand, we tick off our choice of dishes: oysters, homemade terrine, empanadas, seafood platters, burger and patatas, and a cookie for dessert.

Macumba is a small club, but above all the downtown party spot. Since 2017, it has built up its reputation. If you're looking for a quiet place to have fun, we've got just the address for you! Freddy and Eva offer a musical atmosphere for all generations. With a dynamic team around them, the place stays true to the couple's image, so for those who know them: with a hefty dose of mild madness, self-deprecation and a zest of extravagance. A club-disco on a human scale, with a good-natured, warm atmosphere that's sure to please everyone. When it comes to entertainment and decor, they're not short of imagination, in tune with the seasons and current events. They've got a lot going on in their sometimes eccentric heads! Macumba has 1 room and 6 guest DJs when Madame Eva isn't on the decks. Themed evenings, hosted by Guest Artists and Drag Queens from all over the world, punctuate the weekends of the year. And let's not forget "Karaoke Thursdays". They also offer birthday packages and private parties for your events. And if you're feeling peckish, sandwiches and sweet and savoury snacks are available all night long, so you can grab a bite to eat before hitting the road again. The Macumba Club is open from the age of 21 up to... 99.

On the central square of this quiet village of the island, Le Cabanon has a nice setting, favoring wood, present everywhere with some original features like the bistro chairs suspended from the ceiling. A nice decor marked with the imprint of the island, "NO", for a warm and authentic look. A partially covered terrace extends in front of the entrance. The place comes alive in the morning to drink coffee or have breakfast under the terrace's lean-to, or, at aperitif time, you can enjoy a glass of wine with a board of cold cuts.

This 2,000^m2 leisure complex includes a laser game, two escape games (an original indoor one and an outdoor one), a mini-golf course and a bar. At the laser game, equipped with a vest and laser pistol, plunge into a misty, fluorescent-colored labyrinth with a single objective: to disable as many opponents as possible and score as many points as possible. With the kids, play Tigger Woods at Crazy-golf. Bachelorette parties, birthdays and anniversaries benefit from a special welcome and special conditions.

Located in the heart of the marshes with a terrace with a breathtaking view of them, Labaya is a family business, whose owner is none other than Coco and her children. An artistic and musical bar on the road that connects La Guérinière to Noirmoutier, whose terrace, when evening comes, with its lanterns, looks like a guinguette. All to its vocation of musical bar, in normal time, it accomodates groups, but not that, thus remember that the stage is opened to the public every Thursday and evenings with topics are also organized like the blind tests.

Set overlooking the sea, La Folie is a multi-purpose venue that comes alive all day long, offering a unique concept of conviviality! Are you more of a lounge bar or a guinguette? Enjoy a cocktail by the pool or a beer with friends, sharing specialities from the guinguette food-truck. On the beach, there are games for kids and grown-ups alike (shuffleboard, blind test...), and a brand-new sport unique to the Vendée: Pickleball (booking required). Book your Fridays for Brasero evenings. And don't miss our many themed evenings!

Restaurant Canoa offers a unique culinary experience with traditional dishes, ice creams and cocktails.

On the road leading to Cayola Bay, this lounge bar, opened in 2023, boasts arguably the finest view for those wishing to enjoy an ocean-facing cocktail. This rather select venue, set on the rocks that line the rocky coastline, boasts a well-kept setting. Inside, there's plenty of room for groups of friends to enjoy a glass of wine and share some Portuguese tapas. For cigar aficionados, there's a humidor. The establishment can be privatized. Too bad the cocktails lack generosity (no ice, though)!

Buddies like pigs! This expression takes all its meaning in this place without fuss installed in a district of La Chaume, which gathers the buddies around an aperitif with boards of cooked pork meats and cheeses, interspersed with games of petanque. If the game drags on, you can have a snack (only at lunchtime from Thursday to Saturday). A friendly cuisine, with grilled meat in summer and stews in winter, or the famous Portuguese pig. Various animations and concerts regularly punctuate the beginning of the evenings. A lively and authentic place.

Want to have a drink in the open air, with your feet in the sand and your eyes in the blue of the ocean? Here is a very nice address. A nice wooden modular in front of which stretches a long terrace, settles in the summer season on the beach of Saint-Hilaire. We really like the furniture and the place in general which comes alive in the evening and proposes some concerts in summer. Drinking a drink with little things to nibble while listening to a musical group with the ocean just behind, what better program for vacations or relaxation after work?

Hungry at any time of the day? In this US-inspired coffee shop, you can satisfy your sweet tooth. A sweet and savory menu that changes 4 times a year. A cuisine based on world dishes, as well as several vegetarian dishes: grilled cheese, dal coral (Indian), chili con carne, burgers, falafels... You didn't have time to have breakfast? Mayday offers a "breakfast". Dilemma of choice for the snack break: our heart balances between the cheese car, the carrot cake or the banana bread.

Opposite the pier that leads you to the island of Yeu, a cosy place, which in addition to offering a bar menu is part of an eco-responsible approach to eating good and healthy. On the bar side, we take out the mixology card for cocktails, for soft drinks, we note a Community cola or an Orangina house. Au Bout du Monde looks like a nice Parisian brasserie and it is also visible in the menu which displays tartar with home-made fries, burgers, big salads, Buddha bowls, fish ceviche, without forgetting the brunch on Sundays.

This nightclub in the heart of a magnificent castle in the surrounding countryside of Sainte-Hermine, is THE nightclub of the Vendée! It has been around for several generations; just imagine, it has been around for almost 40 years! A real challenge! Opened since 1983, the Manoir has three rooms, each animated by different DJs, that is to say 3 DJs, for three atmospheres. The Manor contains 4 bars and a fast food area with a big screen. It is the biggest club of Vendée! Exit the intimist atmospheres: if you want to meet people it is here!

Beatrice opened this cosy place in 2022. In the heart of Mareuil, Les Rives Enchan' Thé offers a unique panorama, overlooking the river. It's nice to sit down and taste one of the good home-made pastries with a background of jazz. At the entrance, a store with a range of teas and infusions, cookies including those with violets. The interior, with its comfortable armchairs facing the fireplace, its white piano, its benches, is very warm and invites you to let time pass in this unique place, where local artists exhibit their works.

Central location for this coffee-shop with terrace, which expanded a few months ago. The soft, soothing decor and warm atmosphere are ideal for enjoying gourmet hot drinks such as the Déli-brownie, also available in a cold version with whipped cream, chocolate coulis, flaked almonds and brownie pieces. For those with a small appetite, the address offers a range of snacks including tartines au gratin, bagels and, for the healthy side, bowls.

Come and have fun with your family in this giant corn maze. Find your way back on a path traced in a cornfield of more than 20,000 ^m2. It's up to you, whether it's a time trial course or a quiet walk, at your own pace. On your way to the steps with an investigation to solve! The theme is renewed every year. A playground with giant wooden games, inflatable structure (games included in the entrance fee). And you can take a break at the refreshment bar or snack on the picnic area.

There's nothing like a trip with friends or family to the bowling alley on gloomy days! This establishment has a room with 8 bowling lanes. The latter are equipped for children and people with disabilities. Next to it is a space equipped with 6 English billiard tables. A games room with arcade games is also at your disposal: pucks, table football, basketball, video games... Possibility also to organize your children's birthday (minimum 5 children): formula at 9,80 € per child with 2 games of bowling, cake, drinks, candy

The Place To Beer is a beer cellar and bar located on the port of Ile d'Yeu, in Fromentine, at La Barre-de-Monts in the Vendée. They offer a vast selection of artisanal, traditional and especially craft beers, as well as a selection of ciders, artisanal sodas and by-products linked to the world of brewing. Enjoy quality craft beverages in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Les Goélands Beach Club in Saint-Jean-de-Monts is a leisure center located opposite the Casino, on the Esplanade de la Mer. Attractions include a trampoline, a boat against the sea, a swimming pool, a cable car, volleyball, parasols and a marquee. Club de plage Les Goélands aims to be accessible to all, and registration is open to all children. The club's website, clubdeplage.fr, offers more information on the activities on offer. Customers seem satisfied with their experience, with an average rating of 4.9/5.