Fun and entertainment Talmont-Saint-Hilaire

At the beginning of the 19th century, horse races were already organised by the municipality of Les Sables-d'Olonne, on the beach. At that time, there was neither a racing society nor a racecourse. In 1913, the Minister of Agriculture ordered the town to stop racing on the beach and to create a racecourse. In 1913, the Société des courses is created: it is the birth of the Hippodrome de la Lande. With its growing success, a new racecourse was built in 1970: the Malbrande.

Holidaymakers who come to sunbathe on the Veillon beach appreciate this bar-snack overlooking the ocean, where they can come and have a drink, eat a simple menu including burgers and salads or eat an ice cream with the children after a swim, while mummy will opt for a smoothie and daddy for the local beer Opé. A friendly and family place to go to at any time of the day, to enjoy a changing atmosphere because when evening comes, the atmosphere becomes festive, especially when the programme includes concerts.

A pretty wooden building that fits well in the environment, with bays leaving the view free, and original terrace furniture. The terrace is an invitation to travel inspired by the bars of Ibiza, Saint-Barth and the Cyclades, while the room displays resolutely bistro furniture. A la carte, local oysters, to be followed by a yellow place and vegetable tagliatelle with curry sauce, coconut milk or burger with black Angus minced meat. Snacking menu at all hours.

You're sure to fall under the spell of this clubhouse, which follows in the footsteps of English clubs with a cosy, elegant style. It features a lounge bar and restaurant. With its palm-leaf fans, dark parquet flooring, beautiful chandeliers, cosy alcoves and lounges, the atmosphere here could be straight out of the film Out of Africa. And the icing on the cake: the terrace with its 180° panoramic view of the 18-hole course and putting green. In the restaurant, the cuisine is generous and of high quality. A unique and atypical place.