Veillon beach
La Plage Du Veillon can be found on a map in Pays-de-la-Loire (not to be confused with the Loire Valley). The point where the river joins the Alantic Ocean. Bay of Biscay, which is covered by the free wind. Contrast of sharp rocks with soft silk sand.
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Beach description
it spreads out over a mile away. Veillon is divided into about two parts. Its northern side is given to bathing and surfing. There is a rescue station, which is open during the season, beach restaurants. On the south side of the beach is limited by a large dune, which is forbidden to walk on. Behind it is the Payre River, bathing in it is also forbidden. On this land, there is a lot of evidence of the events of the World War II, when allied troops were landed on the shore of France. The southern tip of the beach is given to kite surfing.
The beach is huge at low tide. The receding water exposes a large area where pools of water are formed, which are admired by family vacationers. Babies are expanse here, and adults can carefully sunbathe while watching them at a distance. One of the rules is that the passage with dogs is not allowed, but ine the off-season, when the control is weakened, spa guests neglect the rules, so four-legged people romp around here.
Distinctives features of Veillon Beach:
- the water quality standard is the highest, marked "Blue Flag";
- a beautiful lagoon, convenient for resting with children;
- the coast is sandy, gentle, the waves are low, the rescuers are furious;
- a large parking lot (if it is full, there is a paid parking lot nearby, 4 euros);
- beach infrastructure is present: toilets, rental shops, 2 restaurants;
- it is accessible not only by car, but also by bicycle, on foot;
- you can do surfing, kayaking (there is training), rock climbing, fishing;
- behind the beach is a forest where you can stroll between sunbathing and a fascinating search for the traces of a Jurassic dinosaur.
When is the best time to go?
It is possible to relax in France at any time of the year, the time of the trip depends more on your preferences. Summer - a great time to travel to the sea. Thanks to the Mediterranean climate, even on the southern French Riviera is not hot weather. In winter , people go to ski resorts in France. It should be be mindful that in summer and winter in France there is a high season, respectively, prices soar. To enjoy the excursions, choose the time from February to April or from September to November, when both in the north and in the south it is not very crowded. If you go to the French Riviera in September, you will never lose: You will find a time when the weather is still warm and the prices are not so high.
Video: Beach Veillon
Infrastructure
Not far from the beach you can find a well-equipped camping site, which receives and serves tourists with at least one car, even whole caravans. Large protected areas are arranged for them, the territory is carefully cleaned, there is a shop, bar, swimming pool, which is important in the heat. It will be convenient for both the elderly and children, and conditions for the disabled will be created. There are showers, toilets, opportunity to wash clothes. Several times a week, guest artists come who will not let the evening become boring.
For those who like a more comfortable vacation, a little deeper - hotels and small villas, of which for some reason few, especially from nearby, deserve high praise from travelers. Approximately 2 km from La Plage Du Veillon, you can find apartments in Pierre & Vacances Village Port-Bourgenay, 3*. The hotel is not luxurious, but it provides everything its guests need. Well equipped adjacent area: zoo, karting, water slide pool, a lot of entertainment for children (here's who rates staying here as 5+). From here you can get to the beach on a small railless train.
Local gastronomy has no pronounced "face", traditions and recipes are quite diverse. Both meat and fish are perfectly cooked here. The cuisine of Loire Country is a vegetarian paradise. Salads are dressed with Valeriana grass, sprinkled local enriched natural salt. Very high quality meat is brought from Vande, from where the famous white beans are supplied. Most restaurants offer a rich fish menu, products are imported every day at auction. Fans of delicious food will certainly appreciate the delicious cakes.
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- The nearest airports from which you can get by bus or car are Paris or Angers, the airport in Nantes does not yet accept flights from Moscow.
- Well developed road network. The closest drive to Veillon Beach Talmont is from Lyon, Lille, Angers.
- A simple calculation sometimes shows that renting a car is cheaper than taking buses and taxis.
- The climate here is temperate, summer is very warm, the water off the coast is quite suitable for comfortable bathing. There are occasional frosts in winter, which is the main season when it rains. In summer, they happen about once a week, too, and you have to be prepared for it to happen suddenly.
- Apart form the beach, forests and rocks, you should also visit ancient castles and abbeys, numerous parks.
- Children will definitely love the Labyrinthe En Delire in Talmont-Saint-Hilaire, the glassmaker's show in Bourgenay.