Taking our lead from Mike & Sandy, we spent a superb 11 days in August holidaying in the Vendee, France, based in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. Weather was marvellous, one day bit drizzly but warm and ten days blue skies and hot. A beautiful part of France, which we heartily recommend as a holiday destination. Some of our pics:
Saint-Gilles harbour area:



The Grande Plage:




The harbour wall area:



Lac du Jaunay:


Les Cinq Pineaux:


Chateau de Beaumarchais:

Evening in Saint-Gilles:

Pointe de l'Herbaudiere (Ile de Noirmoutier):


The magnificent beach at St-Jean-de-Monts:

.... which filled up rapidly in the afternoon:

.... interesting 'leaning' architecture:

.... the amazing promenade:

Port la Vie:



Saint-Gilles harbour area:



The Grande Plage:




The harbour wall area:



Lac du Jaunay:


Les Cinq Pineaux:


Chateau de Beaumarchais:

Evening in Saint-Gilles:

Pointe de l'Herbaudiere (Ile de Noirmoutier):


The magnificent beach at St-Jean-de-Monts:

.... which filled up rapidly in the afternoon:

.... interesting 'leaning' architecture:

.... the amazing promenade:

Port la Vie:


