After 18 months restoration work, on 8th May 2013, the iconic 400m jetty in the popular Vendee seaside resort of Saint Jean de Monts was reopened.  Originally built in 1965 as a landing jetty for boat...

Discover the Gers "from above",  an unforgettable experience in a hot air balloon.A passionate team  will take you over the great country side, also called the French Tuscany  in this fabulous peace o...

Saturday 4 May 2013Every year you can join in a unique experience: a nocturnal walk taking in the beach, the coastal forest and the marshes around Saint Jean de Monts.  Whether you are an experienced ...

New at Puy du Fou, in the Vendée is 'Knights of the Round Table'. Perfect for or all you 'Merlin' fans! The myth comes to life and the magical journey begins 13 April, 2013. Puy du Fou parc in the Ven...

Le Mondial du Vent in LeucateFrom April 20, 2013 to April 28, 2013The worldwide event « Le Mondial du Vent » was launched in 1996. 16 years later, Leucate is still the first kitesurf and windsurf meet...

Monday, April 8 at 12:30 pm, the President of the French Republic received all of the Vendée Globe skippers and awarded the Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur insignia to François Gabart, winner of this...

At low tide, the beach of Saint-Jean-de-Monts, Vendee, will be transformed into a giant football field for children, boys and girls alike. Operation "Foot'océane", which takes place every two years, w...

27th April 2013 sees the opening of the Normandy Impressionist Fesitval.The festival will run throughout the summer until 29 September and will feature exhibitions of the works of all the major impres...

10 April Val ThorensDiscover the latest craze - golf on the snow, organized by Golf Hors Pistes in Val Thorens on Wednesday, 10 April. Convenient accommodation at Oxalys in Val Thorens.This particular...

Following in the footsteps of Stockholm, Hamburg and Vitoria-Gasteiz, Nantes is the European Green Capital 2013.  A great city to visit when staying in the Vendee with Wake Up in France.The award reco...