A world of light and water - discover a universe of plants and animals through the marshes to the dunes , a universe that has adapted itself to the sun and the wind.
The estuary at Payré contains a majestic lagoon which is nurtured at high tide.This estuary was voted as the number one special site of interest in the Vendée.
The Promise of Adventure
Talmont-St-Hilaire rings out with diversity. On the Atlantic side, it unfurls its gracious lines of fine sandy beaches and rocky coasts,whilst inland, it unveils the charm of its forests and farmland.
Migratory birds from the north choose this area, the "Grand Ensemble Naturel", as their home during autumn and winter. Numerous species cohabit in these unspoiled and protected surroundings, benefiting from the rich, natural resources of this maritime environment and the remarkably mild climate.