The Grande Plage de Sion is a captivating beach located in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, a resort town on the Vendée coast in France. It possesses one of the longest coastlines on the Atlantic, extending over 12 kilometers of sandy beach and 3 kilometers of rocky coastline. The beach is divided into different sections, each distinguished by its own name and unique characteristics.
Grande Plage de Sion is known for its appealing waves and is accessible to everyone, including wheelchair users, people with reduced mobility, and cyclists. Its natural charm and range of activities continue to attract visitors, despite recent challenges such as an increase in algae.
The first section, Plage des Demoiselles 1, is a long sandy beach known for pignons fishing at low tide and swimming at high tide. It is equipped with free parking and sanitary facilities. Lifeguards monitor this section during the months of July and August for safety.
The second section, Plage des Demoiselles 2, offers a variety of activities including pignons fishing, sandcastle building, surfing, kite-surfing, and other water sports. It also has a nautical base for supervised activities like sand yachting.
Grande plage de Sion amenities include parking and toilet.
Best restaurants near Grande plage de Sion include Café De La Plage, Restaurant Panoramique, Ô P'tit Bateau, Le Pélican and Hôtel Restaurant Les Touristes.
Visitor reviews highlight the charm and accessibility of the beach, with its nice waves and amenities for children, cyclists, and people with reduced mobility being particularly appreciated. However, visitors express dissatisfaction with the increasing presence of algae and the reduction of space for bathers due to the prioritization of sailboats. Complaints also include the unpleasant smell and the perceived lack of value for the cost of visiting.
If you’re planning a trip to Grande Plage de Sion, consider staying in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, which offers accommodations within walking distance to the beach. Most visitors enjoy the resort town for its extensive coastline and variety of activities, making it a perfect base for exploring the Vendée coast.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 46.7133846 / Longitude: -1.9793899
Grande plage de Sion is located in Pays de la Loire. The following map of Grande plage de Sion shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 11.5°C/15°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 12.9°C |
| Sea Temperature | 15.8 °C |
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| Wave Height | 2.0 m |
| Rain Chance | 95% |
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| Rainfall | 3 mm |
| Rain Duration | 4 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 08:40/19:03 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 7.4 hrs |
| UV Index | 3.2 |
| Cloud Cover | 62% |
| Speed | 31 km/h |
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| Gusts | 41 km/h |
| Direction | NW |
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