Vendée

Overview of the Vendée

Key facts

• Localisation:

• Heure locale: Heure : Vendée

• Code département: 85.

• Départements limitrophes:

• Préfecture: La Roche-sur-Yon.

• Sous-préfectures: Les Sables-d'Olonne, Fontenay-le-Comte.

• Nombre de communes: 267.

• Population: 662,122 inhabitants (2014).

• Superficie: 6,719.59 km².

• Densité: 99 inhabitants/km².

• Point le plus haut:

• Point le plus bas:

• Littoral:

• Intérêts (rated ★★★★): Nature ★★/ ★★★; Culture ★; Relaxation-holidays ★★★★

• Site internet: http://www.vendee-tourisme.com

Climate and weather

Sea temperature throughout the year

Tourism

• What to see in Western France and the Vendée

With its 250-kilometre coastline, long beaches, and high sunshine levels, the Vendée has become a benchmark for seaside tourism on the Atlantic coast. It also boasts islands like Noirmoutier and Île d'Yeu that draw large crowds in season, and above all, Puy du Fou, now a global reference for theme parks.

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