Noirmoutier is an island commune off the Atlantic coast sporting a surprisingly active night life for its size due to the late hours maintained by its celebratory establishments.

Noirmoutier's economy boasts tourism, oyster harvesting, fishing, and sea salt exports from its extensive salt marshes.

The island can be reached by boat, bridge, and a paved sand bar (Passage du Gois) that is submerged twice daily at high tides.

The causeway is the site of an annual mainland to island foot race, hopefully not at high tide. Attractive natural features include the salt marshes, massive sand dunes, and maritime pines.

Noirmoutier also features windmills and grows large quantities of mimosa for export.

Noirmoutier Attractions

Observatoire d'Oiseaux de L'ile-d'Olonne

La Gueriniere

Aquarium Sealand