In the heart of Notre-Dame-de-Monts, the Jardin du Vent is an artistic and playful trail featuring moving sculptures, huts, wind chimes and legends. The Jardin du Vent also houses a library that is open year-round, and hosts concerts, yoga sessions and other events.
Renting a holiday apartment in Notre-Dame-de-Monts is an independent accommodation choice.
Nature
The Voie verte in Notre-Dame-de-Monts is a signposted, unpaved nature trail measuring 7 km, with a stated walking time of 1 hour and 30 minutes. Of this distance, 2.5 km run through marshland, 3 km through the forest and 1.5 km along a shared path.
The Sentier de la forêt begins in Notre-Dame-de-Monts and leads over sandy ground through a forest of maritime pines and holm oaks to the treetop walkway at Pey de la Blet; the hike is 11 km long.
Biotopia in Notre-Dame-de-Monts offers an interactive and educational exploration of biodiversity – from the forest and ocean to the dune and intertidal zone. It offers walks, workshops, nighttime events, treasure hunts and other activities, where visitors can learn more about local wildlife, plant life and natural heritage.
In the wider surrounding region of Notre-Dame-de-Monts are Plage Luzeron, a beach, Plage de ker Daniau, a beach, Île de Noirmoutier, an island, and Île d'Yeu, an island.
Culture
Kulmino has an observation platform 70 metres above the ground and offers a 360-degree panoramic view over the marshland, forest, dunes and islands. Kulmino also houses two permanent exhibitions: “L’eau sous toutes ses formes” explains the water cycle from the source to the tap, while “Paysages et énergies renouvelables” focuses on landscapes and renewable energy.
In the wider surrounding region of Notre-Dame-de-Monts are Château de La Coursaudière, a château, Chateau de Noirmoutier, a château, and Abbaye Notre-Dame, a historic site. Église Saint-Nicolas, a church, is also located in the wider surrounding region.
Activities
The Pôle Nautique de Notre Dame de Monts offers supervised activities year-round for discovering, learning and improving water sports. The sessions are led by state-certified instructors and are intended for people aged six and over.
The activities offered by the Pôle Nautique de Notre Dame de Monts include sailing, sea kayaking, sand yachting, canoeing in the marshland, longe-côte, stand-up paddleboarding, wing foiling and a sea garden for children.
