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The island of Yeu

The island of Yeu of Wonders...

During your crossing, the outlines of the island gradually emerge. Towards the south, the Corbeaux lighthouse and the pine wood give the impression of an islet detached from the rest of the island. As you step into the Atlantic, Port Joinville becomes more precise. To the north, the Chiens-Perrins beacon crashes the foam. And then the boat slows down, finishing its course between the two lighthouses of Port Joinville. You have arrived.

 

Like all the vagrants who disembark, backpack for the day or suitcase for a longer stay, you take the catwalk and set foot on land. You can already feel the change of scenery: this Ponant island is a real “elsewhere”.

Along the quay, islais and travelers mingle in a merry hubbub around the market, the terraces of cafes and restaurants, the arrivals of transport and fishing boats.

The island of Yeu is a land of sailors where an old fishing tradition still fires.

This is a real backdrop for a fairy tale. The island is a bit like Never Land . The streets and alleys are called the Fairy, the Chat Room, the Secret, the Paradise, the Lovers, the Druids. And even if the thread of all these stories escapes you, get lost in these enchanted labyrinths. Here and there, you will discover magnificent little courtyards where magnolias, oleanders, mimosas and hibiscus grow.

Compose your custom Form according to your desires...

How to access the island of yeu:

In addition to this, you will need to know more about it.

Departure Fromentine:

  • Crossings all year round with the Yeu Continent Company: price per adult (round trip): 35.60 €. Duration of the crossing: 30 min on High Speed ​​Ships.

  • From April to September: (+ All Saints holidays) with the Compagnie Vendéenne: Price per adult (round trip): € 34.50. Duration of the crossing: 45 min.

 

Departure from St Gilles Croix de Vie:

 

  • Crossings from April to September with the Vendée company: Price per adult (round trip): 30 to 40 €. Duration of the crossing: 60 min.

 

To get there :

By plane :

Nantes-Atlantique Airport.

In addition to this, you will need to know more about it.

By train :

2 hours from Paris, by TGV to Nantes, then transfer or car rental.

In addition to this, you will need to know more about it.

By the road :

At 4:30 from Paris, by motorway via Nantes or La Roche sur Yon, follow direction Noirmoutier.

In addition to this, you will need to know more about it.

By coach:

1h15 from Nantes (SNCF Sud station), service provided by coach.

Direct connection with the Nantes <-> Noirmoutier train via Port-Fromentine.

Choose your Ideal Package!

For an exhilarating sensory experience!

How to access the island of yeu:

In addition to this, you will need to know more about it.

Departure Fromentine:

  • Crossings all year round with the Yeu Continent Company: price per adult (round trip): 35.60 €. Duration of the crossing: 30 min on High Speed ​​Ships.

  • From April to September: (+ All Saints holidays) with the Compagnie Vendéenne: Price per adult (round trip): € 34.50. Duration of the crossing: 45 min.

 

Departure from St Gilles Croix de Vie:

 

  • Crossings from April to September with the Vendée company: Price per adult (round trip): 30 to 40 €. Duration of the crossing: 60 min.

 

To get there :

By plane :

Nantes-Atlantique Airport.

In addition to this, you will need to know more about it.

By train :

2 hours from Paris, by TGV to Nantes, then transfer or car rental.

In addition to this, you will need to know more about it.

By the road :

At 4:30 from Paris, by motorway via Nantes or La Roche sur Yon, follow direction Noirmoutier.

In addition to this, you will need to know more about it.

By coach:

1h15 from Nantes (SNCF Sud station), service provided by coach.

Direct connection with the Nantes <-> Noirmoutier train via Port-Fromentine.

Packages 1 to 5 stars 

We concoct with passion, the Package that suits you!

Yeu Package 1 star °49,99€/ person

Transport + Bike + Travel discovery plan

 

Yeu package 2 stars °135€ / person

Transport + Bike + Accommodation + Travel discovery plan

Yeu package 3 stars °165 € / person 

Transport + Bike + Accommodation + Meals + Travel discovery plan

 

Yeu package 4 stars °€850 / person 

Premium transport + Babysitting + Accommodation + Electric bikes + Meals + Accompanying guide + Travel discovery plan

Yeu package 5 stars ° 1000€ / person 
From all-inclusive! 

The island in a few figures ...

Area

23 km2 (L = 9,875 km; l = 3,750 km), 40 km of periphery, 10 km from Pointe du But to Pointe des Corbeaux and 4.5 km from Port Joinville to La Meule.

Maximum altitude: 32 m / average altitude: 9 m

Population

4,906 inhabitants (census carried out in 2007 according to the INSEE) / population density: 210.4

School: (On the island: 691 / On the mainland: 315)

Residential homes

Primary: around 2,050 / Secondary: around 3,183

Water supply

The island is supplied with drinking water by an 18 km submarine pipeline. Drinking water comes from the Apremont dam in Vendée.

Distance from the coast

Yeu> Fromentine: 25 km / Yeu> St Gilles Croix de Vie: 31.5 km / Yeu> St Jean de Monts: 22.8 km / Yeu> Les Sables d'Olonne: 47.8 km

The Municipality

1 township municipality / 26 municipal councilors / 1 mayor + 7 deputies / 1 general councilor

Maritime population

150 fishermen for 43 boats (24 practicing small-scale fishing, 7 coastal fishing, 19 deep-sea fishing)

Power supply

The island is supplied by three submarine cables of 19 km (voltage 20,000 volts). They serve around 6,000 subscribers. Departure from St Jean de Monts

Reminder, to get your Package:

Step 1: Choose your star to benefit from your ideal rate model. 

 

2nd step: Contact us to specify your package (1 to 5 stars) of choice.

 

Step 3: We will answer you within 48 hours to start your adventure on the island of Yeu, respecting your desires for experiences and trips adapted to your budget.

 

It is without commitment, because our meeting is a human experience!

Get on a bicycle and set off on the trails in search of a fascinating spectacle: 

  • grazing land,

  • The sandy beaches, 

  • The low, white houses with colorful shutters, 

  • rocky shores,

  • Genuine small ports, 

  • The sites where the stones tell the story of the island (Old Castle, dolmens and standing stones.)

Yes, the Ile d'Yeu has the power to impress all travelers who explore it lightly.
Soak up your heart with the magic of this heavenly French island!

Welcome to the Island of Wonders...

"Come to My Island" The 100% Happiness Festival

Discover in 2023, the 10th edition of this explosive event full of surprises!

Since 1971, the Channel and Atlantic islands have been united within the Association des Îles du Ponant (AIP), which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

In addition to this, you need to know more about it.

There are now 15 Ponant islands. Each one meets three specific characteristics:

  • Have a permanent population

  • Have the status of a local authority (generally a municipality)

  • Not be attached to the mainland by a fixed link (bridge or submersible road).

To contact us directly, click here:

By phone at:+337 53 84 90 11

Looking forward to talking with you about the inspiring journey of your current aspirations! See you soon, for new adventures...

Immerse yourself in the heart of an authentic charm!

Stay immersed... in the exotic intimacy of exceptional landscapes.

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A paradise...
In the middle of the Atlantic

Climb aboard a boat...

And join with lightness, the spectacular shores of this exceptional island.

Stay and immerse yourself in this parachuted gem, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean...


• 23 km² of rocky and dune landscapes.
• The breathtaking beaches that follow one another.
• Picturesque paths that intertwine.


Maritime land, with a strongly rooted island culture.

The Ile d'Yeu reveals itself to those who know how to observe it with their heart.


Because yes, its landscapes are indeed enchanting.

The omnipresent nature and the villages, with white houses and colored shutters, harmonize in a setting of softness, with Mediterranean airs...

5,000 years ago, this nomadic land settled down 17 km from the Vendée coast.
Which makes it the furthest island from the French Atlantic coast. 


Today, the crossing varies from 30 min to 1 hour depending on your port of departure.

Fortunately, the first crossings of 11h in a sailing boat and if the weather is favorable... is one of those old anecdotes we tell each other. 


Welcome to the island of Yeu, the eternal enchantress, happy hearts.

 

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