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Whether you're on holiday, looking for a relaxing break, taking a relaxing trip or stopping off for work, you might as well have a change of scenery in a charming hotel located at in Les Sables d'Olonne.

Enjoy tastefully refurbished bedrooms in different styles, but always with a modern touch: more white tones with CAPITAL letter headboards, literally and figuratively, or shimmering colours with harmonious mixes of red, white and black.

There are also fuchsia décors for a relaxing night's sleep on mattresses of optimum comfort.

A charming hotel in Les Sables d'Olonne with its typical façade built at the beginning of the 20th century and then extended twice in the post-war years, the famous 30 glorious years.

A charming hotel A hotel that has evolved with the times: you'll enjoy all the modern comforts that customers are looking for. Well-kept decor, wifi, 2 lifts, a large breakfast room, a fitness room, a spa sauna sanarium, a small lounge at your disposal 24 hours a day equipped with a microwave, freezer, fridge and a vending machine with chocolate bars and cold drinks for snacks at any time.

The morning buffet breakfast is sure to please!

A charming hotel in a charming area; the Presidents district in Les Sables d'Olonne, a popular, quiet location with easy, free parking.

Just 200 metres from the sea and close to numerous beaches, including the large sandy beach at Les Sables d'Olonne.

That's how it's impossible to do without a charming hotel in Les Sables d'Olonne as Le Calme des Pins. Damien and Laure urge you to book your stay soon.

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Charming three-star hotel

A little-known sport in mainland France, football in Polynesia is as popular as it is back home. That's what VA'A represents in Tahiti.

But first of all, what is a "VA'A"? It's a pirogue of Polynesian origin whose stability is ensured by an arm or float or outrigger.

The biggest events take place on the islands around Tahiti and are now tending to be exported around the planet, for example to Hawaii or, in our case, to Les Sables d'Olonne in the Vendée on the west coast of France in the Atlantic Ocean. And we call this event : Vendée VA'A.

Vendée VA'A aux Sables d'Olonne24 thousand kilometres for the Tahitians to come and race on our ocean during the Ascension weekend: that's not half a journey.

As for the race itself, it starts from the Sables d'Olonne The first day with an arrival at Ile d'Yeu. Day 2 will be a tour of the island itself, and day 3 a return to Les Sables d'Olonne.

The Calme des Pins hotel welcomed Tahitian rowers from EDT (Electricité de Tahiti) and ATN (Air Tahiti Nui), a nice slice of exoticism for Damien and Laure from Calme des Pins! What a pleasure!

2015 will be remembered for a very complicated first day at sea, with the race halted halfway through due to a very large swell: The safety of the piroguers had to go through this. On Saturday, an out-and-back race from Les Sables d'Olonne to Bretignolles sur Mer was organised to make up for the rigours of the ocean.

Difficulty makes an event exceptional. The Vendée VA'A aux Sables d'Olonne the history of the sport and Calme des Pins hotel will welcome them for as long as they want.

Thank you to all these teams and to the Tahitians for this wonderful experience.

Les Sables d'Olonne  "It's a seaside 'town' with a fine sandy beach like few others. You'll find a vast expanse of sand in this magnificent bay, starting as soon as you leave the channel and stretching all the way down to the Presidents district two kilometres below.

A pool heated seawater pool along this beautiful shoreline. Accessible via the Sables d'Olonne This large, semi-pedestrian access area is ideal for walkers, cyclists and runners, as well as segway, skateboard and roller skate users.

Three-star spa and sauna hotel

In the southern part of Les Sables d'Olonne, just a stone's throw from the seawater swimming pool, you can stay in a beautiful 3-star hotel: Le Calme des Pins, which has a spa, sauna, sanarium and a small fitness room. These can be a good complement to the Les Sables d'Olonne swimming pool or the beach beside it.

The commune of Château d'Olonne is not to be outdone: the canton's intercommunal body is building a superb aquatic complex including slides and an aquatic pool.

In conclusion, if you are looking for a holiday in the Sables d 'Olonne in a hotel where you want to enjoy all the comfort you need with a on-site swimming pool and spa.

Come to the Calme des Pins 3-star hotel, renowned since 1906.

Thank you and see you soon in our establishment

An idyllic destination for tourism, whether it's for business or pleasure, sport or perhaps education or even culture. stay in Vendée you will never forget.

This last point is characterised in particular by the history of the Vendée, Deeply rooted in the Catholic religion, a plethora of abbeys, churches and chapels will delight devotees of religious buildings, but culture doesn't stop at faith! A multitude of museums and exhibitions will delight you, some temporary and others firmly rooted in our popular traditions (e.g. Musée des traditions populaires in Olonne, Musée de l'automobile in Talmont Saint Hilaire, Musée du coquillage in Les Sables d'Olonne, etc.).

A holiday in the Vendée can be an opportunity for educational or sporting encounters. The associations organise events such as half-marathons, 10 km, triathlons, trails in the Olonne forest, team sports such as basketball, football, rugby, handball etc. These same associations will keep you busy during the summer evenings, why not at large banquets or evening parties.

Le Grand Par du Puy du Fou, of course, the famous medieval theme park that is the envy of the world, is now located very close to the Mont des Alouettes in the south of France. Vendée.

A holiday in the Vendée can also mean a fabulous range of tourist attractions, such as the Vendée coastline, where you can take advantage of the long sandy beaches, and hotels like the Calme des Pins in Les Sables d'Olonne, where you can relax in the SPA and SAUNA after a hearty breakfast.

As for professionals, we will be happy to welcome you whether for small or large seminars, conferences (Les Atlantes) or simply a night at the hotel, the 3-star Calme des Pins Hôtel SPA opens its doors to you. https://www.calmedespins.com/chambres.htm

There are 225 restaurants in the Sables d'Olonne area, for example.

Here's what you need to organise a holiday in the Vendée a great success. The people of Vendée will welcome you with open arms

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The Vendée department has endeavoured to meet the growing demand for sporting activities that are accessible to as many people as possible. With a relatively flat landscape, particularly along the coast, any outing on foot or by bike is suitable for as many people as possible, whatever their pace.

Let's expand on this a little :running, cycling in Les Sables d'Olonne

For example, starting with Sables d'Olonne in particular the hotel Calme des Pins At the end of the large beach in Les Sables d'Olonne, you choose your appropriate route on foot, you will have the choice of running on the large sandy beach of Les Sables d'Olonne (at ebb tide to find hard sand or higher up on the embankment) Beware of pedestrian congestion!)

And if you're more of a nature lover, then you're in for a real treat as you head south along the untamed coastline. You'll enjoy a splendid panorama with the Atlantic Ocean in the background.

To conclude running, Our sports associations, supported by our local authorities, organise events such as 10 km, half marathons, triathlons and trails.

With regard to bikeThe Vendée department has developed more than 500 kilometres of cycle paths, so the choice of distances is endless...

You'll travel along the coastline, alternating between tarmac, forest tracks and marsh crossings, where you'll come across a salt worker along the way (on the Ile d'Olonne, for example).

The bocage: long, well-maintained tracks, a multitude of grassy paths, stretches of water where you can pedal with varying degrees of ease, a great place to stop for a snack!

I'll come back to the fun tours in a later article.

In conclusion, a charming hotel in Les Sables d'Olonne The Calme des Pins where cyclists and pedestrians are welcome. bicycle garage available. A free SAUNA SPA to relax your legs.

An ideal starting point for hiking

A hotel close to the beach in Les Sables d'Olonne it has to be in Les Sables d'Olonne. A beautiful stretch of fine sand facing the embankment, a town centre with a wide variety of shops. A historic centre with its very special church, with a façade as straight as an I. An architectural exception stemming from Protestantism. A Protestant architectural exception: the British high aristocracy was behind the property boom in Sables d'Olonne in the early 19th century, so an English aristocracy is inevitably Protestant.

The Ile Penotte district has become a tourist attraction thanks to the artistic talent of a woman who decorates the facades of a typical Sablais street with shells. It's all part of the charm of the great beach in Les Sables d'Olonne.

It has its own rotundas and various bungalows where locals and holidaymakers alike can enjoy quality food and drink, with their feet in the sand and their eyes riveted on the ocean, whether it's the time of a glowing sunset on the jetty of the Sables d'OlonneThis is "Paradise on Earth".

A beach with a gentle slope where safety is guaranteed by professionals in July and August, calm water in normal weather due to the configuration of the bay and therefore protected from the high seas. the beach at Les Sables d'Olonne where rocks appear with their flora and fauna.

This will take us close to the Presidents' district, an area renowned for its peace and quiet, its local shops and its typical hotel ". Le Calme des Pins "where Damien and Laure welcome you with all the comforts of home. 3-star hotel near the beach at Les Sables d'Olonne in the Vendée.

A hotel full of charm, located in the seaside resort of Les Sables d'Olonne in the Vendée, where you will find calm, rest, relaxation and a special welcome. A spa and fitness room will be at your disposal during your stay.

A holiday in the Vendée, a department within easy reach for all citizens living in a large northern half of France.
The fine sandy coastline is sure to delight any holidaymaker in the Vendée.

You can alternate between walks along the wild coastline, fishing at low tide among the rocks, relaxing on the beach in Les Sables d'Olonne or more sporting activities such as surfing, body boarding.... standing paddle etc...

Five hundred kilometres of cycle paths offer you every imaginable opportunity to explore the Vendée by bike.
The now famous "vélodyssée", which runs from England to the Spanish coast, crosses our département from north to south.
It's a route designed and created for a cycling trip for the most courageous along mostly very safe tracks, with the possibility of stopping off at establishments such as the Calme des Pins, a hotel with the "accueil vélo" label in Les Sables d'Olonne in the Vendée: special attention will be paid to parking bikes.

With its wealth of experience in tourism, our department is doing everything it can to ensure you have a good time and a great holiday in the Vendée.
Damien and Laure look forward to welcoming you to their hotel, Le Calme des Pins, for a successful holiday in the Vendée.

If you're looking for accommodation in the Vendée, why not come to the west coast of our beautiful country. The Vendée is ideally situated between hedged farmland, marshes, forests and, of course, the sea.

You'll find accommodation! And all kinds:
Campsites, because the Vendée was a forerunner in this field in terms of the number and quality of its accommodation and infrastructure. In fact, the biggest mobile home manufacturers are based in the Vendée, and that's not just by chance!
Gites and guest houses renowned for the quality of their welcome.
And of course hotels, a great tradition of accommodation in the Vendée, often built as a family business and run from father to son or daughter, as the Calme des Pins hotel in Les Sables d'Olonne has been since 1906. In fact, since that date and until 2012.
Run by the same family, Calme des Pins grew through the 2 world wars and prospered during the 70s and 80s.

Now mature, this beautiful establishment, with its friendly family spirit, will welcome you from mid-March to mid-November in the years of the start of the Vendée Globe.

Beautiful rooms, from single to quadruple, where you can take advantage of the spa with jacuzzi and sauna, or the fitness room, free of charge.
The small garden, available during the day, is the perfect place to relax and unwind.
Accommodation in the Vendée continues to grow, to satisfy the growing number of tourists who are always welcome in this department. We look forward to welcoming you to Le Calme des Pins in Les Sables d'Olonne.

The Calme des Pins hotel is located by the sea on our superb Vendée coastline. Two hundred metres from the sea and 600 metres from the main beach in Les Sables d'Olonne, this is an ideal location, as it is set in a peaceful, quiet area. It's also very close to the cycle path, where you can take advantage of the many routes provided by the Vendée General Council; you can also take a stroll along the coast by the sea or head off more leisurely into the countryside to enjoy the wide open spaces.

Just a 3-minute walk from the hotel, Calme des Pins is a beautiful pine forest (hence the name of the hotel) where you can walk in the shade, especially near the seafront, where you can alternate between sunny and shady areas for unforgettable picnics.

The Vendée has hundreds of attractions to offer, including the best-known of them all, Le Puy du Fou, where you'll need 2 days to visit the entire park and all the attractions on offer.
Just next door is Mont des Alouettes, the highest point in the Vendée.
You can visit a multitude of châteaux, churches and abbeys, from north to south and from west to east. Don't forget that the Vendée was and still is very Catholic and has an important history.

That's why you absolutely must stay in a seaside hotel like Le Calme des Pins , a three-star hotel in Les Sables d'Olonne.

A beautiful SPA hotel in the Vendée for a well-deserved break, this is the destination for you. The Vendée is easily accessible by car or train.

Take advantage of a very active and responsive department.
Enjoy the fine sandy beaches.
Take advantage of the waves of the Atlantic Ocean to bring our passion for the sea and water sports to life.
Make the most of the Poitevin marshes, with canoeing and boating on the Venise Verte.

Enjoy the great park of Le Puy du fou, voted best park in the world last year: a breathtaking journey through the centuries. You'll love it.
Take advantage of the Bocage Vendéen to discover the heritage of the Vendée (château, abbey, convent and more).
Take advantage of the 500km of cycle paths to explore the Vendée's marshes, coastline, forests, countryside and lakes. There are plenty of picnic spots along the way.

There's plenty to keep you busy, and if you need somewhere to stay, a SPA hotel like Le Calm des Pins in Les Sables d'Olonne in the Vendée will always be able to accommodate you.

A quality SPA hotel in a great location, 200 metres from the sea and close to the sandy beach.
Guests can relax in the SPA/sauna free of charge, which is included in the room rate.

All the benefits of a SPA*** hotel at a guaranteed low price.