What is the water and sand quality of the Madeleine beach?

The coastline of Madeleine beach is covered with snow-white sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Madeleine beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Madeleine beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Madeleine beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Madeleine beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Madeleine beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Madeleine beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Madeleine beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Madeleine beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Gustave Café is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Madeleine beach?

There are 105 places to stay in the Madeleine beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Madeleine beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2188475&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Residence Prestige Odalys Le Domaine des Pins</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3038956&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Maison Noirmoutier-en-l'Ile, 3 pieces, 6 personnes - FR-1-224B-618</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5909458&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa traditionnelle au coeur du bois de la chaise</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4698661&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Maison de 2 chambres a L'Epine a 700 m de la plage avec jardin clos et wifi</a></li></ul>

How far is the Madeleine beach from parking?

The Madeleine beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Madeleine beach?

There are 4 attractions near Madeleine beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Plage du Vieil located in 0.6 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Madeleine beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Madeleine beach is July. Its average value reaches 22°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 20°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 10°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

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Madeleine beach

Le Grand Vieil, France

7.3

#83 out of 150 in Pays de la Loire 3

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access White sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Le Grand Vieil • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Aire De Jeux

420m

Playground Aire de Jeux

2.2km

Fast Food Restaurant Le chat perché

9.2 - Excellent 130m

Cafe Gustave Café

9 - Excellent 180m

French Restaurant Le Retro

8.6 - Excellent 190m

Restaurant Crêpes & Galettes d'Erwann

10 - Exceptional 220m

Pizza Restaurant Pizzarella

8.4 - Very good 330m

Restaurant Le-Bois-Clere

8.6 - Excellent 1.5km

Restaurant Bonnotte Club

9 - Excellent 1.8km

Italian Restaurant Mamma Valera

9.6 - Exceptional 2km

Restaurant Restaurant l'Anse Rouge

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Supermarket Lidl

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Plage du Vieil

50m

Tourist Attraction Rocher du Cob

10 - Exceptional 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Oratoire Sainte Marie-Euphrasie

10 - Exceptional 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Cabanes Carrelet Etier du Moulin

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Noirmoutier Castle

8 - Very good 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Cabanes Carrelet

8 - Very good 2.6km

Church Église Saint-Philbert

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Bois de la Chaise

2.6km

Tourist Attraction L'Estacade du bois de la chaise

2.6km

Historical Landmark Blockhaus de l'Herbaudière

2.8km

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About

Madeleine beach is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 38th place out of 69 beaches in the Vendee region 74.7 km away from its center, the city of La Roche-sur-Yon. It is one of the beaches of Le Grand Vieil settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+20 ^o C +15 ^o C

Air temperature

5.9 M/S

Wind

+19 ^o C

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Le Grand Vieil • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Aire De Jeux

420m

Playground Aire de Jeux

2.2km

Fast Food Restaurant Le chat perché

9.2 - Excellent 130m

Cafe Gustave Café

9 - Excellent 180m

French Restaurant Le Retro

8.6 - Excellent 190m

Restaurant Crêpes & Galettes d'Erwann

10 - Exceptional 220m

Pizza Restaurant Pizzarella

8.4 - Very good 330m

Restaurant Le-Bois-Clere

8.6 - Excellent 1.5km

Restaurant Bonnotte Club

9 - Excellent 1.8km

Italian Restaurant Mamma Valera

9.6 - Exceptional 2km

Restaurant Restaurant l'Anse Rouge

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Supermarket Lidl

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Plage du Vieil

50m

Tourist Attraction Rocher du Cob

10 - Exceptional 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Oratoire Sainte Marie-Euphrasie

10 - Exceptional 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Cabanes Carrelet Etier du Moulin

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Noirmoutier Castle

8 - Very good 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Cabanes Carrelet

8 - Very good 2.6km

Church Église Saint-Philbert

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Bois de la Chaise

2.6km

Tourist Attraction L'Estacade du bois de la chaise

2.6km

Historical Landmark Blockhaus de l'Herbaudière

2.8km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Pousse le portail et pose toi sur la plage

1.5km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Pousse le portail et pose toi sur la plage

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Le Grand Vieil • 920m from center

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2.4km from the beach

8.3 Very good

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Noirmoutier-en-l'Ile • 2.2km from center

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Residence Prestige Odalys Le Domaine des Pins

2.9km from the beach

8.1 Very good

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Located at nearest locality

Le Grand Vieil • 6.3km from center

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7.1km from the beach

Maison La Gueriniere, 5 pieces, 8 personnes - FR-1-224B-95

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Located at nearest locality

Le Grand Vieil • 6.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

2km 26 min walk

Connected beach

Clere beach

7.7 Very good

2km

Connected beach

Liniere beach

6.8 Good

2.8km

Plage des Souzeaux

8.1 Very good

3km

Plage de l'Anse Rouge

8.4 Very good

3.2km

Plage des Lutins

7.7 Very good

3.4km

Plage des Dames

7.8 Very good

3.6km

Plage de la Pointe

7.1 Good

4km

Plage des Sableaux

8.2 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Le Grand Vieil • 710m

Main locality of province

La Roche-sur-Yon • 74.7km

Transport

Airport

LBY • 29.9km

Bus Station

Gare routière • 3km

Train Station

Pornic Train Station • 15.4km

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Average Reviews rating

7.3 Good

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Sophie Dubois

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is absolutely fantastic.

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Kristen Enchanté

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This is one of the most stunning and untouched beaches in Noirmoutier, perfect for fishing during low tide and swimming when the tide is just right. When I visited on September 9th, 2022, the water temperature was a comfortable 20°. I highly recommend exploring the charming alleys of the nearby village as well. This spot is especially enjoyable outside of the busy summer months of July and August.

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Kellan Brooks

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Stunning setting

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Nathanial Hargrove

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

This is a lovely beach.

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Samantha Kessler

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

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Madeleine beach

Le Grand Vieil, France

Playground Aire De Jeux

Playground Aire de Jeux

Fast Food Restaurant Le chat perché

Cafe Gustave Café

French Restaurant Le Retro

Restaurant Crêpes & Galettes d'Erwann

Pizza Restaurant Pizzarella

Restaurant Le-Bois-Clere

Restaurant Bonnotte Club

Italian Restaurant Mamma Valera

Restaurant Restaurant l'Anse Rouge

Supermarket Lidl

Tourist Attraction Plage du Vieil

Tourist Attraction Rocher du Cob

Tourist Attraction Oratoire Sainte Marie-Euphrasie

Tourist Attraction Cabanes Carrelet Etier du Moulin

Tourist Attraction Noirmoutier Castle

Tourist Attraction Cabanes Carrelet

Church Église Saint-Philbert

Tourist Attraction Bois de la Chaise

Tourist Attraction L'Estacade du bois de la chaise

Historical Landmark Blockhaus de l'Herbaudière

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Weather

Le Grand Vieil, Pays de la Loire, Vendee

Playground Aire De Jeux

Playground Aire de Jeux

Fast Food Restaurant Le chat perché

Cafe Gustave Café

French Restaurant Le Retro

Restaurant Crêpes & Galettes d'Erwann

Pizza Restaurant Pizzarella

Restaurant Le-Bois-Clere

Restaurant Bonnotte Club

Italian Restaurant Mamma Valera

Restaurant Restaurant l'Anse Rouge

Supermarket Lidl

Tourist Attraction Plage du Vieil

Tourist Attraction Rocher du Cob

Tourist Attraction Oratoire Sainte Marie-Euphrasie

Tourist Attraction Cabanes Carrelet Etier du Moulin

Tourist Attraction Noirmoutier Castle

Tourist Attraction Cabanes Carrelet

Church Église Saint-Philbert

Tourist Attraction Bois de la Chaise

Tourist Attraction L'Estacade du bois de la chaise

Historical Landmark Blockhaus de l'Herbaudière

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

Nearest Beaches

Localities

Le Grand Vieil • 710m

La Roche-sur-Yon • 74.7km

Transport

LBY • 29.9km

Gare routière • 3km

Pornic Train Station • 15.4km

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