If you’re after day-trip inspiration, we’ve got a couple of tips. Located 55 miles away, Plage des Pierres Noires is worth getting in the car for. Soak up the sights starting with Casino Les Sables d’Olonne, Saint-Nicolas-de-Brem Church and Casino JOA les Pins. Locals will also likely point you toward Barrique Beach, 50 miles away. If you can only find time for one thing here, let it be Griere Beach. (But we’d also recommend Atlantic Wake Park and Plage des Bélugas.)