Exploring Les Sables d'Olonne

Follow in the footsteps of Ocean explorers in the company of Leo & Arundel

Sables d'Olonne Exploration offers two fun tours to discover, with family or friends, the secrets of the maritime history of la Chaume’s neighbourhood, and the history of the seaside resort of Sables d'Olonne.

Follow in the footsteps of Ocean explorers in the company of Leo and Arundel in the neighbourhood of La Chaume. From the Middle Ages up to the Vendée Globe, there have been many fishermen, sailors, merchants, explorers, privateers and skippers braving danger to attempt the journey on the seas of the Globe. Each and every one of them has played a part in the great marine history and has helped shape the identity of the city.

Roll back time with Lalie, a young surfer, and her friend Penotte, for a seaside adventure along the Remblai of Les Sables d’Olonne. From the origin of the city of Les Sables d’Olonne, to the arrival of the train with the development of the sea baths, villas even the tourist rise of the seaside with her numerous nautical activities, retrace the heritage history of the seaside resort.

In the company of his faithful companion Arundel, a tern, and Penotte, a starfish, Leo and Lalie will guide and help you solve riddles along the ways.

So without further delay, join Leo and Arundel and/or Lalie and Penotte in a fabulous exploration of Les Sables-d'Olonne, following in the footsteps of Ocean explorers and the the resort's seaside history.

Are you ready to take up the challenge and go on an adventure with them?