Island of sailors and fishermen, located between Brittany and the French Atlantic coast, the Island of Yeu is rich of an immense historical and cultural heritage due to the interest of the navigators of all countries for this strategic small island and to the adventurous character specific to the sailors, inhabitants of the island.
Today, if fishing remains the first activityof the island, tourism is in full rise. One can understand it when one walks on the sand or rock beaches or in the picturesque small villages with their traditional houses proposed in seasonal hirings, of this superb place for holidays.
The Island of Yeu has a marinavery well sheltered , Port Joinville having 600 places and offering all the range of the services useful for the yachting and the comfort of the yachtmen.
The island contains many species of protected fauna and flora and awaits from its tourists a responsible attitude to preserve intact this small paradise.
On this small island the capacities of reception are limited, it exists however various possibilities of seasonal housing (hotels, houses, guesthouses, clubs holidays, camp-sites), It is simply advised to hold in advance for the period of summer (July and August), From September to May, the rental request being less strong, the difficulties grow blurred and perhaps, it is the ideal moment for a stay in this magic place whatever the season.
Where to sleep in the Island of Yeu.
The Flux Hotel, 15 rooms and 2 seasons, close to the beach is a welcoming establishment, proposing according to the request of the customers, stays in half-board. Its restaurant proposes a cuisine from the sea. Animals accepted . Address: Flux Hotel Rue Pierre Henry - 85350 Island of Yeu France.
Hotel in Pays de Loire.
Camp-site beach Island of Yeu: The municipal camp-site has 140 places for tents or caravans. It is possible to rent bungalows. During the peak season, the restaurant of the camp-site organizes evenings with topics. The establishment is open all year long.
To discover the Island of Yeu, organized visits propose various sites wich deserve a glance: The Old Castle located on the Wild Coast or the citadel of Port Joinville.
Ballades in calash are organized since the Port de la Meule.
However, the place is especially dedicated to thenautical activity on this small island which proposes sailing boat or canoe kayak to rent, course of veil and deep-sea diving, fishes at sea…
The gastronomy of the usland proposes its specialities: salt meadow lamb and very fresh fish.
For any tourist information or search to book a hotel or rent for holidays in the Island of Yeu, the tourist office is installed 1, Place du Marché - BP 701 - Port-Joinville, 85350 Island of Yeu.
