Aizenay.
This busy little town of the Vendée is swamped with a variety of shops and business establishments. Also, situated at the edge of the Aizenay forest is the site of the historical demise of the US WW2 bomber and its crew in 1944.
 
Apremont
Found near the town of Aizenay is the picturesque village of Apremont, which seems to cling to the rocky sides of the valley of Vie. Apremont is known for its Renaissance castle and a lake (largest lake in the Vendée) with a warm sandy beach. It is at this lake where you can go sailing dinghies or go windsurfing. Canoes and other flat-bottomed boats are for rent just downstream.

La Barre-de-Monts. 
On the mainland side of the bridge connecting this town to Noirmoutier is a warm sandy beach perfect for sunbathers and surfers alike. The beach also accommodates travellers who want to camp overnight and enjoy some of the bar’s goodies.
 
Bouin.
Secure yourselves with a “carte pêche-vacances” or a holiday fishing permit and enjoy lake and river fishing in Bouin. A day’s catch of carp, bream, perch, tench, and a lot more would be delightful and fun.

Montaigu.
Located at the northern part of Vendée is this quaint little market town of Montaigu filled with small craft and souvenir shops and cafés perfect for some chit-chats over coffee. The town is also famous for Maison de la Rivière, a museum that speaks of river life.
 
Noirmoutier-en-l'Île.
More popularly called Noirmoutier, Noirmoutier-en-l'Île is a beautiful town, which has a twelfth-century castle that shelters museums and the Eglise St-Philbert. Noirmoutier is undoubtedly the core of the island’s life as it is where most restaurants, bars, and cafés can be found teeming with adults and teenagers alike even up until daybreak.

Notre-Dame-de-Monts.
This popular seaside resort is filled with sand-yachting fanatics racing just to the north especially during low tide. The equally famous Pont d'Yeu is at the southern part and is heaven for those who love to gather shellfish

Les Sables-d'Olonne.
This picturesque town in western France is the birthplace of the pirate François l'Ollonais. This town serves as the start and finish line of the grand Vendée Globe, which is actually a yacht race held every four years and is a major tourist attraction. La Bibelotière and Maison de Vacances/L'Orangerie are among the many arts and crafts shops found in this town with great offers of decorative items perfect for souvenirs and gifts.

Saint-Jean-de-Monts.
This famous seaside village has lots of fun to offer its visitors with its fine sandy beaches perfect for bathing and bird watching. A nearby open-air farming museum attracts many travelers daily.

Sallertaine. 
Sallertaine is the place to be especially during the summer months as the village bursts into life with craft shops that offer a wide range of goodies for sale—from furniture to small home decors, from tiny gift items to large paintings, and many more. Witness exhibitions of the village life presented in the twelfth-century church or ride canoes and paddle along the village canals.

Yeu Island.
An hour-ride by boat north of the Vendée coast will take you to this island where time is believed to have stood still. The unspoilt island of Ile d'Yeu continues to attract tourists with the colorful shops and bars lining the main town. Bikes and cars are available for rent for the ultimate holiday experience.