

Polder de Sébastopol
Barbâtre
Cycle through a wild bird sanctuary where thousands of terns nest each spring, just meters from the sea. The tidal Île de Noirmoutier setting makes every visit feel like you've stumbled onto a secret.
Birdwatching paradise
Peaceful nature reserve
Cyclist-friendly paths
Wildlife sanctuary
Tips
🐦thousands of water birds like terns nest here in the spring
🚲Cycling through this reserve in silence is an extraordinary, breathtaking experience
🌊the famous Passage du Gois appears and disappears with the tides nearby
Polder de Sébastopol
Barbâtre


Cycle through a wild bird sanctuary where thousands of terns nest each spring, just meters from the sea. The tidal Île de Noirmoutier setting makes every visit feel like you've stumbled onto a secret.
Birdwatching paradise
Peaceful nature reserve
Cyclist-friendly paths
Wildlife sanctuary
Tips
🐦thousands of water birds like terns nest here in the spring
🚲Cycling through this reserve in silence is an extraordinary, breathtaking experience
🌊the famous Passage du Gois appears and disappears with the tides nearby