Title: Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie Travel Guide: Best of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, Pays de la Loire Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie](https://expedia.co.uk/Saint-Gilles-Croix-De-Vie-Hotels.d6048502.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie](https://expedia.co.uk/Saint-Gilles-Croix-De-Vie-Holiday-Rentals.d6048502.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Saint-Gilles-Croix-De-Vie.d6048502.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Saint-Gilles-Croix-De-Vie.d6048502.Car-Hire-Guide)[Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Saint-Gilles-Croix-De-Vie.d6048502.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, in Vendee, panorama of the city from the sea, with the lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048502/feaa96bc-1a9a-448b-9a78-0be41560d035.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, in Vendee, panorama of the city from the sea, with the lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048502/feaa96bc-1a9a-448b-9a78-0be41560d035.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, in Vendee, typical harbor ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048502/c3177839-de10-4bd7-b5d9-6cccbd8a388e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Port et église de Saint Gilles Croix de Vie en Vendée](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048502/f7a17f92-5215-494d-8bdb-822f8c1cab6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![marina of Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, Shutterstock ID 20341726, Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048502/a371f742-b96d-4373-b040-29dd7ca571c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie Things to do Reviews - Top hotels in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie - Top Holiday Rentals in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie ![Sea View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17070000/17066100/17066010/855d5f9e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sea View 46 AVENUE JEAN CRISTAU Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie Stay at this beach hotel in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Boisvinet Beach and Escale ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (85 reviews) Nicely situated, very friendly staff. Nice breakfast. Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=17066010&PinnedHotelID=17066010&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048502) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=17066010&PinnedHotelID=17066010&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048502) ![My house, feet in the water ...](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33470000/33470000/33469944/15cfc4c3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### My house, feet in the water ... Saint-Gilles-Croix-De-Vie Pays De La Loire Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Grand Plage and ... 10/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews) First time Vendéé As said in the title, first time in the Vendéé.Saint-Gilles is a typical french seaside village, which harbours all the joys one could expect from that.Perfect weather, strong tides at sea, lots of fine tiny restaurants in the village.Then, the house, petit as they say but o so complete for a holiday ... Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=33469944&PinnedHotelID=33469944&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048502) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=33469944&PinnedHotelID=33469944&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048502) ![Le Vent du Large](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100880000/100877300/100877271/82e7aa1b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Le Vent du Large 1618 avenue Notre Dame Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie £59 19 Feb - 20 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Port La Vie and Escale Pêche ... 7.6/10 Good! (36 reviews) Excellent location, overlooking the river/port. Easy walk to the beach and into the town. Plenty of restaurants nearby. Reviewed on 9 Oct 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=100877271&PinnedHotelID=100877271&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048502) [See all 4,905 properties in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6048502) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![My house, feet in the water ...](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33470000/33470000/33469944/15cfc4c3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### My house, feet in the water ... Saint-Gilles-Croix-De-Vie Pays De La Loire Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Grand Plage and ... 10/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews) First time Vendéé As said in the title, first time in the Vendéé.Saint-Gilles is a typical french seaside village, which harbours all the joys one could expect from that.Perfect weather, strong tides at sea, lots of fine tiny restaurants in the village.Then, the house, petit as they say but o so complete for a holiday ... Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Saint-Gilles-Croix-De-Vie-Hotels-My-House.h33469944.Hotel-Information) ![Zenao Appart'hôtels Challans](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113490000/113483900/113483899/30ddf442_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Zenao Appart'hôtels Challans 93 Rue de l'Herseau Challans Vendée Stay at this aparthotel in Challans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Martini Racing Kart 85 and Salle des ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews) Accueil très chaleureux Personnel très serviable Chambre très propre Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Challans-Hotels-Zenao-Apparthotels-Challans.h113483899.Hotel-Information) ![La Vigie Vacances](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5420000/5418000/5417975/8d350134_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Vigie Vacances 22 Corniche Du Nouch Les Sables-d'Olonne Vendee Stay at this beach aparthotel in Les Sables-d'Olonne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Plage du Bassin Dombret and ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews) Magnifique séjour dans un endroit exceptionnel avec un accueil formidable! 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Amble around the area's gardens or visit its casinos. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Casino-Royal-Concorde-Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie.d553248632453026814.Attraction) #### Le Carrousel Saint Gilles Croix de Vie Enjoy a stop at Le Carrousel Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, an entertaining place to visit in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. Wander the gardens and riverfront while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Le-Carrousel-Saint-Gilles-Croix-De-Vie-Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie.d553248632556576714.Attraction) #### Grand Plage Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Grand Plage during your trip to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie? Wander the riverfront and beaches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grand-Plage-Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie.d887230945852370944.Attraction) #### Church of Saint-Gilles After visiting Church of Saint-Gilles, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. Wander the gardens and riverfront while you're in the area. 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