Baie de Sion, Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez
Location: Pays De La Loire, France
With this moving live webcam from Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, a commune in the Pays de la Loire on the Vendée coast of western France , you can see the vast sand beach on the Bay of Sion (Baie de Sion) and surrounding area. Sion is a water sports centre, one of three in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez. The nautical base of Sion is a popular summer destination in the Pays de la Loire region for catamaran sailing, windsurfing, stand-up paddling, and kayaking. In addition to these water sports heavens and recreational opportunities, Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, as shown on the map further down the page, is a beautiful seaside resort with 10 kilometres of fine sandy beaches, 3 kilometres of rocky landscapes, and a magnificent forest Pays-de-Monts national forest (French: forêt de Monts), where you can enjoy nature and explore the trails. Behind dunes lies the extensive Breton marsh (Marais Breton Vendéen). As this is one of the most sought-after holiday destinations on the French Atlantic coast, there are many campgrounds, villas, and even a few hotels. The urban centre is a great place to visit monuments and places of leisure, and the town centre itself is quite pleasant, particularly the Church of Saint-Hilaire, which was built in the neo-gothic style in the 19th century.
