To the west, a rocky coastline reminiscent of Brittany; to the east, sandy beaches that are more akin to the Vendée. Bathed in an incomparable light and blessed with a mild climate, the Île d'Yeu has reaped the benefits of its insularity, such as arrival by boat and unspoilt nature. It is on foot or by bike that its hamlets and megaliths are best explored, or take to its coastal paths for an invigorating stroll by the ocean.