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.
