Île de Noirmoutier
Wing
Kite
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A flat Atlantic island joined to the Vendée coast, with sandy beaches on both sides so there is flat or choppy water for most wind directions. La Guérinière has a beach set aside for water sports and a harbour that makes southerly days safe for beginners; Barbâtre further south is shallow and flat. Low-pressure winds make late spring and autumn the best seasons; summer is lighter.
Water
Chop
Best season
Apr–May · Sep–Nov
Suited for
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Map
46.97, -2.23
Source: se.kiteforum.com · checked 2026-09-25
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