Over the past couple of days we walked around both Sables D’Olonne and the town of L’Chaume, and had a good time exploring both, (and also trying to find the Supermarche!). The berth we have is quite handy for both the towns, and also the Cafes and Restaurants along the side of the marina.

The following photo shows the harbour entrance, and our approach brought us down the coast from the right of the photo past the cardinal markers and the isolated danger marker situated just outside the entrance.

To the left of the above photo is the beach which was long wide and clean, and we paddled along it’s length feeling pretty relaxed and happy– simple thing, but lovely just the same.

On the promenade we found this delightful old Carousel dating from 1900, which no doubt is a labour of love for someone. It was closed when we passed but we could imaging all the happy children laughing away, as they went around and around over the past 111 years.