The Côte de Lumière isn’t as well known as some of the other European coastlines but it’s high time to shed a little light on the region. It refers to the seaside resorts located along the coast of the Vendée, a region in western France . Situated between Nantes and La Rochelle, the area stands out thanks to its accessibility for travellers from Paris and international destinations, while it boasts an incredible diversity of landscapes and leisure activities.
Lumière is the French word for light and the tag for Vendée comes from the fact that the region enjoys more than 2,300 hours of sunshine a year — comparable to that of the famed southwest coast in France. READ MORE: Ireland's best beaches: 27 magnificent strands from Dublin to Cork and beyond READ MORE: Bonjour France: Sample the good life this summer with a trip to Provence The Vendée coast covers over 250km with 140km of beaches often stretching well beyond where the eye can see. The area is best known to French holiday-makers for Le Puy du Fou — voted the best amusement park in the world several times.
It is very different from any theme park you will have visited before in that it has no rides. Instead, it’s a voyage of discovery with countless adventures spanning the centuries. It’s an enchanting place of creativity and fun with all sorts of top-quality shows — some in a stunning Colosseum-like amphitheatre.
It boasts the biggest night show in the world, the Cinéscénie, from June to Sep.