Water Sports Centre of Saint Jean de Monts

An integral part of the Monts landscape for many years, the Base Nautique de Saint Jean de Monts in the Vendée, just 50 minutes from Nantes, offers a wide range of water sports activities for all ages and seasons.

Get away from it all on a sand yacht, enjoy the waves on a surfboard, improve your balance on a stand-up paddle and learn to paddle like no one else on a sea kayak!
Why not try your hand at sailing? With an optimist, catamaran or windsurfer, there are no barriers to sailing.
For the more adventurous, opt for kitesurfing!
If you’re looking for a thrill, discover the Wing (at sea) and the Wing Skate (on land).
There’s something for every taste and level.

Whether it’s a course, a session or hire, the Base Nautique can adapt to your needs!

All year round, from discovering the water sports world to becoming a certified instructor, the Base Nautique will support you as you progress.
The Base Nautique is not just a water sports centre, it’s also a training centre for young sailing, surfing and sand yachting instructors.
It also encourages other outdoor activities, as a “Accueil Vélo” accredited facility and a base for trail running and Nordic walking.

The Bar de la Base Nautique offers a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean and water sports activities. Facing the Île d’Yeu, enjoy a moment of relaxation and refreshment on the terrace.

What could be better than getting your equipment from the Base Nautique’s Surf Shop?
The instructors are experts at advising you and helping you find the right products for your activity (booties, gloves, balaclavas, wetsuits, surfboards and their equipment (leashes, fins, covers, etc.), stand-up paddles, Alga Maris sun creams from Biarritz Laboratories, skateboards, wax, waterproof bags, towels, ponchos, etc.).

Located in an exceptional natural setting, the Base Nautique naturally implements a range of actions and eco-gestures as a structure “committed to a sustainable destination”.
It is also committed to providing an appropriate welcome for foreign customers, through the “Welcome” initiative.