Why St.Pierre-la-Mer?

  • There is more often than not wind, which combined with the hot sunny weather creates the perfect conditions for most water sports.
  • There is lots of water, the sea plus a saltwater lake "Pissevaches", offering many different and safe playgrounds for all levels of kitesurfing, windsurfing and sailing.
    Evelien cruizing with tramontane winds
  • For kitesurfers the area has its own Kite Zone on the beach at St. Pierre-la-Mer, so there is no interference from other beach users. The Kite Zone consists of 300 meter of sandy beach, cordoned off from sunbathing families and amateur fishermen.
  • In the village you will find lots of restaurants, bars, shops and bakeries for fresh croissants. At night time you can practise your off-water moves in the Charly barr or in Le Taka night club.
  • There is an endless list of other things to do in the area, whatever your age and interests.The vinyards lead down to the sea
  • The area offers a whole variety of different places to stay from a simple pitch for your tent to a luxury bungalow or even your very own villa in the French countryside.
  • Because the area produces more wine than the whole of Australia, help is needed to ensure none is gone to waste.
  • And we forgot to mention the delicious French cuisine found in many of the local restauran