An Atlantic island retreat facing Ker Châlon beach.
Les Hautes Mers sits on Île d'Yeu, a wild, preserved island a short ferry ride off the Vendée coast; the hotel's own listing describes direct beach access, though other sources put the walk to Ker Châlon beach at closer to ten minutes. Either way, this is proper Atlantic swimming — cooler water and real tidal movement, with hidden coves and coastal trails further along the island.