Les Sables-d'Olonne is a seaside town of western France, by the Atlantic Ocean. It is a commune and a sous-préfecture of the Vendée département.
The Vendée Globe yacht race, which takes place every four years, starts and ends at the Sables-d'Olonne.
The town is the birthplace of pirate François l'Olonnais.
Musée de l'Abbaye Sainte-Croix Situated in a 17th century building, the museum is devoted to modern and contemporary art. This municipal museum has "Musée de France" status. Two principal artists are represented : Gaston Chaissac(1910-1964) and Victor Brunner(1903-1966).
Les Sables-d'Olonne is a twin town of
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