How do I get to Yeu island?
Explore Yeu Island, the pearl of the Atlantic. Lively and friendly, the island vibrates to the rhythm of the ocean.
Fine sandy beaches lined with pine trees mingle with the rugged cliffs of the wild coastline. Peaceful coves and flower-filled moors complete this enchanting landscape.
There are several ways to get here.
There are 3 landing stages to choose from to get to Yeu Island.
Ferries run daily all year round between Yeu Island and the mainland from Fromentine ferry terminal, around 20 km from Saint-Jean-de-Monts.
From Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, connections to the island run from April to the end of September.
From Barbâtre, it is only possible to get to Ile d'Yeu in July and August.
You can take your vehicle on board the ferry, which is the ideal way to explore the island in complete freedom.
Crossing times between the mainland and Yeu Island vary according to your departure terminal:
Fromentine to Port Joinville: 45 minutes
From Saint Gilles Croix de Vie to Port Joinville: 1 hour
From Barbâtre to Port Joinville: 1 hour
Located in Saint-Jean-de-Monts and 19 km from the Fromentine ferry terminal, the L'Espadon hotel is the ideal base for your trip to the Ile d'Yeu.
The hotel has 27 comfortable rooms all equipped with air conditioning and Wi-Fi.
The advantages of l'Espadon hotel :
Fine sandy beaches lined with pine trees mingle with the rugged cliffs of the wild coastline. Peaceful coves and flower-filled moors complete this enchanting landscape.
There are several ways to get here.
Where to take the boat to Yeu island?
There are 3 landing stages to choose from to get to Yeu Island.
Ferries run daily all year round between Yeu Island and the mainland from Fromentine ferry terminal, around 20 km from Saint-Jean-de-Monts.
From Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, connections to the island run from April to the end of September.
From Barbâtre, it is only possible to get to Ile d'Yeu in July and August.
You can take your vehicle on board the ferry, which is the ideal way to explore the island in complete freedom.
Duration of the crossing
Crossing times between the mainland and Yeu Island vary according to your departure terminal:
Fromentine to Port Joinville: 45 minutes
From Saint Gilles Croix de Vie to Port Joinville: 1 hour
From Barbâtre to Port Joinville: 1 hour
Book your hotel before setting sail for Yeu Island
Located in Saint-Jean-de-Monts and 19 km from the Fromentine ferry terminal, the L'Espadon hotel is the ideal base for your trip to the Ile d'Yeu.
The hotel has 27 comfortable rooms all equipped with air conditioning and Wi-Fi.
The advantages of l'Espadon hotel :
- A restaurant with the Cuisine Montoise label to discover the flavours of Saint-Jean-de-Mont
- Secure private parking (reservation recommended)
- Bike storage
