The coast
from the Payre River estuary to St.Vincent-sur-Jard comes under the commune of Jard-sur-Mer.. Jard-sur-Mer, is located on the D21 road from
Talmont St. Hilaire to Longville-sur-Mer, and is more noted for its
attractive harbour than its beaches. There are however beaches and an area of
rocks where the pleasures of discovering the treasures of the underwater world
can keep children and adults alike entertained for hours.
To the south La
Plage du Grand Boisvinet has a base for divers and windsurfers although swimming
is prohibited. La Plage de Boisvinet has surveillance, and the rocks are
exposed at low tide. Next to the harbour is La Plage de Morpoigne, which
reveals rocks and rock pools at low tide.
To the north of harbour, La
Plage du Pe du Canon is a beautiful beach with fine golden sand and
surveillance. La Plage de la Point du Canon is rocky. La Plage de
Madoreau is on a rocky coastline with sand above the high water mark. La
Plage de Légère is similar to La Plage de Madoreau.
La Plage de la
Ragounite is the last of the beaches, it has a narrow strip of sand above the
high water mark, although it is a little wider than the previous two
beaches.
La Plage de la Mine on the edge of the Payre
reserve is a beautiful beach of fine sand with surveillance and facilities
during season.