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Noirmoutier Island - Barbâtre
Tidal flat magic on a charming Atlantic island
Photos: Marc Ryckaert
Wind reliability
7/10
Water
Tidal flat
Season
Apr – Oct
Skill level
Beginner to intermediate
Local schools
6
About this spot
The island of Noirmoutier off the Vendée coast has flat tidal flats and Atlantic-exposed beaches ideal for kitesurfing. Barbâtre on the south of the island benefits from southwesterly winds and flat water at low tide. The island's varied conditions cater to different skill levels.
Kite schools & services
Le Bureau du Vent
lessonsrental
BPJEPS certified instructor, located at L'Épine, kitesurf/wingfoil/e-foil lessons, open April-November
Mouvnkite
lessonsrental
IKO certified instructor Julien; French Kite School label; offers kitesurf, wingfoil, and e-foil; operates March-November
Fromentine Kite
lessonsrental
ProKite Center certified; offers kitesurf, kite foil, and wingfoil; operates March-November with boat-assisted training
KITESLOOP
lessonsrental
BPJEPS certified Julien; boat-based lessons in lagoons between Fromentine and Noirmoutier; flat water learning environment
Mouvnkite
lessonsrental
IKO certified instructor, French school label, kitesurf/wingfoil/e-foil lessons, located at Rue de la Pointe Barbâtre
Fromentine Kite
lessonsrentalshop
ProKite Center and AF Kite labeled, operates Barbâtre location, kitesurf/wingfoil/kite-foil lessons
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