Ready for a treasure hunt on the island of Noirmoutier?

For a fun way to discover the island of Noirmoutier, try out the "île de Noirmoutier Aventures" app. In fact, the Tourist Office already offers two digital tours of the island's heritage.

Six good reasons to discover the island of Noirmoutier with its fun app

  • This is an original way of discovering the island's little secrets and typical places, with the help of anecdotes.
  • The app highlights the island's built and maritime heritage, as well as its flora and fauna.
  • The fun aspect, with its riddles, titillates children's curiosity and keeps their attention throughout the tour.
  • The plots are simple and more an excuse to collaborate and play together than a complex challenge. This ensures that children don't get stuck with too many elaborate questions.
  • Even without children, adults will enjoy following the treasure hunt itinerary, discovering the island's heritage in a less conventional way.
  • It's a great way to get started before turning to themed guided tours.

How to start your treasure hunt on the island of Noirmoutier?

Available free of charge on smartphone or tablet, IOS and Android, the app gives you the opportunity to discover the treasures of the island of Noirmoutier in a fun way. Simply choose the route that interests you, and launch the app. You'll then be guided by Louise, a friendly little otter who will lead you from enigma to enigma.

The "Stroll with Louise" is a walking itinerary (approx. 1h30) in the Sebastopol polder regional nature reserve. Families with children aged 5 and over can discover all the secrets of this amazing natural basin.

Another heritage tour, called "Louise's Mission", starts at the port of Noirmoutier en l'île, passing by the château and into the heart of the town, from alley to alley, where the history of the island of Noirmoutier is hidden.

While each route has been designed for a family getaway, it's also possible to take these discovery tours on your own or as a couple! It's a fun and original way to discover the area.

Each walk follows a loop and is punctuated by intrigues requiring observation. With each correct answer, you "catch" letters that appear on the screen, and are saved in a virtual bag.

Educational cards are provided throughout the walk, with information on the flora and fauna of the island, and on the special features of the island of Noirmoutier.

At the end of the walk, a word has to be found by putting the letters in the right order. This word opens a form for the quarterly prize draw. Because there's a treasure at the end of the trail: attractive holidays and surprise gifts are up for grabs all year round!