Noirmoutier

Noirmoutier is an French island in the Bay of Biscay. It's connected to the mainland by the Passage du Gois causeway, accessible only at low tide. The 12th-century Château de Noirmoutier castle houses a museum with artifacts dating to prehistoric times. St. Philbert Church has a mix of Romanesque and Gothic styles. Sealand Aquarium features hundreds of species. Sandy beaches include Dames Beach and Sableaux Beach.