Villas in Talmont Saint Hilaire
Talmont-Saint-Hilaire suits couples and small families who want a pool and a castle town, with Plage du Veillon about 9 minutes away by car. Most homes are compact, sleeping around four, so larger groups will struggle to find enough bedrooms here.
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About Talmont Saint Hilaire
Talmont-Saint-Hilaire is a commune of around 8,500 people in the Vendée, formed in 1974 when Talmont merged with Saint-Hilaire-de-Talmont. It covers a wide area: the old town of Talmont, in the south-west of the department, is about 2 km from Saint-Hilaire-de-Talmont and 5 km from Bourgenay. The landmark is the Château de Talmont, founded by the Count of Poitou in the 10th century and held by Richard I of England from 1182 until his death in 1199. The site is open to the public. The homes are grouped near Talmont rather than in the old streets themselves, and a car is the easy way between town, beach and shops. Evenings are low-key. Most homes sleep about four in one bedroom, and many have a pool.
Is Talmont Saint Hilaire right for you?
- Best for
- Couples wanting a pool near the Vendée coast
- Not for you if
- You are a big group needing four or more bedrooms in one house.
Near Talmont Saint Hilaire
Plage du Veillon
About 4 miles from Talmont, around 9 minutes by car; without one, bus 550 and a taxi will get you there.
Jard-sur-Mer
About 7 km from the old town of Talmont, an easy short drive when you want a change of scene for the afternoon.
Les Sables-d'Olonne
The town that gives the arrondissement its name, reached by train from Nantes, with buses on to Talmont's Place du Payré.
Getting to Talmont Saint Hilaire
Nantes is the nearest airport, around 1 hour 15 minutes away by car. Without a car, take the train from Nantes to Les Sables-d'Olonne and a bus on to Talmont, about 3 hours 40 minutes in all. A car makes far more sense for beach days.
When to go to Talmont Saint Hilaire
Summer is beach season and the time when a pool earns its keep. Late spring and early autumn are calmer for a castle visit and walks to the coast. In winter the area is quiet, so check opening times for anything you plan to visit.
Villas in Talmont Saint Hilaire
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Le Village de la Mer
Talmont Saint Hilaire, Vendée, France
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Le Village de la Mer
Talmont Saint Hilaire, Vendée, France
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Le Village de la Mer
Talmont Saint Hilaire, Vendée, France
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Le Village de la Mer
Talmont Saint Hilaire, Vendée, France
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Le Saint Hilaire
Talmont Saint Hilaire, Vendée, France
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Talmont Saint Hilaire villa holidays: questions answered
Is the castle in Talmont-Saint-Hilaire worth visiting?
Yes, for anyone who likes history. The Château de Talmont was founded in the 10th century, burned by Louis VII in 1138, and later belonged to Richard I of England, who often stayed here. The site is open to the public.
How far is Plage du Veillon from Talmont-Saint-Hilaire?
About 4 miles, around 9 minutes by car. Walking takes over an hour, and bus 550 only gets you part of the way, so most visitors drive.
Do homes in Talmont-Saint-Hilaire have a pool?
Many do, so a pool is a realistic thing to filter for here. Check each listing, as pools vary from home to home and most of the homes are on the small side.
Talmont-Saint-Hilaire or Jard-sur-Mer?
Talmont has the castle, with the Plage du Veillon about 9 minutes' drive away. Jard-sur-Mer lies about 7 km from Talmont's old town, close enough for an afternoon out from a Talmont base.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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