La Faute sur Mer is the southernmost seaside resort in Vendée. It is located in the Mer du Pertuis facing the Île de Ré, near the bay of Aiguillon.
The beaches of La Faute sur Mer extend over 8 km from La Tranche to the end of Pointe d’Arçay. They are well sheltered and you can practice many water activities including sand yachting. Four beaches are monitored. They are all on a gentle slope which is pleasant for families with children. Some beaches are designed for people with reduced mobility but access from the car parks is a little remote (access via tarmac paths then sand).
La Faute is one of the most recent communes in Vendée (1953 – separation from La Tranche sur Mer). The northern part (zone closest to La Tranche) was conquered by drying. To the south, we find the Pointe d'Arçay (5 km long, still expanding, bordered by a maritime pine forest) which is a coastal spit which is due to the sea and the wind. There are some very beautiful wild beaches here.