Île d’Yeu, France
Île d’Yeu, France
A small island in the Bay of Biscay, Île d'Yeu sits off the Vendée coast of western France, reachable only by ferry. Port Joinville, its principal harbor and only town, spreads along the north shore in a curve of whitewashed houses and blue shutters, where SeaDream drops anchor. Fishing boats still unload their catch each morning onto the quay, feeding a market of crab, langoustine, and sole that runs throughout the year. The island's south coast turns wild and rocky, marked by granite cliffs, the ruined 14th century Vieux Château, and the sheltered inlet of Port de la Meule, once a stronghold for tuna and sardine boats. Inland, the island reveals a quieter character, with stone farmhouses, narrow lanes, and the Romanesque Église Saint-Sauveur, seat of the island's original village. Bicycles remain the preferred way to explore, tracing routes past dolmens dating to the Neolithic era and a 19th century lighthouse that has guided ships through the Bay of Biscay for over 150 years.
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The crew was fabulous, we were treated like kings & queens, very personal, like no other experience we've ever had. See you next year and every year thereafter. Mr & Mrs AmbroseTexas
This was our 3rd voyage with SeaDream – and we think the best one. We'll be back. Mr & Mrs StenstadvoldNorway
The best trip I ever had. I used to be in the travel business for 23 years, traveled on other cruise lines – this was the BEST! Mrs Taunia R.South Carolina
Another great trip with SeaDream. We so enjoyed the service & attention to detail. Fabulous food!! Wish we could take you home with us. Mr & Mrs RollandFlorida
I hate Commercial Cruises. So I reluctantly signed up for a SeaDream, and after a week on the boat, I could not think of one thing that was not done to perfection. The food was great, the staff was spectacular, and having only 50 couples made this a private yacht cruise. I have signed up for my second cruise, and probably will only Yacht with SeaDream in my future. Pat M.Florida
This was way over our expectations. All the way top service, very nice personnel. We'll be back! Mr. Henning V.Sweden