KiteGlobeSaint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
📍 Nantes, France · Kiteboarding spot
Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie is a kiteboarding spot near Nantes in France, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE, W, NW wind.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Nantes |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SE, W, NW |
| Coordinates | 46.6932, -1.9436 |
About Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
Depending on wind strength and direction the waves can get pretty big.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie offers open ocean conditions with SE, W, NW wind, launching from ocean.
How do I get to Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie?
From Challans drive south to Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and get to the beach south of the harbor.
Hazards at Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
Mole.
View Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie?
8 kite schools operate in France. See kite schools in France →
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.