{"id":18790,"date":"2021-12-14T10:44:10","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T09:44:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.campinglesdunes.fr\/to-see\/ile-dyeu\/"},"modified":"2024-06-04T18:36:05","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T16:36:05","slug":"ile-dyeu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.campinglesdunes.fr\/en\/to-see\/ile-dyeu\/","title":{"rendered":"Ile d’Yeu"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00cele d’Yeu\u00a0conceals many heritage treasures. It’s up to you to come and discover them as soon as possible! This excursion promises you great surprises. It will invite you to a beautiful immersion in the past.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

From the Neolithic to the Middle Ages, an island of belief<\/H2>

Known to men since the Neolithic period, the \u00cele d’Yeu has reaped its heritage. Engraved rocks, dolmens and other megaliths attest to the presence of our prehistoric ancestors.<\/p>\n

In the Middle Ages, the territory entered a new era. At the end of the 4th century, a pilgrim Saint Martin de Vertou was charged by Saint F\u00e9lix, bishop of Nantes, with converting the populations south of the Loire. He then came to evangelize the Island. During his visit, the first church of Saint Sauveur was built. This construction was followed by that of a\u00a0monastery dedicated to Saint-Hilaire\u00a0built by monks from Ireland, then another dedicated to\u00a0Saint-Etienne\u00a0built by monks from the Tours region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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An island with military heritage<\/H2>

Later, France entered the Hundred Years’ War. The lords of the island therefore decided to build a castle to protect themselves from English invaders. A rampart which will have little effect because the Island will be taken and occupied for 37 years. The\u00a0Vieux-Ch\u00e2teau\u00a0is still accessible to visitors today.<\/p>\n

Finally, in the 19th century, the \u00cele d’Yeu saw the establishment of the Pierre-Lev\u00e9e fort. Having first served as barracks, it was subsequently transformed into a state prison. The one that the islanders call\u00a0\u201cThe Citadel\u201d\u00a0welcomed Philippe P\u00e9tain during his sentencing.<\/p>\n

Our advice: to discover the heritage of this island rich in history, let yourself be tempted by a guided and commented bicycle tour.Contact the \u00cele d’Yeu tourist office\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n

In any case, full of surprises, \u00cele d’Yeu is ideal for a family excursion.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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