Sallertaine

Sallertaine (French pronunciation: [salɛʁtɛn]) is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.

Apart from the two historical churches, the village is well known as an arts and crafts community due to the number of independent craftsmen and women who occupy various outlets, often in former homes, during the summer months.

These range from potters and painters to jewellers and purveyors of fine, local foods.

On several evenings during the summer the village has live entertainment attracting French and foreign visitors.

The village is also a centre for canoe hire from where the local salt marshes can be explored, including guided tours.