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From the moment it began, the Vendée Globe race has belonged to the hearts of our French département. Along with the Conseil Départemental de la Vendée, the town of Les Sables d’Olonne, the company SODEBO and the Région des Pays de la Loire, some thirty large companies from the Vendée department have come on board, making the Vendée the organiser of one of the greatest races in the world.

Twenty years ago, we entered the Vendée Globe, this legendary race as a shipowner alongside Thomas Coville. Then in 2004, we went on to become an official sponsor of the race.  Each edition is unique and illustrates the incredible evolution of the world of ocean racing, which has never stopped progressing. You only have to look at the evolution of the boats to understand that we have moved into a new era with each edition, but there is room for everyone. What is common are the stories of these men and women who commit themselves to an adventure that will inevitably change them.

Here, it's Les Sables d'Olonne. The City of the Vendée Globe. The home port of the solo round-the-world race. Its mythical channel carries within it the ultimate dreams of great sailors and seekers of distant horizons. Here is where Adventure is born, the legend of the Vendée Globe. From Titouan Lamazou to Yannick Bestaven, passing through Michel Desjoyaux, many have walked our sandy docks and met the admiring gaze of thousands of enthusiasts. From the Golden Globe Race to the Mini Transat, through the Vendée Globe, the great adventure of offshore racing is written in Les Sables d'Olonne.

The sea is a strength that Banque Populaire Grand Ouest develops every day.
Their common thread: a passion for the ocean, a love of the Grand Ouest, and a desire to make this region ever more dynamic and attractive.

Ulysse Nardin is the independent and integrated watchmaking manufacture offering cutting-edge timepieces to freedom-seeking explorers. Founded by Mr. Ulysse Nardin in 1846, the house owes its reputation to its connection with the sea: its onboard chronometers are among the most awarded and reliable ever designed.

Helly Hansen, a pioneering brand in maritime equipment, was born at sea thanks to merchant navy captain Helly Juell Hansen. As the founder of the brand, he provided the first waterproof protection solution against the elements, safeguarding sailors so they could remain and feel alive regardless of the weather.

Dive into the heart of the New York Vendée race with Virtual Regatta. Prepare your IMOCA and join the competition, measuring yourself against thousands of other enthusiasts in an exhilarating virtual race. An immersive experience where every decision matters and every second is a thrill.

Oxeva offers cloud-based managed hosting solutions for high-traffic sites and applications requiring high availability.

Brioches Fonteneau, rooted in Vendée since its beginnings, embodies a family history filled with passion, uniting two generations and over 300 employees.