17111, Loix
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Loix is a free wild parking spot restricted by a 2.10m height bar, sited on a dike among salt marshes. It is exceptionally quiet with no facilities—no water, toilets or trash. The nearby beach is reserved for fishing, not swimming, with rocky shores. Mosquitoes and strong wind are possible. Cycling paths are close.
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Very quiet location, but extremely sloped and no D2 reception.Translating
Very good place to spend the night. Magnificent sunset and sunrise. Beware: it was extremely windy when we were there. I imagine it depends on the season, but do not be surprised if it is windy.Translating
Wonderful, peaceful night. No disturbing noise. If you love the wild, do not hesitate!Translating
We spent a quiet night here despite the wind and rain. Peaceful place, well located for hiking and such. We will come back. No toilets, however, for those who do not have their own.Translating
It is becoming well known; there were four vans. No direct ocean view, but it is really not far away. Nevertheless, very quiet and somewhat sheltered from the wind, with a few mosquitoes. The 2.10-meter barrier is still there.Translating
Superb, peaceful place with views over the Loix marshes, beside the sea wall. We spent two quiet nights. There were four vehicles per night. A fishermen’s area. Very easy to reach the cycle paths by bike. Close to the summer crowds, yet far from them.Translating
Superb, peaceful place with views over the Loix marshes, beside the sea wall. We spent two quiet nights. There were four vehicles per night. A fishermen’s area. Very easy to reach the cycle paths by bike. Close to the summer crowds, yet far from them.
I spent a wonderful night there. The spot is extremely quiet; only two of us were there that evening. The beach is quiet, but it is a fishing beach, not a swimming beach. The places used for urination are littered with toilet paper—surely it is not that difficult to bring a garbage bag?Translating
Very good wild area for spending the night. Very quiet night. The space is quite large; there were two vans that evening. You can walk along the sea wall with a view of the sunset. No toilets or bins. In the morning, fishermen park there to begin their working day.Translating
2.10-meter barrier. Very quiet site, just steps from the sea. Swimming is not possible because of the rocks and because the site is reserved for fishing. We spent two peaceful nights there.Translating
Very quiet wild parking area in a natural setting. There were six vans, with a 2.10-meter barrier, 50 meters from the sea, and almost nobody around in this season. Cycle paths are nearby, as are seafood huts. We will gladly return. No water point.Translating
Quite busy spot, but still peaceful, with a small beach, trail, and marshes. No restrictions.Translating
Beautiful, in the middle of nowhere, directly next to the beach and the salt marshes. Very, very quiet. You can see and hear many different birds. Sometimes joggers or workers pass by. Tip: visit the Ecomuseum du Marais Salant nearby to learn about the flora, fauna, and salt farming.Translating
To get there, we reached the end of the road. The sloping parking area is quite natural and rough, but what tranquility! Partridges and pheasants welcome you. After a magnificent sunrise, we went for some walks and observed what could be a bird reserve. Let us respect this place.Translating
We spent one night there, surrounded by preserved nature and feeling alone in the world. I highly recommend it.Translating
Pleasant spot that was initially quiet, but I had to move because surfers and kitesurfers arrived with their vans and loud music. Too bad not everyone respects other people’s peace and quiet.Translating
I agree with all the other comments: lovely spot. We woke to the sound of pheasants and curlews. Fishermen arrived at dusk to hunt for octopus; they left reasonably quietly, and then there was no noise. The short 1.2-mile cycle or walk into Loix village is worth the effort. There is a nice bakery in the center, and in season places to eat or drink, a small Spar, and an interesting church.Translating
For motorhomes over 2.10 meters, look carefully for a small building on the road and, 100 meters farther on, a grassy area where you can park without problems after turning around on a paved area. Do not go farther; it is difficult or impossible for vehicles over 2.10 meters to turn around at the end. Access to the pedestrian path and superb views.Translating
Superb spot, peaceful between the sea and marshes. Magnificent sunset. My best spot on the island.Translating
Great, peaceful spot. Really excellent.Translating
Everything exactly as described, but beware! Access height restriction of 2.10 m. Dead end with no possibility of turning around at the end.Translating
I guess that's what a 10/10 park4night-spot looks like. Although I should add we were there at the very end of the main season, so I wouldn't know how busy it is during main season. When we were there a huge thunderstorm was coming from the sea and we had the most beautiful panorama.
Very pleasant place with the sea right next to it, but one drawback: the mosquitoes... my wife was eaten alive on her legs.
Magical! We spent one night here, 20 m from the ocean. Magnificent sunset view, with the sound of waves to fall asleep to. I highly recommend it!
Superb, quiet place with the sea nearby. 2.10 m barrier. Narrow access road, one vehicle at a time. Turning around is possible if you drive forward onto the road reserved for professionals. Suitable for vans.
Amazing spot! You can hear the sea waves! In the morning the oyster farmers arrive with their trucks for harvesting.
Wonderful place to spend the night. We stayed for 3 nights. If it is not windy, there are some mosquitoes.
A place to preserve; we spent a lovely, peaceful night here. We have been coming to this rarely visited spot for several years. Drawback: the mosquitoes!
We spent 2 nights here. Really excellent spot, very little traffic, beach 50 m away, a real pleasure for the children.