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STOPOVER IN SAINT-VAAST-LA-HOUGUE

ARRIVAL OF THE BOATS

September 24, 2025

AWARD CEREMONY

Av. Admiral Alphonse Vaultier
50550 Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

VILLAGE DATES

from September 24 to 27, 2025

AWARD CEREMONY

Stage 3: September 26, 2025
General: September 27, 2025

AWARD CEREMONY

Stage 3: September 26, 2025
General: September 27, 2025

September 24 | Wednesday
2 p.m. - 7 p.m.

First dive

Introductory dives led by professionals to discover the sensations of scuba diving in complete safety. An experience accessible to all, allowing you to immerse yourself in a new world.

First dive
Village
September 24 | Wednesday
2 p.m. - 7 p.m.

IMOCA Paprec Arkéa simulator

Take the helm of the Paprec Arkéa offshore racing monohull with a unique immersive simulator! Experience the sensations of skippers on the open sea and test your sailing skills.

IMOCA Paprec Arkéa simulator
Village
September 24 | Wednesday
2 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Fishing simulator, awareness and best practices guide, foil animation, winch animation, animation around plankton...

Discover a wide range of fun and educational activities: test your reflexes with the fishing simulator, participate in awareness workshops and the guide to good practices to preserve the ocean, experience the sensations of flight with the foil activity, measure your energy on the winch activity, and dive into the fascinating world of plankton through scientific and interactive activities.

Fishing simulator, awareness and best practices guide, foil animation, winch animation, animation around plankton...
Village
September 24 | Wednesday
4 p.m.

Inauguration of the village

Meet Serge Herbin, the village host, who will present the various stands during the village's inauguration!

Inauguration of the village
Village
September 25 | Thursday
Daytime

ETA - Expected arrival of stage 3

The first boats are expected at the finish line of stage 3. A sporting highlight to follow closely, before celebrating the crews in the village.

ETA - Expected arrival of stage 3
Village/Pontoon
September 25 | Thursday
10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

First dive

Introductory dives led by professionals to discover the sensations of scuba diving in complete safety. An experience accessible to all, allowing you to immerse yourself in a new world.

First dive
Village
September 25 | Thursday
10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Fishing simulator, awareness and best practices guide, foil animation, winch animation, animation around plankton...

Discover a wide range of fun and educational activities: test your reflexes with the fishing simulator, participate in awareness workshops and the guide to good practices to preserve the ocean, experience the sensations of flight with the foil activity, measure your energy on the winch activity, and dive into the fascinating world of plankton through scientific and interactive activities.

Fishing simulator, awareness and best practices guide, foil animation, winch animation, animation around plankton...
Village
September 25 | Thursday
10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

IMOCA Paprec Arkéa simulator

Take the helm of the Paprec Arkéa offshore racing monohull with a unique immersive simulator! Experience the sensations of skippers on the open sea and test your sailing skills.

IMOCA Paprec Arkéa simulator
Village
September 26 | Friday
10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Fishing simulator, awareness and best practices guide, foil animation, winch animation, animation around plankton...

Discover a wide range of fun and educational activities: test your reflexes with the fishing simulator, participate in awareness workshops and the guide to good practices to preserve the ocean, experience the sensations of flight with the foil activity, measure your energy on the winch activity, and dive into the fascinating world of plankton through scientific and interactive activities.

Fishing simulator, awareness and best practices guide, foil animation, winch animation, animation around plankton...
Village
September 26 | Friday
10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

IMOCA Paprec Arkéa simulator

Take the helm of the Paprec Arkéa offshore racing monohull with a unique immersive simulator! Experience the sensations of skippers on the open sea and test your sailing skills.

IMOCA Paprec Arkéa simulator
Village
September 26 | Friday
10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

First dive

Introductory dives led by professionals to discover the sensations of scuba diving in complete safety. An experience accessible to all, allowing you to immerse yourself in a new world.

First dive
Village
September 26 | Friday
11 a.m.

Visit of Figaro 3

Come aboard a Figaro Beneteau 3! Registration in the La Solitaire area!

Visit of Figaro 3
Pontoons J
September 26 | Friday
2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

SMEG Animation

Share a gourmet moment: Smeg is organizing an exceptional cooking class with one of our skippers.

SMEG Animation
Village scene
September 26 | Friday
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

The Solitaire's Journal

Join the skippers on stage alongside host Serge Herbin as they share their impressions, anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes stories from the race. A friendly and exclusive opportunity to get to know the sailors of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec better!

The Solitaire's Journal
Village scene
September 26 | Friday
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Autograph session

Meet the skippers of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec and take home a unique souvenir during the autograph sessions organized in the village. See you at the La Solitaire area!

Autograph session
The Solitaire Space
September 26 | Friday
5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Awards Ceremony Stage 3

The awards ceremony for Stage 3 will bring together all the skippers, partners, and organizers to celebrate the performances of this first leg. A friendly and festive occasion to honor the winners and share the highlights of the race with the public.

Awards Ceremony Stage 3
Village scene
September 26 | Friday
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Concert

A festive and convivial musical moment to extend the evening and bring the public together in a warm atmosphere in the village.

Concert
Village scene
September 27 | Saturday
10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

IMOCA Paprec Arkéa simulator

Take the helm of the Paprec Arkéa offshore racing monohull with a unique immersive simulator! Experience the sensations of skippers on the open sea and test your sailing skills.

IMOCA Paprec Arkéa simulator
Village
September 27 | Saturday
10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Fishing simulator, awareness and best practices guide, foil animation, winch animation, animation around plankton...

Discover a wide range of fun and educational activities: test your reflexes with the fishing simulator, participate in awareness workshops and the guide to good practices to preserve the ocean, experience the sensations of flight with the foil activity, measure your energy on the winch activity, and dive into the fascinating world of plankton through scientific and interactive activities.

Fishing simulator, awareness and best practices guide, foil animation, winch animation, animation around plankton...
Village
September 27 | Saturday
11 a.m.

Visit of Figaro 3

Come aboard a Figaro Beneteau 3! Registration in the La Solitaire area!

Visit of Figaro 3
Pontoons J
September 27 | Saturday
2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

SMEG Animation

Share a gourmet moment: Smeg is organizing an exceptional cooking class with one of our skippers.

SMEG Animation
Village scene
September 27 | Saturday
2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Concert

A festive and convivial musical moment to extend the evening and bring the public together in a warm atmosphere in the village.

Concert
Village scene
September 27 | Saturday
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

General public awards ceremony

A festive and friendly event open to all to celebrate all the skippers and reward the overall winners of this edition. An opportunity to share the excitement of the race with the public and bring the event to a spectacular close.

General public awards ceremony
Village scene
September 27 | Saturday
6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Concert

A festive and convivial musical moment to extend the evening and bring the public together in a warm atmosphere in the village.

Concert
Village scene

ABOUT SAINT-VAASE-LA-HOUGUE

Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue is a charming coastal town that juts out into the sea like a ship's prow, on the east coast of the Cotentin Peninsula. Steeped in a turbulent history, this fishing and marina port is also a renowned seaside resort. Home to the Normandy oyster industry, Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue is adorned with its two Vauban towers, UNESCO World Heritage gems.

In 2019, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue was voted France's Favorite Village. This distinction recognizes this site, which seems to have been blessed by the gods.
In addition to the irresistible charm of its fishing port, perched at the very tip of the Val de Saire, the village is home to two Vauban towers, listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The sunrises over Tatihou might just make you addicted to this place. On the cultural side, Saint-Vaast is the epicenter of the Tatihou Crossings Festival, held every August. Finally, as if that weren't enough, it's also a gourmet spot, since the local oysters are among the most prized in France.

VILLAGE OF SAINT-VAAST-LA-HOUGUE
AWARD CEREMONY
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Cycling near the river

BY BIKE

Take a cycle route from one of the main stations:

  • Saint Nazaire Station – Port of La Turballe

  • Croisic Station – Port of La Turballe

  • La Baule Station – La Turballe Port

  • Pouliguen Station – Port of La Turballe

Taxi station

BY CARPOOL

Visitor parking: 54 boulevard de la Grande Falaise, 44420 La Turballe, Pays de la Loire

A small train will be available to provide shuttles between the visitor parking lot and the marina of La Turballe where the Grandearrivée village of the Solitaire du Figaro Paprec is located.

High-speed train

BY TRAIN

Line 1: Nantes – Saint Nazaire – Le Croisic

  • Savenay – Donges – Montoir-de-Bretagne – La-Croix-de-Méan – Penhoët – Pornichet – La Baule-les-Pains – La Baule-Escoublac – Le Pouliguen – Batz-sur-Mer

BY BUS

Plane

FOR AIR PARTICIPANTS:

If you came by plane, we suggest you offset your emissions through one of the projects presented HERE

We would like to remind you that your financial contribution ("compensation") will not cancel out the negative impacts but will only help to reduce them. We encourage you to choose low-carbon means of transport whenever possible (especially trains for long distances).

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PROGRAMMING

First dive

September 24 | Wednesday

2 p.m. - 7 p.m.

IMOCA Paprec Arkéa simulator

September 24 | Wednesday

2 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Fishing simulator, awareness and best practices guide, foil animation, winch animation, animation around plankton...

September 24 | Wednesday

2 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Inauguration of the village

September 24 | Wednesday

4 p.m.

ETA - Expected arrival of stage 3

September 25 | Thursday

Daytime

First dive

September 25 | Thursday

10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Fishing simulator, awareness and best practices guide, foil animation, winch animation, animation around plankton...

September 25 | Thursday

10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

IMOCA Paprec Arkéa simulator

September 25 | Thursday

10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Fishing simulator, awareness and best practices guide, foil animation, winch animation, animation around plankton...

September 26 | Friday

10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

IMOCA Paprec Arkéa simulator

September 26 | Friday

10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

First dive

September 26 | Friday

10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Visit of Figaro 3

September 26 | Friday

11 a.m.

SMEG Animation

September 26 | Friday

2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

The Solitaire's Journal

September 26 | Friday

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Autograph session

September 26 | Friday

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Awards Ceremony Stage 3

September 26 | Friday

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Concert

September 26 | Friday

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

IMOCA Paprec Arkéa simulator

September 27 | Saturday

10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Fishing simulator, awareness and best practices guide, foil animation, winch animation, animation around plankton...

September 27 | Saturday

10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Visit of Figaro 3

September 27 | Saturday

11 a.m.

SMEG Animation

September 27 | Saturday

2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Concert

September 27 | Saturday

2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

General public awards ceremony

September 27 | Saturday

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Concert

September 27 | Saturday

6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

CALCULATE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT

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