Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez · Saint-Jean-de-Monts

SurfSkateSwimmingBodyboard
school in Vendée

Here, we love riding in all its forms.Riding Factory is first and foremost a passion for the ocean and for board sports, shared for years with simplicity and good humour.
Beginners, regulars or simply curious: everyone finds their place to discover new sensations and make the most of the coast.

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State-certified instructors Gear & wetsuit included Open all year round Online booking

From age 5

Surf & bodyboard

Three complementary spots: Les Demoiselles, La Pège and soon a new spot. Sessions, courses and private lessons, all year round.

From age 4

Swimming

Learn to swim with a lifeguard instructor, in groups of 4, at the Mahana by La Pège campsite pool in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez.

From age 5

Skateboard

Beginner, improver and surf-skate lessons at the Saint-Gilles, Saint-Hilaire and Brétignolles skateparks.

Surf · bodyboard · wetsuits

Rental

Rent your gear for a session, a day or a week: boards, bodyboards and wetsuits in every size.

The Riding spirit

Far from the clichés, authentic

A surf, skate and swimming school open all year round on the Vendée coast, between Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez and Saint-Jean-de-Monts, a few kilometres from Les Sables-d'Olonne and Noirmoutier. Three beaches, three skateparks, our home base at La Pège and soon a new spot: everywhere, the same simple, authentic spirit.

Open from age 4 with swimming lessons, our school suits every member of the family: bodyboard for maximum sensations, surf because standing on the board is seriously fun, and skateboard for urban riding.

Learning about the ocean and riding in all its forms
Discover, enjoy, progress, improve
Two passionate sports instructors: Matthieu and John

Who we are

The Riding Factory school: the instructor and his pupils with their boards on the beach

Three beaches, one spirit

Our three spots

Three beaches, one promise

Three beaches, one promise: the right wave at the right time. Depending on the swell, the tide and what you fancy, you choose the spot for your session, and we advise you to aim for the best wave, whatever your level.

Two children with their boards at Les Demoiselles beach

🏖️ The laid-back beach vibe

Les Demoiselles beach · Saint-Jean-de-Monts

A wide sandy beach, gentle and regular waves, easy access: the fun session, with family or friends.

Discover the spot

🌊 The wild spot, our home base

La Pège beach · Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez

Dunes, unspoilt sandbanks and waves that change with the tide: the authentic surf spirit, and the school's base since day one.

Discover the spot

Coming soonA new spot is on its way. More news very soon!

The right spot at the right time: we advise you according to

LevelAgeTideSwellWeatherGoals

4Years old and up

8Pupils max per lesson

3Surf spots

365Days a year

Our packages

Session, course or private lesson

Book online in a few clicks. A wetsuit and a board suited to your level are included in all our lessons.

Surf · Bodyboard

Single session

€39 / pers.

1.5-hour session
8 people max
Wetsuit and board included

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Most popularSurf · Bodyboard

5-day course

€185 / pers.

1.5 hours a day, Monday to Friday
Your own wetsuit for the week
Freedom option +€50: keep your board, surf freely
3-day course: €114

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Skate

Skate session

€39 / pers.

Saint-Gilles, Saint-Hilaire or Brétignolles
Beginner, improver, surf-skate
Skate course €165

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Swimming

Swimming lesson

€28 / lesson

Groups of 4 pupils
30 minutes, from age 4
5-day course: €125

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The team

Two instructors, one passion

John Salaun

Surf & skate instructor

BPJEPS surf, CQP roller-skating (skateboard). Surfing since 2007 and skating since 2003, he coaches you on land and in the water.

“Why do we fall, Master Bruce? So we can learn to pick ourselves up.”

Matthieu Cantin

Surf instructor & lifeguard

Surf instructor and lifeguard since 2007, BPJEPS Surf trainer in Les Sables-d'Olonne. He guides the little ones from the pool to the sea, from swimming to surfing.

“The ocean is our playground, so let's play!”

Videos

The Riding in pictures

Surf, skate, swimming: get a feel for our lessons on video.

They rode with us

Smiles and waves

★★★★★

A family-friendly, caring school. Our children learned to swim and then to surf with Matthieu: from the pool to the ocean, step by step.

★★★★★

Standing on the first waves from the very first session! John explains really well and adapts to everyone's level. Relaxed atmosphere, guaranteed results.

★★★★★

The Saint-Hilaire skatepark on Wednesday evenings has become the highlight of the week. Progress, safety and good vibes.

Find all the reviews and our pupils' videos on Instagram and Facebook.

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