The Glassy House is open and sells sessions to the public. Sessions start from EUR 38 for 90 minutes. It runs Citywave in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, Vendée, France.
Verified August 2026
A long-running Citywave on one of France's better stretches of coast, best as a flat-day complement. Confirm it is operating before a special trip.
The Glassy House is an indoor Citywave standing wave in the Océanis commercial zone of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, on France's Vendée coast, operating since 2016. Its own website no longer loads, so check with the venue before travelling.
An adjustable Citywave standing wave that adapts to all levels, in heated water of around 25°C, with sessions of 90 minutes.
Vendée surfers wanting a guaranteed session when the Atlantic is flat or blown out, and learners who want a safe first standing-wave experience.
A local hotel's guide lists sessions of 1 hour 30 minutes from €38 for adults and €29 for children. The venue's own website is not loading, so these prices could not be confirmed with the operator; check directly before travelling.
Best used as a flat-day backup while surfing the Vendée coast. It has been listed as open year-round and closed on Mondays; contact the venue to confirm before you go. Nantes Atlantique airport is about 43 miles away by road.
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How much does it cost to surf at The Glassy House?
Sessions at The Glassy House start from EUR 38 for 90 minutes. A local hotel's guide lists sessions of 1 hour 30 minutes from €38 for adults and €29 for children. The venue's own website is not loading, so these prices could not be confirmed with the operator; check directly before travelling.
Is The Glassy House open?
Yes, The Glassy House is open.
Can anyone surf at The Glassy House?
Yes. Sessions are sold to the public.
Where is The Glassy House?
The Glassy House is in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, Vendée, France. The nearest airport is Nantes Atlantique, about 1 hour 15 minutes by car.
