An island cuisine — vibrant and sun-kissed
At Les Hautes Mers, every dish tells the story of the island: its wind, its light, its produce. Driven by the creative spirit of Chef Christophe Vauthier, the cuisine celebrates life itself through an intuitive and generous interpretation of the island’s marine terroir.
Here, the ingredient reigns supreme, prepared without artifice and in harmony with nature’s rhythms.
Vent Debout restaurant
Facing the Atlantic, Vent Debout celebrates every moment of the day — lunch with an ocean view, dinner on the terrace, or an aperitif in the garden.
Simple and elegant, the experience is deeply rooted in the island’s rhythm.
The cuisine follows the tides, the harvests, and the inspiration of the moment.
Grilled fish, Fromentine oysters, wild herb infusions, and market vegetables — each dish lets the ingredient speak for itself.
Bathed in light, the dining room, terrace, and garden create a convivial, unrestrained atmosphere — true to the Fontenille spirit.
Pour les plus fins gourmets, découvrez menu dégustation en 7 temps disponible au dîner et sa version en formule déjeuner 3 ou 5 temps.
A breathtaking view,
An ever-evolving menu
Here, cuisine is lived as much as tasted. Seated in front of the ocean, guests discover a short menu that evolves according to arrival and season, faithful to the inspiration of the day and the products available. Service takes place on the outdoor terrace, which opens onto landscaped gardens. Light, sea air and hushed voices all contribute to an atmosphere as fluid as it is natural. Nothing is static, everything is alive, just like the island itself.
SEA VIEW GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCES
Vent Debout menu
Bistronomic Restaurant
Dans l’écrin bistronomique des Hautes Mers, le Chef signe un menu dégustation en 7 temps, imaginé comme une promenade iodée. Homard, langoustine et blanc-manger se succèdent dans une partition raffinée, où chaque assiette révèle la justesse des cuissons et la fraîcheur des produits.
The Ocean Fire
On the terrace
The Brasero brings guests together to enjoy flame-grilled cuisine. Whole fish, grilled vegetables, shellfish to share... The flame creates a warm, open meal, in direct contact with the island. A simple, generous proposal to end the week on a high note.
Garden Sunset Aperitif
Seafront garden
Every summer Wednesday, the gardens are transformed into a summer stage. Live acoustic music, plates to share, glasses in hand... The atmosphere is relaxed but well-cared-for, conducive to conversation.
Breakfast
By the sea
At Hautes Mers, the day begins with generosity. Presented as a buffet, breakfast is now open to all: guests and visitors alike. Golden Viennese pastries, fresh fruit, island specialities and hot drinks are served in a unique setting.
Chef Picnic
On a Yeu island cliff
Prepared by La Cuisine des Hautes Mers, the picnic basket is available as an aperitif or a full meal, to take wherever you like on the island. Packaged in a rattan basket, it invites you to choose your favorite beach or cove to enjoy an open-air lunch.
Goûter du Chef
Entre 16h & 17h
Chaque après-midi, à 16h, dégustez le goûter de la maison signé par le Chef Christophe Vauthier. Préparé selon l’inspiration du jour, il offre une pause gourmande et réconfortante, idéale après une balade sur l’île ou un moment de détente au Spa.
Le Bar de la Meule
A must-visit on the island, Le Bar de la Meule extends the spirit of Les Hautes Mers in a former fishing port with a singular charm.
Just a few minutes by bike from the hotel, this island outpost exudes raw warmth — weathered wood, marine objects, and a grand timber frame.
Come for a sunny lunch, a sunset cocktail, or a relaxed dinner of the day’s catch or samphire risotto.
Authentic, convivial, and timeless — it’s a place you always return to.
Closed from October to March
Privatize our sea view restaurants
Vent Debout can be privatized for your events, in a intimate setting overlooking the Atlantic. Elopements, team lunches, birthday dinners or tailor-made corporate events: each project is carefully supervised by our Chef and our teams. An elegant yet relaxed atmosphere, cuisine inspired by the island... everything is brought together to create unique and memorable moments at our seafront boutique hotel.
Private use of the restaurant for an exclusive lunch or dinner for up to 60 seated guests.
Just a few minutes from the hotel, the Bar de la Meule can also be privatized. In this iconic setting overlooking the port, its large terrace and bistro atmosphere offer a unique venue for convivial events: iodized aperitifs, team evenings or celebrations with friends, punctuated by seafood platters and the ambiance of the sunset.
Our gift boxes
Invite your loved ones to an ocean-breeze escape on Île d’Yeu.
Conceived as invitations to experience the island differently, Les Hautes Mers gift boxes offer moments to share — a stay by the sea or a bistronomic meal at Vent Debout.
Lunch by the ocean, a Sunday brasero, an evening at Le Bar de la Meule, or an aperitif in the garden…
Each experience reflects the spirit of the place — sincere, refined, and deeply rooted in its surroundings.
A thoughtful gesture, to give or to keep.
Practical information
Opening hours Headwind :
- Open Thursday to Monday for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Breakfast open to external customers every day
- Annual closure: November - January - February
- Exceptional holiday opening from December 19, 2025 to January 4, 2026
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