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Early Settlements and Maritime Beginnings of Jard-sur-Mer

Jard-sur-Mer, nestled along the Atlantic coastline in the Vendée department, reveals traces of human occupation dating back to prehistoric times. Archaeological digs have uncovered flint tools and shell middens from Mesolithic hunter-gatherers who exploited the rich tidal flats and coastal lagoons. With the advent of the Neolithic period, these early communities began constructing polished stone axes and rudimentary pottery, establishing semi-permanent villages near freshwater springs. The name “Jard” itself likely derives from a Gallo-Roman term for enclosed garden or field, hinting at the area’s ancient agricultural use alongside its maritime heritage.