Riding Factory

Riding Factory is a surf, paddle, skate and swimming school based at La Pège beach in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, in the Vendée, close to Sion-sur-l'Océan. It is open all year.

The team consists of two instructors: Matthieu Cantin, surf and swimming instructor, and John Salaun, surf and skate instructor. Surfing is taught at La Pège beach and at Les Demoiselles beach in Saint-Jean-de-Monts, with an introduction to bodyboarding.

Swimming and skateboarding lessons are open from age 4, and the school also offers stand up paddle and equipment rental. Its programmes range from first lessons to progression and improvement.