Manusurf House is a project launched by Emmanuel de Saint Rémy in 1999. Manu began surfing at the age of 10 at Le Rocher beach in Longeville-sur-Mer. His passion for surfing took him to Bayonne in 1998, where he earned his French State Surfing Instructor qualification. In 1999, he returned to Longeville and opened Vendée’s first private surf school: Manusurf School !
A Manusurf beach hut is open six months of the year between Les Conches beach and the famous Bud Bud surf spot in Longeville-sur-Mer. In 2000, Manu took over a surf shop in Longeville-sur-Mer, which remained open until 2010. At the same time, since 2010 Manu has organized Teen Surf Camps every year during all school holidays in Le Bernard, near Longeville-sur-Mer. A surf school, a teen surf camp and a surf shop—everything needed for a genuine immersion in the surfing world that has been a hit for years!
In 2016, Manu reconnected with Ana Deman, whom he had known when they were younger. Together, they wanted to create a genuine institution around the values that inspire them: the ocean, surfing, nature, protecting the environment, respecting others and living in the present moment—a wonderful recipe for happiness and enjoyment!
In 2018, Manu bought the Bud Café at Les Conches to continue developing it as a genuine hub for celebration and community. Ana and Manu rose to the challenge: in 2019, the Le Banc de Sable restaurant opened and enjoyed unexpected success in 2020! The venue continued to grow, and Pizza Locale, offering five pizzas, also opened for summer 2020!
Manu and Ana also offer accommodation on site: Le California, a 100 m² lodge, and Sous Les Pins, a smaller but equally charming apartment. More unusual options include glamping teepees for two to four people and La Boîte à Nuits, a 12-bed hostel-style dormitory—something for everyone! During their stay, guests have access to a kitchen, showers and toilets. They can take surf lessons, rent high-quality foam boards and join in the camp’s lively atmosphere! Le Banc de Sable has a coworking space, and concerts take place twice a week: Tuesday’s “Apéro Mix” and Thursday’s “Jeudi du Banc de Sable”.
The Manusurf Oceanstore is also part of the institution. It offers a wide variety of surfboards from different brands, surfwear, handmade pieces by Ana Deman and, in summer, local and organic food products.
The project continues to expand, and a genuine Surf House is now emerging in Longeville-sur-Mer. Surf lessons and rentals near La Rochelle, food, teepees, a dormitory, a teen surf camp and a surf shop: this is Manusurf House at Bud Bud!
Teen Surf Camps
Since 2010, Manu has offered Teen Surf Camps near La Rochelle during every school holiday. They were initially held at the Guest House in Le Bernard and later moved to the new Surf House site on Avenue du Docteur Joussemet. This year, the teenagers will have their own dedicated teepee area.
Two surf sessions a day at Les Conches beach, the Bud Bud surf spot or a sheltered alternative spot! Trips to the skatepark, an outing to the Wakepark and plenty of other surf-related activities! The teenagers are encouraged to partly disconnect from their smartphones so they can enjoy their stay to the fullest. New friendships, sunshine, surfing and evenings together: a dream setting for young people and an unforgettable week guaranteed by the camp!
Le Banc de Sable Restaurant
Le Banc De Sable, the Manusurf House restaurant, has been open since 2019. As part of an eco-conscious approach, Ana and Manu decided to work exclusively with local producers through short supply chains and to use mainly organic products. The restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, with vegetarian alternatives available. You can also stop by for a drink and enjoy delicious local beers or lemonades. It is a friendly, festive place where every Tuesday you can sip a mojito at the Apéro Mix and, later in the week, the Surf House hosts “Les Jeudis du Banc de Sable”. Get ready to groove in Longeville-sur-Mer this summer!
The Shop • Manusurf Oceanstore
A surf shop near La Rochelle and a concept store designed by Manu and Ana Deman, the artistic director behind the entire venue. Discover a wide range of surfboards from Manusurf, UWL, Zeus, Cabianca, Addiction and Neal Purchase, as well as more old-school brands such as Dead Kooks and Joel Fitzgerald. The shop also carries eco-conscious surfwear brands including Soöruz, Patagonia and Picture. It is also home to Ana Deman’s creativity, with a wide range of handmade ceramic tableware. Ana has also designed a unique clothing collection available in the shop. ( https://www.ana-deman.com) In summer, true to their values, Manu and Ana also sell local food products in the shop—something for everyone!
