Vendee

The Vendee region boasts a fantastic sunshine record which is equal to the French Riviera. Approximately 2,500 hours of sunshine along the miles of Vendee's great sandy beaches. This makes the Vendee a fantastic place to visit and a great way to stay in the area is camping.

Camping in Vendee

Camping in Vendee is very popular and whether you have you own camping equipment or wish to hire ready erected tents or mobile homes there are plenty of campsites to choose from. Campsites in the Vendee have ratings depending on the facilities they have. We recommend a campsite with at least 3 stars. If you chose to stay with Direct Camping all our sites have at least a 4 star rating and have been specifically chosen for there facilities and good reputation. Camping in Vendee gives you the freedom to explore and be part of the natural environment.

You will find most of the campsites are set in areas of natural beauty either near the ocean, among sand dunes or in beautiful pine forests. Children love the freedom of camping with large areas to run and play, pools to swim and friends to meet. Our campsites in the Vendee offer a safe fun environment for the whole family to enjoy.

Camping in ready erected tent is fun, but for those who prefer a few more creature comforts may wish to hire a mobile home. Our mobiles homes have up to 3 bedrooms, bathrooms and are fully equipped for all you could need for you stay. Some of our mobile homes have an outside decking area and all have outside patio equipment, parasols and sun loungers. Direct Camping offer other services such as linen hire which make your camping experience in the Vendee even more pleasurable.

Principal seaside resorts are:

St Jean-De-Monts

St Jean de Monts is a modern bustling resort boasting over 8 km of sandy beach. There is something for every one, including an excellent 18 hole golf course, sailing centre, quad biking, water parks and horse riding centre.

Come the evening, the lively avenue de la Mer, the pedestrian road leading to the beach offers a variety of restaurants to cater for all tastes including sea food, steak houses Italian and Mexican foods. Bars, cafes & shops are in abundance as well as ice cream parlors and creperies.

Les Sables-D'Olonne

Les Sables d’Olonne is a bustling cosmopolitan resort based around a large fishing port boasting miles of sandy beach. A fabulous contrast of old and new, bustling markets and fine restaurants le Sables d’Olonne has it all. The Olonne forest has miles of cycle tracks and walks, whilst the area has Zoo’s, water parks and chateaus to visit.

St Gilles-Croix-De-Vie

St Gilles Croix de Vie is the oldest fishing port in the Vendee which has rustic charm as well as an array of bars, shops, restaurants and café. Twice a week the market comes to town with fresh produce from the surrounding area as well a fresh shell fish caught by the local fishermen. The Grand Plage boasts miles of fine sandy beach, a surf club and restaurants over looking the ocean.

For the children

LE GRAND PARC OF THE PUY DU FOU®

At the heart of the fantastic forest of Puy du Fou, a vast wooded land of 40 hectares, treat yourself to a deep intake of fresh, natural air – and let yourself be carried away in a whirlwind of shows and entertainment that will take your breath away. Each village represents a different era. Immerse yourself in the ambience of long-gone centuries, dive into the heart of the action and excitement of legendary heroes: Relive the games of the Roman circus, the Viking attacks, the jousting tournaments, the musketeer combats, the ancestral art of falconry, the skills of our craftsmen and the street theatre… You will relive 2,000 years of the History of France. You will never have been left with so many memories from a single experience.

http://www.puydufou.com/en

Océanile, the Noirmoutier Island’s water park

Océanile, the water park on the Noirmoutier Island, offers a veritable avalanche of thrills and spills. Wave pool, water slides, rapids, slow-flowing River, whirlpool bath, inflatable rings, geyser, waterfall and a host of child’s water games: the choice of activities is huge. And don’t forget the special child’s play area.

www.oceanile.com

Golf in the Vendee

The Vendee has a fine selection of golf courses available to use. Situated in beautiful surroundings these fantastic courses can’t fail to please even the most seasoned golfers.

Port – Bourgenay

Port – Bourgenay is one of the most popular courses in the Vendee. The course is situated on the edge of the ocean and borders an enclosed forest. The course also overlooks the Port of Bourgenay. (18 holes, par 72, 6392 yd)

Architect: P. Thevenin.

Formule Golf Pass

If you intend to play a lot of golf during your stay it is possible buy a formule golf pass which entitles you to unlimited use within a certain amount of days. For more information about the formule golf pass or details of other courses in the Vendee please visit http://www.golfbourgenay.com/ and click onto the “Pays de Loire” section.

Fishing in the Vendee

Its fishing is one of the Vendees undeniable assets. Sea-fishing, shellfish hunting on the beach, surf-casting by the sea and freshwater fish