Opening dates 22nd May - 4th September

Set within the dunes of a fabulous coast line camping Les Genets is located just 700 meters away from the beach. Camping Les genets has sandy emplacements set around pine trees providing welcome shade from the Vendee sun.

A short 10 minute walk from camping Les Genets takes you to a picturesque beach where you can relax, sit back and enjoy the sun. Cycle or pony hire is available close by for you to explore the beautiful surrounding area.

Camping Les Genets has an excellent pool complex featuring indoor pool with Jacuzzi, outdoor pools, 5 waterslides, and a lazy river.

There is plenty to keep everybody entertained during the high season with a full entertainment program making sure there's never a dull moment.

Camping les genets has a games area at the back of the entertainment section for the children to meet there friends have a game of pool.

A short 10 minute walk from camping Les Genets takes you to a picturesque beach where you can relax, sit back and enjoy the sun.

Camping Les Genets – area information

At camping Les Genets you will find yourself in the heart of one of the most popular French holiday destinations, the Vendee. Only a short journey away is the fantastic resort of St. Jean de Monts. With 8 KM of sandy beach and over a mile of promenade lined with sea food restaurants, bars, cafes, and ice cream parlour gourmets will be delighted by the vast array of international cuisine on offer.

Night owls will not be disappointed with the bars, clubs and casinos that remain open well into the early hours.

Camping Les Genets – Quad biking

A two mile drive from camping Les Genets is a fantastic quad bike course .Get lessons from professional staff then hit the course and show off your riding abilities.

Camping Les Genets – Water park

Within a two mile drive of camping Les Genets is the Atlantic Toboggan water Park. With its huge slides and array of water rides its makes for a great day out.

Camping Les genets – Rope adventure

The feeling forest is just a short drive from camping Les genets . There is nothing like the thrill of walking around the canopy of trees trying to negotiate the Monkey walk, crazy bridge, swinging stirrup and zip wires.

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

Camping Les Genets – Golf

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.

Camping Les Genets – Fishing

Its fishing is one of the Vendee’s undeniable assets. Sea-fishing, shellfish hunting on the beach, surf-casting by the sea and freshwater fishing are all pastimes you can enjoy. For the youngest in the family, there are camps focusing on the discovery of fishing and nature, while for practiced anglers there are five reservoirs where you can fish for Zander and Perch.

Devotees of night-fishing can choose from among several stretches of carp streams, and you can also fish for eels. You will need a holiday license to fish ( Carte Peche-Vacances) these are available from tackle shops. (The locations of the tackle shops are available from the tourist office as well as the locations of local fishing lakes and rivers) The license costs around £20. The Vendee is a true paradise for fishermen.

Camping Les Genets – Sea fishing

Boat trips are available from the fishing ports of St Gilles-Croix-de Vie and Les Sables-d-Olonne. Take advantage of the experience of the local fishermen as they guide you out to the best spots for catching fish.

Camping Les Genets - Cycling

From outside the campsite you can join the 300km of cycle track that takes you around

the Vendee. See Vendee area info for more details.

Last updated 14th December 2011