Camping in the Vendée : an unforgettable holiday experience

The Vendée is a region in the west of France that offers a very wide range of landscapes, each as picturesque as the other: an authentic coastline of the Vendée region (beaches, creeks, cliffs,...), small typical marinas, exotic islands (Ile d'Yeu, Noirmoutier), splendid seaside resorts, majestic castles, remarkable historical towns and a unique Poitou marshland.

Camping in such an environment ensures an unforgettable holiday! The region has more than 1100 miles of cycle paths that allow you to explore and discover this superb region of France, in the most beautiful way. It is impossible to get bored in the Vendée: tourist sites, out-of-the-ordinary outdoor activities, water sports, crafts, traditional festivities, festivals and events of all kinds. In addition to all these numerous regional assets, Vendée is close to many other beautiful areas in France such as: La Rochelle, Île de Ré, the Futoroscope de Poitiers, Nantes, Brittany and many more! For all these reasons, camping in the Vendée, whether you're in a tent, a campervan, a bungalow, a motorhome, or even if you're glamping, is perfect.

The Top 10 Best Campsites in the Vendée

Camping La Garangeoire 5* - Saint-Julien-des-Landes
Accommodations offered: motorhomes, glamping, quaint cottages and traditional campervans.
Activities and services: access to the lake, water park, spa, jacuzzi, kid's club, entertainment, restaurants and more!

Yelloh! Village Le Pin Parasol 5* - La Chapelle Hermier
Accommodation available: motorhomes, quaint cottages, chalets and traditional campervans.
Activities and services: access to the lake, water park, spa, jacuzzi, kid's club, entertainment, restaurants and more!

Camping Club Les Brunelles 5* - Longeville-sur-Mer
Accommodation available: cottages, ecolodges, chalets, Vendée cottages, traditional camping accommodation.
Activities and services: the Atlantic ocean is less than 1km away, water park, spa, jacuzzi, kid's club, restaurants and more!

Yelloh! Village Le Littoral 5* - Talmont Saint Hilaire
Accommodation available: cottages, chalets, traditional camping accommodation.
Activities and services: beach access, water park, heated indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, kid's club, entertainment, restaurants and more!

Camping La Guyonnière 5* - Saint-Julien-des-Landes
Accommodation available: glamping, cottages, chalets, traditional camping accommodation.
Activities and services: water park, spa, jacuzzi, kid's club, entertainment, restaurants and more!

Camping du Bel Air 5* - Château d'Olonne
Accommodation available: motorhomes, pavilions and more.
Activities and services: home to the Vendée Globe, heated indoor water park, spa, jacuzzi, fitness room, kid's club, entertainment, restaurants and more!

Camping Club L'Evasion 4* - Landevieille
Accommodation available: motorhomes, lodges and traditional camping accommodation.
Activities and services : access to the sea and lake, water park, heated indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, fitness area, kid's club, entertainment, restaurants and more!

Camping Le Pas Opton 4* - Le Fenouiller
Accommodation available: villas, motorhomes and traditional camping accommodation.
Activities and services: access to the river, swimming pool, sport facilities, snack bar, kid's club, entertainment, spiritual programme and more!

Yelloh! 4* Château La Forêt Village - La Roche-sur-Yon
Accommodation available: motorhomes, glamping, bubble room, chalets, tree houses and traditional camping accommodation.
Activities and services: beach, lake and forest access, heated indoor swimming pool, sports facilities, restaurants and more!

Camping La Pomme de Pin 4* - Jard-sur-Mer

Accommodation available: motorhomes, chalets, traditional camping accommodation.
Activities and services: beach and forest access, 2 heated swimming pools, spa, kid's club, entertainment and more!

What are the must-see places to visit in the Vendée?

The Vendée, Côte de Lumière, has treasures with many facets. Among the must-see places to visit in this small corner of France in the south of Brittany are:

Religious heritage
- The abbeys of Nieuls sur l'Autise and Maillezais
- The priory of Grammont in Saint Prouant
- The Logis de la Chabotterie in Montréverd

Mills
- Le Mont des Alouettes in Herbier
- Le Moulin de Rainé in Sallertaine

Castles and monuments
- The Castle of Tiffauges
- The Castle of Terre Neuve in Fontenay Le Comte
- The Castle of Talmont Saint Hilaire

Museums
- The Historial of the Vendée in Lucs-sur-Boulogne
- The Automobile Museum in Talmont Saint Hilaire
- The Chocolate Museum in La Roche-sur-Yon

Parks and gardens
- The Cité des Oiseaux in Landes Genusson
- The Réserve Biologique Départementale in Nallier
- The Jardin du Vent à Notre-Dame de Monts

Nature outings
- Les Marais Salants de Challans
- the Island of Yeu
- The Island of Noirmoutier
- The passage of Gois à Noirmoutier
- The Poitevin Marshes in Maillezais
-the de la Pointe du Payré à Jard-sur-Mer
- L'Île Penotte et ses murs de coquillage aux Sables d'Olonne

What are the best activities to do whilst camping?

A happy camper is a satisfied camper! What could be more pleasant than being able to pitch your tent (or motorhome) and camping table in a magnificent setting, in the heart of nature, and to enjoy interesting and varied leisure activities? Among these many activities to do with family or friends, you could also check out:

- The Zoo des Sables in Les Sables d'Olonne
- The amusement park Le Château des Aventuriers in Aprillé
- The Labyrinth in Delirium in Talmont Saint Hilaire
- The Grand Défi in Saint Julien des Landes
- Le Puy du Fou in Les Epesses
- The Pierre-Brune Park in Mervent
- The Vendée Aquarium in Talmont Saint Hilaire
- The Indian Forest amusement park in Moutiers les Mauxfait
- The Atlantic Toboggan in Saint Hilaire de Rie
- The Natur'zoo de Mervent

But you could also try: cycling, horse riding, hiking, fishing, forest walks, golf, parachuting.

And other water activities: fishing, kitesurfing, surfing, bodyboarding, wakeboarding, kayaking.

Have we convinced you yet?

Whether you are an occasional or experienced camper, every night spent at a Vendée campsite is a night full of emotions and surprises. This small corner of France, located between Brittany, Deux-Sèvres and Charente, never ceases to amaze us! No one can remain indifferent to so many natural, historical, sporting, recreational wonders.... Whatever your age and preferences, every camper finds happiness in the Vendée!