Discover Vendée: top 10 things to do among nature, beaches, and heritage
Between blonde sandy beaches, mysterious Poitevin marshes, and charming villages, Vendée reveals a thousand faces. This treasure of the Atlantic coast, located in the heart of the Pays de la Loire, appeals equally to nature lovers and families looking for an escape. From Noirmoutier Island to Puy du Fou, every experience promises a complete change of scenery.
What if you made our 5-star campsite in Saint-Jean-de-Monts your ideal starting point to discover the must-sees of Vendée?
Discover Noirmoutier Island and its Passage du Gois
Connected to the mainland by the legendary Passage du Gois, accessible only at low tide, Noirmoutier Island is an essential stop during a stay to discover Vendée. Between fine sandy beaches, salt marshes, old mills, and fishing villages, the island charms with its authenticity and gentle pace of life.
Stroll along the ports, discover the Polder de Sébastopol natural reserve, or cycle along the dikes.
Plunge into history at Puy du Fou
Ranked among the best theme parks in the world, Puy du Fou offers an incredible immersion in history. Vikings, gladiators, knights, and musketeers come to life through spectacular shows, including the famous Cinéscénie, performed by over 2,000 volunteers.
Between powerful emotions and historical reenactments, Puy du Fou appeals to all ages. A must-see if you want to discover Vendée!
Wander through the Breton marshes and the Vendée Poitevin marsh
Want to discover Vendée by its lands? True green lungs of Vendée, the Breton Vendée marshes and the Poitevin marsh offer soothing landscapes, shaped by water and wind.
By boat or by bike, let yourself be lulled by the calm of the Green Venice and observe herons, otters, and dragonflies around a canal bend.
Less than 30 kilometers from Saint-Jean-de-Monts, meet the salt workers and their ancestral know-how, between land and sea. An authentic and ecological experience, ideal for families.
Discover Île d’Yeu, a wild treasure off the Vendée coast
Accessible by boat from La Barre-de-Monts, Fromentine, Île d’Yeu offers a contrasting landscape: granite cliffs to the west, long golden beaches to the east.
Explore its 72 km of marked trails on foot or by bike, discover Port-Joinville, the Château de Pierre-Levée or the wild coves of the Vieux Château. After a day discovering Vendée, enjoy a seafood platter facing the ocean, before taking the return shuttle.
Enjoy the iconic beaches and seaside resorts
It's impossible to discover Vendée without stopping at its mythical seaside resorts!
- Saint-Jean-de-Monts, the town where our campsite is located, charms with its 8 km of fine sandy beaches, its pine forest, and its cycle paths.
- Les Sables-d’Olonne, famous for the Vendée Globe, combines surfing, walks, and local gastronomy 50 km away.
- Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie charms with its fishing port and maritime atmosphere 21 km away.
As evening falls, admire a sunset over the Atlantic, feet in the sand, just a few minutes from your mobile home in our campsite with a water park in Vendée.
Admire the Vendée Corniche in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez
Between Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez and Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, the Vendée Corniche stretches for three kilometers of cliffs and coves. To discover Vendée, walk or cycle along the coastal path and stop at the famous Trou du Diable (Devil's Hole), where the waves rush into the rock with an impressive roar.
This natural, classified, and protected site guarantees one of the most beautiful panoramas of the Vendée coast.
Soak up the medieval charm of the Château de Tiffauges
Perched on the heights of the bocage, the Château de Tiffauges is the largest medieval site in Vendée. Former residence of Gilles de Rais, companion-in-arms of Joan of Arc, it impresses with its history and its events.
To truly discover Vendée, attend equestrian shows, discover the medieval war machines, and dive into the atmosphere of the 15th century.
In winter, its Christmas market is one of the most famous in the Pays de la Loire.
Visit the Historial de la Vendée and dive into the history of the territory
In the heart of the bocage, in Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, the Historial de la Vendée is an essential stop to understand the identity of this land. This immersive museum traces 7,000 years of history, from prehistory to the present day, through lively and interactive exhibitions.
Visitors of all ages discover the epic of the Wars of Vendée, local traditions, and the richness of Vendée heritage. It's an ideal cultural outing for curious families, before returning to the calm of the Saint-Jean-de-Monts coast.
Stroll through Nieul-sur-l’Autise and visit its Royal Abbey
Classified as a “Petite Cité de Caractère” (Small Town of Character), the charming village of Nieul-sur-l’Autise seduces with its authenticity and exceptional heritage. It's a must-do to discover Vendée!
Its Royal Abbey, founded in the 11th century and carefully restored, was built under the reign of Eleanor of Aquitaine. Its Romanesque cloister, the only one fully preserved in the west of France, immerses visitors in a soothing and spiritual world.
In summer, night shows and family events revive the medieval past of the Pays de la Loire. A charming cultural stop to include in your stay in Vendée.
Sail on the waters: boat trip or rental on the Vendée coast
Vendée is also about the sea. To experience the ocean differently, embark on a boat trip from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, Les Sables-d’Olonne, or La Barre-de-Monts.
Between secret coves, lively ports, and the endless horizon, each outing promises a breath of sea air and beautiful views.
From the infinite beaches of Les Sables-d’Olonne to the tranquility of the Breton Vendée marsh, from Île d’Yeu to the Vendée Corniche, Vendée is a permanent invitation to escape. Between ocean, nature, and heritage, every moment spent on this authentic land of the Pays de la Loire leaves a lasting impression.
To fully enjoy this region of a thousand faces, nothing beats a stay at our seaside campsite in Vendée. Just a 15-minute walk from the beach and bordered by the national forest, this high-end campsite combines comfort, nature, and serenity.
Prepare your stay to discover Vendée now and let yourself be charmed by the Vendée's gentle pace of life.