You might not know the name, but the Vendée is one of France’s most popular regions for camping holidays. The Vendee, on the west coast south of the Loire River, is one of France’s sunniest regions and blessed with miles of sandy beaches, so it’s not hard to spot the attraction for families. Another big plus is the ease of access for families travelling by car from the ferry ports at St Malo, Caen and Cherbourg, with drives times for around four hours. There are two brilliant Siblu parks for posh camping holidays in the Vendée: Le Bois Masson and Le Bois Dormant . Each offers mobile home accommodation to make family breaks easy, plus big pool complexes, lots of sports and entertainment day and night. Plus, a holiday at either of these parks gets you access to facilities at the neighbouring park, free of charge! |
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Let’s get straight to the point, people head to the Vendée for the sunshine, big beaches, and because it’s only a four-hour drive time from the ferry ports at St Malo, Caen and Cherbourg. It's a great choice if you’re a family that likes to get active. There’s a huge, safe, cycle network so you can explore on two-wheels, and loads of watersports providers offering brilliant activities all along the coast. There’s also a two-for-one bonus for anyone staying at our Le Bois Masson or Le Bois Dormant holiday villages. They’re located across the road from each other, and you get the chance to enjoy the facilities at both! |
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Where to find them: Siblu holiday parks in France

Seaside Exploring



Vendée Day Trips



Travelling to Vendée from the UK in 2022
There are lots of options if you are travelling to the Vendée by ferry, with Brittany Ferries offering several routes, which we have outlined below. For up-to-date information, prices and to book, please visit their website, at https://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/.
If it's more convenient for you to fly and hire a car, there are direct flights to Nantes Atlantique from London, Manchester and Liverpool. |
Distances/ approximate driving time from St Malo ferry port
156 miles / approx 3 hrs drive
Distances/ approximate driving times from Nantes airport
43 miles / approx 60 mins drive
Vendée BeachesThe Vendée has mile-upon-mile of big sandy beaches, including at St Jean de Monts, which is the closest to our two sites. This huge beach has golden sands, gentle waves and big tides, which makes for brilliant sandcastle-building terrain. There's lots of car parking close by, and shops and restaurants for refreshments. As you can imagine, this is a firm favourite with families. Locals say the beach at Les Sables d’Olonne is one of the very best in France. This glorious sandy spot sits in a south facing bay with protection from the ocean breeze. There are lots of cabanas, kids's clubs and bars, and the bay is popular with dingy sailors, whose colourful boats provide a striking backdrop. A popular day trip for campers in the Vendee is to visit the tiny Ile de Noirmutier, an island that can be reached by causeway from the coast. The beaches here are spectacular and quiet. Our pick is the long stretch at Barbâtre, where the water is warmest for swimming. Vendée AttractionsOne of the most popular attractions in the Vendee is Puy du Fou, a live-action historical theme park that brings to life some of the most famous periods in France's past. This incredible park is also home to the Cinescenie, which is an epic nighttime light and sound show brought to life by 2,500 actors. The fabulously named O'Gliss Water Park is one of France's biggest. It's an hour from Les Bois, but the reward for the drive is giant slide, a lazy river, and rapids simulator. For chic shopping, head to swanky Les Sables d'Olonne, which is a seaside town that is home to the famous Vendée Globe Yacht Race.
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