Camping by the sea Vendée
Looking for a waterfront family vacation? When you book a seaside campsite in Vendée, you’re choosing a holiday punctuated by the ocean, swimming, bike rides and shared moments of relaxation. Sun Marina campsites offer 5-star comfort, quick access to the beach and a wide range of activities for all ages.
With Sun Marina, discover the best places to spend an unforgettable summer camping on the Vendée coast. Comfortable mobile homes, spacious pitches, a water park with heated swimming pool, daytime and evening entertainment, everything you need to relax. An invitation to a warm, family vacation in unspoilt surroundings. You’ll love the outdoor life… by the sea.
The best seaside campsites in Vendée
Need to let go, fill up on iodine and enjoy your vacations at your own pace? In Vendée, seaside campsites have that little something extra: the beach just a stone’s throw away, large stretches of sand and that vacation village atmosphere where everyone finds their place. At Sun Marina, we have three family-friendly campsites just beyond the dune or the forest. Put on your flip-flops and your best swimsuit, grab your towel and head straight for the beach. You’re all set!
The Sun Marina spirit in Vendée: 5-star club villages by the sea
The Sun Marina spirit is all about family campsites designed to simplify your seaside vacation while offering a multitude of on-site activities.
Just a few hundred meters from the beach, our 5-star village clubs in the Vendée are renowned for their friendly atmosphere , accessibility and leisure facilities: heated water parks with waterslides, kids’ clubs, wellness areas and a wide range ofaccommodation, from premium mobile homes to natural pitches for tents and motorhomes. Every detail has been thought out for your comfort and that of the whole family.
A magnificent setting for a peaceful vacation
Set in the heart of unspoilt natural environments, our seaside campsites promise you a rejuvenating stay in the Vendée. With the ocean close at hand, long sandy beaches, fragrant pine trees and direct access to cycle paths, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the charms of the Vendée coast, nicknamed the ” Côte de Lumière”.the Coast of Light“. A true haven where nature, tranquility and comfort come together harmoniously for the perfect outdoor vacation.
Sun Marina campsites: three seaside addresses in Vendée
Acapulco campsite in Saint-Jean-de-Monts: the beach 600 metres away
This is one of the highlights of the Acapulco campsite: in less than 10 minutes on foot, you can reach a large, beautiful sandy beach in Saint-Jean-de-Monts. No need to take the car or drive through town: here, the sea is just down the road. The seafront is lively and bustling, with many shops close by. Everything you need to enjoy the beach to the full, from morning till night!
Les Genêts campsite in Saint-Jean-de-Monts: 800 metres from the ocean
From Les Genêts campsite, you’re also a 10-minute walk from the St-Jean-de-Monts beach, between Plage des Becs and Plage des Mouettes! A lovely spot to lay your towel. It’s a great place for families to come together, without stepping on each other’s toes. In summer, swimming is supervised. It’s the perfect place to enjoy your vacation to the rhythm of the waves and nature!
Le Château campsite in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez: a 10-minute bike ride to the beach
Camping Le Château is set back from the sea, 2.5 km from the coast, but the beach is easily accessible by bike via the cycle path. And what a beach it is! Located between Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez and Sion-sur-l’Océan, theParée Préneau beach is one of the most beautiful in the resort. There’s no concrete promenade here: just fine sand, wild dunes and forest. The beach is supervised in July and August.
Discover our 5-star campsites in Vendée
What type of seaside rental should you choose in the Vendée?
In Vendée, there are a thousand ways to camp or stay by the ocean. Luxury, simplicity, nature or the unusual: to each his own style, as long as the sea is never far away.
A 5-star campsite by the sea: comfort without compromise
Don’t want to give up comfort to be near the sea? Good news: in Vendée, Sun Marina campsites combine both. You’ll find fully-equipped mobile homes, pedestrian village-style premium areas, crazy water parks and top-notch services (restaurant, spa, kids’ club…). All this just a stone’s throw from the ocean. Perfect for those who want sea air without the logistical hassle.
Cheap camping by the beach: Sun Marina makes it possible!
You don’t have to break the piggy bank to spend the summer on the Atlantic coast! By booking early, you can find affordable seaside campsites with accommodation just a few hundred meters from the ocean. The cottages and mobile homes in the Sun Essentiel range are designed for those who want to enjoy the sea without spending a fortune. There are two options to suit all tastes: the practical, no-frills Budget models, for the essentials; or the more modern Comfort models. In both cases, you stay as close to the beach as possible, and enjoy excellent value for money!
Nature camping, with the sea and the forest as your only horizon
Camping by the sea with Sun Marina is all about nature, between the beach and the dune forests of the Vendée. Pitches for tents, caravans or motorhomes are spacious, quiet and shady. And the beach is never far away. A few minutes’ walk or bike ride and you’re on the warm sand!
Glamping version: cosy camping on the Vendée coast
Stay in a lodge tent with a wooden terrace, or spend an unusual night in a cabadienne, where sea spray mingles with the scent of the pine forest… Glamping in Vendée appeals to families in search of originality, but also to hikers and cyclists on the GR8 or the Vélodyssée, two coastal itineraries that cross Vendée and run along the Atlantic coast.
Campsite in Vendée with water park and activities for all
In the Vendée, seaside campsites are not only well-located: they’re also designed to ensure that every member of the family has something to enjoy. Water park, leisure facilities, kids’ and teens’ clubs… everything you need to enjoy your vacation together!
Campsite with children’s club and playground in Vendée
Children can move, scream and run: it’s allowed! With the beach just a stone’s throw away, the campsite’s play areas, paddling pool, water playground and kids’ clubs, our youngest guests are in their element. While parents enjoy a quiet moment, children can bond, try out the slides, play soccer or build sandcastles on supervised beach outings.
Seaside campsite with activities for teenagers
With the sea as an adventure playground, it’s hard to get bored. From nautical activities to beach volleyball, bike rides along the seafront and multi-sports fields, teenagers are sure to see it all! And when the sun goes down, the lively evenings take over. There’s no need to drag them: they can go out on their own.
Parents finally breathe a sigh of relief
When everything’s within walking distance, the beach is just around the corner, the kids are having fun at the mini-club and a deckchair is holding out its arms, all that’s left to do is (finally) enjoy yourself. At a seaside campsite in the Vendée, forget the car, the hours and the traffic jams. Take the time… for a tête à tête with the ocean!
Vacations to be enjoyed together, but each at his own pace
A seaside vacation is also an opportunity to vary your pleasures. In the morning, you can go fishing on foot; in the afternoon, you can laze on the sand in the shade of a parasol, with a cooler full of provisions, or enjoy a sporting session in the waves. And in the evening, you’ll have a front-row seat to watch the sun set over the ocean!
Unmissable seaside activities from your campsite
A camping holiday by the sea in the Vendée is more than just laying back on your towel and waiting for time to pass. It’s an open-air adventure playground for young and old. From invigorating swims in the waves to snowshoeing competitions and walks on the foreshore at low tide, the beach offers a vast program of activities!
Water sports: moving in the waves
Surfing, paddle, bodyboarding, sailing, kayaking… The beaches of the Vendée are home to numerous water sports centers where you can rent equipment or take a lesson. Here, the Atlantic Ocean offers ideal conditions for effortless water sports. The Vendée boasts 140 km of beaches spread over some twenty renowned seaside resorts. The choice is yours!
Beach games: rackets, molkky, ball… play everywhere
In summer, the beach becomes an XXL playground. Beach rackets, beach soccer, volleyball, Frisbee, mölkky, kite flying… everyone has their own favorite activity. No major logistics required: a clear spot, a few rallying cries, and off you go for the afternoon. A good-humored atmosphere guaranteed, sometimes until sunset.
Fishing on foot: low tide and basket by hand
At low tide, the whole family heads out onto the foreshore, feet in the water and eyes on the lookout. Cockles, clams, periwinkles… Fishing on foot is a traditional Vendée activity, accessible to all. Children love it, and parents are quick to join in!
Sandcastles and seashells: the art of keeping children occupied
With a bucket, a shovel and a little imagination, children transform sand into a fortress. And while they’re digging moats, collecting shells or pebbles to fortify the ramparts, parents can take a breather. A timeless activity that costs nothing and, strangely enough, keeps the kids busy for hours. The kind of classic that never goes out of fashion.
Vendée beaches and seaside walks
Want to set down your suitcases by the sea and explore on foot, by bike or by boat? Here are 5 Vendée destinations we really like – for the beach, the atmosphere, and the campsites that are never far from the ocean.
Saint-Jean-de-Monts: XXL beach and 5-star campsite just around the corner
Kilometers of fine sand, a fragrant pine forest, the Vélodyssée cycling route just behind and several campsites less than a kilometer from the sea, Saint-Jean-de-Monts invites you to enjoy a relaxing, leisurely getaway by the sea. It’s simple: everything is designed for outdoor living. Market in the morning, swimming in the afternoon, entertainment in the evening. The winning trio!
Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez and Talmont-Saint-Hilaire: between coves and paths
In Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, the Corniche Vendéenne is a must-do on foot, with views of the rocks and ocean. As for the beach, the 10 km of fine sand are ideal for swimming and water sports. Campsites here are often close to cycle paths and supervised beaches. Best beaches for children: plage des Demoiselles, plage des 60 Bornes and plage des Becs.
Noirmoutier and Ile d’Yeu: dream beaches and secret coves
From the mainland, it’s just a few kilometers to change the atmosphere. Noirmoutier is best explored by bike, between salt marshes and pine-fringed beaches. For Ile d’Yeu, take the boat to Fromentine or Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. On site: some 30 beaches and sheltered coves. Relaxation guaranteed!
Les Sables-d’Olonne: fine sand, lively embankment and direct beach access
This is the most urban of the Vendée resorts. Its large, arched beach is perfect for families. And around it, a number of 5-star seaside campsites offer a comfortable base from which to alternate idleness, shopping and strolling along the famous Remblai, which runs alongside the ocean.
La Tranche-sur-Mer: surfing, fishing and a peaceful atmosphere
More discreet than its neighbor Les Sables, but ideal for those who want to relax and enjoy the surf. Here, you can surf at Les Conches, fish on foot at low tide, and choose a campsite on a human scale to stay close to the beach without the summer crowds.
Camping in Vendée: book your seaside holiday now
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With its sandy beaches, national forests, cycling trails and family-friendly activities, the Vendée has it all. Whether you prefer lazing by the heated pool or taking the whole family to the region’s must-see sites, here you’ll find the perfect balance of relaxation, comfort and freedom. And at Sun Marina, every detail counts: from your choice of mobile home or pitch, to outdoor activities and on-site services, we’ve thought of everything to make your vacation a success.
Don’t wait for the best availability to vanish: book your stay today in one of our 5-star Village Vacances. Live the unique experience of a seaside campsite in Vendée with Sun Marina and create your own unforgettable vacation memories.
