With an array of attractions to tempt the most jaded of palates, the Vendée makes an ideal family holiday destination. For many years quietly kept to themselves by the French, the charms of the Vendée are now being discovered by visitors from further afield.

     From its 140km of beaches to the tranquillity of the rolling countryside of forests & the bocage Vendéen, from the wild beauty of the marais wetlands to the breathtaking spectacle of the shows at Le Grand Parc de Puy du Fou, the Vendée can amuse, relax, stimulate and enchant in equal measure.

    Although the region has many attractions, the beaches of the Vendée are the primary source of its fame and the reason why the coast has long been a popular destination with the French. Mainly sandy and only gently sloping, the beaches are a particular hit with children of all ages. The beaches and sea are kept scrupulously clean and many stretches are patrolled by lifeguards during the summer.

   The South of the Vendée benefits from the same microclimate as the Northern part of the Charente Maritime, giving the region a level of summer sunshine bettered in France only by the Côte d’Azur, but mercifully less harsh. The sandy beaches of this part of the Vendée are considered amongst the best in Europe.

Ryan air flies into La Rochelle and Nantes airports, both an hours drive away.
Ferries to St Malo approx 3.5 hrs drive. Caen ferryport approx 4.5 hrs drive.
All major car hire companies available at ports of entry.