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Camping Le Bois Verdon
In the seaside resort of Saint-Jean-de-Monts on the French Côte de Lumière, families will find perfect leisure activities around the Camping Le Bois Verdon campsite. The campsite is located around 1.5… Campsite profile page
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Camping Aux Coeurs Vendéens

The beaches of La Grande Plage, Le Golf and La Parée du Jonc in Saint-Jean-de-Monts have all been awarded the Blue Flag label, which means they are clean and easily accessible for everyone. As most of the campsites in Saint-Jean-de-Monts are only 500 metres to 1.5 km from the coast, they are ideal for camping by the sea. In addition to the exceptionally wide sandy beaches, the region also boasts beautiful wooded areas and seemingly endless cultural landscapes.

Special features of camping in Saint-Jean-de-Monts

The western French municipality of Saint-Jean-de-Monts is located in the department of Vendée on the Bay of Biscay. With more than 2,400 hours of sunshine per year and long-lasting warm weather, the holiday resort is an excellent holiday destination on the Côte de Lumière - the Coast of Light.

With its wide, golden sandy beach, the coastline hugs the Atlantic Ocean for a total of 200 kilometres and is characterised by lush pine forests and vast sand dunes. The surrounding countryside around Saint-Jean-de-Monts is characterised by picturesque cultural landscapes with individual, small farms and hamlets. Undisturbed and long walks in the fresh air are therefore also ideal for a camping holiday with a dog.

Travelling

When travelling from Germany, the route through the Saarland is usually the shortest route. From Saarbrücken, it is just under 850 kilometres across France to the Atlantic coast. The first section along the A4 motorway takes travellers past pretty towns such as Forbach. After a good 60 kilometres, you reach the Metz bypass. A detour to the old town centre with its impressive buildings from the Gothic era is recommended for a little refreshment.

After bypassing Metz, the A4 continues through charming landscapes with lush fields and crosses the north-western tip of the Parc naturel régional de Lorraine shortly before the historically significant town of Verdun. The section after 190 km from Metz is also scenically beautiful: the A4 leads past the impressive Gothic city of Reims in the north and the Montagne de Reims nature park in the south. The metropolitan region of Paris is bypassed to the south, and a good 210 km later you reach Le Mans. Here, another stop is recommended before travelling the final section. The route finally takes travellers past Angers and the Loire city of Nantes before reaching their destination of Saint-Jean-de-Monts. It should be noted that the vast majority of France's motorways are toll roads. The cost depends on the type of vehicle and the length of the motorway section.

Top 5 sights

  • La Grande Roue: The Ferris wheel offers a marvellous view of the distant horizon.
  • Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste: Built in 1685, this Roman Catholic church is ideal for a visit with its artistically designed stained glass windows depicting the saints Jacques le Majeur and Jeanne de Franceideal.
  • Kulmino: 6.7 kilometres north of Saint-Jean-de-Monts, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the vast countryside from the viewing platform of the high water tower.
  • Les petit trains: In the town of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, 9 km to the south, sightseeing trains run and take visitors on various tours past the town's best sights.
  • Le Moulin de Raire: 12 km north-east of Saint-Jean-de-Monts stands the time-honoured mill dating back to 1555, where visitors can learn all about the production process for organic flour on guided tours.

Top 2 insider tips

  • Golf de Saint-Jean-de-Monts: The 8 km long and beautifully designed golf course along the coast has 18 holes between the ocean and woodland, plus a restaurant and clubhouse. A marvellous view of the two islands of I'lle d'Yeu and Noirmoutier crowns the golfing pleasure in the fresh sea air. The restaurant is open daily all year round.
  • Plage des Salins: If you stroll about 3 kilometres along the beach in a southerly direction, you will reach the Plage des Salins beach section. This is a bathing beach where swimwear is only optional. A mixed crowd enjoys the fine sandy beach behind a protective sand wall.

Activities and excursions

The scenic beauty and sophisticated flair of the coastal town offer a variety of ways to spend an unforgettable holiday.

Wet fun in the Atlantic Toboggan

A trip to the Atlantic Toboggan water park is the perfect choice for a day of fun with the kids. The facility in the south of the city has a wide variety of slides for different age groups and swimming pools such as the 1,500 m² wave pool.

Free parking in the 4-hectare car park is just as much a part of the service as various snack bars and the option to bring dogs on a lead.

A ride with horses from Nelly's Ranch

Horseback rides lasting several hours can be booked at Nelly's Ranch. Participants ride through the picturesque countryside on well-trained horses. This is a great way to spend your leisure time, and not just for families with children.

Depending on their personal experience, participants at Nelly's Ranch can choose between routes of varying difficulty, which are always accompanied by an experienced guide. In addition to rides through the forest, the horses can also be ridden on the beach. The special thing about this is that you can also ride horses swimming in the water.

Events

In Saint-Jean-de-Monts and the surrounding area, interesting events for all ages and interests take place all year round.

February

  • X-Trail Pays de Monts: Enthusiastic runners compete against each other in the annual 10-km race in February.

April

  • Children's festival: The festival awaits young guests with art workshops, fun exhibitions and demonstrations, pony rides and simply good entertainment.

May

  • Household Fair: The event focuses on conferences and workshops on furniture and home decoration.

June

  • St Hans Festival: The Midsummer Festival includes concerts, food and various performances.

July - August

  • La Déferlante d'Été: With street theatre and concerts, the spectacle provides amusement and good humour.
  • Planet Beach: The event is all about beach sports such as beach volleyball, beach rugby, fitness and Zen meditation.

August

  • Cinété: At the film festival, films are shown on a giant screen on the beach.

September

  • Caval'Océane: The equestrian festival on the beach is free to attend and offers action-packed equestrian competitions.

October

  • Salon Naturel'Monts: Workshops and conferences inform interested visitors about sustainable development, eco-housing and organic food.

November

  • All Saints' Day: 1 November is a school holiday. A children's ball, entertainment, workshops and exhibitions await the children.

Gastronomy

Due to its direct location on the Atlantic, Saint-Jean-de-Monts and the entire département of Vendée offer a variety of fish specialities and traditional shellfish dishes. For example, mussels from L'Aiguillon, oysters from the bay of Bourgneuf and sardines from St-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie play an important culinary role in the region. Crabs, langoustines and fresh crayfish are other delicious ingredients in the region.

In addition to seafood, dairy, meat and poultry products are also important fixtures on the dining table. Quail, duck and chicken from nearby Challans are traditional and important ingredients, as are hare's liver, lamb's lettuce and potatoes in a wide variety of flavours. The exceptionally sunny region also produces exquisite red wines such as Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Best time to visit

Plenty of sunshine all year round makes for a successful holiday in Saint-Jean-de-Monts at any time of year. With the exception of a few cold weeks in winter, the temperate Atlantic climate along the coast ensures a pleasant and mild climate. The warmest - and therefore best - months for beach holidays are June, July and August. During the summer months, the average temperature is around 23 degrees Celsius, and even at night the thermometer rarely drops below 15 degrees Celsius. The water temperatures are usually at their highest from the beginning to the middle of August. This is when temperatures average between 18 and 23 degrees Celsius, making a day by the sea a refreshing experience.

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