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The Puy du Fou Grand Park

Puy du Fou

At 1h30 from our campsite, the Parc du Puy du Fou invites you for a journey in  the story. From Roman Gladiators to Vikings to Knights, experience  enchanting shows.

Walk through the park and step back in time.

Discover the work of medieval craftsmen and their shops, visit a village of  1900s, witness the training of birds of prey or widen your eyes during the  great night show.

Visit the Puy du Fou leisure park and its natural park, animal and floral park,  in an authentic and exotic setting.

You will be captivated by spectacular attractions and shows.

La Cinéscénie, come evening and watch an unforgettable show!

The Vendée Islands

true jewels of the Atlantic!

  

Noirmoutier Island

Iles vendéennes

The island of Noirmoutier is an authentic and preserved island with its 40 km of beach and its salt marshes.

To get there, you can take the bridge that connects the island to the mainland or the famous Passage du Gois, a 4 km submersible road unique in the world that connects the south and the north of the island at low tide.

Come and discover its must-see places, such as its salt marshes, the Bois de la Chaise (classified site) and its villas, the Plage des Dames and its lined beach huts,

le Vieil (small fishing village with narrow streets), the fishing port of l'Herbaudière and the castle of Noirmoutier.

Going back towards the bridge, you will cross the agricultural plains intended for the cultivation of Bonnotte, the potato of Noirmoutier.

The island of Yeu

To reach the island of Yeu you will have to take the boat from the port of Fromentine, the crossing lasts only 30 to 45 minutes to disembark at Port Joinville.

17 km from the coast, the island of Yeu is a little corner of paradise which is one of the most beautiful islands in France.

There is nothing better than cycling to visit the island and admire the variety of landscapes: long beaches and coastal dunes, wild coast and steep rock, small coves with false unexplored airs, port and small houses with blue shutters, prehistoric sites...

With family or friends, discover the  must-see places on the Ile d'Yeu  such as :
the island's main village and fishing port, Port Joinville, the
  picturesque  port of La Meule, a small fishing port with its chapel,  the  tip of the crows  (wild coast reminiscent of the Celtic lands of Brittany), the majestic  Old castle  of the 12th century which inspired Hergé for the adventure of Tintin and the Black Island, the prehistoric remains...

Leisure Parks

The Vendée is a department that conceals a thousand and one treasures. Many tourists take the holiday route to the Vendée to discover its magnificent fine sandy beaches. It is also a very pleasant department, because it is conducive to cycling thanks to its many cycle paths. In addition to these advantages, it is also a region in which there is no shortage of leisure parks.

Parcs de loisirs

Discover the largest water park in Vendée  :

O'Gliss To spend a pleasant family day full of good memories, this is the park that you must go to. It is suitable for all ages and will appeal to everyone thanks to its 6 different universes  :

  • O'Cayo Island  : paradise in Vendée, take the footbridge and find yourself on a superb lagoon and a rock to climb

  • VIP Beach  : enter before everyone else in the park and enjoy this space with deckchairs and catering

  • Sunset Beach  : the beach comes to you at O'Gliss Park with its wave pool, beach and tapas bar

  • Delir'Space  : this is the favorite universe of thrill seekers with its 12 slides

  • Exploral'O  : more than 400 meters of river to descend in a buoy or alone

  • Ludo'Park  : it is the universe designed especially for the little ones

 

Close to O'Gliss Park,  challenge your loved ones at O'Fun Park:

Here too, just like at O'Gliss Park, the O'Fun Park Leisure Park has several universes.

  • Its main activity is tree climbing  and its many courses in the trees. You will discover 17 courses suitable for both adults and children.

  • You can also get started in  buoy, body surfing, BMX… for a vertiginous slide before finding yourself in the water. The Water Jump is the perfect activity for a relaxing break.

  • Challenge your loved ones to  Dueling Arena. In this universe, find the famous calfskin events, treadmill, the wall of champions... A day full of guaranteed laughter  !

  • Many other activities await you on site such as Paint Ball, a fun zone, Xperience Game...

The Château des Aventuriers, an amusement park 1 hour from the campsite:

Discover three routes for a day full of discoveries.

  • The pirate's treasure: go on a truer-than-life treasure hunt in the corridors and gardens of the castle. Solve the puzzles and find the clues that will lead you to Blackbeard's treasure

  • From dinos to prehistory: return to the past by reliving the life of dinosaurs and becoming unbeatable on prehistory. At the Château des Aventuriers, we learn history while having fun.

  • The secrets of the Castle: discover the secrets of the Adventurers' Castle by solving puzzles. A fun way to discover each room of the castle.

Discover the real life of animals at Planète Sauvage:

1 hour from our Saint Jean de Monts campsite, discover the Planète Sauvage park. Unprecedented in the Great West, discover the Safari Trail. With your car or 4×4, travel the 10 km of routes populated by the largest animals.
More than 800 animals await you in their natural habitat: rhinos, giraffes, elephants, cheetahs, lions, bears... And many more to discover during your visit.

You can attend the dolphin show and admire them in the underwater gallery.

As you walk, you will find yourself on a suspension bridge in the company of a tribe of macaques. A family day you won't soon forget.

St Gilles Cross of Life

Seaside resort renowned for its nautical activities with its 32 km of coastline and its large fine sandy beaches protected by the dunes,  

St Gilles Croix de Vie is  also a fishing port renowned for its sardines, with its marina in the heart of the city.

The city knew  retain the charm and authenticity of a fishing village. Discover the must-see places of St Gilles Croix de Vie such as the large beach,  the auction,  the Pearl of the Gods cannery, the pedestrian streets of the city center,  the fisherman's house, his  casino.

Nearby, in Saint Hilaire de Riez, discover the  Corniche Vendée  3 km long, formed by cliffs about ten meters high.

St Gilles
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