Le Puy du Fou – les Epesses
1h33 drive
Twice voted “best park in the world”, the park offers much more than just an amusement park, it’s a multitude of historical shows for the whole family.
The islands of Noirmoutier and Yeu
Ile de Noirmoutier is a 54-minute drive from the campsite. It’s the ideal place to try your hand at water sports, go fishing or just relax on the magnificent beaches.
Ile d’Yeu (8 minutes to the St Gilles Croix de Vie pier, then a 1-hour crossing): discover the magnificent wild coastline on foot or by bike, and take a break in one of the rocky coves.
The Poitevin Marsh in Maillezais
1h32 drive
France’s second largest wetland area, discover the regional nature park nicknamed the “Green Venice” between wet and dry marshes.
Climb aboard a “plate”, a traditional marsh boat, to glide along the conches and gullies.
Take a journey through history, visiting the abbeys of Maillezais and Nieul sur L’Autize, the founding cradles of the marshes.
The Payré Estuary à la Guittière
56 min drive
The Payré estuary at La Guittière is Vendée’s first remarkable site. If you’d like to sample some local oysters, this is the place for you! For nature lovers and walkers: Circuit les marais de la Guittière.
Don’t miss: Veillon beach, Talmont Saint Hilaire castle, and the Vendée aquarium.
The historial of the Vendée at Les Lucs sur Boulogne
56 min drive
Immerse yourself in the history of the Vendée: geology, prehistory, antiquity, the medieval millennium, the Vendée wars, the 19th century…
The Historial de la Vendée retraces over 7,000 years of Vendée history in 6 dedicated rooms, including a children’s museum with a fun trail to learn all about the sea.
Vendée Aquarium
55 min drive
A human-sized aquarium close to Les Sables d’Olonne, offering an immersive tour of marine life, with over 500 species to discover in 3 universes representing the 4 corners of the marine world.
Duration of visit: 1 to 2 hours.
Les Sables Zoo
52 min drive
Close to the beaches of Les Sables d’Olonne, meet 400 exotic animals! Lions, giraffes, Amur panthers…
Most of the zoo is shaded. Free on-street parking. Small souvenir store and restaurant.
Tour duration: 1h30