Chocolatier Sablais: tasting from your seaside campsite in Vendée

Since its creation in 2006, Le Chocolatier Sablais’ reputation has quickly spread beyond the borders of Les Sables-d’Olonne. The artisanal production of its chocolates, based on ancient recipes and pure cocoa butter, makes it the region’s tastiest visit.

You won’t be able to resist a gourmet break during your stay at Bois Soleil, a campsite in the Vendée close to the seaside and this family-run chocolate factory with its thousand delights!

The products

When you enter the chocolate store, adjoining the production facility, you’re immediately seduced by the intoxicating scents of chocolate. Dark, milk or white: whatever your favorite flavor, you’ll find a multitude of chocolates at Le Chocolatier Sablais, each more delicious than the last.

For a gourmet break, everyone can indulge in their favorite delicacy, whether you like a simple dark cocoa fry or a milk feuilletine. Beggars, coated almonds, mogettes, seagull’s eggs, sand roses, orangettes… Fill a bag with your favorite product, or opt for a mixed box that will let you discover everything.

You’ll be spoilt for choice, as the Chocolatier Sablais catalog boasts almost 400 references! This family-run chocolate factory, run by a passionate couple, is constantly innovating to delight the taste buds of all gourmets.

Display chocolates

The Chocolatier Sablais product range includes the tastiest confectionery and delicacies, such as marshmallows and nougats. Thanks to its biscuit-making division, you can also enjoy typical Vendée palets and galettes, all available in different flavors.

Visit the chocolate factory

During your stay at a campsite by the sea in the Vendée, book a family visit to discover the secrets of the Chocolatier Sablais production plant. Accompanied by a guide, visitors discover the chocolate-making trade in the workshops of Les Sables-d’Olonne. We also explain how the chocolates, cookies and candies for which this exceptional chocolatier is renowned are made. The tour is followed by a delicious tasting of the products made on site.

How to visit Le Chocolatier Sablais

Guided tours of the chocolate factory are organized during school vacations in all zones, with the exception of the Christmas vacations. Tours run from Tuesday to Friday at 10 and 11 am, except on public holidays. Tour duration: 45 minutes.

Tours of Le Chocolatier Sablais are open to individuals and are available in groups of 35 people maximum, in French or English according to demand. Reservations required at the Sables-d’Olonne Tourist Offices or by calling.

Where to stay at the seaside campsite in Vendée near the Sablais chocolate factory?

The 4-star Bois Soleil campsite is the ideal place to stay in Les Sables-d’Olonne, close to the beaches. Whether you like your vacations under a tent, in a camper van or comfortably installed in a mobile home or fully-equipped cottage, you’ll find the right accommodation solution for you!

In the heart of a wooded area, the campsite’s water park awaits you with two heated pools, one of which is covered, paddling pools and slides. The campsite also offers a kids’ club, a snack bar, mini-golf and great party nights!

There’s no shortage of activities around the campsite, including a visit to the Chocolatier Sablais, the local pride and joy, just 6 km away. Museums, water sports, family activities… you’ll be spoilt for choice when you stay at our seaside campsite in the Vendée!