Camping vacations in Les Sables d’Olonne, Vendée

Les Sables d’Olonne is located in the central-western part of the Vendée department. Spending your vacation in this town is an opportunity not to be missed, especially with all the water sports on offer.

This is where our Bois Soleil campsite is located. From mobile home rentals to camping pitches, we offer you a comfortable and relaxing stay.

What’s more, with all the facilities on offer at our campsite in Les Sables d’Olonne, you’ll always have something to keep you busy during your vacation at our campsite in the Vendée with swimming pool. Between walks, camping activities, sporting activities and more, take the time to explore and enjoy the region.

Discovering Les Sables d’Olonne

Les Sables d’Olonne is one of the most pleasant towns in the Vendée region to go on a camping vacation. Would you like to spend some unforgettable time with your children? It’s the perfect place to introduce them to some breathtaking water sports. The same applies if you’re looking for a place to relax by the sea, or if you love sightseeing.

The area is bordered by theAtlantic Ocean from west to south. To the north is a long river, and to the east is the Vertonne tributary. This is one of the reasons why many tourists prefer to stop off at a campsite in Les Sables d’Olonne. It’s also a popular place to relax and have fun, thanks to its many amenities.

Another attractive fact about Les Sables d’Olonne is its climate, which will delight you with its annual sunshine. It’s a great place to spend your summer vacations. To top it all off, this commune boasts numerous tourist sites, museums and beautiful lanes that promise a wonderful historical and cultural touch to your stay.

Water sports in Les Sables d’Olonne

Les Sables d’Olonne is a seaside resort where you can relax to the rhythm of the sea waves.Water sports enthusiasts can choose from a wide range of activities. With water sports clubs, you can try your hand at surfing, sailing or gliding along the beaches of Les Sables d’Olonne.

If you’re more interested in a sailing baptism, you’ll have the opportunity to discover the vocabulary of the sea aboard boats from 8 to 12 meters long. Your children will be delighted to learn the basics of sailing. A first experience of sliding on a buoy is also available in some dedicated centers. There are even multi-slide surf schools in the commune, offering discovery sessions and courses.

Stroll around Les Sables d’Olonne

To enrich your general knowledge or satisfy your children’s curiosity, choose your favorite walk in Les Sables d’Olonne.

A solo ride or tourist transport

If you’re a cycling enthusiast, a bike tour awaits you in the Pays d’Olonne and Talmondais. You’ll be able to explore a number of narrow streets in Les Sables d’Olonne, including the Île Penotte district. As for fans of rail travel, they can choose to tour the town and surrounding area on a small tourist train.

Lovers of maritime travel can discover the harbors and La Chaume that make this beautiful town so unique. For example, there’s the Quai Garnier marina, from which boats with 119 berths depart. Then it’s time for a tour with a view of the coastline and its restaurants.

A tourist and cultural stroll

Les Sables d’Olonne is also the starting village for the Vendée Globe and the place where the race finishes. Here you can meet the skippers and witness the start or finish of this frantic race. But above all, it’s a meeting place for enthusiasts, the curious and professionals alike, where events, tastings, interviews and information on the race are all intermingled.

An ecological walk in the Vendée

Nearly 55 exotic species of at least 300 animals await you at the ecological zoo in Les Sables d’Olonne. This is a zoo where the animals’ natural living conditions are preserved as far as possible. A great opportunity to reconnect with Mother Nature close to our 4-star campsite in the Vendée.

A historical walk

Give your children a chance to marvel at medieval artifacts or visit the Blockhaus Hospital Museum. They’ll be intrigued to hear the story of a war hospital in a real WWII setting.

The Musée du Coquillage also offers a captivating dive into a show of 45,000 exotic shells. You’ll be able to take beautiful photos as a souvenir, with a smile colored by the beauty of the museum’s starfish, sea urchins and other aquatic species.

Finally, if you’re an art lover, don’t miss the Musée d’Art Moderne et Contemporain located in the Sainte Croix Abbey! You’ve just discovered all the wonders that await you on your vacation in Les Sables d’Olonne, so don’t wait too long to get there!

This location is 7.5 km from the Bois Soleil campsite.