Washing-up area: Campsites in Avrillé, France

Camping Beauchêne

• A peaceful campsite between sea and countryside
• Escape busy tourist resorts
• Large and shady pitches

Camping La Bolée d'Air

• Six-hectare site 2km from the seaside village of St Vincent sur Jard
• Reach the beach in two minutes' drive or walk through the pine forest
• Pools, waterslide, sauna, tennis and sports courts

Camping Club Les Brunelles

• Between sea and forest, 800 metres from the beach
• Huge waterpark with sprinkler area and 13 waterslides
• Indoor pools, Jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, fitness centre and bike hire

Camping Le Curtys

La Ventouse

Le Bosquet

Camping Les Sorinières

• Family-friendly site in the Vendée, 20 minutes' drive from the sea
• Many theme parks, waterparks, zoo and aquarium within an hour's drive
• Pool and communal fridge-freezer; a 10-minute drive from town

Camping La Vertonne

• Quiet, wellness-oriented site with spacious pitches in the Vendée
• A 20-minute drive from Les Sables d'Olonnes; 55 minutes to Puy du Fou
• Play area with slides, swings and table tennis on site

Camping Le Sable D'Or

• Less than two kilometres from the beach at La Tranche sur Mer
• Spectacular waterpark with pools, play area, spa and aqua bikes
• Playground, restaurant, shop and summer beach shuttle

Le Domaine du Vigneau

• Peaceful farm site welcoming horses, surrounded by bridlepaths
• A short drive to O'Gliss waterpark and Puy du Fou theme park
• Learn how to make cosmetics and creams from goats' milk

Camping Le Bellevue

• In a shady pine forest with direct access to a sandy beach
• An hour's drive from Le Puy du Fou
• Pool, bar, takeaway and free wifi

Camping La Grande Vallée

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes' walk from a sheltered sandy beach
• Free shuttle bus to the attractions of La Tranche-sur-mer in summer
• Bar/snack bar with terrace overlooking the playground

Camping Le Moulin de Rambourg

• Riverside site 15 minutes' drive from La Roche-sur-Yon
• Waterpark, adventure park and château within a half-hour drive
• Canoe hire, swimming pool, playground and kid-friendly restaurant

Campilô

• Friendly and family-owned eco site set between two Vendée lakes
• Two fishing ponds
• Playground, multisports area and free wifi

Camping Le Pavillon Bleu