Le Hameau des Épesses
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- Expansive site five minutes’ drive from Puy du Fou park, in the Vendée
- Parc Oriental de Maulévrier half an hour’s drive; Nantes one hour
- Dog-friendly accommodation; plenty of country hiking trails
Roll up, roll up for exciting/relaxing (delete according to your day’s itinerary) days at Le Hameau des Épesses, a large, family-friendly site on the outskirts of the village of Les Épesses, in the Vendée countryside of western France.
A massive advantage of staying here is the proximity to Puy du Fou (a five-minute drive or a half-hour walk), a popular amusement park with immersive shows about French history (think Roman gladiatorial games and swashbuckling musketeers). And when you’re done marvelling at the monumental productions, the park also has an adventure playground and several nature areas, including a rose garden and the Vallée Fleurie, with its woodland trails, shaded ponds and waterfalls.
But staying here is not just about the Puy du Fou park. You can spend several hours exploring the hiking trails lacing the green landscape around Le Hameau, or strolling along the leafy banks of the Sèvre Nantaise river (10 minutes’ drive). By the way, dogs are welcome at the site, so you can have your canine buddy by your side during these walks.
There are restaurants and shops (including bakeries selling buttery breakfast croissants) in Les Épesses, or you can drive to Les Herbiers (10 minutes), where a large commercial area has several supermarkets, plus a cinema and a bowling alley for rainy days.
Site type
60 Open now 
Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
French
Open from Sat, 5 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
1 bedroom hotel or motel (double)
2 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch 1 bedroomDimensions: 5.5m width x 2.0m length (18.0ft width x 6.6ft length) Calculated area: 11.0m² (118.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom €81.60 (€81.60) 1 night, 2 adults
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1 bedroom hotel or motel (twin)
2 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch 1 bedroomDimensions: 3.0m width x 3.6m length (9.8ft width x 11.8ft length) Calculated area: 10.8m² (116.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom €81.60 (€81.60) 1 night, 2 adults
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2 bedroom apartment
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedroomsDimensions: 4.0m width x 8.3m length (13.1ft width x 27.1ft length) Calculated area: 33.0m² (355.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom €185.30 (€185.30) 1 night, 2 adults
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Le Hameau des Épesses
D11
Le Rouet
Route des Herbiers
Les Epesses
Vendée
France
85590
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
46.88156°N
-0.91393°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
There are plenty of castles and fortresses in this corner of France – some of them in ruins, many of them still perfectly preserved. You can visit the 14th-century Château de Saint Mesmin (20 minutes’ drive), or check out the medieval remains of Château Tiffauges (25 minutes), which is now the site of lively period re-enactments.
Are you into plants and quiet contemplation? Then head to the Parc Oriental de Maulévrier (half an hour’s drive), one of the largest Japanese gardens in Europe, where you’ll find endless inspiration for your own garden back home, alongside peaceful surrounds. From about mid-March, the park bursts into colour for cherry-blossom season.
There’s another Japanese garden, the Ile de Versailles, in Nantes (one hour). The city is also worth a visit for its Machines de l'Île, a steampunk-style park with remarkable mechanical creatures, including an elephant you can ride on, and a three-story carousel with rides inspired by the books of Jules Verne.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Le Hameau des Épesses have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Le Hameau des Épesses dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Le Hameau des Épesses? There are plenty of castles and fortresses in this corner of France – some of them in ruins, many of them still perfectly preserved. You can visit the 14th-century Château de Saint … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Le Hameau des Épesses?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Le Hameau des Épesses? From £69.52 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.