Camping Le Chenal

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  • Welcoming family holiday park 800 metres from the coast
  • Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and Saint-Jean-de-Monts 15 minutes' drive
  • Heated pool, playground, bar, bike rental and laundry facilities
Venture into the Vendée with a stay at Camping Le Chenal, a welcoming family holiday park just 800 metres from the sea. Inland explores are also on the cards in this top location, as the site is located on the edge of the Pays-de-Monts national forest, a wooded area full of pines that's crisscrossed by trails for walking and cycling (handily for the latter, bikes can be rented on site) Before you get out exploring the local area, though, you'll want to stick around on site to make use of this spot's superb amenities. In terms of leisure, the heated swimming pool with retractable roof is the key attraction, while other offerings like a pétanque court and evening entertainment will keep guests young and old busy throughout your stay. On top of that, there's a kids' playground and TV room, so you won't find yourself without options. Camping Le Chenal also has many practical facilities that are very handy to have, including a bar for snacks and drinks and a laundry room to keep your kit clean and tidy. You can walk to the nearest local food shop within a quarter of an hour to stock up on food and drink, and both Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and Saint-Jean-de-Monts can be driven to in about 15 minutes for meals out by the seaside.

Site type

Mobile homes for rent 10
Rent a tent 4
Travel trailer sites 5
Tent sites 10
RV sites 5
Open now
Opens April 5

Tourist board rating

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Occupancy

  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

French

Open from Sun, Apr 5 to

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Child friendliness
8
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5

64% would recommend this site to a friend

60% would stay here again

What customers say

Reviewers generally praise the campsite's peaceful vibe and handy spot near shops and the beach. Staff are often called friendly and welcoming. However, many guests point out cleanliness issues, especially in washrooms, and some find pitches cramped or sloped. The pool gets mixed reviews for cleanliness and heating. Some find it good value, others are unhappy with basic amenities and occasional noise.

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Liked La localisation est parfaite à 5 min des boutiques et plage à vélo !

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Très belle accueil , famille, tranquille…

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Liked Très belle accueil , famille, tranquille

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Liked Super accueil avec le personnel du camping et à votre écoute.
Le rapport qualité prix est excellent.
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Calm quiet site. Clean showers and…

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Liked Calm quiet site. Clean showers and toilets. Staff friendly and helpful. Nice pool area

Disliked Couldn’t always find someone in reception but he was on site somewhere so just had to find him

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Liked Le monsieur qui s’occupe de l’entretien était sympathique

Disliked N’a pas aimé les sanitaires étaient tout le temps sale et la piscine était pas tres propre autrement ont a eu un bon accueil appart que l’on est arrivé à 11 h et ont a eu l’emplacement a 14 heures autrement seb était tres gentil et tres accueillant

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Liked Très bien pour nous

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Ne reviendras pas hygiène plus que négatif

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Liked Rien

Disliked Très très sale il faudrait que les gérants fournissent a leurs employés de quoi nettoyer genre gants passer du du temps à nettoyer les goulottes
La piscine lars passé
On nettoie pas on rempoté avec lance incendie l'eau est trouble peut être staphy
De plus c'est les vacanciers qui nous font voir le camping degeu de plus on a réservé sûr pit chup.com arrivé à tout moment 😂faux on on a a galérer une journée avec notre caravane on a fait 10h de route enfin bref CT nul
De plus tu paye 40euros le wifi que tu n'a pas 😡
Quand tu pars du camping tiens bizarre j'ai 57 mises a jour 🫣
Bon courage a vous
Cordialement

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping Le Chenal

78 Avenue des Épines

Saint-Jean-de-Monts

Vendée

France

85160

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

46.7573°N
2.01225°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

Rent bikes on site and pedal through the surrounding forest, or limber up and set out for longer stretches along EuroVelo 1/La Vélodyssée, a route that stretches for over 1,000 kilometres along France's Atlantic coast. After (or instead of…) all that exercise, pick one of the local area's stunning beaches and settle down for paddling, swimming or snoozing – you have a whole array of wide stretches of sand within a few minutes' drive. After touring the mainland's coast, head offshore to visit the spectacular Île d'Yeu island, which can be reached from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie from April to September (15 minutes' drive, then an hour's ferry crossing). If you haven't the sea legs to handle the ferry journey but don't want to miss out on the action, drive over the bridge to the equally pretty Île de Noirmoutier instead (30 minutes). The 'Coast of Light' area also has plenty of attractions designed with kids in mind, with popular options including Atlantic Toboggan (five minutes), a huge waterpark that can be walked to from the site. For treetop adventures, laser tag and archery, meanwhile, try Explora Parc (15 minutes), a top-rated activity centre down the road.

Food and drink

  • T Food 0.7 km
  • Les Marines 0.7 km
  • La Sirène 0.8 km
  • Creperie 0.9 km
  • Ze Pizza 1.3 km
  • Restaurant Kinkaao 1.7 km
  • Le Bosquet 1.9 km
  • Pizzeria Di Roma 2 km
  • Le Richelieu 3.9 km
  • Le 20 six 4 km

Parks and play

  • Parc du centre ville 5.3 km
  • Piste des écureuils 5.4 km
  • Jardin du Souvenir Français 5.4 km
  • Square Albert Pommier 5.5 km
  • Square de l'Ancienne Mairie 5.6 km
  • Square Julien Gracq 5.8 km
  • Plaine des droits de l’enfant 6.5 km
  • Parc du Terre-Fort 6.6 km
  • Jardin de la Cure 7.1 km
  • Les Jardins de la villa Grosse Terre 8.1 km

Public transport

  • Les Mouettes 0.7 km
  • Les Becs 1 km
  • Orouet 1.4 km
  • La Pège 1.8 km
  • Les Salins 2.1 km
  • Les Maraîchines 2.2 km
  • Parée Preneau 2.4 km
  • Etang de Besse 3 km
  • Fermettes de la Mer 3.1 km
  • Cour de Baisse 3.7 km

What’s nearby

  • Les Marines 0.8 km
  • Shine Club 0.9 km
  • Coco's 1.6 km
  • Le Carré 5.5 km
  • Prosper Club 5.7 km
  • Golf de Saint-Jean-de-Monts 7.3 km
  • Les Halles de la Vie 8.4 km
  • Port de Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie 9 km

Groceries

  • Le Chai des Copains 3.9 km
  • Hyper U 4.8 km
  • Lidl 5.1 km
  • Intermarché Super 5.3 km
  • La Cave de Roly 5.4 km
  • Cave Arrivé 5.4 km
  • Cave à Bières 5.4 km
  • Hyper U 6.3 km
  • Intermarché Express 7.1 km
  • Biocoop 7.2 km

Family days out

  • Toboggan aquatique 2 km
  • Feeling Forest 3.2 km
  • Salle de Jeux Vidéos 3.3 km
  • Salle de Jeux Vidéos 3.8 km
  • Monte Carlo 5.6 km
  • Magic Games 5.7 km
  • Pinch Club 5.7 km
  • Marais salants de la Vie 7 km
  • Déambul 7.1 km
  • La Ferme des Pommettes 8.3 km

Beaches

  • Les Mouettes 1.1 km
  • Official nudist beach 1.2 km
  • Les Becs 1.6 km
  • La Pège 2 km
  • Les Salins 2.1 km
  • Les Soixante Bornes 3.1 km
  • La Parée Préneau 3.6 km
  • Plage des Demoiselles 4.2 km
  • Riez 4.7 km
  • Plage des Oiseaux 5.1 km

Local services

  • Pharmacie Béchereau 0.7 km
  • Centre de Rééducation de la Croix Rouge 4.2 km
  • Pharmacie Atlantique 4.8 km
  • Système U Poids Lourds 5 km
  • Système U 5.1 km
  • Intermarché 5.1 km
  • Pharmacie Caducée 5.4 km
  • Pharmacie de la Plage 5.6 km
  • Pharmacie de Sion 5.8 km
  • La Station U 6.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Le Chenal have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Le Chenal dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Chenal? Rent bikes on site and pedal through the surrounding forest, or limber up and set out for longer stretches along EuroVelo 1/La Vélodyssée, a route that stretches for over 1,000 kilometres along … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Chenal?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Chenal? From $36.06 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.