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Add your business details- Friendly, family-run site 300 metres from the beach
- Five minutes’ walk from La Tranche-sur-Mer town centre
- Pool complex, sports facilities, bar, bakery and takeaway on site
This part of France’s Atlantic coastline is nicknamed ‘Little California’ – and Camping Bel is in a great spot to sample all the sun, sea and good times the seaside resort of La Tranche-sur-Mer is famed for. There’s usually as much sunshine here a year as they have down south on the French Riviera and there’s more than a hint of the Mediterranean about the whole place.
The south-facing 13km-stretch of glorious sandy beach is the main attraction for many, with surfing, sailing, windsurfing and kiteboarding all waiting to tempt you into the waves. In high season you can also head to the pier (10 minutes’ walk) to hop aboard an excursion to the Île de Ré, Île d’Aix and Fort Boyard.
Like the rest of the Vendée region, La Tranche-sur-Mer has a real reputation for keeping the whole family entertained. Within 500 metres of your pitch there’s a skatepark, swimming centre, watersports hire, cycle paths, a football stadium and tennis courts. Meanwhile, the pedestrian streets, markets, shops and restaurants of the town centre are all within 10 minutes’ walk.
On site there’s plenty of greenery and hedges between pitches to give a bit of shade and privacy. The large pool complex includes a paddling pool and jacuzzi and there’s also a fitness centre and spaces for playing pétanque, football and badminton. Keep the kids happy with an outdoor Scandi-style play area, indoor soft-play and shows from Monsieur Camembert the clown. You can stock up on snacks and drinks at the bar, bakery and takeaway, and there's a large supermarket five minutes’ walk away for further stocking up.
Site type
50
50
15Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
English
French
Nearest sites
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Features
No 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 No dogs allowedThemes
Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
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 Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Camping Bel
Rue du Bottereau
La Tranche sur Mer
Vendée
France
85360
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
46.34878°N
-1.43207°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
Filling your holiday with day trips is never going to be a problem in the Vendée. Along the coast, visit the pine forest-backed beaches at Plage de la Terrière and Plage des Conches (10 minutes’ drive) and the historic port of Jard-sur-Mer (20 minutes).
For those looking to dial up the adventure, race around the track at the Vendée Kart Circuit (10 minutes), ride the flumes at O’Gliss waterpark (15 minutes) and challenge the family up in the trees, on the water or around the mini golf course at O’Fun leisure park (20 minutes).
A taste of the area’s rich history isn’t far away either. Le Château des Aventuriers (25 minutes) is a mash-up of a traditional castle tour with dinosaurs, pirates and fantasy fun at every turn. Or there’s Château de Talmont (30 minutes) if you prefer a more traditional medieval castle jaunt with the occasional possibility of jousting.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Grande Plage | 0.8 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Les Generelles | 1.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| La Griere | 1.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Le Phare | 2.2 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sainte-Anne | 3.1 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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- Does Camping Bel have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
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- What attractions are near Camping Bel? Filling your holiday with day trips is never going to be a problem in the Vendée. Along the coast, visit the pine forest-backed beaches at Plage de la Terrière and Plage des … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping Bel?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime