Camping de Sion
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Add your business details- Quiet family site close to the town centre of Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez
- Direct access to the beach on a short wooded private footpath
- Indoor swimming pool and family entertainment in high season
Half a kilometre of peaceful and private forest path… that's all you have to stroll to reach the sands from Camping de Sion, a teeny distance from the topping Vendée seaside town of Saint-Hilaire-De-Riez.
Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez has sailing centres to teach you the ropes in boating and kayaking, and riding stables organising excursions into the surrounding woods. Its Côte de Lumière setting is between two other popular Vendée resorts, Saint Gilles Croix de Vie and Saint-Jean-de-Monts, and you can also investigate the L'Île aux Jeux amusement park 12 kilometres away or a waterpark within minutes of the site. Even closer to home is Sion-sur-l'Océan, 10 minutes walk away and with a fine market on Tuesday and Friday mornings.
And there's a fair amount to amuse on site, too: an indoor pool for swims and splashing in all weathers, a sandy playground with swings, slide and climbing frame, a pétanque court and a TV room for those times when you simply have to flop for a bit.
Don't flop for too long though, lest you miss all the activities laid on for nippers and grownups alike throughout the summer months. You'll no doubt also want to rouse yourself for a bit of cooking at the communal barbecue area; a handy place to deal with the goodies you've picked up at the local markets (try Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez on Thursdays and Sundays to assemble a stash of treats).
Site type
40
70
7
20Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
English
French
Spanish
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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 Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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
Bush Peaceful Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service pointLocation
Camping de Sion
Avenue de la Forêt
Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez
Vendée
France
85270
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
46.71711°N
-1.97256°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
The small seaside town of Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez has a spectacular stretch of sand reaching both its adjacent resorts of Saint Gilles Croix de Vie and Saint-Jean-de-Monts. The beaches of Les Marines, Merlin-Plage, Sion-sur-l'Océan and the Plage des Demoiselles are all lifeguarded and popular with families.
Cycle and walking routes run through the forest behind the beaches of Saint-Hilaire; if you hire a bike from the Camping de Sion team, you can also pedal to Saint Gilles's marina and many seafood restaurants (sardines are the speciality here), or around the salt marshes surrounding the site. The mud huts of the Bourrine du Bois-Juquaud eco museum, in Saint-Hilaire, are also within easy pedalling distance.
Three adrenalised days out are close by for families: the Atlantic Toboggan waterpark (one kilometre), the Feeling Forest tree climbing adventure park (two kilometres) and the three amusement parks of L'Île aux Jeux, 12 kilometres away at Challon.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sion | 0.6 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | N/A |
| Riez | 0.8 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Les Cinq Pineaux | 1.3 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| La Paree Preneau | 2 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Les Bussoleries | 2 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Camping de Sion have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Camping de Sion dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Camping de Sion? The small seaside town of Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez has a spectacular stretch of sand reaching both its adjacent resorts of Saint Gilles Croix de Vie and Saint-Jean-de-Monts. The beaches of Les Marines, Merlin-Plage, Sion-sur-l'Océan … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping de Sion?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. For arrivals outside reception hours an envelope with all the relevant information will be left in reception.
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