Camping Bel

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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

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

French

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

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby 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 nearby

Location

Camping Bel

Rue du Bottereau

La Tranche sur Mer

Vendée

France

85360

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0100 (GMT+01:00)

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
Is Camping Bel dog friendly? No View all features
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