Barbecues allowed: Lodges and log cabins in Vendée

Camping Village des Rulières

• Peaceful rural site in France's second-largest wetland area
• Large fishing pond filled with carp, roach, tench, pike and perch
• Covered pool plus petting zoo with friendly donkeys, goats and pigs

Le Domaine de Bellevue

• Family-friendly park just outside Saint-Christophe-du-Ligneron
• Half an hour's drive from beaches and watersports on the Vendée coast
• Swimming pool, snack bar, mini farm and two fishing ponds on site

Camping Bel Air

Camping Bellevue

• Friendly site a few kilometres from Saint Gilles Croix de Vie
• Close to dozens of beaches, gardens, parks and wildlife attractions
• Bike the Sentiers Cyclables de la Vendée or walk the Sauz dunes nearby

Le Pin Parasol

• Well-maintained and peaceful park with direct access to Lake Jaunay
• A 10-minute drive to Vendeen beaches
• Waterpark with heated swimming pool and waterslides

Les Gîtes de Montmartre

• Family-run site with pool, a 10-minute drive from the Atlantic coast
• Within half an hour's drive of surfing, waterparks and theme parks
• Fishing pond, trampolines and bike hire; bar and restaurant

Les Petites Maisons dans la Prairie

• Peaceful farm site in the Vendée: meet the animals on site
• 15 minutes' drive from the beach at Saint-Jean-de-Monts
• Heated indoor pool, mini farm, miniature golf and play area

Château la Forêt

• Stay at a family site in the grounds of a stunning 19th-century castle
• Cyclists' paradise: on-site bike rental, access to Vélodyssée route
• Pool, waterslides, fishing lake, miniature golf, massages all on site

Camping Europa

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes' drive from Saint Gilles Croix de Vie
• An hour's drive from Planète Sauvage zoo and Puy du Fou
• Bar-restaurant, indoor and outdoor pools and lots of summer activities

Camping Le Sable D'Or

• Less than two kilometres from the beach at La Tranche sur Mer
• Spectacular waterpark with pools, play area, spa and aqua bikes
• Playground, restaurant, shop and summer beach shuttle

Camping Le Sableau

• Shaded family-friendly site filled with flowers and trees
• In Notre-Dame-de-Riez, a 15-minute drive to Saint Gilles Croix de Vie
• Pool, bar, grocery shop, entertainment, ping pong and pétanque

Camping L'Etournerie

• Small, pretty, rural campsite, 32 kms from the Atlantic Coast.

Dallas en Vendée

• Family-friendly site, 20 minutes’ drive to Saint-Jean-de-Monts beaches
• A 35-minute drive to L'île aux Papillons zoo and 70 to Puy du Fou
• Kitchen with fridge and microwave; barbecues, pool and playground

Camping Les Mizottes

Le Domaine des Guifettes

• Family-friendly site between La Rochelle and Les Sables-d'Olonne
• In the Marais Poitevin, 25 minutes' drive from sandy beaches
• Seasonal heated indoor pool, spa, sauna and outdoor waterslide on site

La Résidence du Lac

Camping du Lac de la Chausselière

• Rural Vendée campsite half an hour's drive from Puy du Fou
• A 45-minute drive to Nantes; 10 minutes from Montaigu
• Heated indoor pool, kids’ club and terrace bar near Chausselière lake

Camping Les Alouettes

• Family-friendly site in a leafy setting close to the coast
• A five-minute drive to Brétignolles-sur-Mer; 10 to Marais Girard beach
• Swimming pools, kids’ club, restaurant, pizzeria, sauna and gym

Tiegezh au Camping Le Bois Dormant

• Family park only a few kilometres from golden Vendée beaches
• Easy access to the islands of Noirmoutier and Yeu
• Waterpark with sauna; hot tub, sports areas and TV room