Kampaoh Les Sables d'Olonne

The beach by the site is lovely, of course, but to make the most of your Vendée break you may like to make visits to some of the neighbouring resorts too. Les Sables-d’Olonne (15 minutes’ drive) is the obvious first port of call – for the zoo, the Museum of Shell and the seaside murals of L'île Penotte as well as the beach and various watersports. Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie (25 minutes) is another nice place to spend a seaside day. For active days out, try the rides of Parc des Dunes amusement park (five minutes), a thrilling drive at Circuit Mecamax - Karting & Quad (10 minutes) or a ride along the old railway at the Vélo-Rail (25 minutes). You could also get up into the treetops at Parc accrobranche - Le Grand Défi (15 minutes) or Feeling Forest (half an hour). To see some local sights, head to Castle Talmont or Château de Commequiers (both 25 minutes), or see the highlights of the whole area at once with a trip to Vendée Miniature (10 minutes).