Tiegezh au Camping Le Bois Dormant

The Vendée area is rightly popular for its beaut sandy beaches, long lengths of coast, spectacular scenery and its history and culture. Its beaches, often backed by pine forests, are top spots for families and kids, photographers, artists and sporty sorts, who can take their pick from cycling, windsurfing or walking and jogging along the several seafronts. The knowledgeable Tiegezh au Camping Le Bois Dormant team particularly recommends the handsome and golden beaches of St Jean de Monts: stroll along the promenade of its main sandy stretch for plenty of shops and bars, as well as restaurants at which to sample some tasty local nosh. Popular day trips from St Jean de Monts include the islands of Noirmoutier and Yeu, both well worth a day trip (each). Noirmoutier has a twelfth century castle, now home to the island's history museum; a traditional market, and the splendid Chaise forest, made up of oaks and mimosas. Another medieval castle is at Yeu, along with snapworthy scenes at its small harbour, filled with traditional fishing boats and ferries coming in from the mainland.