Camping Les Aventuriers de la Calypso

One sandy stretch of golden Vendée beach is a short stroll from Camping Les Aventuriers de la Calypso: head here for watersports such as windsurfing, canoeing and kayaking, or just to lounge around on un beach towel for an afternoon or three. Fishing, sailing, horse riding and golfing are also around in the area. The treetop trails of adventure park Le Grand Défi are within a short drive and are a topping option for a family day out: among the 20 or so trails here are five suitable for toddlers and up, and high-up adventurers can also swing along on one of 16 ziplines that zip over the park's lakes, or – ulp – tackle one of the two mighty difficult black courses. A spot of island hopping around Noirmoutier and Yeu also comes highly recommended; also on a watery theme, you could have a splashy day out at the Océanile waterpark.