Camping Les Chagnelles

Dreaming of that island life? You’re covered at Camping Les Chagnelles... Your first stop should be Noirmoutier, where you can explore L’Île aux Papillons butterfly gardens, stroll the beaches, visit the château and hang out at the aquarium and waterpark. From there, make your way to Saint Gilles Croix de Vie to catch a boat out to Île d’Yeu for the forts, lighthouses and châteaux. Finally, head to the more conceptual Île des Artisans craft village to have a poke around and meet the creators. There’s plenty with a focus on nature to explore around Les Chagnelles too – the wind sculptures at Vent Garden, the scent-filled beds at Jardin der Olifacties and the environmental awareness site at Biotopia are all worth a visit, or you can stop by at Nelly’s Ranch to mount up for some horseback adventures along the beaches. Kids can be easily entertained with trips to Explora Parc treetop adventures, Atlantic Toboggan waterpark and Beau Land Park fairground (all 10 minutes away), Vendée Miniature half an hour from the site, or Planète Sauvage and Puy de Fou theme park, a little further afield.