Koko Holidays at Camping La Ferme du Latois

It’s no wonder the Vendée coast is such a popular holiday destination: it’s got over 140 kilometres of kid-friendly sandy beaches to choose from. If you like a bit of coastal activity, head to Bretignolles-sur-Mer for sailing, kitesurfing and sea kayaking, or to Saint Gilles Croix de Vie for surf lessons. Both are about 15 minutes’ drive away (and both have lovely beaches for those who’d rather just sit and chill out…) For a bit more activity, head over to Lac du Jaunay (half an hour on foot or five minutes’ drive) for waterside walks and canoe paddling, play a round at the local course (five minutes’ drive) or climb up into the trees at Le Grand Défi adventure park (10 minutes). There’s also plenty of action to be had on a day out at the history-inspired theme park Puy du Fou (an hour), a place that’s consistently listed among France’s top attractions. For a taste of town life, it’s about an hour to Nantes and an hour and a half to La Rochelle.