The 12 best campsites in Saint-Jean-de-Monts

Our selection of campsites in Saint-Jean-de-Monts will help you prepare for an idyllic stay in the heart of the Côte de Lumière. Just follow the guide!

Saint-Jean-de-Monts is a commune in the Vendée located on the Côte de Lumière, between the islands of Noirmoutier and Les Sables d’Olonne. This coastal area is renowned for its dazzling beauty. This charming seaside resort is bordered by an immense eight-kilometer beach. It’s sure to delight those who love swimming and strolling in the fresh air. Or surfing, sand yachting, water sports of all kinds… or just lazing around, why not!

Whatever you choose, we’ve put together a list of the best campsites in Saint-Jean-de-Monts. The effectiveness of this formula combining comfort, relaxation and conviviality is well proven. We’ll do it anyway, but it’s just for you!

1. Le Rivage

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Let’s start our selection of the best campsites in Saint-Jean-de-Monts with Le Rivage. Aptly named, it’s just a few minutes’ walk from the beach. You can book 14 comfortable mobile homes or a room in a gîte. It includes a thalassotherapy center of outstanding quality. Essential shops are just a hundred meters away.

Nearby, you can explore the islands of Noirmoutier and Yeu on a day cruise. Further afield, a good hour’s drive away, the attractions of Puy du Fou are a great idea for a fun-filled afternoon out.

2. La Yole

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A yawl is a light boat propelled by sail or oar. As soon as you arrive at the four-star campsite of the same name, you’ll be able to proudly announce it. Campsite assets: the setting, the 800 m² aqualudic area, themed evenings and integrated amenities. A mini-market and snack bar are at your disposal throughout your stay, so you don’t have to leave the campsite. Well, except for exploring the surrounding area, of course.

We recommend a stroll through the Pays de Monts national forest, right next to the campsite. The 2,280-hectare forest is ideal for country walks… and a tasty picnic. The market is located under the Halles on Place Jean Yole, and is open every morning in season. Bon appétit!

3. The Tropicana

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Premium, eco-responsible mobile homes for four, six or even more people: this five-star campsite is a benchmark for demanding customers. This Saint-Jean-de-Monts campsite also offers caravan sites, a bar-restaurant and direct access to the beach. Enjoy long walks and relaxing breaks on the fine sand.

Cycling enthusiasts will love the cycle path along the Côte de Lumière. This wine tourism route links Brem-sur-Mer to Les Sables d’Olonne. You can treat yourself to a good bottle of wine!

4. Les Places Dorées

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This four-star campsite in Saint-Jean-de-Monts offers attractive, modern accommodation. All have fully equipped kitchens and air conditioning. For relaxation and idleness, the hammam and two swimming pools, one of which is covered, are at your disposal. For the more sporty, there’s a gym, and for the younger ones, a carefully-designed playground. The adjoining boulodrome is the scene of endless competitions between holidaymakers.

For fun outside the campsite, we suggest you visit the Atlantic Toboggan water park. Located in the commune of Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, it is open from mid-June to early September.

5. Acapulco

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L’Acapulco is just a few minutes’ walk from Les Marines beach, essential shops and the state forest. Accommodation at this four-star hotel is varied and generously equipped for optimum comfort.

On site, guests can enjoy a large heated aquatic area with three outdoor pools and a wave pool. Two giant waterslides, a 220 m² spa area and a multi-sports field will enhance your day. A full catering service is available, as is a grocery store open in season. How convenient!

The natural setting of the seaside resort lends itself to horseback riding. Your mount guarantees a gentle ride through pine forests, dunes and marshes. Accessible to a wide public, it’s an opportunity to admire the sublime landscapes of the Vendée coastline.

6. L’Abri des Pins

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This four-star campsite in Saint-Jean-de-Monts is set on the edge of a maritime pine forest. Open from April to September, it boasts a secure kids’ club, a modern aquatic area and a snack bar with terrace. Aquagym classes, fitness classes, tournaments and competitions, fun activities, free wellness area, comfortable chalets… Your stay promises to be idyllic! A special mention goes to the quality of the hammam, a perfect partner for your relaxation sessions after a day’s sport, for example.

If you’ve booked L’Abri des Pins as a family, we recommend a day at nearby Explora Park. The tree-climbing courses, trampoline nets and open-air laser tag site are sure to please young and old alike.

7. Le Bois Verdon

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Of all the campsites in Saint-Jean-de-Monts, Bois Verdon is an authentic haven of peace. You’ll enjoy some sixty choice pitches in a lush, flower-filled setting. There are also recently built eco-designed mobile homes with semi-covered wooden terraces. This veritable little village boasts a superb indoor heated swimming pool, spa and solarium. Younger guests will appreciate the many games offered by the supervisory team throughout the summer.

The whole family or your group of friends will be eager to try out the water sports on offer along the coast. Nearby, you can try out windsurfing, pedalos, towed buoys and many other surprises.

8. Le Côté Plage

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Just 200 meters from the Atlantic Ocean, reached by direct access, Côté plage offers mobile homes and pitches for caravans and tents. We love the modern aquatic area with heated pool from mid-May to mid-September. Themed evenings are organized during this period: for everyone, they’ll brighten up your stay. Children and teenagers can enjoy the well-equipped games room and special entertainment.

Nearby Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, one of the gateways to the Ile d’Yeu, is the perfect place for a gourmet break. Enjoy fish and seafood with a glass of Kamok, a typical Vendée coffee liqueur. What’s more, there’s a sardine workshop on site, where you can learn all about this tasty fish so dear to the commune.

9. Le Bois Masson

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Le Bois Masson boasts a beautiful supervised pool complex with heated paddling pool, outdoor pool and sliding slopes. Prefer to relax? Head to the wellness area with spa and hammam for beauty treatments and relaxing massages. Stylish accommodation and a safe kids’ club make this campsite an ideal destination for a successful vacation at a reasonable price. Value for money is clearly the order of the day here.

Do you like fishing on foot? When the tide is low, Plage des Demoiselles in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez is a seafood lover’s paradise. When the tide is high, head for Plage de Boisvinet, a little treasure nestled between the corniche and the jetty. It’s a charmingly picturesque spot, with its little wooden and canvas beach huts.

10. Les Genêts

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Cottages, lodges, spacious pitches, multi-sports fields, heated paddling pool, 400 m² playground, indoor swimming pool, spa area, jacuzzi… The quality of the facilities on offer leaves no doubt that you’re in a 5-star establishment.

This Saint-Jean-de-Monts campsite also puts the emphasis on entertainment: aqua-fitness, aerobics, inter-camping games, orienteering races, evening pool parties, themed meals, karaoke, shows and concerts are organized all summer long. As you can see, it’s simply impossible to get bored at Les Genêts.

However, if you’d like to see more of the country, take advantage of the golf course and riding school just a few minutes away by car. Even more original is a canoe trip… through the adjoining marshes. A change of scenery guaranteed!

11. Camping Plage des Tonnelles

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Camping Plage des Tonnelles is one of the closest campsites to the ocean. Here, the entertainment teams are committed to offering surprising and varied activities to a wide range of visitors. The site boasts an exceptional natural and wild setting, right in the heart of the national forest. This environment has been classified NATURA 2000. No need to worry about shopping: the various shops in the seaside resort are just a few minutes’ walk away. The campsite also boasts a wellness area with sauna.

We recommend a stroll around the Château de Tiffauges, the Logis de la Chabotterie or the Moulins des Gourmands. A visit to these picturesque sites will punctuate your long stand-up paddle or sand yachting sessions on the wide stretches of fine sand.

12. Les Peupliers de la Rive

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Three stars for thirty pitches between ocean and forest, accessible from April to October, that’s what this Vendée campsite has to offer. This human-scale establishment also offers fully-equipped mobile homes and chalets with one, two or three bedrooms.

Here, the emphasis is on tranquility, transparent all-inclusive pricing and quality services. We particularly recommend it to those looking for a quiet vacation in a peaceful setting. Ideal for a breath of fresh air.

This campsite is part of the « Accueil Vélo » network, offering special deals for cyclists on the legendary Vélodyssée. This cycle route crosses the whole of Brittany and runs along the Atlantic coast to the Basque coast. If you want to combine relaxation and discovery, Les Peupliers de la Rive is an excellent choice.