Camping La Grand’Métairie presents the region: Vendée

Going-out nearby our holiday-village by the seaside

The campsite is the Grand’Métairie near Tranche-sur-Mer, between Les Sables d’Olonne sur Mer and Jard Vendee Typically, the heart of St. Hilaire Forest, this friendly village of Pays de la Loire 5 minutes from beaches specializing in sports and Les Sables d’Olonne famous starting point of the famous race The Vendee Globe is only twenty kilometers from the campsite. Côte Vendeen is above all the beaches, dunes, forests and marshes mostly deemed contiguous to the Atlantic Ocean. The Vendee this is an opportunity to visit the historical, geographical and cultural practice all kinds of sports, including water, like fishing or discover the islands of Yeu, Ré and Oleron, and the park adventures of the Puy du Fou Wherever you are, you’ll always be surprised by the richness and diversity of landscapes in the Vendee.

At 600 m from the campsite, go find the actions of prehistory! The Cairn is a museum that welcomes you and makes you discover animations: from flint to shooting Manual thruster through learning: making fire without matches. All the art from prehistory to about 3 ha. You will also see the reconstructed houses in the Neolithic, the dolmen, a whole culture on art and archaeological culture You will keep fond memories of the show. Experience the great adventure paleontological.

Go to Saint Hilaire la Forêt

Jard sur Mer, located on the Coast of Light, beside the Atlantic Ocean, is at the end of a road serving the north shore of the Marais Poitevin. This way of Jard-sur-Mer is known for its important Gallo-Roman. Climate and oceanic what is no less sweet summer rest of the motto of Jard-sur-Mer is: At all times I shine. Not far away, do not forget to visit the House of Clemenceau St Vincent sur Jard: monument historic local style, it was the residence of the President of the Council after its defeat in the 1920 election It was converted into a museum and has remained unchanged since his death. Discover Vendée marshes by canoe or boat on Wed Longeville.

Avrillé, just 3.5 km from the campsite, bring your children to the castle of Guignardière, otherwise known as the Castle of adventurers it is an amusement park where young and old can walk 4 rounds: that games-puzzles (for the whole family, that of 3-7 years, the historical course and the course of Eco menhirs. Other tourist spots also Interesting, tree climbing Indian Forest Moutiers the automobile museum and aquarium 7th Continent in Talmont. Just 7 km from our holiday village, Poiroux, a charming little village where you can discover the joys of backpacking: the Madness of Finfarine typical excursion for adults as for children to the discovery of 10 acres of wooded area, the giant hive, and you can learn all about honey and its manufacturing to the Tree House and Honey (exhibition and guided tour).

Going out in Vendée, nearby the Camping la Grand’Métairie

At 22 km, still following the Atlantic Coast, Les Sables d’Olonne, a seaside resort and sub-prefecture of the Vendee, city resolutely turned towards the sea, boasts of having 3 types of port: port, fishing port Trade and marina Because of its difficult access because of funding close the channel, the port has four headlights.

Further south, 16 km, you can visit the Tranche sur mer: famous village on the coast of Light with its 13 km of sandy beaches. If you are passionate about skiing, you can even beginners surfing. Indeed, this resort has no less than 5 places to practice this sport. You can also try your hand at sailing in a lake of 6 ha. Fishing from the shore and at sea are also the spearheads of the Tranche sur Mer.

If you grow your walks away, there are places that you can not miss because of their tourist attraction. The Kidney Sea, 26 km from the campsite at the mouth of Lay on the edge of salt marshes drained separated from Faute sur Mer (her twin) with a dune The Kidney Sea was known in ancient times an island now connected to the mainland through a precoat intense between fifth and twelfth century. Nature Reserve to admire, its port with its booms and piles, water sports within its 3 lakes.