Discover Saint-jean-de-monts and Vendée at Camping La Prairie

C'est une jolie promenade familiale autour de la station de Fromentine, alternant les sentiers ombragés de la forêt avec le littoral ouvert sur la Baie de Bourgneuf, pour revenir dans les ruelles de Fromentine. A marée basse, vous pourrez apercevoir le Passage du Gois reliant le continent à l'île de Noirmoutier.

Curiosties... •Church (17th and 19th century), baroque altarpieces, paintings by Henry Simon •Chapel of "Notre Dame de la Pitié" (in the old cemetery) •Chapel of “Notre Dame de Toutes Grâces” (Sion) •Active salt marshes of “la Vie", •Lock of "Grollier" •"Base des Vallées" (nautical activities, picnic areas) •Firing range •Monument of "les Mattes" (stèle Louis de la Rochejaquelein) •Ecomuseum of the Bois Juquaud’s thatched cottage (traditional house of the Vendéen Marsh, Museum of France) •Court of Baisse (traditional farm of the Vendéen Marsh) •Vendéenne Corniche (classified site since 1926) •Rocks of the "Cinq Pineaux", "Trou du Diable" •National forest on 600 ha (evergreen oaks, maritime pines, picnic tables, bridle path and pedestrian paths) •"Jardin des Rigonneries" (garden). •The flora of the marshes of “Riez”

Curiosities... •Lock of "Grollier" •Firing range •Court of Baisse (traditional farm of the Vendéen Marsh) •National forest on 600 ha (evergreen oaks, maritime pines, picnic tables, bridle path and pedestrian paths)

Curiosities... •Church of "Notre-Dame" (19th century), painting by Henry Simon representing the "Handing-over of the monstrance by the King Louis XIII to the parish of Riez"

Curiosities... •Church of "Notre-Dame" (19th century), painting by Henry Simon representing the "Handing-over of the monstrance by the King Louis XIII to the parish of Riez" •Flora and fauna of the marshes of Riez. •Ecomuseum of the Bois Juquaud’s thatched cottage (traditional house of the Vendéen Marsh, Museum of France) •The garden of « Rigonneries» •The fauna of the marshes of “Riez” •The flora of the marshes of “Riez”

Curiosities... •Church of "Saint Maixent " (13th, 14th and 20th century) •The "Pierre de Criée" (classified historic building) of the old church (formerly used for the local declarations). •” Dolbeau, toute une Vie”

Traditional farmhouse in the heart of the Marais Breton Vendéen. One-storey house renovated in 2016, located close to the seaside resorts of Saint Jean de Monts and Notre Dame de Monts. Entrance hall with WC (washing machine). Ground floor: kitchen/living room/lounge. 2 bedrooms (1 bed 140) (2 single beds 90 with possibility of converting to 180). Night area: shower room and separate WC. No Wifi. 5000 m² garden, terrace (garden furniture, deckchairs, barbecue), electric heating, bed linen, towels and household linen included. Optional: End-of-stay cleaning: €80/stay.

Gîte converted in 2011 in a renovated former barn, adjoining another gîte. Ground floor: living room/kitchen, 2 bedrooms (1 bed 140) (2 beds 90), shower room/wc. Private enclosed garden of 100m², terrace (garden table, deckchairs, barbecue), garden shed. Another gîte nearby H85G010338: Visitor's tax, electric heating: individual meter reading on heating (to be paid on site).

Gîte converted in 2011 in an old renovated barn, adjoining another gîte. Ground floor: living room/kitchen, 2 bedrooms (1 x 140cm bed, 2 x 90cm beds), shower room/wc. Private enclosed garden of 150 m² (garden furniture, deckchairs, barbecue), garden shed. Another gîte nearby. Additional charges: tourist tax, electric heating: general meter reading (deduction of 8kWh per day for current consumption): to be paid on site.

Old farmhouse renovated in 1999, detached, located in the marsh. Ground floor: living room/kitchenette, shower room/wc, utility room (washing machine), 2 bedrooms (1 double bed)(2 single beds). 800 m² garden, terrace (garden furniture, barbecue). 2 other gîtes nearby: Visitor's tax, electric heating: general meter reading (deduction of 8 kWh per day for current consumption): to be paid on site.

Gîte located in Saint-Jean-de-Monts, 1 km from Plage de la Baigneuse and the pier. The ground floor comprises a living room/kitchen, a storeroom, two bedrooms (180 x 200 or 2 twin beds 90) (1 bed 160), a bathroom with shower and bath and a separate WC. Upstairs: 1 bedroom (1 double bed + 2 twin beds) with private shower room/WC. Wifi internet access. Enclosed grounds of 1,000m², terrace (garden furniture, plancha, deckchairs, trampoline), spa for 5 people. Sheets provided and beds made up on arrival. Optional: cleaning package: €100/stay; bathroom linen: €10/person/stay. Additional charge: tourist tax.

Self-contained studio located in Saint Jean de Monts, 600m from the centre and 2 km from the beach. Comprising a lounge/living room/kitchen, a sleeping area (1 double bed) and a shower room with WC. Outside, a private terrace with garden furniture and barbecue. There is a separate entrance. The accommodation is located in the owners' grounds. Public parking in front of the owners' house, located in a cul-de-sac. Electric heating included. Sheets and towels not provided. Optional: Cleaning charge €30/stay. In addition: Tourist tax.

Bridge near the small canal

The coal mines were extremely important from the 17th century.

Buildings from the former 17th century Presbytery were restored and transformed into the town hall in 2007 and "Les Digitales" Art Centre in 2011. The Art Centre is a place for activities and exhibits. It displays different models of farming machinery from the collection of Mr Sevestre, a passionate farmer from Caden, and holds a museum presenting farming activities from yesterday and today with interviews from local farmers.

It was restored in the 18th century by the rector of Caden, Jean-Louis de la Houssaye. The date "1756" is written over the side door. It is one of the six friar chapels of Caden. The inside is decorated with 21th century frescos painted by a local artist representing landscapes of the surrounding countryside.

As a place for meeting and mixing, the library must also be a simple place where people are welcomed in a friendly atmosphere and where they can get good advice. The whole team is involved in each place and provides quality entertainment. Come and visit them and share with them a good moment of reading and discovery.

Born from the whims of the relief and the fervour of an Abbot, it makes its appearance at the bend in the path that climbs to the Chapelle Largeau. Like a guide or a lighthouse, soothing by its serene presence, and so eternal: the Chapel of Saint Joseph stands at the top of the Ouin Valley. The traveller may be astonished, moved or meditate in front of this majesty. It proudly dominates this valley, at the bottom of which, the river Ouin, runs alongside, meanders and separates, sometimes the Maine et Loire, the Vendée or the Deux Sèvres. At the height of the trilogy, the parish itself was, over the centuries, under the dependence of three dioceses: Maillezais, La Rochelle and Poitiers! »

The first chapel was built by the monastic community of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem during the 12th century and under the control of Carentoir like the chapels of Gorvello, Molac and Guerno. It was restored in the 18th century and decorated with a Classical-style pediment on the main door.

As a place for meeting and mixing, the library must also be a simple place where people are welcomed in a friendly atmosphere and where they can get good advice. The whole team is involved in each place and provides quality entertainment. Come and visit them and share with them a good moment of reading and discovery.

Wheat flour (1kg per batch of 10kg, 25kg) Place of sale : At the farm from Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 6pm

Products: rape honey, sunflower, acacia, chestnut or all flowers in pots of 250 g or 500 g whole year. 20 hives. Places of sale: by appointment at home Cerizay weekly market on Saturday morning. Free tasting possible.

In an authentic bourrine built in 1903, Kathleen will introduce you to the market garden specialities and local produce that her husband David cooks with passion. The warm setting is the perfect place to enjoy the frogs' legs, eels and all the other fresh produce on offer.

A delicious blend of culinary cultures, Le Baracoa is a friendly place where the chef creates a cuisine without borders, inspired by his travels. He's been putting the world within reach of your fork since 2005. Stories, adventures and dreams that he knows just how to translate into spice powder.

Bar, Brasserie, Restaurant. Cooking with fresh seasonal products. Organisation of family meals, cocktail parties... Open to all. Direct access to the beach. Car park. Meetings, seminars, banquets, weddings. Reservations recommended by phone.

The Bois Cendré restaurant, overlooking the pine forest, offers a menu based on the authenticity of local produce and the refinement of Asian techniques: Japanese barbecues, rare spices and freshly smoked dishes. It's a cuisine for well-being that's sure to take you on a journey. From May to September, enjoy the south-facing terrace by the pool, with views over the pine forest. Menus from €27 will have you salivating at lunch and dinner. At the Valdys Resort in Saint Jean de Monts (hotel, residence, restaurant, thalasso & spa) you can discover the pleasures of thalasso, the Marine Spa and the Fitneo fitness club. Welcome to the Bois Cendré restaurant, the restaurant of the Hôtel Valdys - Les Pins****.

This restaurant offers dishes with mussels exclusively, and you can try 16 different sauces.

Facing the sea. A warm atmosphere open all year round (7/7 continuous service in the summer). Crêpes, savoury pancakes, mussels, salads...

In Saint Jean de Monts, the tap'as l'oeil restaurant welcomes you every day. It's a traditional restaurant that respects the basic rules of French cuisine in a pleasant, warm setting with a sea view. Today, the chef offers refined traditional cuisine, prepared with fresh seasonal produce in a cosy setting, as well as a new concept of sharing planks. We look forward to welcoming you!

Bar restaurant in a cosy and relaxed atmosphere. On the menu: tapas and cocktails facing the ocean. Homemade cuisine and fresh produce.

Traditional seafront restaurant serving burgers, kebabs, salads and seasonal mussels.

Nestling on the edge of the forest and just a stone's throw from the beach, the 4-star La Prairie campsite offers 120 pitches and spacious accommodation for up to 10-12 people. Nicolas and his friendly team welcome families with children aged 0-12 in an environmentally-friendly setting. Open from April, the campsite offers bright rentals with covered terraces, as well as spacious pitches for tents and motorhomes. Two heated swimming pools, innovative children's clubs and family entertainment during the day and in the evening promise a dynamic holiday. Committed to customer comfort, the campsite offers a range of quality services, from modern sanitary facilities to bicycle hire.

On the edge of the national forest of Saint Jean de Monts, Les Championnières campsite offers 85 pitches, ideally located near the sea, for a peaceful family holiday. Monique welcomes you in a flowery setting. The pitches are reserved for tents and caravans, offering the authenticity of traditional camping. Facilities include toilets and parking for visitors. Pets are welcome. A public transport stop (La Littorale, July-August) is 100 metres away.

Le Fief campsite, 900 m from the beach at Saint Jean de Monts, offers recently built mobile homes and shaded bare pitches. Ideal for families, it has a heated swimming pool with jacuzzi, paddling pool and waterslide. A variety of activities are organised, including volleyball, pétanque and archery. The reception offers bread, pastries and cold drinks, as well as laundry and bike hire services. Nearby restaurants, bars, shops and a variety of activities are all within easy reach. Enjoy a friendly stay in the heart of the Vendée.

Camping Le Bois Verdon, located in Saint Jean de Monts, offers a peaceful setting on the edge of the forest, 900m from the beach. With its 59 pitches and top-of-the-range accommodation, including the Premium Nature and Exotique areas, it offers comfort and privacy. Its water park, exemplary cleanliness and relaxing atmosphere are sure to appeal to holidaymakers. Quiet evenings are ideal for family get-togethers, while its ideal location means you can take advantage of the summer entertainment in Saint Jean de Monts. Welcome" label for an English-speaking welcome.

Camping La Davière Plage**** offers an exceptional setting close to the wild beach and the Marais Vendéen national forest. On a three-hectare site, a variety of family activities are on offer, as well as a heated swimming pool and entertainment. Communal barbecues and a snack bar are available for refreshments. The campsite offers a range of accommodation, from traditional campsites to rentals. It welcomes cycle tourists and foreign visitors with tailored services and a commitment to environmental sustainability.

Traditional farmhouse in the heart of the Marais Breton Vendéen. One-storey house renovated in 2016, located close to the seaside resorts of Saint Jean de Monts and Notre Dame de Monts. Entrance hall with WC (washing machine). Ground floor: kitchen/living room/lounge. 2 bedrooms (1 bed 140) (2 single beds 90 with possibility of converting to 180). Night area: shower room and separate WC. No Wifi. 5000 m² garden, terrace (garden furniture, deckchairs, barbecue), electric heating, bed linen, towels and household linen included. Optional: End-of-stay cleaning: €80/stay.

Les Amiaux is an eco-responsible campsite with the Green Key label, offering over 300 pitches for tents and caravans. Just 800 metres from the beach, it borders the national forest and the Marais Breton Vendéen. Its large wooded areas and spacious pitches offer peace and privacy. This dynamic campsite offers a range of supervised sporting activities and a host of facilities. Two water parks and a recent rental park guarantee a comfortable and entertaining stay.