Camping Les Pirons: Your Haven in Chateau-d’Olonne

Le guide des randonnées et le plan sont téléchargeables en pdf sur le site de l'Office de Tourisme des Sables d'Olonne. www.lessablesdolonne-tourisme.com

Curiosities... •Menhir of "la Crulière" (classified historic building) also called "The Rock of the Devil" (viewpoint) 3- •Vineyard “AOC Fiefs Vendéens Brem” (wine cellars opened to the public).

•Romanesque Church of "Notre-Dame" (classified historic building, 12th century),poitevin style portal, with low-reliefs •The "Croisée Mairand" (a site of the Wars of Vendée)

Curiosities... •Romanesque Church of "Notre-Dame" (classified historic building, 12th century),poitevin style portal, with low-reliefs •The "Croisée Mairand" (a site of the Wars of Vendée) •Banks of "le Jaunay" (picnic areas) •Bridge of « La Chaize » •On both sides of “Le Jaunay”

Curiosities... •The Washtub of «L’Aiguillon sur Vie » •Church of "Notre Dame", entirely restored (19th century) •Picturesque areas : fountain and communal washtub, "travail à boeufs" •Lake of "le Jaunay" (pedestrian path around the lake, 40 ha of natural spaces, picnic areas) •Public Golf of "les Fontenelles" (18 hole course, practice area, restaurant).

Curiosities ... •The Washtub of «L’Aiguillon sur Vie » •Church of "Notre Dame", entirely restored (19th century) •Picturesque areas : fountain and communal washtub, "travail à boeufs" •Lake of "le Jaunay" (pedestrian path around the lake, 40 ha of natural spaces, picnic areas) •Public Golf of "les Fontenelles" (18 hole course, practice area, restaurant).

Curiosites... •Church of "Saint Jean Baptiste" (19th and 20th century) •The castle of “Beaumarchais” 2- • In the discovery of the Swamps of “Jaunay“ 1- •The “Jaunay” bridge 3- •House of the Court (former manor house with a 17th century entrance, summer exhibitions) 4- •Archaeological Crypt (Merovingian and medieval burials). •Both sides of “Le Jaunay” 5- •The “David” cross 6-

Curiosities... •Church of "Notre Dame" (14th and 20th century) and its stained glass windows •Old fairground (alignment of granite stones) •Lake of the "Gué Gorand" (4 km walk around the lake, picnic areas)

Curiosities... •Church of "Saint Reverend" (19th century), Treasure of the Church (bells, monstrance…) •Windmill of "les Gourmands" (old windmill built in 1842) •"Roseraie de Vendée" (950 varieties on 3 ha with 8 000 rose trees). •The refuge of father “Petiot” •The bocage and the its sunken roads

300m from the ocean and 1500m from the beach, we invite you to share our good humour from April to the end of September! The aquatic area is a delight for young and old alike, with its slides, different pools and relaxation area. Our family campsite offers a host of services and facilities to make your holiday a success. You'll find everything you need right on the campsite, with its restaurant, bar and terrace, sports hall, large entertainment room for crazy evenings, grocery shop, snack bar and launderette. Take advantage of the entertainment throughout the season. During the school holidays, the children's clubs open their doors to welcome your children. Our entertainment team also offers a variety of activities and evenings throughout the season! We offer a wide choice of accommodation for up to 8 people!

Seafront flat with panoramic views, heated pools. All comforts.

Seafront flat with panoramic views and heated pools.

Seaview flat with terrace, on one level, sleeps up to 4 people, all comforts. Heated outdoor swimming pool. Pets welcome under certain conditions. Close to the beach, shops and buses.

Seafront flat, panoramic views, heated pools.

South-facing seafront flat for 4 people, in Les Sables d'Olonne (start and finish of the Vendée Globe), Vendée. Living room with kitchenette + double sofa bed + bedroom with two separate beds + shower room + WC + large terrace facing south and west (sunset) with table, chairs and armchairs. Two heated swimming pools in season.

The residence is located in Château d'Olonne, facing the sea in a place called "Puits d'enfer", 1.5 km from Tanchet beach and 4 km from Les Sables d'Olonne and its Grande Plage, 200 m from the nearest shops and 2 km from a shopping centre. It comprises flats in small one-storey buildings (without lift) and a 2-storey building (with lift). The Vélodyssée® cycle path (the 1,200 km Atlantic Eurovéloroute from Roscoff to Hendaye, which runs along the entire coastline of the Pays des Olonnes) passes in front of the residence and takes you along the seafront to the centre of Les Sables d'Olonne.

Exceptional location for this villa overlooking the sea in Les Sables d'Olonne AND the start line of the Vendée Globe.

Camping Les Fosses Rouges was created in 1968 and is a family campsite. It is the closest to Les Sables d'Olonne. It offers well-marked pitches on 3.5 hectares of greenery for tents, caravans or motorhomes, as well as recent 1 and 2 bedroom mobile homes with terraces and simple holiday homes (2 bedrooms and a kitchenette) and campétoiles for hikers/cyclists. The campsite is 2 km from the beach, zoo, casino and thalassotherapy centre, and 800 m from the Puits d'Enfer. There is a grocer's shop with bread all season, a bar and a snack bar, and a shopping centre 1 km away. The swimming pool is covered and heated as soon as it opens.

These locks constitute a remarkable hydraulic junction. It is the point of convergence of the main rivers of the Marais Poitevin where Deux-Sèvres, Charente-Maritime and Vendée meet. Several locks form this exceptional and ingenious hydraulic junction allowing the management of water in the Marais. You will find in Bazoin the only pier allowing to make the junction between the Charente-Maritime and the wet marsh (Venise Verte).

This small town with its many footbridges crossing the narrow conches of the Marais Poitevin, is a former fishing village, now a charming town, alive all year round. It is the ideal place for nature activities, and is the starting point for many hiking trails and boat trips. It is also possible to go for a ride in a horse-drawn carriage or on horseback. The flat terrain is ideal for bike rides and you will enjoy riding along the typical houses of the Marais Poitevin along the Sèvre river. It is also the only place in the Marais that offers cruises on a restaurant boat. While passing through Damvix, don't forget to stroll on its port and to make a detour by its church Saint-Guy.

Situated between Arçais and Damvix on the navigable network of the Sèvre Niortaise river, the Bourdettes includes a lock (1862-1872) and a drawbridge with cables (rebuilt in 2003) to allow for road traffic by joining the D 102 to the D 104, and river traffic for the passage of maintenance barges to Marans or to Niort.

Character honeys collected locally by our bees on the flowers of the Poitevin marsh. Glass hive and exhibition at the farm, come and discover the life of these bees in the lock house of Bourdettes. Tasting at the farm.

We are a family farm in the heart of the Marais Poitevin. We have various activities: Livestock 350 goats, cheese, cereal crops and rearing suckler cows limousines bio. We invite you every Tuesday and Friday from 17h to 19h, to visit the farm and see the cheese. We will offer you to taste cheese and watch the milking takes place at 18pm. We are also present on the markets of Niort (Saturday), from Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud (Sunday) of Frontenay-Rohan-Rohan (Tuesday) and Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon (1 and 3rd Wednesday of the month).

It is a natural space of 8 ha, in the heart of the wild marsh, in which are presented more than 70 species of birds of the Marais Poitevin and the domestic animals created in the Poitou. In order to recognize them, information panels and initiation modules to ornithology are at your disposal along the discovery path. You can also learn to recognize the trees and wild plants of the wet marsh. At the end of the visit, a film will make you fly over the landscapes of the Marais Poitevin and you will discover in their intimacy the birds of this region. A labyrinth awaits you, punctuated with educational panels on migration.

The pollard ash has been present en masse in the Marais Poitevin since the 19th century. At that time, great works of draining the wet marsh were undertaken. The ash tree was preferred to many other tree species because it has the advantage of being very tolerant to water, it allows to consolidate the banks, to heat the habitats, and to serve as a refuge for many animal species. Keep your eyes open during your walks, you will find them lined up along the conches, offering magnificent photographic shots.

Stretching forward from the Broue d'Arçais, the two village-streets are at the beginning of the eighteenth century qualified as considerable by Claude Masse, ordinary engineer and geographer of the king, thus signalling an important river trade. Their houses have a double exposure: on the river leading to the marsh and to the cultivated fields. The name of the River, an amphibious district, is linked to its membership in the world of water. As for Monfaucon, an islet inhabited since the Celtic era (the discovery of bronze axes), is in the Middle Ages the seat of the seigneurry of the canons of Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand de Poitiers. Its main artery is the Rue de la Venise Verte and the pier of Montfaucon corresponds to the former communal port partially built during the Grand Travaux du Marais poitevin. The village still retains a small rural heritage (bread oven, ponne, ferry tail...).

Monfaucon, an island inhabited since Celtic times (bronze axes have been found), was in the Middle Ages the seat of the lordship of the canons of Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand de Poitiers. Its main street is the rue de la Venise Verte and the pier of Montfaucon corresponds to the old communal harbor partly developed during the Great Works of the Marais Poitevin. The village still has a small rural heritage (bread oven, ponne, boulite, ferry tail...).

Located in the heart of the Marais sauvage, emblematic landscape of the Venise Verte, St-Hilaire-La-Palud gives you access to more than 100 km of waterways and white paths. From the Latin palus meaning marsh, the Paludens maintain the know-how and traditions through the numerous summer animations provided by volunteers. The villages of La Rivière and Montfaucon bear witness to the flourishing river trade of the early 18th century. The hamlets of Névoire keep the memory of the brick and tile making activity, once very present. The bird park of the Marais Poitevin is now the spearhead of a tourism respectful of nature and men.

Located on the seafront, La Folie welcomes you to Les Sables d'Olonne in a unique setting overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Take advantage of our terrace with sea views and enjoy an unforgettable experience where gastronomy, cocktails and a festive atmosphere meet. Accessible thanks to its private car park, La Folie also offers the possibility of coming in groups for even more conviviality.

Facing the ocean, Villa Saint Jean welcomes you to an elegant setting with breathtaking panoramic views. Our chef uses fresh, seasonal produce to create refined, authentic gourmet cuisine. We can also organise your events: weddings, birthdays, communions and family meals.

A guinguette with a relaxed atmosphere! The ideal place to relax and unwind, our guinguette invites you to enjoy the moment, with your feet in the sand and your mind at ease. Games for young and old, shared laughter and simple moments over a drink punctuate the summer days and evenings. Exciting blind tests, original themed evenings, crackling braziers and rocking concerts. A warm, festive atmosphere, perfect for rediscovering Les Sables d'Olonne in a different way. Immerse yourself in an immersive experience that combines a restaurant, a "guinguette" with your feet in the sand and a lounge bar. With family, friends or at a corporate event, enjoy unique moments in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

McDonald's is a friendly restaurant serving delicious burgers and golden fries. The atmosphere is upbeat, perfect for a quick meal with friends or family. Classics like the Big Mac and nuggets are always a hit. With a children's corner, it's the ideal place to have a good time while enjoying a delicious meal. A real pleasure break!

West coast, seaside cuisine. Chef Thomas Evanno and his brigade set the course with a cuisine based on fresh, seasonal produce with an eye to the sea. Pastry chef Olivier Robin and his team take care of the sweet end of the menu. Their desserts, as refined as they are light, will take your taste buds on an incredible journey.

In a bright, contemporary setting, discover gourmet cuisine with a touch of exotic originality, which changes with the seasons. In summer, take advantage of the terrace for a quiet lunch or dinner in the garden. Continue the evening in the bar or at the casino games! (Access restricted to over-18s, ID required).

At the Casino JOA des Pins, there's a bar to suit every taste! The Bar des Sports welcomes you all day long. It also offers fast food to satisfy small appetites and terrace service on sunny days. Sports events are shown on large screens. On Friday and Saturday evenings, head to the Cotton Pub and its dancefloor. Pop rock blues concerts every week in the early evening. In season, enjoy the paradise-like setting of the Ananas Café and its aperitif concerts in the Casino gardens. Access to the entire establishment, including the bars and restaurant, is reserved for people over 18 (valid ID required) and not banned from gambling.

Facing the ocean, Ma Chère et Tendre offers traditional cuisine specialising in meat. Discover our beef dishes, as well as lamb mice, ribs and duck breast. Not forgetting our unmissable Thursday couscous. You can also try our homemade desserts. Don't forget to book!

Home-cooked cuisine, exceptional meats cooked over a wood fire in front of you, in a factory-style building in Les Sables d'Olonne. With two floors and a terrace, Le Beuf Qui Rit simply brings together the very best in meat and promises delicious home cooking.

The Atlantic Hôtel restaurant, located on the embankment facing the ocean, is open all year round for dinner, and there's no need to stay at the hotel to enjoy it! Our Chef Guillaume Drion, Maître Restaurateur, prepares a cuisine that combines land and sea, with a focus on local produce, short distribution channels and organic produce.

300m from the ocean and 1500m from the beach, we invite you to share our good humour from April to the end of September! The aquatic area is a delight for young and old alike, with its slides, different pools and relaxation area. Our family campsite offers a host of services and facilities to make your holiday a success. You'll find everything you need right on the campsite, with its restaurant, bar and terrace, sports hall, large entertainment room for crazy evenings, grocery shop, snack bar and launderette. Take advantage of the entertainment throughout the season. During the school holidays, the children's clubs open their doors to welcome your children. Our entertainment team also offers a variety of activities and evenings throughout the season! We offer a wide choice of accommodation for up to 8 people!

Seafront flat with panoramic views, heated pools. All comforts.

Seafront flat with panoramic views and heated pools.

Seaview flat with terrace, on one level, sleeps up to 4 people, all comforts. Heated outdoor swimming pool. Pets welcome under certain conditions. Close to the beach, shops and buses.

Seafront flat, panoramic views, heated pools.

5-bed flat, south-facing, on the seafront in Les Sables d'Olonne (start and finish of the Vendée Globe), Vendée. Living room with kitchenette, sofa bed, two pull-out beds and a single bed. One bedroom with a 140×190 double bed, bathroom with shower and separate WC. Large south-facing covered terrace with table, chairs and armchairs.)

South-facing seafront flat for 4 people, in Les Sables d'Olonne (start and finish of the Vendée Globe), Vendée. Living room with kitchenette + double sofa bed + bedroom with two separate beds + shower room + WC + large terrace facing south and west (sunset) with table, chairs and armchairs. Two heated swimming pools in season.

The residence is located in Château d'Olonne, facing the sea in a place called "Puits d'enfer", 1.5 km from Tanchet beach and 4 km from Les Sables d'Olonne and its Grande Plage, 200 m from the nearest shops and 2 km from a shopping centre. It comprises flats in small one-storey buildings (without lift) and a 2-storey building (with lift). The Vélodyssée® cycle path (the 1,200 km Atlantic Eurovéloroute from Roscoff to Hendaye, which runs along the entire coastline of the Pays des Olonnes) passes in front of the residence and takes you along the seafront to the centre of Les Sables d'Olonne.

Exceptional location for this villa overlooking the sea in Les Sables d'Olonne AND the start line of the Vendée Globe.