Discover La faute-sur-mer from CAMPING LES FLOTS BLEUS

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

Departure: Place de la Mairie. Distance: 30 km. Duration: 2:45. Safety instructions - The helmet is strongly advised. I drive to right. I respect the highway code. I check the status of my bike (brakes and lighting). I stay on the marked trails. I respect the marsh, sensitive and classified site.

Cross 3 departments on this pilgrimage: the Vendée, the Deux-Sèvres and the Charente-Maritime. You will be able to discover the Marais Poitevin which extends over these 3 territories. Landscapes, monuments, fauna and flora will be there in all their diversity.

All the cycle routes in the Deux-Sèvres Marais Poitevin have the same markings. On these markers (wooden beams with a turquoise plate), are indicated the numbers of the circuits in black. Here, follow the Number 2. The circuits are marked out in both directions, there is no specific starting point, you can start your walk wherever you like. Be careful, the small paths can be used by motorized vehicles. Safety instructions - Wearing a helmet is highly recommended. I ride on the right. I respect the rules of the road. I check the condition of my bike (brakes and lighting). I stay on the marked paths. I respect the marsh, a sensitive and classified site.

From Camping La Brande to Chateau d' Oleron, you can walk along the coast to the east and reach the ramparts of Chateau d' Oleron up to La Citadelle and return to the campsite via the moats, walking around the town fortified by Vauban and the beach.

This course is part of the Niort - Marais Poitevin Trail Station. A course which will make you visit by running the network of the port with its channels, rivers, conches, ditches. These installations allow to welcome and preserve a rich flora and fauna in connection with the life of the Marais. Open your eyes when you run and let yourself be surprised by the natural encounters along the way. Work on your mind, concentrate on your feeling while running in this soothing environment. -> Handisport course -> Course currently not marked (but can be done with the mobile application On Piste)

This course is part of the Niort - Marais Poitevin Trail Station. This course will lead you in a corner of the marsh where the frequentation is less strong than on other places. You have the possibility of discovering two villages with a natural zone arranged: the Ornithological Park. Do not hesitate to stop and refuel in the village of Saint-Hilaire-La-Palud which represents well the preserved and quiet rural France. Beware of the endurance course where the mind will have to be pumped up to avoid the changes in the terrain! -> Course currently unmarked (but achievable with the mobile application On Piste)

This short stroll will take you to the heart of the village of Arçais. Typical of the Marais Poitevin, it has many treasures. Enjoy this walk at your own pace, guided by the audio commentary or simply strolling through the narrow streets. Nice discovery and don't forget that you are not alone on the paths you are going to take. We invite you to respect the environment and the inhabitants and not to leave any trace of your passage. This route was created by the Tourist Office in partnership with the elected representatives of the commune of Arçais and in collaboration with the mediation service of the Regional Natural Park of the Marais Poitevin. Photo credits: PNR Marais Poitevin Scripting and texts : Lauriane Angibaud and Amandine Louveau, Niort Marais Poitevin Tourism Voice : Mathilde Cornuau, Niort Marais Poitevin Tourisme -> Unmarked itinerary

200m from the beach, with direct access and in the heart of a pine forest, come and enjoy your Les Flots Bleus campsite. Your 4-star campsite offers a family setting and a privileged seaside location at La Faute-sur-Mer in the south of the Vendée. At Les Flots Bleus campsite, holidaymakers can enjoy a large indoor/outdoor heated swimming pool for the whole family to relax in. There's also a solarium where those who want to relax can enjoy one of the deckchairs provided. Young children can have fun in the paddling pool that accompanies the pool, which is shallow and perfectly suited to the safety of toddlers. Lovers of swimming can also head to the sandy beach just 200m from the campsite to enjoy the sea air. Your family campsite offers all the services you need for a great holiday! Whether it's the brasserie, the bar, the snack bar with takeaway meals or the launderette, you'll have everything you need for a pleasant holiday right on the campsite. In July and August, you can enjoy sports activities during the day (5 days a week) and 2 evening activities a week! And during the summer holidays, our mini-club team will look after your children aged 4 to 10. You can also take advantage of the many facilities on offer at the campsite: petanque area, playground, table tennis tables, trampolines for the kids - there's something for everyone. For a comfortable family holiday, the campsite offers a wide choice of quality, fully-equipped mobile homes that can accommodate up to 8 people in 4 bedrooms. Near the campsite, you can go sea or river fishing, sand yachting, sailing, horse riding, mini-golf and many other outdoor activities. Benefits : - FREE WIFI throughout the campsite and free TV in all accommodation (except canvas bungalows). - Access to the sea 200m from the campsite! The campsite is ideal for holidays with the family, as a couple or with friends. Your Les Flots Bleus family campsite is waiting for you! Come and enjoy the sunshine and warmth of the Vendée and get away from it all for the holidays.

Situated at the entrance to the beach and the forest, we welcome you to our quiet, contemporary-style house. You can book either the "Étage" (upstairs) of the house, which can accommodate 1 to 4 people, with its two bedrooms and bathroom, or the "Annexe", which is a room in a wooden chalet in the garden, with its own shower room and separate entrance to the property. You will have free access to our living room and wifi. Each room has its own private terrace. Breakfast is included. You can relax either on the terrace reserved for the occupants of the "Étage" or on the private wooden terrace of the "Annexe". For your complete well-being, we also offer (at an additional cost) access to our private balneotherapy spa, as well as relaxation, sophrology and reiki sessions. Sleeping arrangements: - "l'Étage" comprises two bedrooms, one with a king-size bed (160cm), and the other with two single beds (90cm). Sleeps 1 to 4 people. Both bedrooms have private bathrooms. The accommodation is for the same family only (there is no sharing with strangers). If you come as a couple, you can choose your room with either a double bed or two single beds. If you wish to have your own room, the "3 people" rate will apply. - The "Annexe" has a double bed (160 cm). On specific request, the rooms can be opened outside the indicated opening periods.

11 flats for 2 to 10 people located at the foot of the pedestrian street leading to the casino beach. 500 m from the beach. Located in the southern Vendée, 50 minutes from La Rochelle, for active holidays with surfing, sand yachting, golf, wake park... or relaxing holidays by the sea. Close to the shops: bakery, co-op, fishmonger's, butcher's, chemist's, tobacconist's, etc. Our flats are ideally located for your holidays in the Vendée. Leave your car behind for the week and take advantage of the walks and cycle rides.

Forget your car for the duration of your stay! Situated in the centre of the village of LA FAUTE SUR MER, 50 m from the shops and summer activities (colourful market on Thursdays and Sundays, street entertainment, etc.), and 450 m from the Casino beach, the Fautais campsite is aimed at customers looking for peace and quiet and everything on foot! You'll love its exceptional location. Camping Fautais*** welcomes you to a flower-filled, leafy setting and offers you peace and quiet in a family atmosphere. If you love water sports, walks by the water and sunsets over the Atlantic, you'll love the privileged location of this lovely site with 50 pitches (mobile homes) and its swimming pool, open from 1 May to 20 September and heated from 1 June to 15 September. Opening dates: 1 April to 30 September.

Atlantic Wake Park, the aquatic leisure park for everyone. Accessible from the age of 7, Atlantic WakePark invites you to discover the joys of sliding and its water activities on its 2 lakes with : On one side, the Warrior Game, an aquatic accrobranche - Above the water, access the different courses. Depending on your level, you can take on the green, blue, red or black courses in complete safety. And an Aqua Parc, a water park with inflatables on the water, stand-up paddleboards, pedalos and a beach. And on the other, one of France's biggest water ski lifts for water skiing, wakeboarding and kneeboarding. With an introductory ski lift, you can join the Wake Academy from an early age, with courses, individual or group lessons, supervised by state-certified instructors, for guaranteed progress. Come and have fun on the Big SUP XXL! With your family or friends, you'll discover the joys of riding an XXL Stand Up Paddle board with up to 10 people, laughter guaranteed. Because your little ones are old enough to enjoy the pleasures of the slopes, Atlantic WakePark offers Baby Ski sessions. From the age of 2, a qualified instructor will accompany your child to help them discover water skiing in complete safety. You can also accompany your child on the boat. By reservation only. If you're a fan of water sports and new sensations, come and try your hand at Wake Foil and Wing Foil with our personalised coaching sessions adapted to your level. Free access to a relaxation area, a bar/snack bar (continuous service all day), a shop, a city stadium, a skatepark and children's games. There's something for everyone, young and old alike. Seminars, group receptions, site privatisation, stag and hen parties, events. Facing the Ile de Ré and accessible by boat. Wakeboarding is now accessible to all, with a board specially designed for people with reduced mobility. In June, July and August, every Friday until 10pm, take part in lively evenings where you can practice wakeboarding by night or simply enjoy the deckchairs.

The place to be for a relaxing holiday with family or friends: Opposite a lake with sandy beach. All shops within 2 minutes' walk (bakery, market, Super U...). All the activities and entertainment are accessible on foot or by bike thanks to the many cycle paths, and for all age groups: the Skate Park, Wake Park, Adventure Parc, games room, Tennis club, Golf.... as well as all the bars and restaurants. The beaches and forest are just 5 minutes away by bike. Villa decorated in an exotic seaside style. Paillote for 10 people in the patio. Very spacious and intimate in its layout, you will appreciate : A large living room opening onto the patio terrace, enclosed and not overlooked. Three large adult bedrooms with QUEEN SIZE beds (160 cm) One bedroom with a 140cm bed + a 90cm bunk bed + 2 other 90cm bunk beds. Ideal for children and teenagers. Sleeps 5. A ground-floor shower room with washbasin, toilet, shower (handy for washing up when returning from the beach), washing machine and tumble dryer. Upstairs bathroom with shower and bath, washbasin and WC. Top-of-the-range equipment: Fully equipped kitchen with oven, microwave, induction hob, fridge-freezer, Senseo coffee machine, dishwasher, wine cellar... It's all there! The terrace is equipped with an exceptional straw hut made in the Philippines, for 10/12 people with bar, lighting and heating + 2 bamboo deckchairs. Free parking on the street. Optional hire of 2 scooters (2022) for €35/week for 1 or €60/week for 2. New, 4-star hotel-quality bedding. Kitchen towels and hand towels available. Baby equipment: high chair + cot + booster seat + bath bouncer + stair gate + WC adapter. Optional, on request when booking on the website or by e-mail. 5* hotel quality sheets in washed linen for 160 cm beds and in cotton Percale for 140 cm and 90 cm beds and high quality shower sheet (600 gr) 70 X 140 cm: (Not to be used on the beach) (Rental per stay: €15/person)

The Villa Amiral is located opposite the lake at l'Aiguillon sur mer, a stone's throw from the shops, port, wakepark and golf course. 150 m² entirely renovated, exceptional location. Capacity for 14 people - Disabled access on ground floor - WIFI - Private, enclosed car park - Outdoor shower. Large-capacity product, quite rare in this sector. Visit our website to discover our other gîtes and character villas on the crescent of the Vendée coast!

La Bohème is the perfect way to enjoy a peaceful holiday in a small, private cul-de-sac in La Faute sur Mer. Completely renovated in 2023, this house combines charm and elegance with top-of-the-range facilities! Trendy decor, cosy, contemporary furnishings and a magnificent sandy beach with the town centre nearby - that's the promise of La Bohème. On the ground floor, this rental comprises a living room with a large fully-equipped kitchen, a double bedroom with a 160cm bed, a second double bedroom with a 140cm bed, a shower room with walk-in shower and 2 separate WCs. Upstairs, a third bedroom with bunk beds and a second shower room. WIFI, bike garage and utility room with washing machine complete this property. A large garden and 100 m2 terrace surround the house, so you can enjoy the sunshine all day long. Terrace furniture, parasols, deckchairs and barbecue are all available. Parking on the property and a fully enclosed garden ensure peace and security. Just 2 minutes away for nature lovers: the Belle Henriette nature reserve, the Pointe d'Arcay nature reserve, the Bay of Love, lovely walks in the pine forest, and for sports enthusiasts: golf, water sports centre, sand yachting, wake park, bowling green, numerous cycle paths, bike hire. There are also plenty of activities for children, including a playground and skatepark...

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.

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).

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.

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.

At the foot of the Plage des Chardons, take a gourmet break at the bar/restaurant "Les Flots Bleus". Aperitifs, salads, burgers and pizzas. Rosalie hire on site.

Whether you choose to eat in or take away a seafood platter, you can make the most of our seafood: oysters, shellfish and fish. Tapas from the sea, home-cooked dishes and catering are also available.

Pizzas also available in sandwich form. Takeaway or vending machine sales.

Florian's restaurant has a warm and cosy atmosphere. He and his team offer a cuisine based on local, seasonal produce. Meat or fish, there's something for everyone. The classic desserts are 100% homemade. As an aperitif, the lemon/seaweed welcome brioches, a house speciality, will tantalise your taste buds. Seafood platters available by prior arrangement. We take great care with our gluten-free sauces and lactose-free ice creams. Dishes can be adapted on request.

Anne and Foulques, lovers of the Vendée coast and specialities from all over the world, offer homemade seafood and local produce, including fish tartare, grilled octopus and Vendée duck foie gras. Short menu with fresh produce.

Pizzeria also offering mussels and chips, salads, burgers and meat dishes.

Burger, American, kebab, snack, salad, panini or cold sandwich for a quick takeaway break

Galettes, pizzas, half pizzas for small appetites, mussels, salads in continuous service.

Cosy atmosphere with tapas, grills and fish accompanied by special beers, spirits or cocktails.

Enjoy our aperitifs and tapas in an exceptional setting near the banks of the Lay or overlooking the golf course! (Available only from April to the end of August - themed evenings during the summer) Open to all, golfers or not.

200m from the beach, with direct access and in the heart of a pine forest, come and enjoy your Les Flots Bleus campsite. Your 4-star campsite offers a family setting and a privileged seaside location at La Faute-sur-Mer in the south of the Vendée. At Les Flots Bleus campsite, holidaymakers can enjoy a large indoor/outdoor heated swimming pool for the whole family to relax in. There's also a solarium where those who want to relax can enjoy one of the deckchairs provided. Young children can have fun in the paddling pool that accompanies the pool, which is shallow and perfectly suited to the safety of toddlers. Lovers of swimming can also head to the sandy beach just 200m from the campsite to enjoy the sea air. Your family campsite offers all the services you need for a great holiday! Whether it's the brasserie, the bar, the snack bar with takeaway meals or the launderette, you'll have everything you need for a pleasant holiday right on the campsite. In July and August, you can enjoy sports activities during the day (5 days a week) and 2 evening activities a week! And during the summer holidays, our mini-club team will look after your children aged 4 to 10. You can also take advantage of the many facilities on offer at the campsite: petanque area, playground, table tennis tables, trampolines for the kids - there's something for everyone. For a comfortable family holiday, the campsite offers a wide choice of quality, fully-equipped mobile homes that can accommodate up to 8 people in 4 bedrooms. Near the campsite, you can go sea or river fishing, sand yachting, sailing, horse riding, mini-golf and many other outdoor activities. Benefits : - FREE WIFI throughout the campsite and free TV in all accommodation (except canvas bungalows). - Access to the sea 200m from the campsite! The campsite is ideal for holidays with the family, as a couple or with friends. Your Les Flots Bleus family campsite is waiting for you! Come and enjoy the sunshine and warmth of the Vendée and get away from it all for the holidays.

The cottage comprises a main room with a fully-equipped kitchen area, a sofa-bed TV lounge area (sleeps 2), 1 shower room with WC, 1 bedroom upstairs, 1 small veranda, 1 enclosed courtyard not overlooked. Possibility of sleeping 3 in the bedroom, i.e. 3 80cm beds or 1 160cm bed + 1 80cm bed. Cleaning provided by tenant Linen hire on request Reserved parking space deckchairs/barbecue available Arrival 10am / departure 3pm Weekly rental during school holidays

"The La Faute sur Mer peninsula stretches along the ocean, opposite the Ile de Ré, between three nature reserves: Baie de l'Aiguillon, Réserves de St Denis and Pointe d'Arçay. You're in a paradise for migratory birds: the end of the world is yours, bathed in maritime pines and ocean air. Let yourself be rocked by the wind, and you'll remain spellbound by this privileged environment. Since 1996, we've been promoting the family-friendly nature of our little site, which is ideal for families, sports enthusiasts, retirees and anyone who wants peace and quiet and authenticity. You'll love it and you'll want to come back again... " Open from 1 April to 30 September. Swimming pool and paddling pool open from 1 May to 20 September, heated from 1 June to 15 September.

Come and discover this modern house, nestling in wooded, fully enclosed grounds, ideal for peaceful breaks in a natural setting. Facing south/south-west, it benefits from plenty of sunshine throughout the day. Situated in a quiet, sought-after neighbourhood, it is perfectly close to all amenities. Description : Ground floor: A lovely bright living room with a fitted kitchen (oven, hob, fridge, etc.). Separate WC. First floor: A spacious bedroom with a double bed (160 cm). Two comfortable bedrooms, each with a double bed (140 cm). A modern shower room with walk-in shower and WC. Outside: A welcoming terrace with garden furniture, charcoal barbecue and sun loungers for your moments of outdoor relaxation. Location: Direct access to the beach via a charming footpath. Just 400 metres from the town centre and market, where you can take full advantage of local shops and entertainment. Practical information : Pets not allowed to ensure everyone's comfort. Don't delay in reserving this little haven of peace for your next holiday.

3* furnished apartment for 4 people, close to beaches and shops.

New house built in 2017, located 400 m from the beach and market (Thursday and Sunday), 500 m from the port and 9-hole golf course, 600 m from the town centre and pedestrian street. It comprises: on the ground floor, a living room with open-plan fitted kitchen opening onto a 36 m² lounge, 2 bedrooms with 140x190 beds, 1 shower room with Italian shower, 1 separate WC, 1 utility room, 1 20 m² garage, 1 60 m² terrace to the east and south. First floor: 1 bedroom with 2x2 90x190 bunk beds for children or teenagers, 1 en-suite with walk-in shower and WC. 1 enclosed courtyard and pleasure garden, garden furniture, barbecue, two relaxers, washing machine, dishwasher, television, toaster, coffee machine, microwave, ironing board and iron, hoover... No smoking inside. No pets allowed. Tourist tax not included.

Beautiful house of approx. 95m² with lots of charm. It has a double garden (front and rear) with a lovely terrace overlooking the Lay. Located in a quiet area 1km from the Chardons beach, the house comprises a large living room with double sofa, flat-screen TV, DVD player, the open-plan kitchen is fully equipped (induction hob, oven, M-O, dishwasher, coffee machine, MAL...) and has access to the terrace and rear garden. The sleeping area comprises 3 bedrooms with 140 and 160 beds, chest of drawers or storage cupboards, a separate WC with washbasin, and a shower room with walk-in shower, washbasin, cupboards and WC. Car parking is available in the garden. No pets allowed. Labelled 3 keys and 3 stars Clévacances. End-of-stay cleaning is the responsibility of the tenant. Additional services: bed and bathroom linen hire, baby equipment, 4G Wifi rental: €40/week.