10 Best Eurocamp Holiday Parks in Vendée for Families

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There are some incredible Eurocamp resorts in France – so I’ve put together a list of my top picks for the best Eurocamp holiday parks in Vendée for families. We find Eurocamp holidays such a fantastic way to explore Europe with the kids because they offer lots of budget and family-friendly places to stay, and we had one of our best getaways with the kids in Vendée. It’s a brilliant place to visit with so much to do. Plus, it’s a great road trip destination as it’s an easy drive from Caen, St Malo, Roscoff and Calais if you’re travelling by ferry. Here are my top 10 picks for the best Eurocamp holiday parks in Vendée, France, for families:

1. Eurocamp: Le Pin Parasol

For a luxury feel, Le Pin Parasol is an absolute gem. Nestled next to Lake Jaunay, and just a short drive from the coast, this 5 star park in Vendée is a great base for a family Eurocamp holiday. The site boasts indoor and outdoor heated pools, waterslides and splash areas, a huge playground, an indoor play room, a skateboarding park, sports and all sorts! Plus, you can hire a pedalo or fish on the lake. A seven minute drive away, you’ll find the awesome Le Grand Défi Adventure Park and you can reach Puy du Fou theme park in around an hour. We had the most amazing stay, I can’t recommend it enough, check out my Le Pin Parasol Review for all the details. The nearest airport to Le Pin Parasol is Nantes, just over an hour away, or drive from St Malo in 3 hours or Calais in 6.5 hours. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Le Pin Parasol on the Eurocamp website.

2. Eurocamp: Le Domaine Du Clarys – Le Clarys Plage

Le Domaine du Clarys – Le Clarys Plage is a lively family-friendly Eurocamp campsite located near the golden beaches on the Vendée coastline. It has an impressive aquatic complex with waterslides, splash play and a heated pool for all-weather swimming. The resort boasts kids’ clubs for tiny tots through to teens, sports, play areas, a mini farm, soft play, laser tag, pony rides and all sorts! Plus, a short 5 minute walk will take you to the beach! Nearby, you’ll find the Atlantic Toboggan waterpark and you can visit Île d’Yeu for an island adventure. The nearest airport to Le Domaine du Clarys is Nantes, around an hour away, or drive from St Malo in 3 hours or Calais in 7 hours. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Le Domaine du Clarys on the Eurocamp website.

3. Eurocamp: La Garangeoire

Tucked away in the lush Vendée countryside, La Garangeoire is one of the best options for families looking for a quieter Eurocamp holiday in France. It’s set on a grand estate with lakes, forest trails and even horse riding – great for kids who love the outdoors. There’s a lovely, relaxed vibe but plenty to keep the little ones busy with its swimming pools, mini-golf, a playground and even pedalos on the lake. It’s got that rustic French charm but with all the convenience of a Eurocamp setup. It’s just a short drive to the coast, and Puy du Fou is also around an hour away. The nearest airport to La Garangeoire is Nantes, which is just over an hour away, or drive from St Malo in 3 hours or Calais in 6.5 hours. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out La Garangeoire on the Eurocamp website.

4. Eurocamp: Le Jard

For families heading to France in search of sun, sea and sand, Le Jard is one of the best Eurocamp sites for a coastal Vendée getaway – it’s just a short 10 minute stroll from a gorgeous sandy beach. The park itself has a lively feel with a big pool complex (complete with waterslides and a lazy river!), a splash zone for toddlers, soft play, kids’ clubs and evening entertainment that’ll keep the little ones busy. It’s just a 50 minute drive to Zoo Des Sables, and the coastal city of La Rochelle is an hour away for days out. The nearest airport to Le Jard is La Rochelle, an hour’s drive, or road trip from St Malo in 3.5 hours or Calais in just under 7 hours if you’re catching the ferry. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Le Jard on the Eurocamp website.

5. Eurocamp: Château La Forêt

Set in the grounds of a 19th-century château, Château La Forêt is a smaller quieter site with a lovely relaxed atmosphere. There’s a swimming pool with waterslides, a French restaurant and plenty of space for the kids to play but the real bonus is what’s next door! It neighbours the brilliant Le Grand Defi Adventure Park – one of Finn and Lola’s favourite places! With tree-top rope courses, zip lines, a lake aqua park, laser tag, paint-balling and more – it’s perfect for entertaining older kids and teens! It’s also a short drive from the beach and Puy du Fou is an hour away. The nearest airport to Château La Forêt is Nantes, just over an hour away, or drive from St Malo Port in 3 hours or Calais in 6.5 hours. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Château La Forêt on the Eurocamp website.

6. Eurocamp: La Guyonnière

A fabulous option for families, La Guyonnière is an activity-filled park set on the banks of Lake Jaunay. The resort offers several swimming pools (indoor and out), waterslides, a lazy river and splash play. It boasts a mini farm, kids’ clubs, play areas, skateboarding, bowling, soft play, a spa and all sorts! The park is just a short drive from the beautiful beaches of Les Sables d’Olonne and there are plenty of days out nearby. Le Grand Defi Adventure Park is just a few minutes down the road, Atlantique Toboggan Waterpark is 30 minutes away and you can reach Puy du Fou in an hour. The nearest airport to La Guyonnière is Nantes, 70 minutes away, or drive from St Malo Port in 3 hours or Calais in 6.5 hours. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out La Guyonnière on the Eurocamp website.

7. Eurocamp: La Yole

Surrounded by fields and pine forests, La Yole is a brilliant base for a Vendée getaway if you fancy leisurely bike rides and lazy afternoons. The pool complex includes a heated outdoor pool, a jacuzzi, a toddler play pool and waterslides – perfect for a warm summer’s day. The kids’ clubs, sports and inflatables will keep the kids busy too and it’s just a few minutes from the nearest beach. If you fancy exploring, the Vélorail and Atlantique Toboggan Waterpark are both just a short drive away, and the resort is around 45 minutes from Planète Sauvage Zoo. The nearest airport to La Yole is Nantes, around an hour from the park, or drive from St Malo in 3 hours or Calais in 6.5 hours. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out La Yole on the Eurocamp website.

8. Eurocamp: Sol à Gogo

If you fancy a Vendée beach break, Sol à Gogo offers direct beach access. The lovely pool complex features waterslides, a play pool for little ones, an indoor pool (for fun whatever the weather) and a jacuzzi. The kids’ club, sports, games room and playground will keep the youngsters busy too. Heading off-site, you’ll find Sallertaine (salt marshlands) around 20 minutes away, or visit St. Gilles Croix-de-Vie and hop on a ferry across to Ile d’Yeu. Plus, Feeling Forest Aerial Assault Course is just a few minutes from the park. The nearest airport to Sol à Gogo is Nantes, around an hour from the resort, or drive from St Malo Port in 3 hours or Calais in 6.5 hours. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Sol à Gogo on the Eurocamp website.

9. Eurocamp: L’Atlantique

You’ll find L’Atlantique in the beautiful Vendée countryside. With both indoor and outdoor swimming pools (including some suitable for toddlers) and a couple of waterslides, the kids can enjoy a swim whatever the weather. The kids’ clubs, sports and play areas will keep them busy too. When you fancy an adventure, you can hop on the free shuttle bus to the nearby beach (check available dates). Plus, there are some fabulous days out nearby. The idyllic Ile d’Yeu is just a short boat trip away, you can reach Puy du Fou in an hour and it’s around half an hour from Les Sables-d’Olonne Zoo. The nearest airport to L’Atlantique is La Rochelle, an hour away, or drive from St Malo Port in 3 hours or Calais in 7.5 hours. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out L’Atlantique on the Eurocamp website.

10. Eurocamp: Les Ecureuils

One of the best Eurocamp options for a coastal getaway in Vendée, you’ll have the beach on your doorstep at Les Ecureuils. It has a fabulous pool complex that includes waterslides, a toddler pool, a lazy river and a play zone for the younger ones. With kids’ clubs suitable for toddlers through to teens (as well as sports, play areas and a games room) there’s plenty to occupy children of all ages. If you fancy some days out, Le Jardin de Olfacties, Talmont‑St‑Hilaire Castle and Le Grand Defi Adventure Park are all just a short drive away. The nearest airport to Les Ecureuils is Nantes, an hour away, or road trip from St Malo in 3 hours or Calais in just under 7 hours. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Les Ecureuils on the Eurocamp website.

Where is Vendée in France?

Nestled on the west coast of France, just below Brittany and above La Rochelle, Vendée is part of the Pays de la Loire region. It’s known for its gorgeous coastline, pine forests and plenty of child-friendly campsites – ideal for frugal family holidays. One of the most cost-effective ways to get from the UK to Vendée (especially for families) is to drive – keep scrolling for journey times and routes.

How do I travel from the UK to Vendée?

Ferry and channel crossings

Calais: Eurocamp have access to discounted ferry slots to Calais which are usually significantly cheaper than booking directly. The prices fluctuate slightly, but a return on the ferry from Dover to Calais, which takes around 90 minutes, is typically £100 and the Le Shuttle Channel Crossing (30 minutes) is around £250. The drive time from Calais to Vendée is typically around 6.5-7.5 hours.

For the following ferry routes, you’ll want to head to the Direct Ferries website to compare routes and hunt out the best price for your journey. Vendée is easily accessible from these 3 ports in Brittany/Normandy too:

St Malo: The ferry from the UK to St Malo takes 6 hours from Poole or around 10 to 11 hours from Portsmouth. Once you arrive in St Malo, most of the Eurocamp resorts in Vendée are around a 3 hour drive away – it’s likely the best route if you’d prefer a longer boat ride and a shorter road trip once you reach France.
Caen: The ferry from the UK to Caen usually runs from Portsmouth and takes around 6 hours. Most of the Eurocamp resorts in Vendée are around a 4 hour drive from Caen – so if you’re coming from Portsmouth this route takes less time overall.
Roscoff: The ferry crossing from the UK to Roscoff operates from ports like Plymouth, taking around 6-7 hours. Once you reach France, you can expect a drive time of around 4.5-5.5 hours to reach the Eurocamp resorts in Vendée.

Flights

If you’d prefer to fly, the nearest major airport is Nantes, which is around an hour’s drive from much of the Vendée coastline. La Rochelle Airport is another option, particularly if you’re staying in the southern part of the region. When it comes to the budget airlines, I think the best options are Jet2 and EasyJet – use the Skyscanner website to hunt out the cheapest flights. You can sort car hire easily on websites like Expedia, or book your transfers to and from the airport through Suntransfers.

What is there to do in the Vendée region?

Well this is the best bit – Vendée is fabulous for family days out. You’ve got historical theme park Puy du Fou (check out my Puy du Fou Guide for all the details) which was one of our favourite days out ever! It’s like being on a movie set with fire, stunts, fight scenes and all sorts. Le Grand Defi Adventure Park is perfect for entertaining the kids too – there’s so much to do there we went back twice on our last trip!

Alongside that, there are gorgeous sandy beaches and you can even have an island adventure – choose from Ile d’Yeu or Ile de Noirmoutier. Or, check out the animals at Planete Sauvage safari park, cycle the Vendée, step back in time at Talmont-St-Hilaire Castle, or spend a day at Chateau des Aventuriers. You won’t get bored in Vendée! Check out my article on the 12 Best Things to Do in Vendée with Kids for even more ideas!

Is Vendée worth a visit?

Absolutely, I hope this article has helped you to find the best Eurocamp spot for your holiday – Vendée is a fantastic destination for families if you’re after a fun getaway in France. With ports nearby, beautiful beaches and tons of days out it’s a great location for travelling with kids. It’s less touristy than places like the south of France, but that’s part of the charm – it’s easier on the wallet, quieter in peak season and still offers loads for families. We had such a fantastic time in Vendée – not only are there some brilliant Eurocamp sites – the region is fabulous and it’s definitely worth a visit! For even more Vendée holiday park options click here to head to the Eurocamp website.