Camping in Vendee: From Castles to Coast

Vendee is situated in the Pays-de-la-Loire region ininteresting and beautiful landscape. From low-lying
west central France, on the Atlantic Ocean. Fourmarshy shrubs to lush vegetation, the
main rivers run through it, namely the Vendee,environment is diverse. Ideal for a day trip when
Lay, Sevre Nantaise and Sevre Niortaise rivers.camping in Vendee, the wet marshland area of
Mont Mercure is the highest point in the regionthis region is a popular tourist area.
(285m), and makes for an enjoyable and pleasantAbout two thirds of the Marais Poitevin consists
hike. With a diverse landscape, you can take aof dry marsh, mostly used for farming. While this
day to explore each area, returning home to oneis a beautiful and interesting place to visit, it is the
of Vendee's beautiful campsites for a relaxingwet marsh that is more commonly explored by
evening in the fresh summer air.holiday makers camping in Vendee. Known as The
If it's an affordable beach holiday you're after,Green Venice, this wet marshland is made up of a
Camping in Vendee is ideal. With 250km ofmaze of islets criss-crossed by canals.
coastline, a range of beautiful beaches are at yourYou can spend a day row boating through the
disposal, where you can spend lazy days loungingarea, where traditional barges can be hired to
on their golden sands. There are great places tonavigate the canals. This is an excellent way to
explore inland too, with The Green Venice and theexplore the area, and a great activity to do while
Grand Parc of Puy du Fou making for excitingon a Vendee camping holiday.
days out.Blue Beard's Castle
The Glistening CoastlineBlue Beard's Castle at Tiffauges, is a three
Spending time on the beach is perfect whilehectare estate perched atop a rocky spur, with
camping. Vendee has some exceptional beaches,beautiful views and a historical atmosphere. Spend
many of which have been given the blue flaga day discovering these ancient ruins while
rating, so you can be sure to find a beach thatcamping in Vendee, and partake in the history of
tickles your fancy. Lie on the golden sands andthe region.
bask in the glorious summer sun, cooling offIts interesting collection of war machines will take
every now and again in the blue waters of theyou back in French history, adding some culture
Atlantic Ocean.and historical insight to your holiday. It is said that
From the beaches of Ile d'Yeu and Ile dethe ghost of Blue Beard haunts the ruins, so you
Noirmoutier, many a day can be spent feeling thehad better check over your shoulder every now
sand between your toes while on holiday campingand again in case he is following in your shadow.
in Vendee.In July and August, theatrical performances are
Rowing in The Green Veniceheld at Blue Beard's castle, and make for a great
A large area of marshland known as the Maraisevening out while on a Vendee camping holiday.
Poitevin covers western France, creating an