| Vendee is situated in the Pays-de-la-Loire region in | | | | interesting and beautiful landscape. From low-lying |
| west central France, on the Atlantic Ocean. Four | | | | marshy 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 region | | | | this region is a popular tourist area. |
| (285m), and makes for an enjoyable and pleasant | | | | About two thirds of the Marais Poitevin consists |
| hike. With a diverse landscape, you can take a | | | | of dry marsh, mostly used for farming. While this |
| day to explore each area, returning home to one | | | | is a beautiful and interesting place to visit, it is the |
| of Vendee's beautiful campsites for a relaxing | | | | wet 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 of | | | | maze of islets criss-crossed by canals. |
| coastline, a range of beautiful beaches are at your | | | | You can spend a day row boating through the |
| disposal, where you can spend lazy days lounging | | | | area, where traditional barges can be hired to |
| on their golden sands. There are great places to | | | | navigate the canals. This is an excellent way to |
| explore inland too, with The Green Venice and the | | | | explore the area, and a great activity to do while |
| Grand Parc of Puy du Fou making for exciting | | | | on a Vendee camping holiday. |
| days out. | | | | Blue Beard's Castle |
| The Glistening Coastline | | | | Blue Beard's Castle at Tiffauges, is a three |
| Spending time on the beach is perfect while | | | | hectare 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 flag | | | | a day discovering these ancient ruins while |
| rating, so you can be sure to find a beach that | | | | camping in Vendee, and partake in the history of |
| tickles your fancy. Lie on the golden sands and | | | | the region. |
| bask in the glorious summer sun, cooling off | | | | Its interesting collection of war machines will take |
| every now and again in the blue waters of the | | | | you 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 de | | | | the ghost of Blue Beard haunts the ruins, so you |
| Noirmoutier, many a day can be spent feeling the | | | | had better check over your shoulder every now |
| sand between your toes while on holiday camping | | | | and again in case he is following in your shadow. |
| in Vendee. | | | | In July and August, theatrical performances are |
| Rowing in The Green Venice | | | | held at Blue Beard's castle, and make for a great |
| A large area of marshland known as the Marais | | | | evening out while on a Vendee camping holiday. |
| Poitevin covers western France, creating an | | | | |