Camping Les Places Dorées

As soon as you arrive, the pool beckons. The large heated outdoor pool is perfect for swimming a few lengths or simply relaxing and floating. Younger children can splash around safely in the paddling pool equipped with water games. The slides will be the teenagers' favourite place to spend the afternoon. Even when the weather is less favourable, you won't miss out, thanks to the pleasant and always well-heated indoor pool. There is also a sauna in addition to the hammam, with free access. And as if that weren't enough to satisfy water lovers, the vast beach of Saint-Jean-de-Monts is about a 15-minute walk from the campsite.

At this campsite, everything is about fun for the whole family. During the day, the children participate in the craft club or sports tournaments with the animation team – always enthusiastic and creative. Your children will probably find it difficult to choose between archery and mini disco. For the little ones, there is a playground with soft ground, and for the teenagers, a skate park and sports fields.

You, as a parent, meanwhile, can enjoy a yoga class in the shade of the trees or just a cappuccino on the terrace of the restaurant. In the evening, everyone gathers again for a fun show or live music. And those who don't feel like cooking: the restaurant serves everything from crispy pizzas to fresh fish from the region. There is also the chance to buy fresh bread and pastries.

The Vendée is surprisingly versatile. Hop on a bike together and explore the green bike paths that wind along the coast. Our favourite? The route through the Forêt Domaniale, where it smells of pine, and the kids spot squirrels. For a day out, the Atlantic Toboggan water park is a definite hit, as is the impressive Puy du Fou, where history comes to life in spectacular shows.

Also fun: the charming town of Noirmoutier, accessible by a road visible only at low tide – a little adventure in itself! Or take a boat trip along the rugged coast, with chances of seeing seals along the way.