Camping Petit Bec

A 5-star holiday village with direct beach access

Village Vacances Le Petit Bec is located at 57 avenue des Becs in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, in the Vendée. Its distinctiveness lies in its holiday-village format and its rare location: direct access to the Côte de Lumière beach, which is the establishment’s number-one selling point. This exceptional layout immerses holidaymakers in a world where conviviality and a change of scenery are the keywords of the stay. The 5-star estate spreads over a carefully landscaped park, with shaded, clearly marked pitches to preserve everyone’s privacy. Accommodation ranges from contemporary mobile homes to the premium Kalliope versions, particularly appreciated by regulars for their superb terrace on stilts, which offers unmatched character and a privileged view. This premium range is the campsite’s distinguishing feature. The immediate proximity of the Côte de Lumière resorts means you can do everything on foot or by bike. Open from 7 May to 30 August 2026, the establishment holds a remarkable rating of 9.2/10 from over 1,000 customer surveys.

Restaurant, bar and holiday-village services

Dining on site includes both an à la carte restaurant and a snack bar, both open throughout the campsite’s season, from 7 May to 30 August 2026. The restaurant showcases Vendée flavours — seafood, fresh fish, regional dishes and kids’ menus — in a warm, friendly holiday-village atmosphere opening onto the terrace facing the sea. The snack bar, quicker to grab a bite, offers pizzas, platters and ice cream for tasty breaks after the beach. As for entertainment, the team runs a packed programme in peak season suited to the holiday-village spirit: kids’ clubs, a teen club, sports activities and show and themed evenings follow one another at a lively pace. This intensity is part of the establishment’s identity. Practical services include a small grocery shop, daily bread delivery, a laundrette, Wi-Fi in the communal areas and bike hire to reach the cycle paths that criss-cross the Vendée pine forests.

The beach, the Côte de Lumière and Vendée heritage

Petit Bec’s direct beach access is the main selling point of the stay: reach the sand in a few steps for days of swimming, games and water sports. Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez and Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, a short distance away, are the area’s lively towns, with their shops, fishing harbours and family-friendly seaside atmospheres. The Côte de Lumière stretches its beaches over dozens of kilometres: Saint-Jean-de-Monts, Brem-sur-Mer, Brétignolles, each with its own character. The Île d’Yeu, accessible by boat from Saint-Gilles, is worth a full day for its picturesque harbours and coastal trails. The Île de Noirmoutier and its legendary Gois causeway are 30 minutes away for another memorable outing. Further afield, the Puy du Fou, around an hour away, is an absolute must-do: allow a day for the Grand Parc and an evening for the Cinéscénie show. Les Sables-d’Olonne and its aquarium are 30 minutes away. On site at the campsite, a multi-sports pitch, pétanque and table tennis tables keep sports fans busy.