Camping Plage des Tonnelles

A 5-star campsite in the forest with direct beach access

Camping La Plage des Tonnelles is located at 18 route de la Tonnelle in Saint-Jean-de-Monts, in the Vendée. Its distinctiveness lies in its exceptional setting: right in the heart of the Vendée forest, with direct beach access that is its number-one selling point. This natural, laid-back dimension immerses holidaymakers in a world where they can get away from it all and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. The 5-star estate spreads over a rare forest park, organised into two areas to offer holidaymakers different types of accommodation and atmospheres. This layout meets a variety of expectations while preserving the spirit of a holiday village. Accommodation ranges from contemporary mobile homes to more spacious versions for large families. The on-site teams go the extra mile every day to please holidaymakers, as regulars point out: a dedication that makes all the difference and explains why so many families keep coming back. Open for a concentrated summer season from 19 June to 13 September 2026, the establishment holds a rating of 8.1/10 from nearly 1,700 customer surveys.

Snack bar bar, dedicated teams and services in the forest

Camping La Plage des Tonnelles offers a snack bar open throughout the campsite’s season, from 19 June to 13 September 2026, with takeaway pizzas, sharing platters, ice cream and drinks to enjoy on the terrace in the shade of the trees. There’s no on-site restaurant, but the immediate proximity of Saint-Jean-de-Monts’ restaurants more than makes up for it: seafood restaurants, beachfront brasseries, family restaurants and pizzerias are all within a few minutes on foot or by bike. The campsite’s hallmark remains the daily commitment of the on-site teams, who go the extra mile to please holidaymakers — a dedication regularly highlighted by regulars, who make it their own personal haven of peace. As for entertainment, the Capfun team runs peak season with kids’ clubs, a teen club, sports activities and themed evenings. Practical services include a small grocery shop, daily bread delivery, a laundrette, Wi-Fi in the communal areas and bike hire to explore the forest and coast.

The beach, Saint-Jean-de-Monts and the Côte de Lumière

The direct access at La Plage des Tonnelles is the main selling point of your stay: reach the vast beach at Saint-Jean-de-Monts in just a few steps for days of swimming, beach games and water sports. Saint-Jean-de-Monts, an iconic resort town on the Vendée coast, unfolds its shops, its aquarium, its cycle paths along the sea and its family-friendly atmosphere. The Vendée forest, right next to the campsite, offers miles of cycle paths and shaded walking trails through the maritime pines. The Côte de Lumière stretches over dozens of kilometres: Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, Brétignolles, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie are a short distance away for a change of scene. The Île d’Yeu, accessible by boat from Saint-Gilles, is worth a full day. The Puy du Fou, around 1h15 away, is the absolute must-do of the stay. The Île de Noirmoutier and its Passage du Gois are 45 minutes away for a day trip. On site at the campsite, a multi-sports pitch, pétanque and table tennis tables keep sports fans busy every day.