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La Tranche-sur-Mer, on the Vendée coast, has one of the longest fine sandy beaches on the Atlantic coast, very popular with board-sport enthusiasts. The large majority of campsites listed here on this portal, seventeen, are linked to the sea, complemented by one establishment linked to a lake and two to ponds, in keeping with an area that combines an ocean beach with wetlands behind the dune belt.
The town benefits from a steady wind that has made it a recognised spot for land-sailing and kitesurfing, in a setting still fairly natural compared with other Vendée resorts. It's a highly popular camping destination in Pays de la Loire, for families as much as for water-sport enthusiasts.
La Tranche-sur-Mer's large beach stretches for several kilometres of fine sand, regularly swept by winds that have made it a recognised spot for land-sailing, a discipline practised on this coast since the early twentieth century.
Set back from the coast, the ponds and wetlands behind the dune belt are home to varied wildlife, particularly migratory birds, a marked contrast with the lively beach in season. The nearby state-owned forest offers shaded cycle paths linking the town to nearby resorts, while the Marais Poitevin, a few kilometres away, rounds out the visit for nature lovers. Between a large sporty beach and unspoilt wetlands, La Tranche-sur-Mer combines an active coastline with quiet nature.
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| Campsite | Rating | by the sea | with direct beach access | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camping Les Préveils | 4 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | — | 4.0/5 |
| Camping La Grande Vallée | 2 ★ | ✓ | — | — | 4.4/5 |
| Camping La Belle Anse | 3 ★ | ✓ | — | — | 4.3/5 |
| Camping Les Prises Ii | 4 ★ | ✓ | — | — | 3.8/5 |
| Camping La Belle Henriette | 3 ★ | ✓ | — | — | 4.2/5 |
