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Les Sables-d'Olonne, in the Vendée department, in Pays de la Loire, has eleven campsites by the sea and three set near a pond, a split that reflects the diversity of the town's land well. The town owes its fame to its large urban beach and its status as the starting port of the Vendée Globe.
Camping here means enjoying direct ocean access, in a resort that has managed to keep a genuine fishing-harbour life alongside its seaside offering. The campsites set near an inland body of water, around the Puits Rochais area, offer a calmer alternative, between pine forest and being right next to the sea.
This dual setup, coastal and lakeside, makes it possible to choose a stay geared more towards the beach or towards a more wooded setting, without ever straying far from the town centre.
Les Sables-d'Olonne is known worldwide as the start and finish town of the Vendée Globe, the solo round-the-world sailing race. Watching the skippers walk the pontoon, at the end of the channel, remains a highlight for anyone following the race, and the town celebrates this maritime tradition all year round.
Le Remblai, a long promenade lining the main beach, is where most of the activity is concentrated, between old villas and café terraces. The La Chaume district, on the other side of the channel, keeps the atmosphere of a genuine fishing harbour, with its sailors' houses and the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Port church.
Visitors can also stop by the Les Sables-d'Olonne zoo, set in a wooded area, or simply enjoy the pond in the Puits Rochais area for a quieter walk, away from the seafront.
Other campsites less than 30 km away, in neighbouring towns.
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| Campsite | Rating | by the sea | with direct beach access | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camping Bel Air | 5 ★ | ✓ | — | 305€/sem. | 4.3/5 |
| Camping Les Dunes | 5 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 294€/sem. | 4.2/5 |
