Sables d’Olonne in Vendée
Stay in a campsite near Les Sables d’Olonne
Our 4-star Le Grand Jardin campsite is located 1 h from Les Sables d’Olonne.
This sailing and yachting mecca is the starting point for the legendary Vendée Globe! Located on the Vendée coast, along the Atlantic coast, it is the largest seaside resort on the west coast of Europe. It’s renowned for its long sandy beaches, warm shallow waters and year-round sunshine.
It’s the ideal place to spend your vacations with family or friends. Visitors are spoilt for choice with a wide range of activities available, including surfing and sailing lessons, as well as discovering its picturesque landscapes: dunes, marshes and the Olonne forest.
What to do in Les Sables d’Olonne?
Les Sables d’Olonne is a small coastal town on the west coast of France. It’s a popular destination for families and groups of friends alike. With its long sandy beaches, you can enjoy the sun and swim in the ocean. You can also visit castles, take boat trips or stroll through an attractive town center with a wide variety of stores.
Things to do in Les Sables d’Olonne include:
- Visits to museums including the Musée de la Mer, the Musée du Coquillage, the Musée d’Art Moderne, etc.
- Swimming in the ocean
- Enjoy the beach
- Explore the narrow streets of Île Penotte
- A tour of the port
- Fun at Les Sables Zoo
