Tourism
The 4-star Vendée campsite at Lac de la Chausselière is a prestigious family outdoor hotel perfect for families, couples and groups of friends wishing to discover the Côte de Lumière and the heritage of the Vendée hinterland. Our campsite near the Puy du Fou with heated swimming pool welcomes you for an exceptional vacation in the Pays de la Loire. Cities, museums, monuments, sports and leisure activities, parks, gardens, festivals: an overview of the main things to do and see in Vendée.
Cities de Vendée
This year, you’ve made up your mind: you’d like to go on vacation in the west of France, near the Atlantic coast, in a wooded area where you can reconnect with nature. Are you hesitating between a Nantes campsite and a La Rochelle campsite? Book your pitch or mobile home rental at the Lac de la Chausselière campsite, and set off to discover the main tourist attractions of the Vendée.
Nantes
In just 30 minutes by car from the campsite, you can reach Nantes and the Château des Ducs de Bretagne. Take time to stroll around Place Saint-Pierre and admire the beautiful Gothic cathedral of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, to lose yourself in the paths of the Japanese garden on the Ile de Versailles and to marvel at the illuminated fountain on Place Royale after dark.
The Rochelle
After Loire-Atlantique, head for Charente-Maritime and La Rochelle. From the Old Port, walk around the fortifications and through the Porte de la Grosse Horloge to enter the heart of the ancient medieval city.
TIFFAUGES
Want to spend a few more hours in the Middle Ages? Head for Tiffauges near the Lac de la Chausselière campsite, a charming Vendée Tourisme town that’s home to Bluebeard’s castle. Just 20 km from the campsite, Clisson will surprise you with its superb heritage concentrated in the historic center. The château, Saint-Jacques church, Notre-Dame church and Domaine de la Garenne Lemot are just some of the attractions on offer in the Venice of the West.
Cholet
Our campsite is also close to Cholet and another irresistibly charming Vendée town: Mouchamps, the town of Georges Clémenceau, with its listed Saint-Pierre church, its château in the Parc Soubise and the tomb of Georges Clémenceau.
Noirmoutier
Finally, it’s impossible to mention the most beautiful towns in Vendée without mentioning the islands, spearheaded by Noirmoutier. With its salt marshes, butterfly island, Herbaudière port, fine sandy beaches and 40 km of coastline, the island of Noirmoutier is a small island paradise easily accessible from the Lac de la Chausselière campsite.
Vendée water park : swimming pool, spa and water park
With its heated indoor swimming pool, paddling pool for toddlers and solarium, the aquatic area at the Lac de la Chausselière campsite guarantees unforgettable moments of swimming and relaxation. Are your children asking for more? Do they want more thrills to quench their adrenalin thirst? Still haven’t found the perfect activity for your family on the Vendée Tourisme website? Treat them to a day in a Vendée water park.
Aqua Bulles, a 1,200 m² complex 15 minutes from the campsite
This water park in Saint-Fulgent welcomes you to a superb 7,000 m² outdoor area in fine weather, including 1,200 m² dedicated to water games. Water slides, vast pools perfect for swimming laps or relaxing muscles, water games for little bathers: attractions for all ages. Aqua Bulles also boasts a spa with sauna, hammam, herbal tea room and hydromassage jets, as well as a cryotherapy cabin unique in France.
O’Gliss Park, the kingdom of water slides
This year, you’ve made up your mind: you’d like to go on vacation in the west of France, near the Atlantic coast, in a wooded area where you can reconnect with nature. Are you hesitating between a Nantes campsite and a La Rochelle campsite? Book your pitch or mobile home rental at the Lac de la Chausselière campsite, and set off to discover the main tourist attractions of the Vendée.
Cape Verde the new-generation complex
Welcome to Cap Vert in Les Herbiers, about 30 km from the Lac de la Chausselière campsite, in a water park in the Vendée with top-quality facilities. At Cap Vert, you’ll find a learning pool for gentle lessons, a sports pool for advanced swimmers and a spa with jacuzzis, hammam and sauna. And while you’re relaxing, your children can splash around and play in the water games. In high season, from June to September, Cap Vert opens its outdoor aquatic area with a bubble pool, pentaglide slides , solarium and beach volleyball court. A fabulous outdoor area to add an aquatic dimension to Vendée tourism.
Going out in Vendée with your family
Are you planning to stay at the Lac de la Chausselière campsite in the 85 region of France with children? With its heated swimming pool and paddling pool, playground, kids’ club, multi-sports ground and leisure center,our family-run establishment offers a wide choice of activities and entertainment for all ages. Forgotten your Vendée tourist map? Here’s a round-up of the best ways to get out and about in Vendée with your family, between swimming and sports tournaments at the campsite.
Boissière-du-Doré Zoo, an animal park combined with a play area
This animal park in the Vendée covers an area of 20 hectares, dedicated to animal discovery and family fun. La Boissière-du-Doré Zoo is home to over 800 species, including tigers, lions, bears, iguanas, wolves and birds of prey. After your visit, head to the playground to jump on the inflatables, play at being adventurous on the zip lines and throw yourself down the slides.
Base nautique de la Bultière, a getaway between lake and forest
If you’re looking for an original Vendée activity, try your hand at archery or orienteering around Lac de la Bultière! This 70-hectare artificial lake is also the perfect playground for family water sports activities. You can rent a kayak, canoe or stand-up paddle to navigate the calm waters of the lake in complete safety. Back on dry land? Take the 15 km-long signposted trail along the lake’s shores for a breath of fresh air with your children.
Mechanical animals from La Roche-sur-Yon, an unusual attraction in the heart of downtown
Make way for one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Vendée. La Roche-sur-Yon, a city created by Napoleon, has a square bearing the emperor’s name that attracts many visitors. The motif? Mechanical animals installed on water basins to delight children. These include a crocodile, a hippopotamus, colorful frogs, an otter, an owl and pink flamingos.
Vendée Valley Labyrinth, a life-size maze
Finding your way through a cornfield is another unusual Vendée activity. At the Labyrinthe de Vendée Vallée, you’ll be plunged into the middle of the First World War, where you’ll have to carry out the mission assigned to you. What are you waiting for, then, to embark on an adventure and earn your combatant’s diploma?
Haras de la Vendée, fabulous equestrian shows
The Haras de la Vendée in La Roche-sur-Yon, about a 45-minute drive from the Lac de la Chausselière campsite, is best known for its magnificent equestrian shows. This 4.5-hectare estate in the heart of the town also offers a wide range of other activities for adults and children, as well as educational workshops. An original visit to the Vendée, where you can learnall about the secrets of horsemanship and marvel at what you’ve seen.
Refuge de Grasla, return to the War of Vendée
Just as interesting as any amusement park in Vendée, the refuge of Grasla retraces the war of Vendée in a preserved environment. The playful approach allows children to learn while having fun. Actors with period costumes, archaeological excavations, educational workshops, theatrical shows: the refuge of Grasla is much more than a place of historical memory.
Adventurers’ Castle, between pirates and dinosaurs
The castle of the Adventurers in Avrillé is an excellent way to combine heritage discovery and leisure park in Vendée. The 86-hectare estate is home to a magnificent castle and infrastructures designed for children: Prehistoric route to walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs, pirate route to solve puzzles and find the treasure of Blackbeard, a Western City village with inflatable structures for toddlers… The Aventuriers castle is one of the most visited family outings on the Vendée Tourism website.
Accrobranche park Vendée Tépacap, between zip lines and paintball games
If your children have the soul of an adventurer, take them to an amusement park in Vendée reserved for the most daring: the Vendée Tépacap adventure park near Lake La Tricherie, less than 30 minutes by car from the campsite Lac de la Chausselière. The routes are divided by level of difficulty, so that all children from 3 years old can pass safely from tree to tree. The site also offers paintball, archery, and lasergame.
Steam train of Vendée
Climb aboard a steam train for a 22 km ride (Round trip) in the Vendée countryside. The train passes through tunnels and viaducts, and a restaurant service is offered during the crossing in a restaurant car whose decoration strangely reminds that of the mythical Orient Express.
Consider entering a Vendée tourist office if you are looking for other activities to do with the family in the 85.
visits to museums, historic sites and monuments
The cultural offer in Vendée has several faces. If you like local heritage, you can go by car from the campsite Lac de la Chausselière to many major cultural sites of the 85. You don’t know which ones to choose from among all those mentioned by Vendée Tourisme? Follow our Vendée guide!
main museums vendéens
Start your cultural immersion with the Musée de l’Histoire de la Vendée, located 27 km from our 4-star open-air hotel (Lucs-sur-Boulogne). If you’re looking for a
other sites of tourist interest
The sanctuary of La Salette in La Rabatélière is an amazing open-air Vendée museum. Religious buildings have been built in the heart of a pretty landscaped park, a true haven of peace for nature lovers seeking tranquility during their camping stay in the Pays de la Loire.
The Cugand hydraulic mill, the small mountain of Vendée at Les Herbiers and the Logis de la Chabotterie are among the other sites of interest in Vendée that combine history, architecture and reconnection with nature.
The village of Rocheservière is also one of the main tourist sites in Vendée. It houses a
green areas and parks in Vendée
Need to get some fresh air in a green setting during your holiday at the Lac de la Chausselière campsite? Focus on the most beautiful parks and gardens of Vendée Tourisme.
Cité des Oiseaux, trip to the center of a bird park
The City of Birds is a park in Vendée that will particularly appeal to birdwatchers. This 56-hectare reserve located less than 10 km by car from the campsite is a refuge for more than 3,000 birds. The discovery center allows a better understanding of migratory phenomena, the lifestyle of birds and the fragility of their habitats.
Espace Gaston Chaissac, a park in tribute to a great artist
The Gaston Chaissac space in Sainte-Florence is a Vendée park that offers several activities for children. They will be able to write with Indian ink, build masks and totems, participate in treasure hunts... The discovery of this universe dedicated to the painter and poet can be followed by a bike ride around the town, on a marked trail of 17 km.
Parc oriental de Maulévrier, a fragment of Japan in the Vendée
This floral park in Vendée located less than 10 minutes by car from the campsite of Lac de la Chausselière invites you to lose yourself in a sumptuous Japanese garden. The oriental park of Maulévrier offers nocturnal visits, with Japanese tales and magnificent illuminations that will immerse you in a magical world.
Maison de la Rivière, hiking and boat rides in a 10-hectare park
If you want to discover an unusual garden in the Vendée, head for the Maison de la Rivière less than 10 minutes by car from the campsite. This bucolic area extends over nearly 10 hectares and opens during the beautiful days. Photograph the old mill, walk along the banks and board a boat for a river trip on the Grande Maine with or without a guide.
Loop of the bocage by bike, the joys of cycling in the Vendée countryside
Tourism in the Vendée by pedaling, the idea appeals a lot to couples and families who wish to explore the 85 while getting oxygen. If you are looking for an alternative to the cycle paths along the Côte de Lumière, we recommend the Boucle du Bocage. This 53-km route suitable for mountain bikes and private hire vehicles crosses very beautiful landscapes, picturesque towns (Saint-André-Treize-Voies, Saint-Sulpice-le-Verdon, Rocheservière) and major cultural sites such as the Logis de la Chabotterie near Saint-Sulpice.
Festivals de Vendée and nightlife
From the casino of Les Sables-d’Olonne to the Francofolies de La Rochelle, you will have a wide choice of night outings during your stay at the Lac de la Chausselière campsite. The cultural offer is particularly abundant in high season.
Festival du Poupet
Looking for a good festival in Vendée in July? Don’t miss the Poupet festival, about 30 km from the campsite, in Saint-Malô-du-Bois. The atypical format of this music festival (more than 10 dates spread over the entire month of July) allows to capture a large number of visitors of all ages. The concerts are organized on two sites that can accommodate 10,000 and 5,000 people. The event seduces festival-goers with its format, programming, good organization and the green setting of the site.
Grand music hall des Pays de la Loire
Fancy a more chic atmosphere? Step into the largest music hall in the Pays de la Loire. The cabaret Belle Entrée less than 30 minutes by car from La Guyonnière offers dinner shows worthy of those offered in the capital. Concerts, magic, dances, acrobatics: the cabaret continues to reinvent itself by offering new shows every season.
Would you like to know more about the festivals and other nocturnal events in the 85? Consult the website of Vendée Tourisme.
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