La Grande Côte, a delightful campsite in La Barre de Monts
It is in La Barre de Monts, a seaside resort on the Côte de Lumière in the Vendée, that the Sandaya La Grande Côte campsite is located. Situated opposite Noirmoutier and just a stone’s throw from the bridge, enabling you to go to this island famous for the beauty of its scenery, oysters and potatoes, this outdoor establishment proves to be the perfect starting point to discover the Vendée and its gems. Offering quality facilities, equipment and services, this also sets itself apart by offering its guests direct access to one of the most delightful beaches of the département…
A perfect location opposite Noirmoutier
Nestling in the Forêt Domaniale des Pays de Monts national forest, La Grande Côte is a wooded and in bloom campsite, which accommodates holidaymakers looking for countryside and serenity. Located around the town of La Barre de Monts, opposite the Ile de Noirmoutier island, it has the advantage of enjoying direct access to the coast. You only have to take a short footpath, this even going to Fromentine, the coastal district of La Barre de Monts, with its lovely beach and ferry terminal enabling you to go to the other island of the Vendée coast: the Ile d’Yeu.
The La Grande Côte campsite has holiday rentals and pitches. The holiday rentals take the form of cottages, chalets, lodges and furnished tents. The cottages in the Premium range are the most high-end. They can accommodate, dependent upon their configuration, from 4 to 6 people, having two or three bedrooms. Moreover they have air conditioning, as well as numerous amenities, such as a television, a garden furniture set and even sunbeds.
Holidaymakers preferring to stay in canvas tents, caravans or camper vans are also welcome on this La Barre de Monts campsite! Lovely plots, shaded by cypress and pine trees are available. Marked out so as to respect everyone’s privacy, these pitches are split into two categories. There are those with access to an electricity supply, with a minimum surface area of 80 m², and pitches without electricity, whose surface area is below 80 m².
A campsite by the sea, close to the Fromentine beach
During the summer season, the Vendée offers holidaymakers lovely rays of sunshine. To make the most of it, what better than settling down on the sunloungers of the swimming area of this campsite. This consists of a large heated swimming pool and a paddling pool for young children. For those preferring to swim in the ocean, head for the Fromentine beach, located not far from there. Here, you will be able to indulge in idleness, whilst children can build a spectacular sandcastle. Various water sports are also on offer here.
Children and teenagers are the focus of attention of this outdoor establishment in the Vendée. No less than 3 clubs await them throughout the entire season: the Kids Club, for those aged 5 to 7, where the very young are invited to have fun through craft activities, painting workshops, coming up with a show etc. The Juniors Club organises sports and leisure activities for those aged 8 to 12. Lastly, the Teens Club enables those aged 13 to 17, to meet and have fun through various activities and forms of entertainment.
This La Barre de Monts campsite also gives holidaymakers the chance to have fun. This is thanks to its multi-sports ground, archery range, ping-pong tables, area for playing boules, climbing wall, children’s play area and bouncy castle. In addition, there are also outdoor aquaerobics and fitness sessions, etc. Come the evening, festive meals at the campsite restaurant, magic shows, concerts and various dancing evenings are organized, for the greatest delight of young and old alike!
A perfect site to go off to explore the Vendée islands
Around the La Grande Côte campsite, there is no shortage of exceptional countryside and tourist attractions. The Ile de Noirmoutier island is the best such example. This is accessible via the Pont de Noirmoutier road bridge, adjoining the campsite, but equally by the no less famous Passage du Gois natural causeway. This route with a 4.2 kilometre length only enables passage at low tide. At high tide, the road is entirely covered by water! Watch that you keep a close eye on the tide times before venturing out here!
Leaving the Gare Maritime de Fromentine ferry terminal, it is also possible to take the ferry which enables you to go the Ile d’Yeu island. After a crossing of around an hour, land is finally in view and you are able to discover the beauty of this island, by having a bike ride for a day. Amongst fine sandy beaches, small wild creeks and buildings of yesteryear, the Ile d’Yeu island saves you delightful surprises.
The charming seaside resort of Saint Gilles Croix de Vie abounds in treasures to discover. For cycling enthusiasts, the town offers a multitude of routes. Riding amongst the forests, the sea and the marshes, the scenery changes from one backdrop to another with each pedal stroke! On your route, do not delay in stopping to explore the Grande Plage de Saint Gilles Croix de Vie beach, indeed in Saint Gilles Croix de Vie. Its lively embankment, lovely clean beach, and small blue cabins...
