Le Jard, a 4 star campsite in La Tranche sur Mer
In the south of the Vendée, a few kilometres from La Rochelle and the Charente Maritime region, you’ll find the Le Jard campsite. Located in La Tranche sur Mer, a seaside resort known for being lively and long sandy beaches, this establishment rated 4 star is a member of the Yelloh! Village group of high-end campsites with all mod cons.
A campsite with a water park in La Tranche sur Mer
The Le Jard campsite is located in La Tranche sur Mer, in the south of the Vendée. The wooded 18 hectare campsite is in the La Grière district, 700 metres from the beaches of the Atlantic coast. A high-end campsite with all modern conveniences, it offers campers and camper van users lush, well-maintained pitches. Amongst these pitches
On this Vendée campsite, the mobile homes are spacious, air-conditioned and have private terraces, to make the most of the sea air in La Tranche sur Mer! The facilities and layout of these holiday rentals make them genuine cocoons of comfort and wellness, for couples and families. The “Plage” beach cottages have been built on the sand, and have a swing and hammock to bask in the sunshine. The “Lagon” (Lagoon) accommodation, in an entirely pedestrianized area, offers two outdoor living spaces. In addition, the rentals in the “Lagon Premium with SPA” range have a private Jacuzzi to laze around in peace...
The water park on the Le Jard campsite is a genuine oasis of enjoyment, with an area of more than 1,700 m², for all the family! With the thrill-seeker water slides, heated, outdoor swimming pool and colourful play paddling pool for toddlers, it offers memorable fun times. A vast covered area with heated pool, Jacuzzi and paddling pool, enables you to make the most of the delights of water in all weathers. You can have fun with the family in the wild river and have a snack at the “La Paillotte” bar. For holidaymakers looking to unwind, a sunbathing area with sunloungers tempts you for relaxation and idleness...
A sports and festive holiday in the Vendée
Le Jard makes petanque and beach volleyball courts and football pitches available to holidaymakers. To stay in shape, you can also take part in aquafun (aqua aerobics) sessions and fitness classes. Family Olympiads regularly take place, to share convivial times with campers. Trips out (with a charge) are also on offer, so you can discover the delights of tubing, paddle boarding or even water skiing during your stay.
Children are not left out, owing to four children’s clubs, suitable for each age range (Babies/Kids/Juniors/Teens). With craft activities, team games, mini discos and sports tournaments, children can flourish in a safe setting, surrounded by a team of activity leaders attending to their every need! In the evening, the campsite offers shows, Jazz and Rock and Roll concerts, bingo and karaoke nights and themed evenings, bringing the entire family together in a warm, festive atmosphere.
For gourmet delights, Le Jard has a restaurant, bar and “Paillote Sucrée” food stand (offering refreshments, ice creams and sweet snacks). Holidaymakers can savour traditional dishes, pizzas, or light snacks, to enjoy under the glass roof of the air-conditioned restaurant or on the terrace. A takeaway service is also available, for meals in the privacy of your accommodation, as is a mini-market with butcher’s and seasonal fruit and vegetable sections. The bar, with the decor of a French tavern, is the perfect place to share a drink or aperitif in a relaxed atmosphere...
Discover the Vendée and the region’s treasures from Le Jard
From the Le Jard campsite, you can easily explore the long sandy beaches in La Tranche sur Mer, perfect for swimming, family picnics or water sports, such as surfing, paddle boarding or sailing. You can hire bicycles and have a ride on the numerous cycle trails running along the Côte de Lumière (Vendée coast), whilst admiring breathtaking views, amongst the dunes, forests and marshes.
The Vendée department abounds in treasures to discover. A few kilometres away from the campsite, the Marais Poitevin regional nature park awaits you! Dubbed “Green Venice”, you can visit this marsh in a barque (traditional flat-bottomed boat), during a trip which enables you to discover an entire ecosystem...History enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to Talmont castle in Talmont Saint Hilaire, fascinating medieval remains, or even the Vendée motor museum (Musée Automobile de Vendée).
For family trips out, be sure to visit the Parc Floral et Tropical de la Court d’Aron tropical gardens, a genuine botanical journey, or the “Le Grand Défi” amusement park, the largest treetop adventure course in the world with giant zip lines and paintballing, laser game and escape game. A little over an hour's drive away, the Puy du Fou historical theme park, voted “Best theme park in the world”, offers must-see impressive and immersive shows.
