Camping "Plage des tonnelles"

Saint-Jean-de-Monts (Vendée, France)

A seaside resort nestled between the ocean and a pine forest, Saint-Jean-de-Monts charms with its long stretch of fine sandy beach lined with dunes and its lively seafront in season. The town alternates wooden boardwalks, tree-lined avenues and seaside villa neighborhoods. There is an extensive network of cycle paths that makes coastal exploration easy. The atmosphere remains family-friendly, suitable for active or restorative stays.

Heritage and architecture

The built fabric mainly reflects the 19th–20th centuries, with seaside villas featuring ornate façades along the avenues. The center retains communal buildings and developed promenades that reflect its growth as a seaside resort. The seafront developments and walkways to the dunes are characteristic of the Vendée coast.

Nature and landscapes

The vast Saint-Jean-de-Monts beach stretches for several kilometers, alternating sand, dunes and dune ridge areas. Behind it, the state forest offers maritime pines and shaded trails. Nearby marshes and salt meadows attract a varied birdlife, ideal for observing migratory birds.

Outdoor activities

The municipality is a starting point for the Vélodyssée and many cycling routes. Water sports (kiteboarding, windsurfing, surfing) and horseback rides on the beach are common. In town there is also a thalassotherapy center and leisure facilities suited to families.

Gastronomy and markets

Halls and markets offer local products: fish and seafood, coastal vegetables and sea products. Seafront restaurants often serve simple dishes that highlight these products.

Not to miss

• Saint-Jean-de-Monts beach: a long stretch of sand and promenades.
• State forest: shaded trails and cycle paths.
• Seafront promenade: villas and coastal developments.
• Local market: seafood and regional specialties.
• Thalassotherapy center: treatments and well‑being facing the ocean.