Ready tent: Campsites in Pays de la Loire

Camping Les Peupliers De La Rive

• Quiet site 800 metres from the beach in Saint-Jean-de-Monts
• On the Vélodyssée cycle route along the Atlantic coast
• Outdoor swimming pool, pétanque court, playground and barbecue area

Camping Les Places Dorées

• Spectacular site 4km from Saint-Jean-de-Monts on the Vendée coast
• Waterpark with indoor and outdoor pools, paddling pool and slides
• Wellness centre, bar-restaurant and huge range of activities

Camping Les Pirons

• Large waterpark with five giant slides, Jacuzzi, hammam and sauna
• Entertainment/activities all season; kids'/teens' club in holidays
• Bar, snack bar, takeaway, grocery shop, playground and trampolines

Camping Les Prairies de L'Étang

• Five kilometres from the sea and within 20 minutes of Guérande
• Peaceful setting with no on-site entertainment
• Outdoor gym, sports court, heated pool and hot tub

Camping Les Préveils

• Family-friendly site in the forest 10 minutes from La Tranche-sur-Mer
• Direct access to a sandy beach and close to cycle paths
• Swimming pool, spa, gym, fitness classes and kids' activities on site

Camping Les Rives de Mayenne

Camping Les Sorinières

• Family-friendly site in the Vendée, 20 minutes' drive from the sea
• Many theme parks, waterparks, zoo and aquarium within an hour's drive
• Pool and communal fridge-freezer; a 10-minute drive from town

Camping Les Vallons de l'Océan

• 2km from a beach to forage for oysters, mussels and clams
• Pool, fitness area and summer entertainment for all ages
• Snack bar and food shop

Camping Les Violettes

• In a pine forest less than a kilometre away from the beach
• An hour and 20 minutes' drive from Puy du Fou theme park
• Pool, paddling pool and regular entertainment/activities

Camping Les Voiles d'Anjou

• Among the many châteaux and vineyards of the Loire Valley
• Kids' club, bouncy castles and trampoline and playground
• Spa, Jacuzzi, pools and outdoor cinema

Camping Le Tropicana

• Family-friendly woodland site five minutes’ walk from the beach
• On-site waterpark with pools and waterslides
• Wellness centre: sauna, steam room and hot tub

Camping Le Trèfle à 4 Feuilles

Camping Le Vieux Moulin

• Rural riverside site refurbished for the 2017 season
• Less than 10km from Le Mans and an hour from Paris
• Four-hectare setting of mature trees and wildlife

Camping Le Welcome

• Quiet Pays de la Loire campsite 20 minutes’ walk from Plage de Sorlock
• Mesquer five minutes’ drive and medieval Guérande 15 minutes
• Indoor pool complex and playground; snacks and shop in high season

Camping l'Îlot des Marais

• Rural site in the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park
• Large fishing pond within a short stroll
• Spacious scenic grounds with pitches and play area among the trees

Camping L'Ile d'Offard

• Five-hectare park on an island on the Loire river
• 20 minutes' walk from the centre of Saumur, with views of the château
• Wellness centre with spa, sauna and hammam, plus outdoor pools

Camping Noirmoutier

• In a pine forest by the sea, with direct access to the beach
• Friendly reception area with free internet point
• Central lounge, snack wagon, playground and bike and kayak hire

Camping Village des Rulières

• Peaceful rural site in France's second-largest wetland area
• Large fishing pond filled with carp, roach, tench, pike and perch
• Covered pool plus petting zoo with friendly donkeys, goats and pigs

Camping Les Paludiers

• Family-friendly site 100 metres from the beach in Batz-sur-Mer
• Salt marshes, more beaches and aquarium within a half-hour cycle
• Heated pool with paddling pool, water play area and retractable cover