Camping in Pays de la Loire – Atlantic Coast, Castles and Family Holidays in Western France
Pays de la Loire, located in western France along the Atlantic coast, offers one of the most versatile camping regions in the country. From sandy beaches and island resorts to historic cities and countryside landscapes, camping in Pays de la Loire combines coastal relaxation with cultural discovery. Accommodation options include modern mobile homes, safari tents (glamping), chalets and spacious camping pitches across the region.
The Atlantic coastline is one of the main attractions. While Vendée is the best-known seaside destination within Pays de la Loire – with its long beaches and family resorts (see our dedicated Vendée page for detailed information) – the wider region also includes attractive coastal areas in Loire-Atlantique and around Saint-Nazaire and La Baule. These beaches offer a mix of lively seaside towns and quieter stretches of sand.
Inland, Pays de la Loire reveals a different landscape. The Loire River flows through the northern part of the region, connecting historic cities such as Nantes and Angers. Nantes, once a major maritime hub, is now known for its vibrant cultural scene and the impressive Château des Ducs de Bretagne. Angers is home to one of the largest medieval fortresses in France.
Nature lovers will find forests, rivers and cycling routes throughout the region. The Loire à Vélo cycle route passes through parts of Pays de la Loire, offering safe and scenic cycling opportunities for families. The region’s mild Atlantic climate ensures pleasant summer temperatures and long daylight hours.
Camping in Pays de la Loire offers the best of western France: Atlantic beaches, historic towns and relaxed countryside. For those seeking detailed information about the coastal hotspot, please explore our separate page dedicated entirely to Vendée.
51 campsites found.
- Direct and private access to the beach
- Water park with water slides
- Covered heated swimming pool
- Kids club for ages 4 to 12
Camping Sol-à-Gogo has direct access to a superb beach and is an easy stroll from the resort of Les Mouettes. The fantastic swimming pool complex offers a refreshing alternative to the beach and the children will love the waterchutes and waterslides. Where else on the Vendée can you get a thoroughly modern parc with direct beach access and a pool w...
- Just a short walk to the beach
- 15 minutes from Jard-sur-Mer
- Well-run site with excellent facilities
- On-parc entertainment all summer long
A modern site, close to the charming village and harbour of Jard-sur-Mer and perfect for a relaxing beach holiday. L'Oceano d'Or is a superb, well-maintained parc with plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained, including bicycle hire, tennis and basketball. The site offers a variety of high season family entertainment and live music...
The campsite Chantepie is a renovated farmhouse set in the most beautiful location on a hill admidst the vineyards, offering beautiful views of the Loire Valley. The site offers excellent facilities including a swimming pool......
- Direct sea views
- Heated covered pool
- Near Pointe St-Gildas
- Restaurant & Bar
Located at the mouth of the Loire, near the village of Préfailles and a short distance from Pornic, you will find the 4-star Camping Eléovic. The site offers stunning views of the sea and the island of Noirmoutier. The rugged coastline, dotted with beautiful bays and beaches, is a magnet for water sports enthusiasts and holidaymakers ...
Camping La Bolée d'Air near Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard is a nice campsite in the Vendée with good facilities and many recreational opportunities. The four-star campsite La Bolée d'Air has a beautiful swimming pool complex. The campsite is 900 meters from the beach of Bouil on the Bay of Biscay.Indoor and outdoor swimmingThe swimming pool complex has tw...
- Situated on the coast
- Indoor swimming pool (heated)
- Tropical swimming paradise
- Childrens playground
Camping La Boutinardière is located in the village of Pornic close to a sandy beach. You will have a wonderful family holiday at this campsite in Pays de Loire!! Camping La Boutinardière's wonderful water park has been beautifully designed with palm trees and rocks. There is a lagoon, swimming pool with rapids, five slides and a paddling pool. You...
Set in the heart of the sun-drenched Vendée but away from the busy coast, this is a medium size campsite with all the facilities you would expect including a fun pool paradise. La Grand'Métairie is located in the centre of the village Saint Hilaire-la-Foret, only five kilometres from the beaches on the Vendée. The ones in Saint Vincent-sur-Jard a...
- 700 m to the beach
- 200 m to the Vélodyssée
- Outdoor + indoor pool
- Water park & slides
Camping Les Aventuriers de la Calypso is 700 metres from Plage des Tonnelles in Saint-Jean-de-Monts, and around 200 metres from the Vélodyssée cycle route. From here you can explore the Vendée, a fantastic region on France’s west coast. The campsite has a lovely outdoor pool and a heated indoor pool, plus a water park wit...
- Peaceful family campsite in the heart of Vendée
- Swimming pool with 50-metre waterslide
- 8,000 m² fishing lake on site
- Activities, excursions & evening entertainment (high season)
The Cœur de Vendée family campsite in the heart of the Vendée region is the perfect place for a relaxing holiday in peaceful surroundings. You can relax in a hammock, read a book in a shady spot, take a dip in the pool in sunny weather and try the 50-metre slide. The 8000 m² fishing pond is ideal for fishing enthusiasts, bu...
- Tram stop on the doorstep
- Free access to indoor pool
- Jules Verne mini-golf
- Restaurant serving seafood
Nantes Camping offers a unique experience: a long, narrow site nestled along a stream in a green municipal park, perfectly positioned for visiting the city. With a tram stop right on the doorstep, exploring Nantes couldn't be easier. The site is also very well-equipped for cyclists passing through the region. Free Pool Access and Crazy GolfWhile t...
Les Chardons Bleus in La Turballe is a 3-star campsite with swimming pools and direct access to the Atlantic Ocean, and is the perfect place to enjoy the beaches of Loire-Atlantique near the Croisic, La Baule and Guérande.With its unobstructed views of the horizon, direct access to a sandy beach and its beautiful trees, you will immersed in ...
- Water park with slide, childrens pool and heated indoor pool
- 2 km from the beach
- Tennis, trampoline, multi-sports pitch, gym and cardio training
- Water aerobics, step classes, archery, sports tournaments
Camping La Roseraie is set in a leafy 12-acre park right in the centre of La Baule.Discover the brand new aqua park, entirely renovated in 2016! Heated and covered pool, aqua slide and paddling pool for kids. You can test our Ludi'Spa and our solarium tasting an icecream. In july-august, focus on sport : aquagym, tennis, archery, fitness... and num...
- Swimming pools with slides and children’s pool
- 800m to the beach
- Lots of sport possibilities
- Strolling around the local markets
A camping holiday in lovely pine woods and on top of that it’s close to the beach and the ocean. Start the day with freshly made croissant every morning. The Vendée offers a wide variety of options to explore the beauty of this area on the French Atlantic coast. The pine wooded area at Camping Tropicana, quietly sways in the warm summe...
- On Lake Chausselière
- Heated covered pool
- Near Puy du Fou (30 mins)
- Fishing & sailing school
Camping de la Chausselière is a delightful, small-scale campsite that offers a warm welcome. With just 81 pitches, it provides all the facilities needed for a relaxing holiday surrounded by the beautiful nature of the Vendée. Its location on the edge of Lake Chausselière is perfect for fishing enthusiasts, while a sailing schoo...
- 1.5 km from the Atlantic beach
- Heated outdoor pool with children’s area and jacuzzi
- Outdoor fitness park and bike hire
- Games room with billiards and table football
Camping La Davière Plage is located directly on the Atlantic coast, just north of Saint-Jean-de-Monts. This family-friendly campsite is within walking distance of the beach and offers a heated outdoor pool, fitness park, games room and more. A welcoming French Flower campsite set in natural surroundings. After a walk of around 1.5 kilometres...