Beaches around Camping Le Parc de la Grève: complete beach-by-beach guide
Located just a few minutes from the Vendée coastline, Camping Ushuaïa Villages Le Parc de la Grève is ideally placed for discovering a wide variety of Vendée beaches.
Here’s a detailed guide to the beaches around Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez and Brétignolles-sur-Mer, with their special features.
Grande Plage de Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
La Grande Plage is Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie’s best-known beach.
Highlights :
- Large sandy beach
- Supervised in summer, ideal for families
- Numerous shops and restaurants nearby
Good to know:
- Few waves, easy swimming
- Very busy in July and August
- Dogs not allowed during the day in summer
- Parking lots available but quickly full
Plage de Boisvinet (Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie)
Located on the harbour side, this beach is more sheltered.
Highlights :
- Perfect for children
- Fewer waves
- Calmer atmosphere
Good to know:
- Dogs prohibited all year round
- Limited parking
Plage des Demoiselles (Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez)
A large family beach right next to the campsite.
Highlights :
- Easy access
- Large expanse of sand
- Ideal for families
Good to know:
- Moderate waves
- Very busy in summer
- Seasonally restricted areas for dogs
Plage des Becs (Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez)
A popular all-purpose beach.
Highlights :
- Good accessibility
- Water sports activities
- Family atmosphere
Good to know:
- Moderate waves
- Nearby parking lots
- High summer visitor numbers
Plage des Mouettes (Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez)
A pleasant, slightly quieter beach.
Highlights :
- Less crowded than the main beaches
- Natural environment
Good to know:
- Simple access
- Ideal for relaxing
Plage de la Sauzaie (Brétignolles-sur-Mer)
A must-see spot for winter sports enthusiasts.
Highlights :
- Famous surf spot in Vendée
- Regular waves
- Wild landscapes
Good to know:
- Unsuitable for family bathing
- Popular with surfers
- Parking nearby
Plage des Dunes (Brétignolles-sur-Mer)
A more natural and sporty beach.
Highlights :
- Ideal for surfing and kiting
- Wilderness setting
Good to know:
- Waves present
- Less equipment
- Moderate attendance
Du Petit Pon naturist beach (Brétignolles-sur-Mer)
Highlights :
- Official naturist zone
- Natural and quiet environment
Good to know:
- Discreet access
- Mandatory compliance
- More confidential attendance
Where do you want to go?
- For surfing: La Sauzaie, Plage des Dunes
- For families: Grande Plage, Demoiselles, Becs
- For peace and quiet: Jaunay, Mouettes, Marais Girard
- With a dog: authorized areas in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez and Brétignolles (according to opening hours)
- For naturism: Du Petit Pon naturist beach
