{"id":1261,"date":"2026-03-25T14:02:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T13:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leparcdelagreve.com\/?page_id=1261"},"modified":"2026-03-26T14:03:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T13:03:07","slug":"the-beaches","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.leparcdelagreve.com\/en\/news-and-offers\/the-beaches\/","title":{"rendered":"The beaches"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Beaches around Camping Le Parc de la Gr\u00e8ve: complete beach-by-beach guide<\/strong><\/h2>

Located just a few minutes from the Vend\u00e9e coastline, Camping Ushua\u00efa Villages Le Parc de la Gr\u00e8ve<\/strong> is ideally placed for discovering a wide variety of Vend\u00e9e beaches<\/strong>.<\/p>

Here’s a detailed guide to the beaches around Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie,<\/strong> Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez and Br\u00e9tignolles-sur-Mer<\/strong>, with their special features.<\/p>

Grande Plage de Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie<\/strong><\/h2>

La Grande Plage<\/strong> is Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie’s best-known <\/strong>beach.<\/p>

Highlights :<\/strong><\/p>

  • Large sandy<\/strong> beach\n<\/li>
  • Supervised in summer<\/strong>, ideal for families\n<\/li>
  • Numerous shops and restaurants nearby\n<\/li><\/ul>

    Good to know:<\/strong><\/p>

    • Few waves<\/strong>, easy swimming\n<\/li>
    • Very busy in July and August\n<\/li>
    • Dogs not allowed during the day in summer<\/strong>\n<\/li>
    • Parking lots available<\/strong> but quickly full\n<\/li><\/ul>

      Plage de Boisvinet (Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie)<\/strong><\/h2>

      Located on the harbour side, this beach is more sheltered.<\/p>

      Highlights :<\/strong><\/p>

      • Perfect for children<\/strong>\n<\/li>
      • Fewer waves<\/strong>\n<\/li>
      • Calmer<\/strong> atmosphere\n<\/li><\/ul>

        Good to know:<\/strong><\/p>

        • Dogs prohibited all year round<\/strong>\n<\/li>
        • Limited parking\n<\/li><\/ul>

          Plage des Demoiselles (Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez)<\/strong><\/h2>

          A large family beach right next to the campsite.<\/p>

          Highlights :<\/strong><\/p>

          • Easy access\n<\/li>
          • Large expanse of sand<\/strong>\n<\/li>
          • Ideal for families\n<\/li><\/ul>

            Good to know:<\/strong><\/p>

            • Moderate waves<\/strong>\n<\/li>
            • Very busy in summer\n<\/li>
            • Seasonally restricted areas for dogs\n<\/li><\/ul>

              Plage des Becs (Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez)<\/strong><\/h2>

              A popular all-purpose beach.<\/p>

              Highlights :<\/strong><\/p>

              • Good accessibility\n<\/li>
              • Water sports activities<\/strong> \n<\/li>
              • Family atmosphere\n<\/li><\/ul>

                Good to know:<\/strong><\/p>

                • Moderate waves<\/strong>\n<\/li>
                • Nearby parking lots\n<\/li>
                • High summer visitor numbers\n<\/li><\/ul>

                  Plage des Mouettes (Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez)<\/strong><\/h2>

                  A pleasant, slightly quieter beach.<\/p>

                  Highlights :<\/strong><\/p>

                  • Less crowded than the main beaches\n<\/li>
                  • Natural environment<\/strong>\n<\/li><\/ul>

                    Good to know:<\/strong><\/p>

                    • Simple access\n<\/li>
                    • Ideal for relaxing\n<\/li><\/ul>

                      Plage de la Sauzaie (Br\u00e9tignolles-sur-Mer)<\/strong><\/h2>

                      A must-see spot for winter sports enthusiasts.<\/p>

                      Highlights :<\/strong><\/p>

                      • Famous surf spot in Vend\u00e9e<\/strong>\n<\/li>
                      • Regular waves<\/strong>\n<\/li>
                      • Wild landscapes\n<\/li><\/ul>

                        Good to know:<\/strong><\/p>

                        • Unsuitable for family bathing\n<\/li>
                        • Popular with surfers<\/strong>\n<\/li>
                        • Parking nearby\n<\/li><\/ul>

                          Plage des Dunes (Br\u00e9tignolles-sur-Mer)<\/strong><\/h2>

                          A more natural and sporty beach.<\/p>

                          Highlights :<\/strong><\/p>

                          • Ideal for surfing and kiting<\/strong>\n<\/li>
                          • Wilderness setting\n<\/li><\/ul>

                            Good to know:<\/strong><\/p>

                            • Waves present<\/strong>\n<\/li>
                            • Less equipment\n<\/li>
                            • Moderate attendance\n<\/li><\/ul>

                              Du Petit Pon naturist beach (Br\u00e9tignolles-sur-Mer)<\/h2>

                              Highlights :<\/strong><\/p>

                              • Official naturist zone<\/strong>\n<\/li>
                              • Natural and quiet environment\n<\/li><\/ul>

                                Good to know:<\/strong><\/p>

                                • Discreet access\n<\/li>
                                • Mandatory compliance<\/strong>\n<\/li>
                                • More confidential attendance\n<\/li><\/ul>

                                  Where do you want to go?<\/strong><\/h2>
                                  • For surfing<\/strong>: La Sauzaie, Plage des Dunes\n<\/li>
                                  • For families<\/strong>: Grande Plage, Demoiselles, Becs\n<\/li>
                                  • For peace and quiet<\/strong>: Jaunay, Mouettes, Marais Girard\n<\/li>
                                  • With a dog<\/strong>: authorized areas in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez and Br\u00e9tignolles (according to opening hours)\n<\/li>
                                  • For naturism: Du Petit Pon naturist beach\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                                    Beaches around Camping Le Parc de la Gr\u00e8ve: complete beach-by-beach guide Located just a few minutes from the Vend\u00e9e coastline, Camping Ushua\u00efa Villages Le Parc de la Gr\u00e8ve is ideally placed for discovering a wide variety of Vend\u00e9e beaches. Here’s a detailed guide to the beaches around Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez and Br\u00e9tignolles-sur-Mer, with their special features. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":1050,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leparcdelagreve.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1261"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leparcdelagreve.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leparcdelagreve.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leparcdelagreve.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leparcdelagreve.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1261"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.leparcdelagreve.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1261\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1308,"href":"https:\/\/www.leparcdelagreve.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1261\/revisions\/1308"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leparcdelagreve.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1050"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leparcdelagreve.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1261"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}