Tourism and recreation near Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie in the Vendée

Discover the Vendée and spend an unforgettable family holiday with us at the 3-star Domaine Oyat. Discover our unique history: visit castles, sacred buildings and museums showcasing local traditions and the history of the Vendée. 

Head to the sea and enjoy the nearby beach for water sports, swimming, sunbathing or boat rides! 

If you fancy a country adventure, explore the forest and marshlands of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. Take time to observe the preserved plant and animal life and go for a stroll through the parks and gardens. 

The campsite surroundings offer a wide selection of recreation for the whole family: the Ile d’O water park, the Sables-d’Olonne zoo, the Puy du Fou amusement park and many other tourist sites and attractions for young and old!

You can explore the many rivers of the Vendée region that flow along the marshes in peace and quiet, by boat or canoe. You can even fish. A vast network of hiking and horseback riding trails and bike paths runs along the coast and inland, providing a fun and athletic way to explore the Vendée. You can also explore the ocean and beaches of the Vendée by fishing with your rod, net or rake. With a boat, you can enjoy a variety of more exhilarating activities: windsurfing, catamaran, kitesurfing, sand yachting, and more. 

In Saint-Jean-de-Monts, Port Bourgenay and Olonne-sur-Mer, you can play golf on the green, near the sand and with a view of the sea.

Last but not least, for your well-being, there are three thalassotherapy centres along the Vendée coast that offer the best ocean treatments: seaweed baths, marine mud, expert massages… everything you need to refresh both body and mind.

Things to do: golf, wellness, cycling, hiking, boating, river activities, fishing, cruises, etc.

Activities outside the campsite

• The beaches of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
• Vendée Miniature
• The Château des Aventuriers amusement park in Avrillé
• Sables-d’Olonne zoo
• The Grand Parc du Puy du Fou amusement park