Other activities in the area are a water park, water toboggan park, karting, motor museum, sailing, sand yachting, casino, and theme parks, La Rochelle, Pornic, Multiplex cinema centre, zoo, local town markets, village fêtes, kite flying, paint ball, surfing (dependant on weather), golf, riding, bird watching, sailing and fishing and much more.
For a beach holiday this area of France gives you many options. The weather is almost as good as that of the Cote D'Azur, so a good beach holiday in the main summer season is usually assured. The whole of the west coast from St Nazaire south to the Gironde estuary is beach almost all the way.
We have given you some ideas below with contact details and further places can be found on the St Jean Tourist Information Link:- www.saint-jean-de-monts.com/tourist-office.html
Les Petite Mouses: Lovely for kids of all ages, small electric boats and larger boats for families.
Atlantic Toboggan :- Les Becs, Merlin Plage, Avenue Des Becs, St.Hilarie De Riez Telephone 00332 51580537 - D38 13.9km, 21 minutes. Situated between St Jean De Monts and St Giles Croix De Vie. Open from June to September.
Go Karting in The Vendee:- La Chateaux D' Olonne Circuit 1000m Telephone 00332 51325252 - D32 51.3km, 1 Hour.
Vendee Kart :- La Jonchere, Angle, Nr La Tranche Telephone 00332 51308996 89.5km, 1 hour 30 mins. Open April to November.
Fishing in The Vendee:- The Vendee has more kilometres of canals and river fishing than any other.
For canal and river fishing a permit is required; Permits are available from Tackle Shops & Tourist Boards. Listed are fishing practices where a permit is not required: Coastal, Sea Angling, Beach Casting and Rock Casting.
There are fishing areas close by at "Golf Lake" - In St Jean de Monts near the golf course! Also at Sallertaine, Bourgneuf and Nozay. Ask Sharon & Kris for the leaflet detailing the how to get there!
Golf Course:- St Jean De Monts, Avenue Des Pays De La Loire Telephone 00332 51585873. 6522 yards 18 holes - Rated A, The Best Course in Western France.
Cycling or Walking:- Bicycles are available from our Reception if you have not brought your own. There are over 1000 kms of track for use.
Eating Out:- Twist Diner in St Jean de Monts - American style diner with good food and family friendly. Prices very reasonable.
La Quich'Notte:- Lovely surroundings in this thatched cottage 10 minutes away from site. Classic French food
served and English spoken.
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