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                                                                                   ST JEAN DE MONTS    VENDEE REGION

                                   

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                                Capacity  approx 400 plots           Opening Dates 15 May to 9 September

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The site is well set out, and each emplacement has hedges to offer some degree of privacy. Please note that on this site, we only have 3 bed roomed homes which are cottage style homes with wooden veranda. Each comes with garden furniture and sun loungers. Gas and charcoal barbecues are permitted on this site.

                          Beach at St Jean de Monts

 

  Camping Acapulco is a 4 star site, sister site to Les Genets which is  situated next to Acapulco. The site is approximately 600 metres (about 8  minutes walk) from long glorious sandy beaches, which are ideal for sunbathing, swimming, windsurfing & sailing. Picturesque old villages still line the coast, and there are plenty of fishing ports and islands to explore.

The stunning pool complex, set at the rear of the site, has 3 pools and 5 slides, and overlooking the complex is the bar and terrace.

                        3 bed roomed home with veranda

    

                Interior of 3 bed roomed home                       

                                                                                                             During high season there is a variety of entertainment every evening from discos, bingo, dancing, themed evenings, concerts etc.

Bar Area

 The site has a small supermarket, childrens play areas, and the reception office offers excursions to places of interest.

Next to the site entrance is crazy golf and and carrying on towards the  Plage de Mouettes and Merlin Plage beaches are cafes, restaurants,  a supermarket, bike hire, and shops. A family fun-fair is about 10 minutes walk away. The area provides  opportunities for walking, cycling, quad biking & pony trekking ( available at local equestrian centre).

 

 

On Site facilities:

  • Reception   

  • Small supermarket

  • Snack Bar

  • Take away & Bar

  • Pool complex with 3 pools and slides

  • Childrens Play area

  • Multi sports play area

  • Table Tennis

  • Tennis court

  • Games room

  • Satellite TV 

  •  Bike Hire (at extra cost)

  •  Launderette

  • Linen Hire available   

Also at close proximity is the Atlantic Toboggan water park.

Close by is the St Jean de Monts golf course offering an excellent 18 hole course.

This area of the Vendee is renowned for its sunshine record:

 

 


 
   

For anyone who likes markets, there are markets around the area every day of the week:

St Hilaire de Riez :Thursday and Sunday mornings           Sion sur L'Ocean :Tuesday and Friday mornings

Les Mouettes : Monday mornings, Wed & Sat pm             Challans : Tuesday, Friday and Saturday mornings

Croix de vie : Wednesday and Saturday mornings            St Gilles : Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings

St Jean de Monts :Wednesday and Saturday mornings       Saint Jean Plage : Monday and Thursday am

For approximate distance from Ports please visit our Ferry Travel page.

Gas BBQs  are available from the couriers for a small charge of £12 for the length of your stay.

Verdict from our customers:

Just wanted to say a huge thank-you for a brilliant holiday. The caravan was superb, location of caravan excellent when holidaying  with our children and above all price was affordable. Your couriers  are excellent and gave us a friendly, warm and welcoming start.

Mrs Kew

 Attractions nearby:

 St Jean de Monts  -   is a busy and attractive seaside town  with many attractions, sea front bars, shops, cafes    and restaurants including an excellent beach and twice weekly market. Only a short drive away.

 St Gillies Croix de Vie  -   a beautiful small town with a thriving marina and fishing port.

 Les Sables d'Olonne  -  a beautiful beach and promenade with a varied nightlife including many excellent restaurants.

 Island of Noirmoutier to the north of St Jean de Monts   -  offers lovely remote beaches and has a lovely island   feel. It can be reached either by a bridge or at certain times of low tide by a causeway.

 Apremont   -   a few miles inland from St Jean de Monts provides a nice day away from  the beach, with a lake   and chateau on offer.

 Challans  -  This town holds a large medieval all day market with lots of stalls and arts and crafts, musicians, singers, where every one from children to adults are dressed in period costume. Not to be missed, these markets are held on 2 Thursdays in July and 2 Thursdays in August.

 Puy de Fou - If you're feeling adventurous, why not visit the mediaeval theme park at Puy de Fou  and go through a journey in time from the Roman gladiator games,the Viking attacks from the year 1000, fabulous birds of prey, jousting knights, to re-living the atmosphere of the 18th century village,

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                                   A superb site for a family holiday.