The Vendee beaches are renowned for their cleanliness, both in the water quality and on the beaches themselves. The coastline has been protected from sprawling development by rigorous planning laws, leaving mostly unspoilt stretches between the major coastal towns. In many places the beaches back onto wild dunes and pine forests or salt marshes abounding with birdlife. See the links below for reviews of the best Vendee beaches.
Finding a self catering holiday property on the Vendee coast can be a difficult task. People often ask why our sister site Vendee-Gites does not show more villas and houses right on the coast. The reason is simple; on the coast, to find a property with the necessary quality, in a reasonably quiet spot, with reliable caretaking and at a reasonable price, you have to look hard and make careful selections.
Once you get off the few kilometres of coastal strip there are more quality holiday properties to choose from at reasonable prices. Families often find that to go to the beach with all the kiddies stuff you end up getting in the car, so travelling in the car 1km or 10km to the beach makes little real difference. Renting a rural cottage near the Vendee coast, away from the bustle, is a very enjoyable alternative.
On the coast, near
St Gilles-Croix de Vie
St Gilles-Croix de Vie
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Villa Oceane Lovely 4 bedroom coastal villa with private heated pool. Just 1 mile from the nearest beach and 1/2 mile from town amenities. Sleeping 8. See details of this Vendee villa |
On the coast at
Saint Jean de Monts
Saint Jean de Monts
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Le Clos St Jean Attractive coastal villa with private heated pool. Just a short walk from the town centre amenities and cyling distance to the beach. Sleeping 8 to 10. See details of this Vendee villa |
On the coast at
Jard sur Mer
Jard sur Mer
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Les Pins Superb villa on the coast with private heated pool. Only 300m from the nearest beach, and just over a mile from village amenities. Sleeping 8 to 10. See details of this Vendee villa |
On the coast at Longeville sur Mer
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Villa Pepiere Spacious villa on the coast with private heated pool. Beach, village shops, bar, restaurant all within cycling distance. Sleeeping 8 to 10. See details of this Vendee villa |
On the coast at
Jard sur Mer
Jard sur Mer
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Les Acacias Good value villa on the coast with private heated pool. Beach, village shops, bars, restaurants all within cycling distance. Sleeping 8 in 4 bedrooms. See details of this Vendee villa |
On the coast near
La Faute sur mer
La Faute sur mer
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La Moinerie Lovely cottage, sleeping 6, with private plunge pool. Stunning location on the coast, 3 miles from the nearest beach, near to town amenities. See details of this Vendee cottage |
Just inland from
La Tranche sur Mer
La Tranche sur Mer
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La Grange Charming gite, ideal for small families (sleeping 5 in 2 bedrooms). With shared swimming pool. Village location at just 7 miles from the coast. See details of this Vendee gite |
Just inland from
St Gilles-Croix de Vie
St Gilles-Croix de Vie
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Le Domaine des Plantes Quality villa sleeping 6 to 8 with private heated pool, jacuzzi and sauna. 7 miles from the coast and less than 2 miles from village amenities. See details of this Vendee villa |
Just inland from
La Tranche sur Mer
La Tranche sur Mer
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La Fontaine Attractive villa in a rural location, with large garden and private pool. Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms. Just 9 miles from the coast. NOT AVAILABLE FOR 2012. See details of this Vendee villa |
On the coast at
Jard sur Mer
Jard sur Mer
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Villas Bernard Pair of villas with heated pool. Let together for large groups up to 10 people in high season or just one villa for 4 to 6 in mid/low season. Under a mile from the beach. See details of these Vendee villas |
Just inland from
La Faute sur Mer
La Faute sur Mer
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Buchenois Rural cottages in an idyllic spot with shared heated pool. Sleeping 6, 6 and 10 or together for larger groups. Large grounds and good facilities for children. See details of these Vendee cottages |
Discover Vendee - beaches - Useful details on the popular beaches in the Vendee
Vendee guide book - Get the definitive guide book for the Vendee
