The sea, nature and activities for the whole family
Are you looking for a relaxing and attractive region for your next vacation? The Vendée village of La Tranche-sur-Mer welcomes you to one of France’s most beautiful regions. Book your next vacation at our 3-star campsite now. Beyond La Tranche-sur-Mer, Vendée is the leading tourist destination on the Atlantic coast, welcoming 5 million tourists each year!
The Vendée offers its holidaymakers the pleasures of the sea and nature, with its magnificent coastline, immense beaches and dynamic seaside resorts, as well as marshes and nature reserves. Our Le Bellevue campsite is located in the heart of one of these: the Belle Henriette reserve, where seagulls, gulls, cormorants and egrets come to nest. Numerous activities allow you to discover the region’s rich cultural, historical and geographical heritage.
Are you a fan of board sports, or more interested in enjoying the beach and sunshine, a relaxing bike ride or simply taking things easy?
La Tranche-sur-Mer and the surrounding area are sure to satisfy all your desires!
Cycling, a family activity in Vendée
With over 30kms of cycle paths, La Tranche-sur-mer has some great cycling in store for you. From the campsite, it’s a 10km cycle ride to the Pointe d’Arçais, a nature reserve with breathtaking scenery. Located on the Vélodyssée cycle route, which crosses from Brittany to the Basque Coast, our cycle paths will delight your whole tribe in complete safety! And with our rental bikes on site, you can easily reach La Faute-sur-Mer (4 km) and downtown La Tranche (6 km).
Discover the Vendée by bike with the new “Vendée vélo Tour” itinerary, and enjoy a one-night stopover at Camping Le Bellevue!
Vacations by the sea at La Tranche-sur-mer
With 13 km of unspoilt beaches, all bordered by dunes, the 8 beaches of Tranche have been awarded the “Pavillon Bleu” label.
Did you know that from Le Bellevue campsite, it’s just a 20-minute walk (900 meters) to a veritable haven of peace. Between ocean and wild dunes, in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, the Plage de La Belle Henriette invites you to enjoy unforgettable moments with your partner, family or friends. Sit back on the golden sands and let the sound of the waves lull you to sleep, or enjoy a stroll through the Casse de la Belle Henriette National Nature Reserve.
Take full advantage of the water activities available at La Tranche-sur-Mer: paddle, longe-côte or pedalo,… Kite-surfing or towed buoys for the more daring! Famous in the world of water sports, La Tranche-sur-Mer is a family-friendly resort. You can take part in optimist, catamaran, windsurfing or surfing lessons.
The surf spot at Plage de la Terrière is 5 kms from the most famous spot on the Vendée coast, Bud Bud, which rivals the most beautiful spots on the Landes coast. Let yourself slide on the waves between the coast and the Ile de Ré, and for the more courageous, join the Ile de Ré by windsurf or boat.
If you’re a fishing enthusiast, the La Tranche-sur-mer coastline offers a wide variety of fishing opportunities, from sea bass caught by surf casting or in the open sea, to mackerel caught along the coast. And let’s not forget the queen of fisheries, shore fishing with its nearby bouchots, mussels, oysters, periwinkles, razor clams and pine nuts. Just be sure to fish in moderation!
Must-do activities for the whole family
The first must-see site in the Vendée, Puy du Fou. Just 1h15 from the campsite, discover history through breathtaking shows.
For the adventurous and sporty, don’t miss Ô gliss, France’s largest water park, and Ô fun, an accrobranche course, just 15 minutes from the campsite (ticket office on site).
If you’re a thrill-seeker with the whole family, we recommend Atlantic Wake Park (10 minutes from the campsite), an aquapark for young and old where you can wakeboard, kneeboard, water-ski and many other activities.
Le château des aventuriers (15 minutes away) welcomes you for a full day of treasure hunting with incredible riddles and challenges.
Within a 30 km radius of the campsite, a variety of sites await you: La folie de finfarine, where beekeepers and honey are in the spotlight. Préhisto’site du CAIRN, a living museum where you can discover prehistory in a fun and educational way.
Other activities await you in the Vendée: the Cour d’Aron floral park, the automobile museum, the chocolate museum, equestrian centers, funfair parks… It’s impossible to get bored in the Vendée.
The Marais Poitevin and Green Venice
10 kms from Le Bellevue, in St Benoist sur mer, marvel at the Grenouillère site and its biodiversity museum. You’re in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, a nationally renowned marsh created by the retreat of the sea and the work of man. Whether by canoe, boat or bike, discover the dried-up Poitevin marshlands, with their large canals serving as natural fences for the fields (St Benoist/mer, Longeville sur mer…).
If it’s the wet Poitevin marshland, also known as the Venise verte, that appeals to you, then head for Maillezais or Coulon, 80 kms or 1h15 away.
A historic architectural heritage
The Vendée is a department rich in history, with its many castles: Richard the Lionheart at Talmont Saint Hilaire (25 kms), Bluebeard at Tiffauges (80 kms), Fontenay-le-Comte (60 kms)… The abbeys of Nieul sur l’Autise, Eleanor D’Aquitaine’s abbey nestling in the heart of the Poitevin marshlands (80 kms), Maillezais (70 kms), Luçon cathedral and its cloister, Richelieu’s first bishopric (30kms)… Clemenceau’s house in St Vincent sur Jard (20 kms).
Discover our partners for the 2025 season
Every season, we want you to discover our region. Come to reception to take advantage of our exclusive partner benefits.
Le Puy Du Fou
Le Château des aventuriers
O' Gliss / O' Fun
Atlantic wake park
La Belle-Henriette, a site in constant evolution
Gradually formed over the course of the 20th century, La Belle Henriette is one of the last true lagoons on the Atlantic coast. After being artificially separated from the ocean in 1972, it was naturally reconnected in 2014 and now evolves freely according to marine influences. Constantly reshaped by wind and tide, the dunes and sandbanks of La Belle Henriette are in constant evolution. The paths are laid out for the safety and comfort of walkers and beach-goers, as well as for the preservation of the flora and fauna.
A dynamic environment conducive to biodiversity
Far from being an ecological regression, the reconnection of the lagoon to the ocean is accompanied by rare natural habitats and unique landscapes between land and sea. This renaissance has given the lagoon a wealth of ecological functions of national and European interest. The lagoon has once again become a feeding and nursery ground for marine fish, and a major producer of food resources that form the basis of oceanic marine food chains (phytoplankton and zooplankton).
At low tide, the foreshore and salt meadows seem silent and deserted. However, this is not the case, as numerous birds and insects quietly go about their business of feeding. Higher up, sheltered from the high tides, the Black-throated Bluebird nests on the edge of the salt meadows, while the Red-necked Plover lays its eggs at the top of the beach. On the dunes, the Red Pipit appreciates the sparse vegetation to hide its nest, and the very rare Cultriped Pelobate is perfectly at home in the salt water of the ponds.
Taste the specialties of the Vendée
There’s something for everyone, so why not discover the local culinary specialities and indulge in some of the Vendée aperitifs: trouspinette, kiki vendéen, digestifs with kamok, brioches and gâches, préfou, mogettes… Something to tantalize your taste buds!
Photo credit :
Le Puy du Fou / O Gliss Park / Atlantic Wake Park / Château des aventuriers / Office de Tourisme La Tranche Sur Mer – Julien Gazeau & Alexandre Lamoureux / Château de Talmont : Océane Villefeu