The most beautiful beaches in La Faute-sur-Mer
Do you know how many beaches there are in La Faute-sur-Mer? During yourcamping vacation, you’ll be able to enjoy the 6 beaches of this charming seaside resort in southern Vendée. These stretches of fine sand are ideal for families and lovers of water sports. Between sport and relaxation, discover the beautiful beaches of La Faute-sur-Mer.
The most famous beaches
One of La Faute-sur-Mer’s most famous beaches is the Grand’plage, accessible from the esplanade de la mer. In a natural setting, admire the view over the Belle-Henriette nature reserve. This stretch of sand is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
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Nearby Plage des Bélugas, classified as a Handiplage beach, offers a wide range of services for everyone’s enjoyment. As well as swimming, there’s a beach library and swimming lessons. A little further away, Plage de la Barrique is vast and very pleasant, with its dunes and pine forest. The beautiful view of the Ile de Ré and the La Rochelle bridge makes for a pleasant family day by the water.
These 3 beaches are supervised in summer and have been awarded the Blue Flag. Don’t miss the Chardons beach, which is also supervised. Bordered by a beautiful forest, you can enjoy a picnic in the shade of the pine trees.
All of La Faute-sur-Mer’s beaches are ideal for water sports activities. Depending on your preferences, you can go windsurfing, sand yachting, surfing, kitesurfing, paddleboarding, catamaran sailing and more.
Discover the seaside area
The La Faute-sur-Mer peninsula offers not only beautiful beaches, but also an exceptional natural environment for a wide range of family activities.
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From La Faute-sur-Mer, take the coastal path for an unforgettable hike through nature reserves, forest and the Lay estuary. This 13-kilometer loop takes around 3 hours 30 minutes to complete, allowing you to appreciate the rich flora and fauna characteristic of the region.
The Rade d’Amour is another place not to be missed on your Vendée vacation. Stroll between the oyster beds and admire the unique biodiversity of the Lay estuary. The trail also takes you to an old oyster-farming workshop, where you can learn more about the work involved in this flagship activity in La Faute-sur-Mer. The site is also ideal for birdwatching, with many birds flying over the Rade d’Amour. In La Faute-sur-Mer, the Belle-Henriette national nature reserve offers a privileged setting with numerous hiking trails and fishing spots on the ocean side.
Finally, the 300-hectare La Faute-sur-Mer national forest is ideal for family walks or bike rides in the shade of the pine trees.
Camping near the beaches of La Faute-sur-Mer
Located just 200 meters from the beach, Les Flots Bleus campsite welcomes you for an unforgettable vacation in the southern Vendée. This 4-star campsite in the Vendée offers many advantages for a successful stay. In addition to the immediate proximity of the ocean, you’ll also enjoy an aquatic area at the heart of the campsite, with an indoor heated swimming pool, paddling pool and solarium. So you can alternate between going to the beach, swimming at the campsite or visiting the surrounding area. In the surrounding area, you can choose between water sports, fishing or cycling.
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The campsite is also within easy reach of such must-see sites as the Baie de l’Aiguillon and its marshes, as well as the Futuroscope and Puy du Fou parks.
Finally, Les Flots Bleus campsite in La Faute-sur-Mer offers a wide choice of mobile homes for a comfortable stay with family or friends. Some of our accommodations can sleep up to 8 people and are air-conditioned. All have private terraces to enjoy the Vendée sunshine.
