The town of Saint-Julien-des-Landes is in the west of the Vendée and only a few kilometres from the ocean. This is a great location and you'll enjoy exploring the area on your camping holiday in the…
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Calling all fans of surfing! There are several unmissable surf spots in the Vendée: Bud Bud in Longeville sur Mer or La Sauzaie in Brétignolles sur Mer for experienced surfers, and Tanchet or Sauveterre beach for beginners. The coast here is also the perfect place for paddle boarding, kitesurfing, canoeing or sailing while you're on holiday in the Vendée.
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Saint-Julien-des-Landes is close to the seaside resort of Les Sables d'Olonne, sandy beaches and picturesque scenery such as the sand dunes, salt marshes and Olonne forest. As a family or with friends, you'll enjoy wandering around the narrow streets of Ile Penotte, where some of the houses feature wall art decorated with multicoloured shells. Then head for the Marais d'Olonne and glide along the river and salt marshes on a paddle board, a canoe or a boat.
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Everyone knows that outdoor activities definitely work up an appetite! Luckily, this region boasts some of the most comforting local specialities that you'll enjoy tasting during your holiday here. As a pre-dinner snack, try the traditional 'préfou', buttery garlic bread baked in the oven. Wash down your garlic bread with a glass of trouspinette, which is a blend of red wine, brandy, sugar and blackthorn shoots. Then add a handful of glasswort to accompany your main meal. Fancy trying some local fish? You can't go wrong with sardines from Saint-Gilles-Crois-de-Vie.
