Thinking of a family camping holiday to France? Campsited.com have picked out the best family friendly campsites in La Vendee, all within striking distance of Nantes airport. Here are The Best Places for Families for Camping Loire Valley and near Nantes:

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The Best Places for Families for Camping Loire Valley and near Nantes

Camping La Tabardiere*

Located a few kilometers from the beaches of La Plaine Sea and Pornic, Camping La Tabardiere is a family friendly campsite and the ideal starting point for beautiful walks on the beach or in the countryside.

This campsite has 6 pools, go karting and a children’s club. It also has a bar and minimarket on site

41km from Nantes. 4* campsite. 143 Pitches and 37 Rentals. Pets Allowed.

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Domaine le Jardin Du Marais

The Domaine le Jardin Du Marais campsite is located in a natural and protected area near the islands of Yeu and Noirmoutier.

The campsite has 10 pools, including a heated indoor pool, and a children’s club with go karting, a sports hall and a fishing pond. It has public barbecues, bar, pizzeria and mini market on site.

48km from Nantes. 4* campsite. 62 Pitches and 34 Rentals. Pets Allowed.

Camping Sandaya Domaine Le Midi

Discover the joys of camping in lodges, teepees or in a traditional tent pitch at the Camping Sandaya Domaine le Midi. This exceptional site of 13 acres has direct access to one of the largest and most beautiful beaches on the island of Noirmoutier.

The campsite has 6 pools and has both a children’s and teens club as well as boasting a mini market and bar.

49km from Nantes. 5* campsite. 209 Pitches and 189 Rentals. Pets allowed.

Camping L’Ambois

The Camping L’Ambois campsite is located in a central position which allows you to explore all of Vendée (Puy du Fou, The Vendean Coast and its beaches, The Bocage, The Swamp from Poitou, Lakes and Castles).

The campsite has a covered, heated pool with a Ludi Spa, a mini farm, mini-golf, karting track, synthetic ice rink and mini club plus children’s club with daily and evening activities.

52km from Nantes. 3* campsite. 6 Pitches and 57 Rentals. Pets allowed.

Camping Zagarella*

The Camping Zagarella campsite is located amongst pinewoods, between the sea and marshes, just 3km from the beach and nearby St Jean de Monts town centre.

This site has a waterpark with 8 pools and offer activities such as hiking and aquafit as well as evening entertainment. It also has a bar and mini market.

51km from Nantes. 4* campsite. 278 Pitches and Rentals. Pets Allowed.

Camping La Puerta del Sol*

Camping La Puerta del Sol is a beautiful campsite in the Vendée region which boasts a waterpark with 8 pools, including 2 heated and one covered, and a children’s club. It offers evening entertainment with bar and daily activities like multi sports, bike hire and volleyball.

50km from Nantes. 4* campsite. 38 Pitches and 110 Rentals. Pets Allowed.

Campsite Bois Masson*

In St. Jean de Monts, 4-star campsite Bois Masson offers a great aquapark, a multisport ground and a wellness center, close to long sandy beaches and bicycle tracks criss-crossing the forest. At night, have fun attending the various entertainment!

51km from Nantes. 4* campsite. 10 Pitches and 370 Rentals. Pets not Allowed

Camping La Prairie*

Located at the edge of the forest and with direct access to the sea, Camping La Prairie in Saint Jean de Monts is the ideal place to create unforgettable holiday memories.

You will find warm, friendly staff, and with 9 swimming pools, entertainment, and children’s club, the kids definitely won’t be bored!

“The site had a very friendly atmosphere and the owners are fantastic (extremely accommodating). The site is very well maintained and the facilities exceeded our expectations, The children particularly love the outdoor pool and slide. The site feels safe which is great for children. The entertainment was great, the weekly Boule competition is a great plus (very inclusive!) We would certainly return to this site in future!”

3km from Nantes. 4* campsite. 40 Pitches and 35 Rentals. Pets Allowed.

Camping L’Eden*

The Camping L’Eden campsite is situated in la Baule, a beautiful seaside resort, on 5 hectares of land, only 2 miles from the beach. There are 6 swimming pools with a pet farm that will the children will love. There is also a bar, local farm produce and a shop on site.

“We have for many years holidayed here with our family. The reception, the owners and staff, the accommodation, the site facilities including the additional bathing and toilet blocks, are all absolutely fabulous.”

60km from Nantes. 4* campsite. 40 Pitches and 45 Rentals. Pets allowed.

Camping Sites et Paysage de l’Etang

Camping Sites et Paysage de l’Etang is located in the heart of the Loire Valley and is close to some wonderful castles and beautiful little villages and towns. It boasts 6 pools with go-karting and a mini farm onsite. For the adults there is organised local food and wine tasting! There are excellent activities for children including campfires, discos and sirop tasting. It is the perfect campsite for families.

“The Kids’ Club staff were superb. Friendly staff. Very clean and well maintained. Lovely sizeable, warm showers. Park next to campsite was ideal for families. We had a pass for a week and visited several times. Pitches are a good size. Quiet at night. We loved our stay and wanted to stay longer. Unfortunately it was fully booked so we couldn’t. Planning to go back next year.”

91km from Nantes and 87km from Tours. 4* campsite. 97 Pitches and 41 Rentals. Pets Allowed

Yelloh Village Parc de Montsabert*

The Yelloh Village Parc de Montsabert campsite is located at the foot of the castle of Montsabert, a few kilometers from the most beautiful river in France, the Loire. An indoor heated swimming pool, a heated outdoor aqua park, sports facilities, entertainment and various activities await you during your stay.

There is a restaurant, bar and mini market onsite.

91km from Nantes and 81km from Tours. 4* campsite. 91 Pitches and 62 Rentals. Pets Allowed.

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Over to you now. Has this inspired you to take a family camping holiday in the Loire valley? Or have you been to any of these Loire campsites near Nantes? Tell us in the comments below.