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St Jean de Monts is a lovely place, lucky you ! The beach is superb, the campsites around well equipped for families. There is mases to do in the area, from water parks to zoos and museums. I really, really recommend you get a small guide book called   'The Vendee' by Angela Bird. It is the best guide book of anywhere I have ever come across. It is a family guide so all the attractions are suitable for children, its not full of dull art galleries and expensive restaurants. Get this book and 2 weeks will not be long enough. You will return to this area over and over again. I just wish Angela Bird would write a few more guide books, as this one is superb.

Sarah

We went up that water tower too !! Fantastic views over the surrounding countryside. And we've been to the zoo at Les Sables. I agree St Jean isn't much of a place to visit (les Sables is much nicer) but the beaches are superb.

Sarah

Hi Dona, and Simonev

What site are you going to and what date?We have booked La Yole on 5thAug for 10m nights having stayed in Royan for the previous 10 days.This will be the fourth time we have stayed in St jean de Monts .Great beaches and town,always something going on in the summer whether its free concerts ,street theater and loads of sports games .Check  St Jean de mont website and look in La Deferlant this will be updated through the  year to let you know whatsd going on.If you fancy a long drive visit Le Puy du Foy.(check the website) fantastic theme park, your kids will love it ,mine did.Need any more info let me know .Also have got a copy of Angela Birds book which I bought on Amazon

Coaterboy

Hope you enjoy La Yole, we stayed there for ten nights last year, first time in France, a fabulous site.  I would be quite tempted to go back again this year, not sure if I could convince other half about going to the same site.  The beaches were great.  I'd love to go back as we didnt get to Le Puy du Foy...maybe this year?

Enjoy

Hi AliHo

Looking forward to meeting up with Thierry in the bar for a pint or three!!! Have'nt seen him in three years.

Quote: Originally posted by the-laughtons on 17/1/2010

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St Jean de Monts is a lovely place, lucky you ! The beach is superb, the campsites around well equipped for families. There is mases to do in the area, from water parks to zoos and museums. I really, really recommend you get a small guide book called   'The Vendee' by Angela Bird. It is the best guide book of anywhere I have ever come across. It is a family guide so all the attractions are suitable for children, its not full of dull art galleries and expensive restaurants. Get this book and 2 weeks will not be long enough. You will return to this area over and over again. I just wish Angela Bird would write a few more guide books, as this one is superb.

Sarah

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http://www.the-vendee.co.uk/

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