Summer France

VENDEE
...situated on the west coast, Vendee is the perfect summer holiday destination for families, with long sandy beaches, a sunny climate and an abundance of water-sports. The beaches run for over 160km and back on to sand dunes forests of pine. Activity wise, there are plenty of cycle paths and horse-riding trails as well as boating excursions and fishing trips on the various rivers in the area.
A number of historic sites are waiting to be discovered, such as castles, religious monuments and pretty villages. There are also wildlife parks and numerous gardens to explore.

St Gilles Croix de Vie
Although a busy port town, St Gilles Croix de Vie also offers long stretches of peaceful, white sandy beaches. The town is particularly vibrant in the summer when a number of music festivals take place. There are also several busy bars, restaurants and shops. Surfing and fishing are common activities.

Flights:
Depart - Gatwick or Bristol / Arrive - La Rochelle
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La Tranche sur Mer
Another popular surfing resort, La Tranche sur Mer also offers extremely long stretches of beautiful sandy beaches. The resort has numerous cycle and walking paths allowing visitors to discover the full length of the sands as well as the surrounding forests and marshes. A number of events, particularly music based, take place in the warm summer evenings.