Your holiday on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean
For a total change of scene, an exhilarating destination to recharge the batteries, let the Atlantic coast reveal its trump card: the ocean. Stretching as far as the eye can see, it’s certain to answer all your desires for new horizons! From Brittany to the Vendée, from the Côte d’Amour to the Côte Basque, admire the wild untamed landscapes with their secret unspoilt beaches. This is a land of picturesque towns steeped in character, where watersports abound and local specialities combine turf and surf. This is a land where you’ll never be bored!
To the south, our campsites in the Landes welcome you between forest and ocean, in a setting where nature rules supreme. And with the sun almost always high in the sky, your holiday programme offers every option: bike rides along the beaches of soft fine sand, hiking under the majestic Landes de Gascogne pines, surf lessons in the seaside towns of the Basque country, sunbathing right at the water’s edge... without forgetting the innumerable activities offered within your campsite! Ready to create your made-to-measure holiday with Sandaya?
A holiday on the Atlantic coast is also an opportunity to discover some of its most gorgeous beaches: the Pornic, La Baule or Les Bretons beach in southern Brittany, the beaches on the island of Noirmoutier or at Les Sables-d’Olonne in the Vendée, the Courant d’Huchet and Hossegor beaches in the Landes... There’s always a gem to discover near your campsite at the water’s edge!
Our great ideas for your campsite holiday
Paddleboarding, kitesurfing, diving or surfing, a holiday at the ocean’s edge means the perfect opportunity to try a host of new activities!
Weigh anchor and set out to sea: the Atlantic coast also has a string of islands and islets to discover by boat!
The sea air makes you want to go adventuring? Play Swiss Family Robinson in one of our trapper tents on the ocean shore!
Pointe du Raz, Cordouan lighthouse, Dune du Pilat... head for the heights and the most breathtaking views over the ocean!
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Our best ideas for your camping holidays on the Atlantic coast
Enjoy your holiday in a rental unit or on a campsite pitch by the Atlantic Ocean, and enjoy your stay in one of the most beautiful natural settings in France and Europe. Compared with campsites on the shores of the Mediterranean, our campsites along the Atlantic are located in wilder, unspoilt landscapes, with contrasting vegetation including pine forests, dunes and cliffs. The waves are more powerful and perfect for water sports, and the atmosphere is more authentic.
Book a unique experience at a campsite by the sea, while discovering the unique local iodine-rich gastronomy, new activities out on the waves and a tour of the prettiest villages along the Atlantic coast! A stay on the Atlantic coast also offers delightful moments relaxing on the beach, as a couple, with family or friends.
During your stay on the Atlantic coast, the whole family can meet up, enjoys themselves and relax. During boat trips and hiking along the water’s edge, children of all ages can marvel at the wild Atlantic beauty. From the Pink Granite Coast in Brittany to the pine forests of the Landes, via the Charente and Vendée, rediscover the joy of sharing and togetherness with your family at our tent campsites at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean.
As well as the indoor swimming pool, heated pool, outdoor pool, water play area for children, slides and water park at your campsite, you and your family can enjoy the most popular water-based activities. Sailing, canyoning along the shore (coasteering) or jet-skiing, enjoy an exhilarating holiday at a campsite on the Atlantic coast!
During a campsite holiday with water park by the Atlantic Ocean, all the activities that make a family with children love their holiday are there!
- Water sports: With its waves and vast beaches, a stay on the Atlantic coast is the ideal opportunity to discover new, premium water sports. So will it be surfing, windsurfing, kite surfing or kayaking for you? The Atlantic coast is full of places renowned for their water quality and strength of their waves. Hossegor, Capbreton, Bidart, Lacanau and La Torche in Brittany are all ideal destinations for water sports.
- Beaches and relaxation: saying goodbye to worry and stress couldn’t be simpler! Grab a towel, a tube of sunscreen and head for the beach. Good news – the beach is just a stone’s throw from our campsites on the Atlantic.
- Hiking and exploring by bike: From the pine forests of the Landes to the paths through the dunes, the Atlantic coast is home to countless hidden gems in the heart of nature to discover and explore as a family with children. You can stroll along the cliffs, beach, dunes and dense forests – you won’t be disappointed! Don’t miss the GR 34 hiking trail in Brittany, the various trails in Charente, Vendée and Landes, and of course the Dune du Pilat! And set aside at least one day during your holiday to discover one of the islands in the Atlantic. Île de Ré, Île aux Moines, Île d’Arz, Île d’Oléron, Île de Noirmoutier, Île de Groix or Belle-Île – each island has its own character and specific nature.
- Cultural excursions: visits to châteaux, discovering small fishing ports and villages, tasting local produce and wines… On the menu for your family camping holiday with children: oysters from Arcachon Bay and Brittany, seafood, Pineau des Charentes, Espelette pepper… Discover the rich Atlantic cuisine in the campsite restaurant! The history and local culture of the Atlantic coast will spark your curiosity during your luxury seaside campsite holiday.
Our campsites along the Atlantic offer a wide variety of accommodation options, from bare pitches to cottages for hire, suitable for all types of travellers: families with children, couples on a getaway or groups of friends. And at some campsites, you can enjoy direct access to the beach and sea views from your pitch or holiday cottage.
- Mobile homes and cottages: Comfortable, fully equipped and featuring a terrace and air conditioning for the warmer months, these units are ideal for campsite holidays. If you’re staying with a large family or group of friends who need space, choose a Friends mobile home which can accommodate up to 10 people Some Premium mobile homes look out onto the Atlantic Ocean, ideal for holidays by the water.
- Quirky accommodation: Gypsy caravans and lodges for nights listening to the sound of the waves, wooden tree-houses for that full coastal nature experience to discover glamping … children will love this unique type of accommodation!
- Tent pitches: The best place for a campsite stay under the stars.
- Pitches for caravans or camper vans: Enjoy plenty of space for holidays immersed in nature.
- Premium pitches: During your stay at our campsite, you can enjoy private facilities with a toilet, shower and washbasin.
- Accommodation for people with reduced mobility: These accommodation units are designed to allow easy access and movement for people with reduced mobility.
The Atlantic coast is very nice in any season.
- Camping during the spring holidays and May bank holidays with Ascension day and Whit Sunday (April-June): lush green nature, fewer visitors and attractive prices for holiday rentals and pitches – it’s the perfect time of year for a peaceful stay. The indoor heated pool means you can enjoy the campsite, even if the summer temperatures haven’t yet arrived.
- Camping during the summer holidays (July-August): Warm days with plenty of sunshine, a full programme of entertainment, activities and services, water park with swimming pool, sun deck around the pool, spa area, slides and play areas for children, evenings on the terrace… Peak season is ideal for family holidays with children.
- Camping after the summer school holidays (September-October): The beaches become quieter, the ocean is still warm, and the footpaths are there to be discovered again in peace. Indian summer on the Atlantic coast is one of the best times for a weekend with family and children, or a short last-minute stay.
With so many beautiful regions in France along the Atlantic coast, choose the one that best meets your holiday expectations. Brittany, Pays de la Loire, Vendée, Charente, Aquitaine, Landes – our campsites along the Atlantic Ocean are waiting just for you!
Aquitaine and Landes: At these campsites, nature is everywhere! Between the powerful waves of the Landes and impressive Dune du Pilat, it’s a great spectacle for the whole family. Discover our premium star-rated campsites on the Atlantic coast in Sanguinet, Soustons and many other holidays destinations.
Places you mustn’t miss during your campsite holiday: Arcachon Bay and its cabins on stilts, the surf spots at Capbreton, Hossegor, the Landes de Gascogne forest, Lake Biscarrosse…
Pays de la Loire: In Assérac, Talmont-Saint-Hilaire, Saint-Jean-de-Monts or maybe La-Barre-de-Monts, you’ll love the charm and welcoming family atmosphere of the seaside resorts of the Vendée and Loire-Atlantique.
Places you mustn’t miss during your campsite holiday: the beaches and coastal cycle routes, the island of Noirmoutier and its Passage du Gois, and the salt marshes.
Finistère in Brittany: Enjoy the sea air and Breton culture at our 4- and 5-star campsites near the Atlantic Ocean in Névez, Bénodet and Clohars-Carnoët
Places you mustn’t miss during your campsite holiday: the Glénan archipelago, Pointe du Raz and harbour at Concarneau.
Charente-Maritime: Relax on the region’s sun-drenched beaches and cycle on the Île d’Oléron or Île de Ré. Sounds tempting, doesn’t it? Seaside campsites on the Atlantic coast with swimming pool await you in Saint-Just-Luzac, Bois-Plage-en-Ré and La Palmyre.
Places you mustn’t miss during your campsite holiday: La Flotte, Saint-Martin-de-Ré, the old harbour of La Rochelle and Fort Boyard.
Morbihan in Brittany: Would you like a delicious crêpe with salted butter and a view of the Gulf of Morbihan? If you do, head for our 4-star campsites on the Atlantic in Ploemeur and Carnac.
Places you mustn’t miss during your campsite holiday: the Carnac stone circles, Belle-Île-en-Mer, Île d’Arz, Île de Berder, Île d’Ilur, Île aux Moines, Île de Gavrinis, Île de Tascon and Île de Groix.
Gironde: Between the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and legendary vineyards of Bordeaux, enjoy the enchanting charm of Gironde in Aquitaine with a premium campsite experience in Soulac-sur-Mer and Cap-Ferret.
Places you mustn’t miss during your campsite holiday: the Médoc vineyards, the village of Saint-André-de-Cubzac, and the village of Saint-Émilion.