La Bretonnière

From €17 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.2 10 reviews
Swimming pool (added by manager 16 Aug 2022)
Large pool complex (added by manager 28 feb 2023)
Aerial view (added by manager 16 feb 2022)
Pool area (added by manager 15 jan 2015)

  • In the countryside 15 minutes' drive from Bretignolles-sur-Mer
  • Big waterpark with two pools, paddling pool and sun terrace
  • Fishing pond, playground, tennis, kids' club, shop and terrace bar
Just very Vendée fab… the greenly gorgeous, perfectly placed and warmly friendly Saint-Julien-des-Landes site La Bretonnière is an absolute smasher. Deep in peaceful countryside but only 15 minutes from the sands and dunes of Bretignolles-sur-Mer, La Bretonnière is a fably set out site for family and friendly hols, with a range of activity and leisure options to keep all ages busy from dawn to dusk (for starters, just look at that waterpark...). The site is only a few minutes' drive from the lush waters of Lac du Jaunay and access to the region's 800+ kilometres of bicycle routes and hiking trails, a couple of kilometres from Saint-Julien-des-Landes, and about 35 minutes' drive from the swish seaside resort of Les Sables-d'Olonne. But back to that waterpark… There are three fine pools on site for the family to splash about in, including an outdoor pool, a semi-covered one, and a good-sized paddling pool with games, toys and jets. As you'd contentedly expect from such a well-appointed site, there's plenty of sunbathing space at the poolside sun terrace too, with loungers provided for your sunny relaxing. Also on site are a fishing pond, a games room, a playground and a tennis court, as well as evening entertainment, daily activities and a kids' club in summer. There's a handsome big bar with terrace as well, takeaway, and a grocery shop where fresh bread, pizza and chips are all served in July and August. Fresh bread is available to order outside the summer months.

Site type

Tent pitches 83
Touring caravan pitches 83
Motorhome pitches 83
Opens 6 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 06/04 and 29/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The grocery shop is open between 06/04 and 29/09.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Sat, 6 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely campsite, good facilities…

Overall 10/10
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Caroline S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely campsite, good facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, friendly staff

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Helen R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Location as good stop over to La Rochelle. Clean, well maintained and pitches really good size.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site with excellent facilities and friendly staff.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Philippa And Mark P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Large pitch size with plenty of shade. Very quiet when we visited.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site and facilities were great, we were at end of season bit had a

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced grass touring pitch

Liked: Location, pool, bar, friendly team

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great friendly site, close to lots of attractions/ activities

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Lucy B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Pool, snack bar, drinks bar, friendly staff, fridge hire, large pitches, kids club. Evening entertainment was good when we went.

Disliked: I would like more hooks in showers/ toilets, so you don’t have to put things on the floor

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Lots of facilities to keep children entertained. Evening entertainment was good and…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Lots of facilities to keep children entertained. Evening entertainment was good and the pool area. Lovely friendly staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Animations accueil…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Animations accueil

Disliked: Peu de toilettes

Recommend to friends Visit again

It's also near a farm and so at times you smell manure and animals.

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 6
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Alistair S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Swimming pool, ease of getting around the site, prices at the shop and bar.

Disliked: Be careful, we hired a tent pitch but were given what I would describe as a caravan pitch with a large area that was gravel. I asked to change but was told it was not possible because full booked. I wish I had known as we had to buy an extra footprint to prevent damage to our tent. On these grounds I wouldn't have confidence in coming back in the future. It was a very poor pitch. The camp staff just shrugged their shoulders.

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A absolutely fantastic stay, warm and friendly staff all with name badges…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Nikki S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: A absolutely fantastic stay, warm and friendly staff all with name badges stating the language they are able to speak, lovely pool and great child entertainment, in a brilliant location, 15 minutes from the beach and 10 minutes from a lidl and a super u, would definitely stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely family run place. Just what we needed

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Scott S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: People, atmosphere, facilities and location

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Teens' club

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Gastronomic delight

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Motorhome service point

Tourer storage facilities

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

La Bretonnière

Saint Julien des Landes

Vendée

France

88510

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CET (GMT+01:00)

GPS

46.64443°N
-1.73321°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

July and August sees many traditional festivals in the nearby towns and villages; the Bretonnière team can point you in the right direction if you want to check these out. Anglers, boaters and fans of peaceful hikes should make for peaceful Lac du Jaunay, in a wooded valley three kilometres away. (If you're in the region over the mid-August bank holiday, a definite must-do is the Lac du Jaunay firework display: not at all peaceful but simply splendid.) The lake is in a wildlife and birdwatching haven: take the 12-kilometre walk starting from La Chapelle-Hermier to see what species you can spy. Within easy day trip distance – and much recommended – are the dunes and sands of Bretignolles-sur-Mer (15 minutes' drive), the fishing town and harbour of Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, and the popular resort of Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, both within 25 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Les Dunes 6.4 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
La Normandeliere 6.5 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Le Marais Girard 6.5 mi Sea Good Excellent Excellent Excellent
La Paree 6.9 mi Sea Good Excellent Excellent Excellent
Les Granges 6.9 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

  • Does La Bretonnière have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is La Bretonnière dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near La Bretonnière? July and August sees many traditional festivals in the nearby towns and villages; the Bretonnière team can point you in the right direction if you want to check these out. Anglers, boaters … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of La Bretonnière?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at La Bretonnière? From £14.59 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.