Discover Saint Jean de Monts

Saint Jean de Monts is an attractive town in the Vendée, with many shops and a casino.

It has many facets, which make it a very popular seaside resort.

St Jean de Monts lies between the ocean, forest and marshes. Its privileged setting means you can stroll along the embankment, take advantage of the forest paths, relax on the beach or even go to the market to sample the local flavours.

The St Jean de Monts region is one of the sunniest parts of the French Atlantic coast. You can enjoy a simple, free holiday in remarkable natural surroundings.

• The Atlantic Ocean : gently sloping with no current
• The Beach : immense and fine sand
• The Dune : wild and unspoilt
• The Pine Forest : perfect for walks in the shade of maritime pines
• The Marsh : cradle of Montois culture

On site :

• The fine sandy beach with direct access via the dunes
• Watersports activities including san yachting, kitesurfing, and canoeing
• Sailing school
• 18-hole golf course
• A thalassotherapy centre
• Cycle paths just outside the campsite
• The large beach at Saint Jean de Monts with its beach clubs
• Horse riding
• Fishing
• Canoeing (La Route du Sel in Sallertaine)

The markets of St Jean de Monts

Sample the authentic flavours of the Vendée region during a gourmet visit to the markets around St Jean de Monts.

Offrez-vous une pause gourmande et dégustez poissons et fruits de mer et bien d’autres spécialités de la région.

Start your discovery with a small glass of Troussepinette or Kamok, a Vendée aperitif to be enjoyed in moderation, accompanied by Pain de Préfou.

Enjoy oysters, langoustines, mussels, sole, sea bass and, of course, the red label sardines from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie.

Don’t miss the frogs’ legs and grilled eel, specialities of the marshland cuisine that will delight your palate, accompanied by Mareuil vendéen, a local white, red or rosé wine.

Just as delicious, the mogettes vendéennes, white beans and Vendée ham reveal the flavour of the local gastronomy.

Finish the day with a sweet Vendée brioche, a woven dessert with a soft, tender, yellow and fragrant crumb.