Nautical activities in Saint-Jean-de-Monts
Canoeing, sea kayaking, paddling, surfing, bodyboarding, jet skiing, kite surfing, towed buoys, waterslides and more… Whether at your Plein Sud campsite, on a lake or on the ocean, there are plenty of water-based experiences for the whole family in the Vendée.
Water sports activities at camping plein sud
Your campsite’s aquatic area welcomes you all season long, from mid-May to mid-September, 10am – 8pm (high season) or 10am – 7pm (low season). Whether you’re a child, teenager or adult, take advantage of our outdoor pool heated to 26°C! The pool features a large pool with a paddling pool, a mini-toboggan and a mushroom fountain for the enjoyment of young and old alike.
Board sports on the ocean
Looking for discovery, thrills or performance? Head for the Saint-de-Monts water sports center. A fixture on the Monts landscape for many years, this vast aquatic space offers a wide choice of water sports activities.
If you’re a thrill-seeker, the towed buoy or sand yacht will be just what you’re looking for. Less well known but just as enduring, longe-côte (during the day or in the evening at sunset) will enable you to (re)discover the coastal landscape, the horizon and all its palette of colors.
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Nature-lovers can try their hand at canoeing in the surrounding salt marshes. For the more adventurous, there’s
Cast off
Between the island of Noirmoutier and the Barre de Monts, on the beach at Fromentine, the water is calmer and there are water sports activities on offer for young and old alike.
For children aged 4 to 6, the ” jardin des mers ” introduces them to the marine environment and sailing. From the age of 8, youngsters can try their hand at light sailing. And whatever option they choose, a qualified instructor from Fromentine’s sailing school is on hand to supervise all activities in complete safety.
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Our advice: take advantage of the “calmer” activities, such as paddleboarding or the sea garden, in the morning. And try the more dynamic activities in the windy afternoons, such as sailing or catamaran sailing.
