Saint Jean de Monts region
In the Pays de Saint Jean de Monts, the horizon is your only limit
5 universes to explore
The Saint Jean de Monts region comprises 5 communes, 3 of which are coastal: Saint Jean de Monts, Notre dame de Monts and la Barre de Monts – Fromentine, and 2 retro-coastal: le Perrier and Soullans.
5 natural universes for vacations between immense sandy beaches, spectacular state forests and grandiose marshes.
Azure blue, fir green and luminous gold – these are the colors of your next stay!
Each universe has its own power of enchantment. Which will you prefer?
Saint Jean de Monts
Seaside resort
Saint Jean de Monts is a seaside town well known to tourists for its long sandy beaches, unspoilt forest and rich, lively local heritage. You’ll find plenty of activities to suit all tastes and ages for an unforgettable vacation!
Notre Dame de Monts
The charm of a small village
A small, peaceful village 4km from the campsite, Notre Dame de Monts is an authentic seaside resort on the Vendée coast. Its small pedestrian street, its famous market, its beautiful sandy beaches and its dynamic nautical base are all part of the charm of Notre Dame de Monts.
La Barre de Monts – Fromentine
An authentic village
La Barre de Monts – Fromentine is an authentic seaside village. This village combines the seaside and the marsh, offering marvellous panoramic views.
The maritime culture of the Barre de Monts – Fromentine is that of the inhabitants who love this living nature, and the professional workers of the sea, the many fishermen who leave the authentic little port of Pont Neuf in search of a good meal for dinner but also, and above all, of an incredible iodine adventure.
Museum and Local Heritage :
Le Daviaud: located in the heart of the marsh, Le Daviaud dates back over 30 years. It was given a new lease of life in 2017, with a fresh new look.
You’ll discover a whole new world of poetry and wonder.
Mother Nature, queen of the place, invites you to enter a bucolic universe, in the heart of the marsh, with its rich environment. You’ll wander through 7 stages, discovering incredible flora and fauna: the golden age of salt, the Daviaud farm, Louise’s bourrine, the dancing barn, the attic of memory, the bourrine of flavors and the immersive marsh.
In addition to this incredible outdoor space, discover the indoor area, accessible in summer and winter alike! By integrating new technologies into its itinerary, the site becomes a playground for young and old alike, making it easy to understand the secrets of the marsh.
Le Perrier
Between water and fields
The small village of Le Perrier is located 6km from Saint Jean de Monts. It’s the starting point for your marsh walks!
Sail between water and fields aboard a yawl (a typical boat) and discover the secrets the marshes have to offer.
There’s so much to discover here: Preserved flora, atypical fauna (coypu, herons), unrivalled light and the majestic weeping willows that populate the verdant banks make the marsh an intimate place, ideal for romantic strolls.
Soullans
Near Saint-Jean-de-Monts
Just a few kilometers from Saint Jean de Monts, Soullans offers a wide range of activities. Take a stroll through the recently renovated town center. Starting out from Soullans, take one of the five signposted circuits to discover the Soullans marshlands.
Soullans was also the home of painter Charles Milcendeau. Today, his home houses a museum dedicated to him and his friend Jean Yole, a writer and politician from Vendée.
