Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez family campsite: vacations designed with children in mind
Are you looking for a family campsite in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez in the Vendée? A popular seaside resort on the Vendée coast, Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez attracts many families every year looking for a vacation combining nature, beach and activities. Between long stretches of sand, cycle paths and a relaxed atmosphere, our campsite in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez has all the ingredients for a successful holiday with children. An indoor heated swimming pool, a rich and varied entertainment program, leisure activities for all: multiply your family’s pleasures!
Why choose a campsite in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez for your family vacation?
Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez is an emblematic destination on the Vendée coast, with an appealing balance of nature, leisure activities and a gentle way of life. Families appreciate both the diversity of the landscape and the relaxed atmosphere of the coastline. Here, there’s no stress and no rigid schedule: everyone can enjoy their holiday at their own pace, between swimming, walks and discoveries.
Direct access to supervised beaches for children
The coastline of Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez offers vast stretches of fine sand, perfect for games, building sandcastles, and walks with your feet in the water. And at our beachfront campground, you’ll enjoy direct access to the beach: no roads to cross, just a few steps to reach the ocean. The gentle slope and open spaces put parents at ease, while children run free on this life-size playground. Days unfold in complete peace of mind
Nature camping: nearby forest and salt marshes
Beyond the beach, Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez boasts a particularly pleasant natural environment. Forests, footpaths and cycle paths offer a variety of pleasures without the need for multiple car journeys. Families can alternate between dynamic activities and relaxing breaks, in a setting conducive to disconnection. On the program: accrobranche park, forest walks and marked trails, fitness trail, picnic areas, canoeing in the Vie salt marshes, discovery of the Bourrine du Bois, for fun and cultural family outings.
Lots of family activities
Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez is also an excellent starting point for discovering the Vendée region with the whole family. Nautical activities, local markets, bike rides and excursions to the surrounding area are all part of the experience. There’s always something to keep young and old busy, and never a dull moment: the Corniche Vendéenne, the fishing port of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and Dino’s Park for adventure, Le Fenouiller and Notre-Dame-de-Riez for fishing or kayaking, far from the crowds on the beaches.
What really counts for a vacation with children in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez
Finding the ideal family campsite doesn’t happen by chance. Certain details make all the difference in ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay, especially when traveling with children. Comfort, service and attention to detail are all essential criteria for a stress-free vacation.
Choosing a family campsite in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez means offering your children a vacation where anything is possible: running barefoot to the beach, exploring the forest on their bikes, making new friends and never getting bored… And for you, parents? It’s a chance to take a breather and watch your little ones have fun without having to run after them every two minutes.
A family-friendly campsite with swimming pool
The pool is the heart of a family vacation. Our campground with a pool in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez welcomes you to an indoor aquatic area heated to between 26°C and 28°C, open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. A secure wading pool for toddlers and a main pool up to 1.60 m deep for swimming freely: there’s something for everyone. This facility makes all the difference at the beginning or end of the season, when the seawater is still cool. The luxury of swimming whenever you want, without having to worry about the weather or the tides. A real treat for families on vacation in the Vendée.
Kids’ club and entertainment for parents: activities for all ages
A great family-friendly campground in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez offers a lively atmosphere without being overwhelming. At our 4-star campground in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, activities and entertainment set the pace for each day without overloading the schedule: they bring people together and provide opportunities to share experiences. When it comes to sports, aqua aerobics and water polo in the pool, pétanque tournaments, mountain biking trips, and soccer games on the nearby beach bring action lovers together. The highlight? Every evening in July and August, concerts, dance parties, magic shows, and karaoke liven up our outdoor stage. The kids love it, and the parents relax. Family time, opportunities to meet fellow vacationers, and the freedom to join in… or not.
Family mobile-home rentals and spacious pitches
When you go on vacation with your family, space and convenience are just as important as the destination. Your kids will love their vacation—and so will you! Our family-friendly campground offers a variety of accommodations to suit every need: mobile home rentals in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, including XXL models for 10 to 12 people, as well as fully equipped Coco Sweet tents for a comfortable camping experience, or camping sites for tents, trailers, and RVs. Each option strikes the right balance between authenticity and comfort. Large families find plenty of space, couples find privacy, and groups of friends find freedom. The bottom line? Everyone feels right at home so they can fully enjoy their vacation in the Vendée.
Camping Mahana, the family spirit in Vendée
Nestled between the sea and a pine forest, with direct access to La Pège Beach, the Camping Club Mahana in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez offers a warm, authentic welcome and a friendly atmosphere. Here, you come on vacation… and feel right at home. Our family-friendly campground has 97 sites: 41 for lovers of traditional camping and 56 fully equipped rentals. It’s the perfect size to maintain the friendly atmosphere that our guests love so much. People exchange a few words as they pass on the paths, and the kids run off to play together. Everyone enjoys the peace and good cheer that reign on the campground.
Direct access to the beach with no roads to cross
The campsite’s location is one of our major assets: you have direct access to the Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez beach without crossing a road, a rare luxury on the Vendée coast. The beach remains the favorite attraction for children on vacation, and this proximity changes everything: no long trip with stroller and beach equipment, a short walk back if you’ve forgotten the lifebuoys or snack, no parking constraints. Children and parents can enjoy the sea without the hassle of driving to and from the beach, and each family can organize their days at their own pace.
A campsite that really understands families
At Camping Mahana, we know what big and small tribes need: space for the kids to have fun, practical facilities to simplify everyday life, and the peace and quiet to really relax.
Families can enjoy the campsite restaurant, a beach snack bar and a lively guinguette open throughout the summer: pizzas, burgers, mussels, oysters, cocktails and festive evenings to make the most of your family vacation in the Vendée.
To simplify your mobile home stay, we provide a cot and other baby equipment designed for the comfort of young parents.
As for entertainment, the kids’ club welcomes our youngest guests to share moments of fun: mini-golf outings, face-painting and drawing workshops, mini-disco with our mascot… and even a special teen barbecue to create real memories with friends. There’s a playground for toddlers, a City Stade for older children and a games room for the whole family (table soccer, pinball, air field hockey, video games…).
Want to hit the ocean? Our on-site surf club—open to kids ages 5 and up who can swim—offers shortboarding, longboarding, bodyboarding, or bodysurfing, depending on your preferences and skill level.
For a practical, stress-free stay: laundry facilities with high-capacity washing machines and tumble dryers, adult and children’s bike hire, plus free loan of games, rackets, balls and balls.
A destination designed with children in mind:Discover Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez with your family
Staying at a family campsite in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez means choosing a destination where everything comes together for a successful family vacation in the Vendée.
Here, the little ones have plenty of space to move around, explore and laugh… and parents can finally take a breather.
Discover our top activities for children in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez.
With this program, you can be sure: tonight, they’ll sleep well, and so will you!
Supervised beaches close to the campsite
Fancy a safe splash? Head for the supervised beaches (Demoiselles, Becs, Mouettes, Pège, Sion) where kids can jump into the waves under the watchful eye of the lifeguards. For the little ones who fear the rollers, the natural pools at low tide at Cinq Pineaux and Les Bussoleries are a good idea: calm water, sand and rocks for quiet wading.
Must-see amusement parks: Feeling Forest, Atlantic Toboggan and Dino’s Park
When the kids need to let off steam (and you need to take a breather), go for the safe bet!
- For little climbers: Feeling Forest offers accrobranche from age 3. Tyroleans and monkey bridges guaranteed!
- For slide fans: Atlantic Toboggan is THE water park for thrills and spills.
- For the adventurous: Dino’s Park plunges you into the age of the dinosaurs, and Youpla’Land offers inflatables galore.
Easy family outing: The Corniche Vendéenne and the Trou du Diable
Tired of walking for nothing? Turn your walk into an adventure! On the Corniche Vendéenne, the trail skirts the cliffs and passes through the mysterious Trou du Diable. To motivate the troops, download the “Agnès et le phare de Grosse Terre” (Agnès and the Grosse Terre lighthouse) treasure hunt: 2 km of riddles to keep you on your toes. Suitable for 6-12 year-olds.
Fishing on foot: a free activity much appreciated by families
Boots, bucket, net… and off you go! At low tide, the beach at Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez becomes a huge playground. Look for crabs, collect shells, explore the rocks… It’s simple, it’s natural, and it keeps the whole tribe busy for hours. Just remember to check the tide times.
To round out your options, check out our budget-friendly vacation packages and the Mahana Star Club’s evening events.