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 Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez coastline offers vast stretches of fine sand, perfect for games, castles and strolls with your feet in the water. And at Camping Mahana, you’ll enjoy direct access direct access to the beach No road to cross, just a few steps to the ocean. The gentle slope and open spaces reassure parents, while children take to the water in this life-size playground. The days can then be organized with the greatest of ease.
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 swimming pool is the heart of any family vacation. Our family campsite with swimming pool in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez welcomes you to a covered aquatic area heated to between 26°C and 28°C, open from 10am to 8pm. With a secure paddling pool for toddlers and a pool up to 1.60 m high for free swimming, there’s something for everyone. This equipment makes all the difference at the beginning or end of the season, when the sea water remains cool. The luxury of being able to swim whenever you want, without having to depend on the weather or the tide. A real convenience for families on vacation in the Vendée.
Kids’ club and entertainment for parents: activities for all ages
A good family campsite in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez offers a lively atmosphere without being intrusive. At Camping Mahana, activities and entertainment punctuate the days without overloading them: they create bonds and offer opportunities for sharing. Aquagym and waterpolo in the swimming pool, pétanque tournaments, mountain bike outings and soccer matches on the nearby beach all bring action lovers together. The main event? Every evening in July and August, concerts, dances, magic and karaoke enliven our outdoor stage. Kids love it, parents relax. It’s family time, a chance for holidaymakers to get together, and the freedom to take part… or not.
Family mobile-home rentals and spacious pitches
When it comes to family vacations, space and convenience are just as important as location. Your children will love their vacation, and so will you! Our family campsite in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez offers different types of accommodation to suit all needs: XXL mobile homes for 10 to 12 people, Coco Sweet fully-equipped tents for comfortable camping, pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes. Each offers a balance between authenticity and comfort. Large families find their space, couples their privacy, groups of friends their freedom. What’s important? To make sure everyone feels at home, so they can make the most of their vacations in the Vendée.
Camping Mahana, the family spirit in Vendée
Nestling between the sea and the pine forest, with direct access to the Pège beach, Camping Club Mahana cultivates an authentic Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez welcome and a friendly atmosphere. Here, you come on vacation… and feel right at home. Our family campsite has 97 pitches: 41 for lovers of traditional camping and 56 comfortable rentals. An ideal size to maintain the friendly atmosphere so appreciated by our guests. A few words are exchanged at the bend in the path, the children go off to play together. Everyone takes advantage of the calm and good humor that reign on the campsite.
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…).
In the mood for the ocean? Our on-site surf club , accessible from age 5 for the youngest who can swim, offers shortboard, longboard, bodyboard or bodysurf, depending on your 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.