Saint Gilles Croix de Vie
When you stay with us at Camping Le Bois de la Gachère, you’ll benefit from our ideal location!
In addition to our location in the heart of the Sables d’Olonne national forest and our direct access to a sandy beach, we’re just a few minutes from Saint Gilles Croix de Vie.
Sardines in the spotlight!
This friendly, family-friendly seaside resort is a must-see!
You may already have heard of it, as its fishing port is the leading sardine port on the Atlantic seaboard.
It has retained all its charm and authenticity. Stroll along the quays and admire the stream of colorful boats.
To find out more about the life of sailors, don’t miss the Maison du Pêcheur (Fisherman’s House ) in the Little Island district.
Narrow streets, stone walls, hollyhocks – the typical neighborhoods we love to stroll through on vacation.
A little further on, the marina invites you to take a stroll along the water’s edge. Admire the boats moored here.
Its narrow streets and beaches
You’ll love strolling along its shopping streets, lined with ice-cream parlors, artisans, bars and restaurants. Pretty little boutiques await you.
At the end of the street, La Grande Plage and the immensity of the ocean.
You’ll enjoy magnificent sandy beaches.
Don’t miss the less touristy and wilder Boisvinet beach, with its lovely natural swimming pool.
In Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, you can stroll through the farmers’ markets. A vacation must.
It takes place in Place de l’Eglise on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sunday mornings.
