Le Clos des Pins, Seaside campground in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, France.
Le Clos des Pins is a seaside campground near Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez with around a hundred camping pitches set within wooded grounds. The site sits just a short walk from the beach and spreads across forestland close to the shoreline.
The site was created during a time when coastal tourism was rapidly growing across France. It became part of the broader development that opened the Vendée region to visitors seeking seaside holidays.
The campground integrates local maritime traditions through educational programs, connecting visitors with the heritage of the Vendee coastal communities.
The grounds provide electrical hookups, swimming pools, and rental accommodations to meet various visitor needs. Booking ahead is recommended, particularly during warmer months when the area draws more guests.
The grounds include a small number of permanent residential spaces mixed among the temporary camping pitches, setting it apart from typical seasonal sites. This blend of short-term and year-round use creates a different character than pure holiday grounds.
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