Our 5-star campground, 15 minutes from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
The docks of the Sardinian port in the morning, the peaceful pine forest in the evening: that’s the rhythm we offer our vacationers. Our 5-star campground in the Vendée is located in Saint-Jean-de-Monts, 11 km from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie—a 15-minute drive. Here, you can enjoy a campground near Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie with a heated water park and a beach just 800 m away.
Whether you’re a family, a couple, or a group of friends, Le Tropicana welcomes you from April through mid-September!
Why choose our campground?
- The port of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie is a 15-minute drive away.
- A 2,000 m² heated aquatic center with an indoor pool.
- A 7.8-hectare pine forest and Les Mouettes Beach, 800 m away.
- A 5-star Sunêlia rating and the Qualité Tourisme certification.
- Environmental commitments upheld every day.
The Côte de Lumière as seen from a 7.8-hectare pine forest
Staying at the Tropicana means enjoying Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie without having to deal with the summer crowds. Indeed, the town attracts large crowds in July and August, both along the waterfront and on the beaches. Our campground, however, is nestled in the shade of maritime pines, just 800 meters from Les Mouettes Beach, with direct access.
Protecting this pine forest is therefore part of our daily routine. That’s why we’ve equipped the campground with 100% LED light bulbs, installed solar-powered lighting along the paths, and chosen Ecolabel-certified cleaning products.
This commitment to eco-friendly camping in the Vendée builds on the campground’s history: opened in 1994, our campground was taken over in 2011 by its current owners, who have elevated it to a 5-star rating.
A tip from the Tropicana team: To get to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie without having to search for parking, leave before 10 a.m. on market days. The market is held on the Croix-de-Vie side on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, and on the Saint-Gilles side on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday mornings. You can then head back to the campground for an afternoon swim.
4 lines of mobile homes and 80-square-meter campsites under the pine trees
Our 228 rental accommodations are spread throughout the pine forest, separated by hedges to ensure your peace and quiet. Each vacation rental option in the Vendée corresponds to a specific type of stay:
For a family of 4 to 6 people, the “Loisir Confort” offers all the essentials plus a terrace.
For more space, the “Cottage Confort” features 2 or 3 bedrooms.
A step up, the “Sunêlia Confort +” adds a dishwasher and a covered terrace to the “Cottage Confort.”
For a large group, the “Sunêlia Prestige” accommodates up to 8 people, with linens and towels included, and optional air conditioning.
For a getaway for two, the Luxe TAOS adds a private spa and air conditioning.
But that’s not all; our campground near Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie also offers tree-lined tent sites, complete with a water hookup and 10A electricity. All stays benefit from the Qualité Tourisme and Qualidog certifications.
Heated pools at 28°C and 5 water slides for sunny days in the Vendée
Our water park covers 2,000 m² and is heated to 28°C starting the Ascension weekend. It’s the attraction the kids ask to visit when they return from the harbor!
Our campground with a water park in the Vendée includes:
- A heated indoor pool.
- 2 heated outdoor pools.
- 5 water slides, including the Spaceloop.
- Paddling pools and a hot tub.
The pools are open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (until 6 p.m. in the off-season), and a lifeguard is on duty in July and August.
While the kids go down the slides one after another, the sauna, steam room, and hot tub await you in the same water park area—all included in your stay. The Tropi Détente spa, located separately, offers massages, beauty treatments, and hair services; reservations must be made with the practitioners.
Activities and services at our campground in the heart of the Vendée
In the evening, there’s no need to drive back to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie for dinner or to go out. Our team organizes activities at the campground all season long, with these on-site services:
- The El Flamingo restaurant and bar, open for lunch and dinner.
- The Sunny Club for ages 4–11 and the Teen Club for ages 12–17, in July and August.
- Bingo, karaoke, concerts, and foam parties several times a week.
- A multipurpose sports field, a pétanque court, and a gym.
- A hot spot, a laundromat, Wi-Fi, and bike rentals.
Bonus: Bike rentals are available at the front desk, in partnership with Loc&Go. It’s the easiest way to reach Les Mouettes Beach via the forest trails—no car needed and no worries about parking, even in the middle of August.
Near the beach
2,000 m² Water Park
Natural setting in a pine forest
A warm, family-friendly atmosphere
Comfortable accommodations
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and the Corniche Vendéenne, 15 minutes away
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie is just a 15-minute drive from our campground, whether you’re planning a morning visit or a full day out. The town’s economy revolves around the sea: it’s the leading sardine port on the Atlantic coast, with its fishing harbor and the Port La Vie marina.
For swimming, the Grande Plage stretches 3.6 km all the way to Brétignolles-sur-Mer. Between the harbor and the beach, the Maroc neighborhood still features its traditional sailors’ houses built from ballast stone.
Between Saint-Jean-de-Monts and Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, the route also passes other sites worth seeing:
- The Corniche Vendéenne follows 3 km of cliffs and coves, all the way to the Trou du Diable.
- The Vie salt marshes, a Natura 2000 site, showcase the work of the salt workers.
- The Vélodyssée, accessible from our campground, connects these stops by bike along the coast.
Are your kids begging to go to the pool, while you’re eager to visit the harbor and beaches of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie? At Tropicana, our campground near Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, you can do both in a single day: the town is just 15 minutes away, and the heated water park awaits you when you return. Book your mobile home or campsite and plan your family vacation on the Côte de Lumière!
Everything You Need to Know About Our Campground Near Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
Our campground is located 11 km from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, or a 15-minute drive from Saint-Jean-de-Monts. The La Littorale bus line, which runs between Les Sables-d’Olonne and Fromentine, also serves the coast for vacationers without a car.
When you choose our campground for a stay near Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, you’ll be staying just 15 minutes from the harbor, in a 7.8-hectare pine forest that’s quieter than the town in the summer. The Tropicana offers a 5-star rating, a 2,000-square-meter heated water park, Les Mouettes Beach just 800 meters away, and kids’ clubs in July and August.
For sardines in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, the fishing season runs from April through September—which is the entire time our campground is open. You can buy fish when the boats return or visit the Atelier de la Sardine. From October through February, the port focuses on the “Rose de Saint Gilles” shrimp.
Yes, our campground welcomes children with wading pools, 5 water slides, and a playground. In July and August, the Sunny Club provides activities for children ages 4–11, and the Teen Club offers supervised activities for teens ages 12–17.
Our campground is open from early April through mid-September. Activities are concentrated in July and August and during Ascension weekend. The water park, sports fields, and playground remain open throughout the season.
To book your stay at the campground, select your dates and accommodations directly online using the booking module on our website. You can also contact our team at 02 51 58 62 98 or use the contact form. Our address: Le Tropicana, 18 chemin des Bosses, 85160 Saint-Jean-de-Monts.