Discover the Vendée

The Vendée area of western France boasts superb sandy beaches and exceptionally good weather - with sunshine hours often matching the Côte d'Azur - and it has the advantage of being easier to reach.

Camping and mobile home specialist, Vacansoleil features a number of campsites in this area including Les Amiaux which is situated near the resort of St-Jean-de-Monts and just a 15-minute walk from the nearest sandy beach.

There's a range of on-site facilities including heated pools, heated children's pools, waterslides, tennis, table tennis, playground, games room, cycle hire, plus bar, restaurant and take-away.

In addition, forested areas - ideal for cycling - are nearby, plus the Océanile waterpark and the zoo at Les Sables d'Olonne are both within easy reach.

A week's stay - for a family of up to six - in a fully equipped Bali mobile home costs from £362 per party in May rising to £830 in peak season (18 July to 14 August). Or for those who'd prefer to stay in a three-bedroom Waikiki mobile home, the costs are £386 and £872 respectively.

These prices include midweek return Dover-Calais Sea France or P&O crossing for car and passengers. If no ferry is required, the price is reduced by £90.

For more information and reservations log on to Vacansoleil.co.uk.