Credit crunch holidays to the west coast of France

From the 19 – 26 June 2009 representatives from Vendée Tourism will be at London’s St. Pancras International station offering unbeatable discounts on many of the best chateaux, hotels, villas and campsites that this stunning western coastal area of France has to offer.

To bag yourself a bargain all you have to do is head to St. Pancras station between 19 – 26 June, have a chat to the Vendee Tourism experts whilst sampling one of the region’s best loved specialties, the Brioche Vendéenne!

Just some of the offers available will include:

The 4star campsite ‘Camping Les Brunelles’ at Longeville sur Mer is offering 30% off all week-long holidays in July and 50% off the second week on all two-week stays in September: Longeville-sur-Mer is a pleasant seaside resort, bordered by a 650 hectare forest and 7 km of fine sandy beaches. It is the ideal spot for family holidays just 700 m from the beach as well 1000 m² heated aquatic area including indoor and outdoor pools. See les-brunelles.com

Madame Vacances is offering 25% off all villas with pools, cottages and apartments during July and August: The locations of Saint Jean de Monts, Mas de Saint Hilaire, Saint Gilles Croix de Vie and La Tranche sur Mer comprise a selection of villas with pools, cottages and apartments with beach, golf courses, kids clubs and/ or tennis nearby. For more details visit madamevacances.com

Wine-tasting, dinner, overnight and breakfast for two people at Le Domaine de Brandois at La Mothe Achard for just €184: Enjoy two days of relaxing, exploring and wine tasting in the Vendee including a three-course dinner and overnight accommodation at the impressive La Domaine de Brandois. For more details see domainedebrandois.com

The charming Château de l'Abbaye à Moreilles recommended by Alastair Sawday is offering free breakfast on all two night stays in September & October: Just 30 minutes from La Rochelle and Ile de Ré, this charming guesthouse, a former home of Richelieu, offers a warm and romantic atmosphere with wonderful family cooking as well as a swimming pool. For more details see chateau-moreilles.com