On this page you will find location information for Les Genets. This includes maps (where possible), address and contact information, local weather forecast for the next 5 days to give you an idea of how the weather in St Jean Plage compares to home and plenty more.
Address details for Les Genets
Avenue des Epines, St Jean Plage, Vendee. 85160 Location Map
Please note that positions on the map are just a guide and may not always be accurate.
The local area around Les Genets & Loire
The colourful fishing port of St Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, with its large expanse of golden sand at the Grand Plage, is ten minutes away by car. Further south, Les Sables d'Olonne has a variety of stylish shops and restaurants. Take a boat trip to the traffic-free island of Ile d'Yeu, an island of granite cliffs and rocky creeks and the beautiful rocky Cote Sauvage. Its capital is a lively fishing port where you can sample fresh lobster.
Sealand Aquarium de Noirmoutier - A good aquarium with an excellent selection of fish from around the world including warm and cold water fish plus a number of tropical aquariums
Le Grand Parc Puy du Fou - A reconstruction of an 18th century village with villagers in costume. The ruins of a 13th century chateau where you can watch a fabulous falconry display or see the Vikings at war. You can spend hours wandering the grounds and gardens. The evening show is an incredible open-air night show with 850 people and 50 horsemen.
Zoo des Sables d'Olonne - Only a short distance from the enormous Atlantic beaches, the zoo at Les Sables d'Olonne is the home to hundreds of animals living in a luxurious setting. Animals include penguins, monkeys, otters, lions, tigers and pandas.
Planete Sauvage - An animal Safari park where you can discover more than 2000 animals by car as you drive through over 100 hectares of park.
Futuroscope - Theme park for media and technology.
Translation headsets are available
Oceanile - This waterpark in the heart of Noirmoutier is over 37000m and has more than 20 aquatic amusements. With slides and waves there is plenty to ensure that the whole family is entertained.
Le Velo Rail - This journey through the countryside is on a 'velo rail' which runs on old train lines. 10 kilometres of track can be explored for up to 4 hours.
Chateau de Talmont St Hilaire - Located on a rock, surrounded by water, the fortress of Talmont played an important part in the defence of Poitou against the invading Normans. Years later, several kings of France were made welcome along with Richard the Lion Heart during the crusade years. Nowadays you can attend medieval demonstrations during the festival period.
Other Holiday Parks in the Local area
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Campsite L'Oceano d'Or in Jard-sur-Mer. Located in the lovely village of Jard-sur-Mer (a yachting base), Camping L'Oceano d'Or is hard to beat as a camping holiday destination. This is a place of fantastic relaxation potential; the amenitie?. More Information |
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Campsite Yelloh! Village Le Pin Parasol in La Chapelle-Hermier. Camping Le Pin Parasol is the right address for a wonderful holiday experience. This floral, well equipped family camp site has everything close at hand and you can enjoy wonderful camping. The campin?. More Information |
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Siblu Camping Le Bois Masson in Saint-Jean-de-Monts. The Siblu Le Bois Masson campsite is located in Saint-Jean-de-Monts, a popular tourist destination in the Vendee. This lively campsite lies just 2.5 km away from the beach. The spaciously designed cam?. More Information |
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Siblu Camping Les Pierres Couchees in Saint-Brevin-les-Pins. Siblu campsite Les Pierres Couchees in Saint-Brevin-l'Ocean in southern Brittany on the coast of the French Loire-Atlantique is just a few hundred metres from a large sandy beach. It's where the ocean?. More Information |
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Campsite Sandaya Domaine Le Midi in Barbatre. Camping du Midi lies on an incline on the western side of the ?le de Noirmoutier. It is an environmentally friendly campsite and offers direct access to the beach, which stretches for 8 kilometres. Th?. More Information |
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