Camping le Bois de la Gachère in Les Sables-d'Olonne
Vendée, Pays de la Loire
The campsite
Key facts
Camping le Bois de la Gachère is a 4-star campsite in Les Sables-d'Olonne (Vendée), with direct access to the beach. Heated indoor pool and electricity up to 10 A; 161 pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes.
Listing updated on 22 October 2026, from 6 sources cited at the bottom of the page.
How to stay here
- TentYes
- CaravanYes
- MotorhomeYes
- CampervanYes, like motorhomes
- Mobile homeYes
- Chalet or bungalowYes
On site and around
Our sources mention: indoor pool, shop with fresh bread, launderette, Wi-Fi and wheelchair access.
Les Sables-d'Olonne is 31 km (19 miles) from La Roche-sur-Yon, the main town of the département. Worth a visit nearby: Lac du Jaunay - Rive droite, 9.5 km (6 miles) away. Distances are as the crow flies.
Access by caravan and motorhome
According to the Nesters who have been there.
- Electric hook-ups
- Yes, up to 10 A
- Motorhome waste disposal and water
- Access for large outfits
- Manoeuvres and bends
- Ground of the pitches
- Twin-axle caravan
- Maximum length accepted
- Pitch size
- 80 to 140 m²
Have you been there with a caravan or a motorhome?
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Motorhome, or caravan and car, over 10 metres long: please call the campsite before you set off.
Large outfit: the campsites that take one →According to the campsite's website, checked on 22 October 2026.
Facilities
Your pitch
- Electric hook-ups
- Water tap on the pitch
- Fridge on the pitch
- Barbecues allowed
Swimming
- Swimming pool
- Outdoor pool
- Indoor pool
- Heated pool
- Paddling pool
- Direct beach access
On site
- Shop with fresh bread
- Fresh bread delivery
- Snack bar
- Launderette
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair access
Rentals
- Wheelchair-accessible rentals
Children and entertainment
- Entertainment
Cycling
- Bike hire
List taken from our sources; a facility that is missing here may still exist.
Photos
Photos from the campsite's official website, sorted by Campernest.
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At a glance
- Classification
- 4 starsclassified on 7 July 2026
- Category
- Tourismmostly short stays
- Pitches
- 161
- Capacity
- 483 people
- Pets
- Open
What does the star rating mean?
French campsites are rated from 1 to 5 stars for 5 years by Atout France, the national tourism agency, after an inspection by an accredited body. The rating assesses facilities, services, accessibility and sustainability against a national grid. It is optional: an unrated campsite is not necessarily less well run.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a swimming pool at Camping le Bois de la Gachère?
Yes, Camping le Bois de la Gachère has a heated indoor pool, with a paddling pool.
How far is Camping le Bois de la Gachère from the beach?
According to its website, the campsite has direct access to the beach.
Can you stay at Camping le Bois de la Gachère with a caravan or a motorhome?
Yes, Camping le Bois de la Gachère welcomes caravans and motorhomes. Electric hook-ups on the pitches go up to 10 A. The maximum length accepted is not known yet: with a motorhome, or a caravan and car, over 10 metres long, please call the campsite before you set off.
Where can you empty a motorhome near Camping le Bois de la Gachère?
The nearest motorhome service area, “Aire des Chênes Verts”, is 2.4 km away, with waste disposal.
What accommodation can you rent at Camping le Bois de la Gachère?
According to its website: mobile homes, chalets and glamping tents, and rentals accessible to people with reduced mobility.
How many stars does Camping le Bois de la Gachère have?
Camping le Bois de la Gachère is rated 4 stars by Atout France, the French tourism agency, since 7 July 2026. It has 161 pitches for 483 people.
Is the Wi-Fi free at Camping le Bois de la Gachère?
Yes, according to its website, the Wi-Fi is free.
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Data sources (6)
- Hébergements touristiques classés en France (classified tourist accommodation) – Atout France, Licence Ouverte 2.0Classification of 7 July 2026.
- DATAtourisme, the French national tourism data platform – ADN Tourisme and tourist offices, Licence Ouverte 2.0Facilities, services and opening periods.
- © OpenStreetMap contributors – OpenStreetMap, ODbL licenceLocation of campsites and motorhome service areas.
- Wikimedia Commons – Photos under a free licence, authors credited under each photo
- Base Adresse Nationale (French national address database) – IGN and Etalab, Licence Ouverte 2.0Address geocoding.
- Official campsite website – Details read on the website and written up by CampernestChecked on 22 October 2026.