Saint Gilles Croix de Vie
Campsite near Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie on the Côte de la Lumière
Close to our 4-star campsite in Saint Hilaire de Riez, discover Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, a lively seaside town 12 months a year.
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie: charm and maritime traditions
Beaches, markets and bustling ports
And the proof is in the pudding: this town of 7,500 inhabitants is now one of the major centers on the Vendée coast. Despite its success, the town has managed to preserve its values, its natural and friendly character. Saint Gilles Croix de Vie is a warm and welcoming town, where a gentle pace of life prevails all year round.
Renowned as a mecca for sailing and yachting, Saint Gilles Croix de Vie proudly displays the face of a commune with incomparable charm.
First and foremost, its sandy beaches, but also its old quarters, not forgetting its five weekly markets. You’ll also find charming villas, fishing harbours and marinas in the very heart of the town… in fact, everything is done to ensure that Saint Gilles Croix de Vie maintains its authentic, picturesque character.
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie: walks and summer atmosphere
Lively neighborhoods and night markets
Although Saint Gilles Croix de Vie has a strong maritime identity, it is also an attractive economic hub. In the early 20th century, the town’s shipyards and canning factories gave rise to a dynamic industrial base that is still marked today by the prosperity of its flagship companies.
Today, you’ll love strolling through the Croix de Vie side of the Moroccan quarter and indulging in the many charming boutiques on the pedestrian street. You’ll also appreciate its many restaurants, lively cafés, art galleries with undeniable local flair and its night market, held every evening in July and August on the Saint Gilles side!
Come and meet us at reception, because as ‘girls of the coast’, we’ll be able to tell you the best places to discover, whatever your desires!
