Saint Hilaire de Riez
4-star campsite in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez
Things to discover near our Saint Hilaire de Riez campsite
Create your most beautiful vacation memories at Domaine des Salins, our 4-star campsite in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, 800m from the beach with indoor pool and water park in the Vendée. This is your chance to discover the longest Atlantic coastline in the Vendée ! Both a coastal town and a seaside resort, Saint Hilaire de Riez offers the magic of the ocean, the tranquility of the forest and the charm of ancient marshes.
Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez: beaches and the Vendée corniche
Trou du Diable and Cinq Pineaux
Saint Hilaire de Riez boasts no less than 10 km of sandy beaches, each bordered by a dune.
It was built up over the centuries. In fact, there was once an island called Ile de Rié, separated from the mainland by an inlet. This was gradually filled in by marine deposits. This is what constitutes the Corniche Vendéenne today.
Head north towards Saint Gilles Croix de Vieand you’ll come across the famous ” Trou du diable ” cave. According to legend, the devil kicked his heel at this point on the cliff, because he was disappointed to have lost his deal with Saint Martin (another Pont d’Yeu legend). A second version tells us that the devil is held in this cave, guarded by five monks: the famous Cinq Pineaux…
This cavity is also known as the “Marmite du diable” (devil’s cauldron), because the water bubbles there as if in a cauldron, and a schist arch, resembling the handle of a cauldron, overhangs it. Les Cinq Pineaux, on the other hand, lies at the end of the Sion cliffs.
Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez: walks and cycle paths
Forests, marshes and nature trails
Do you like walking? Cycling?
Then, from our campsite in the Vendée, follow the signposts all around the commune of Saint Hilaire de Riez.
At your leisure, take a stroll along the many cycle paths, mountain bike trails and footpaths, which cover 1,500 ha of freshwater parcels, 300 ha of salt marshes and some 600 ha of forest.
The 600-hectare state forest is planted with maritime pines along the coast and hardwood trees.
Visit the reception desk at Camping Domaine des Salins and take away all the tips you need to discover our beautiful forest in a fun way!
Please note: the campsite is bordered by a small piece of state forest, which you can cross via the campsite’s private passageway. Follow the squirrels!
