The must-sees of the country of Monts (visits and leisure activities)
Around the campsite le Petit Bois*** in Saint Jean de Monts, you will discover many leisure parks or museums which will make you discover the heritage of the country of Monts.
Kulmino at 6 min.
An amazing visit: go up to 70m from the ground to discover the water tower and its 360° panorama. If the weather allows it, you can even discover theisland of yeu!
Opening hours :
From April 9 to June 26: Wednesday to Sunday from 2 to 6 pm – Closed on Monday and Tuesday.
From June 27 to September 18: Monday to Friday from 10 am to 7 pm – Saturday and Sunday from 2 pm to 7 pm.
From September 19 to November 6: Wednesday to Sunday from 2 to 6 pm – Closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Kulmino
The Great Cross
85690 Notre Dame de Monts
Site : www.kulmino.fr
Copyright : Stephane GROSSIN / Vendée Expansion
Le Jardin du Vent at 5 min.
Discover this curious mill topped with its wings. You will find animations for all. A concert in summer, a library with many books. An interesting visit for young and old.
Opening hours :
April, May, June, September: Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm. Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 2pm to 6pm.
Fall vacations: Wednesday to Friday from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 5pm. Saturday from 2pm to 5pm.
July, August: Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 7pm without interruption – Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 2pm to 7pm.
The Wind Garden
29 bis rue Gilbert Cesbron
85690 NOTRE DAME DE MONTS
Site : www.jardinduvent.fr
Copyright: omdm
Biotopia at 5 min from Petit Bois***.
A unique place in the Vendée, a real nature discovery center near the campsite.
Exhibitions, animated walks, environmental approach: a playful way to discover our ecosystem.
Opening hours :
From April 9 to June 26, 2022: Monday to Sunday from 2 to 6 pm. Closed on Tuesdays.
From June 27 to September 18, 2022: Monday to Friday from 10am to 7pm. Saturdays and Sundays from 2pm to 7pm. Closed on Saturdays and Sunday mornings.
From September 19 to November 6, 2022: Monday to Sunday from 2 to 6 pm. Closed on Tuesdays.
Biotopia
50 avenue Abbé Thibaud
85690 Notre Dame de Monts
Site : www.biotopia.fr
Copyright : omdm
Explora park at 8 min.
The 100% sensations adventure:
– 10 tree climbing and adventure courses in the forest, 750m² of trampo’net courses, laser game, archery, explor’adventure…
A family day at the top in perspective until next to our campsite!
Opening hours :
The park is open from April 9, 2022.
Find all the schedules by clicking here
Explora park
Rue de la Parée Jésus
85160 Saint-Jean-de-Monts
Site : exploraparc.com
Simon Bourcier / Vendée Expansion
The ecomuseum of Daviaud at 10 min.
To discover in the heart of the Breton marshes of Vendée, 6 hectares of preserved nature in free visit, demonstrations, meetings, workshops and activities to share in family but also escape game…
Opening hours :
From February 5 to April 8, 2022: Tuesday to Sunday from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Closed on Mondays)
From April 9 to September 18, 2022: Monday to Friday from 10am to 7pm, Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 7pm. (Closed on Saturday and Sunday morning)
From September 19 to November 6, 2022: Tuesday to Sunday from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Closed on Mondays)
LAST ADMISSION: 5pm
Le Daviaud
85550 La Barre-de-Monts
Site : www.ledaviaud.fr
Florian Peroud – omdm
Sealand aquarium of Noirmoutier at 30 min.
Sea lions, cold sea species and on the floor tropical sea species: turtles, piranhas… The Sealand aquarium is: 500 000 liters of sea water, 200 meters of course, 200 species and 500 animals to discover
Opening hours :
Open every day from February 5 to November 6, 2022,
from 10am to 12:30pm and from 2pm to 6:30pm.
July and August 7pm.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays from March 7 to April 5, 2022 and from October 3 to October 18, 2022.
Aquarium Sealand
5 Rue de l’Écluse,
85330 Noirmoutier-en-l’Île
Site : www.aquariumdenoirmoutier.com
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Bicycle-rail at 30 min.
Discover the Vendée between Commequiers and Coëx on board a draisine on the old railroad track!
2 hours of walking on 14 km (AR)
You can be from 2 to 4 on each draisine (+ child – 12 years)
Opening hours :
The velo-rail is open from April to September and during the All Saints’ Day vacations.
Commequiers Bicycle Railroad
Route de Saint-Gilles
85220 COMMEQUIERS
Online booking : www.velorail-vendee.fr
Planète Sauvage at 50 min.
A must do!
A unique park where you will discover by the African track the animals in freedom. But also the territory of the wild beasts, the marine city, the temple of the jungle and the Inca trail.
An exceptional day with family or friends…
Opening hours :
Open weekends from March 19 to November 27, 2022.
Every day from April 1st.
Wild Planet
La Chevalerie,
44710 Port-Saint-Père
Site : www.planetesauvage.com
