Les Prairies du Lac

Les Prairies du Lac is in Apremont, in the Vendée, close to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. Rated 4 stars, it is presented by its owner as an exclusively residential campsite: people come to live there all year round in their own mobile home or on a pitch rented by the year, rather than for passing holidays.

The activity put forward is the sale of mobile homes, new and used, and of plots. The owner emphasises peace and quiet, the surrounding nature and residential life rather than mass entertainment, and residents’ reviews highlight facilities renovated by the new owner.

As for facilities, the campsite has two heated pools, one of them covered, a paddling pool with sun loungers, a laundry room, wifi and a British-style pub, the Nag’s Head, which offers a pub menu and themed evenings.

Opening period: the campsite operates all year round, but for its residents. The official website offers no rental or pitch for passing holidaymakers, and the departmental website also describes it as residential. If you are looking for a tourist stay, you must first contact the campsite on 02 51 55 70 58 to find out whether an occasional booking is possible.

The facilities are reserved primarily for residents: two heated pools, one covered and one open-air, a paddling pool with sun loungers, a laundry room and wifi. The Nag’s Head pub serves fish and chips, burgers and themed meals, and hosts lively evenings. The website gives neither opening hours nor access details for outside visitors.

The website mainly mentions the quiet setting of the campsite and outings in the region: the town of character of Apremont, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, water sports, golf and mini golf, hiking and cycling, and the Puy du Fou theme park, about 62 km away. On site, entertainment comes from the pub evenings.