Les canoës du Marais in Givrand, Vendée
Take advantage of your camping holiday near Givrand to discover this commune located 8 km, or 9 minutes by car, from your vacation rental. This seaside commune is surrounded by 2 rivers and the Jaunay marshes. To explore its varied landscapes, schedule a canoe trip in Givrand, for a change of scenery and serenity guaranteed!
Water sports in Givrand
As well as walking, cycling, fishing and spending time on the beach, Givrand offers a wide range of water sports. In fact, this Vendée town is crossed by 2 rivers, the Jaunay and the Gué-Gorand.
From the Route des Sables water sports center in Givrand, you can take to the water and explore the landscapes shaped by marshes, dunes and the Atlantic coastline. The center offers canoe, kayak, pedal-boat and paddle rentals. So you can glide along the water at your own pace and in complete autonomy.
- Nautical base open from April to September
- Free on-site parking
- Picnic area
- Beverage and ice cream sales
Suggested routes
On the Jaunay or Gué-Gorand rivers, take the kids on a pedal-boat or paddle outing for 30 minutes to 1 hour of pure pleasure. Choose the canoe route that suits you best:
- Discovery” outing (4 kilometers/1 hour)
- Escapade” route (8 kilometres/2 hours)
- In July and August, “market” and “night” outings with a 2-hour stopover in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. An opportunity to discover local produce at the market or enjoy the mild evenings in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. These 2 outings represent 8 kilometers on the water, or around 4 hours.
- The “made-to-measure” exit allows you to personalize your journey as much as possible.
For each trip, the nautical center provides you with a safety vest and a watertight container to store your belongings.
Why camping vacations near Givrand?
If you love nature, peace and quiet and outdoor activities, you’ll love staying on a pitch or in a mobile home at our campsite near Givrand! This seaside commune in the Vendée, between Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and Brétignolles sur Mer, offers an idyllic setting for your vacations.
This means you can enjoy the pleasures of the water, such as swimming and water sports, without the crowds of tourists. In fact, the atmosphere is calmer than in some of the neighboring, better-known and therefore busier seaside resorts in the Vendée. But quiet doesn’t mean less lively!
Givrand offers a myriad of outdoor activities. On the rivers of Le Jaunay and Le Gué-Gorand, you and your family or friends can pedal, paddle or canoe. In the heart of diverse landscapes, between marshes, dunes and wooded areas, go hiking or biking and explore an exceptional territory. Finally, Givrand is the gateway to Lac du Jaunay (6 km away). This unspoilt green setting, covering over 110 hectares, is the ideal place to recharge your batteries or enjoy a wide range of activities (hiking, water sports, fishing, etc.). And don’t miss L’Aiguillon sur Vie (5 km away), a town between land and sea with a rich natural and built heritage.