{"id":27565,"date":"2025-08-31T11:09:55","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T09:09:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vendee-camping-bellevue.com\/?page_id=27565"},"modified":"2026-01-08T09:47:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T08:47:15","slug":"the-state-owned-forest-of-the-pays-de-monts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vendee-camping-bellevue.com\/en\/la-foret-domaniale-des-pays-de-monts\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pays-de-Monts National Forest"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Life-size immersion just a stone's throw from the ocean<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Looking to get away from it all during your holiday at Camping Paradis Domaine de Bellevue <\/strong> ? Discover the majestic Pays-de-Monts national forest<\/strong>a vast wooded area covering almost 2,800 hectares between Saint-Jean-de-Monts<\/strong> and Notre-Dame-de-Monts<\/strong>It's about 30 minutes from the campsite. This immense green lung on the edge of the coast offers an ideal setting for walks, hikes, mountain bike outings or simply to breathe in the pure air of the maritime pines.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A protected natural area<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The For\u00eat domaniale des Pays-de-Monts is one of the natural jewels of the Vend\u00e9e. It was planted in the 19th century to fix the dunes and protect the land from the advancing sand, but today it is a real place of leisure, discovery and relaxation. Its long sandy paths wind between maritime pines<\/strong>, holm oaks<\/strong>, arbutus<\/strong> and gorse<\/strong>There are plenty of surprises in store for walkers: peaceful clearings, shady passages, the scent of resin... everything invites you to take a stroll.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Listed as a sensitive natural area, the forest is also a haven for many animal species: deer, birds, squirrels and even hedgehogs find shelter here. A real open-air nature lesson!<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Activities for all the family<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Whether you're a walker, cyclist or just want to relax, the For\u00eat des Pays-de-Monts will adapt to your pace. From secure cycle paths<\/strong> cross the forest from north to south, ideal for a family outing starting out from Saint-Jean-de-Monts or Notre-Dame-de-Monts. The paths are flat, well signposted and suitable for children and adults alike.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

You can also set off on foot to explore the waymarked paths<\/strong> (particularly the GR8, a long-distance hiking trail that runs along the coast), or simply sit down in the shade for a picnic in the great outdoors. There are plenty of places to do just that.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In summer, guided nature outings are sometimes organised to discover the secrets of the forest, its fauna and flora and its role in balancing the coastline.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

An easy exit from the campsite<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Located about 30 minutes from Camping Paradis Domaine de Bellevue <\/strong>The For\u00eat domaniale des Pays-de-Monts is easily accessible by car. You can combine this outing with an afternoon on the beach at Saint-Jean-de-Monts, or an ice cream break at Notre-Dame-de-Monts, while enjoying the calm and freshness of the woods in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical info :<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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  • \ud83d\udccd Location<\/strong> Between Saint-Jean-de-Monts and Notre-Dame-de-Monts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \ud83d\ude97 Journey time from the campsite<\/strong> approx. 30 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \ud83d\udeb2 Possible activities<\/strong> walks, mountain biking, picnics, nature outings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \ud83c\udf32 Area<\/strong> Nearly 2,800 hectares of coastal forest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \ud83d\udc3f\ufe0f Biodiversity<\/strong> numerous bird species, small mammals and protected flora<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udca1 Camping Paradis advice<\/em> Don't forget good shoes (even for the easy walks), water and a camera. The play of light between the pine trees at the end of the day is simply magnificent!<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    By choosing the Camping Paradis Domaine de Bellevue <\/strong>The For\u00eat des Pays-de-Monts is an ideal base from which to explore the most beautiful landscapes in the Vend\u00e9e. The For\u00eat des Pays-de-Monts offers you a natural interlude between ocean, dunes and the scent of pine trees: a real moment to unwind.<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Une immersion grandeur nature \u00e0 deux pas de l\u2019oc\u00e9an Envie d\u2019\u00e9vasion pendant vos vacances au Camping Paradis Domaine de Bellevue ? Partez \u00e0 la d\u00e9couverte de la majestueuse For\u00eat domaniale des Pays-de-Monts, un vaste territoire bois\u00e9 qui s\u2019\u00e9tend sur pr\u00e8s de 2 800 hectares entre Saint-Jean-de-Monts et Notre-Dame-de-Monts, \u00e0 environ 30 minutes du camping. Cet […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Partez \u00e0 la d\u00e9couverte de la majestueuse For\u00eat domaniale des Pays-de-Monts, un vaste territoire bois\u00e9","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-27565","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vendee-camping-bellevue.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27565","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vendee-camping-bellevue.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vendee-camping-bellevue.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vendee-camping-bellevue.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vendee-camping-bellevue.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27565"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.vendee-camping-bellevue.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27565\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34685,"href":"https:\/\/www.vendee-camping-bellevue.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27565\/revisions\/34685"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vendee-camping-bellevue.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27565"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}