Do you dream of escaping to a green haven, breathing in the fresh air and taking in beautiful scenery? The Vendée invites you to discover its gardens.
Whether you love plants and their many varieties, enjoy a peaceful spot or are simply curious and in search of beauty, picture yourself strolling past colourful flower beds, admiring exotic plants or breathing in the heady scent of old roses. Let yourself be charmed by parks with very different atmospheres.
Are you ready for an experience full of botanical and sensory discoveries in some of the most beautiful gardens in the Vendée, during your stay at our campsite in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez?
The Jardin des Rigonneries
Set in 1.3 hectares, this garden in the Vendée, created in 1992 by two nature lovers, offers a unique sensory experience. Open to visit between May and August, it is divided into two areas that combine modern design with the timeless charm of tradition.
The first section, designed by landscape architect Marjorie Nadon, takes you into a modern rose garden where every space, carefully arranged by colour, unfolds as a enchanting visual display. The heady scent of the roses drifts through the air, creating a soft, soothing atmosphere.
The second section of this Vendée park, sheltered by hedges, is a journey back in time, with 150 varieties of old roses that tell the story of the flowers of days gone by. Plants native to the Pays de la Loire add an authentic touch to this corner. A small 30 m² garden, where medicinal herbs and dahlias release their delicate scents, completes your immersion in the nature of the Vendée. While you visit the Jardin des Rigonneries, your children can enjoy a play area.
Please note that this park is a 20-minute walk or a 2-minute drive from our 4-star campsite in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez.
Practical information:
Price : €7 for anyone over 12.
Address : route de la Marzelle à l’Oisson, 85270 Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez.
La Roseraie de Vendée
Just 15 minutes from our campsite with water park in Vendée, you’ll find La Roseraie de Vendée. This three-hectare park is the result of the passion and the challenge set by its owner, a seventh-generation nurseryman. Created in the winter of 1990/1991, it relies on the natural resilience of roses in a coastal environment and showcases all the beauty and strength of these flowers. No fewer than 950 varieties of rose thrive here freely, with no chemicals or artificial watering. Among them, some are diseased. This is what makes this garden in Vendée so distinctive: nature simply takes its course.
During your visit, you’ll be enchanted by the elegant scent of the roses and can wander along the paths of a tree-filled park. From May to September, you can join one of the guided tours, which reveal the history and special features of this unique garden in Vendée. In high season, workshops are also held. To extend the sensory experience, do take a look at the products from this park in the Pays de la Loire: plants, jams and rose syrups are available in the shop.
Practical information:
Price: from €3.20 to €7, depending on the time of year. Free entry for children under 13.
Address: 3, La Maubretière d’en Bas, 85220 Saint-Révérend.
Les Jardins du Loriot
Between La Roche-sur-Yon and Les Sables d’Olonne, discover the Jardins du Loriot, a place where plants take you on a journey to faraway lands. Created from 1997 and opened to the public in 2009, these 5-hectare gardens are home to more than 2,500 varieties of plants, rare trees and shrubs: bamboo, camellias, hydrangeas, lotus, water lilies, roses, ash trees, whitebeams…
In the heart of this Vendée garden, set off on an oriental odyssey that blends the charms of Asia with unspoilt nature. The interactive trail, with QR codes and 34 stops, winds around a one-hectare pond, in a natural setting where every turn reveals something new. We think families with children will love this visit.
This Anglo-Chinese style park, 45 minutes from our campsite in the Pays de la Loire, is as relaxing as it is entertaining, with nearly half of its paths shaded. At the entrance, the gift shop and the plant nursery let you take home a little piece of this garden in Vendée.
Opening times vary with the seasons, but every visit is a chance to immerse yourself in a fascinating world of plants.
Practical information:
Prices: €9 per adult, €7 for 13–18 year-olds, €5 for 5–12 year-olds. Free entry for children under 5.
Address: 60, Chemin de la Tour, La Mancelière, 85190 Venansault.
Parc du Château de Nesmy
A few kilometres south of La Roche-sur-Yon, the Parc du Château de Nesmy opens its gates for a visit to remember in the heart of Vendée.
Designed in 1842 by André Leroy, a landscape designer from Angers, this 47-hectare garden stands on the remains of an estate dating back to the 11th century. Redesigned in the 19th century, it follows the landscaping style of the period, creating a space where nature and history sit in harmony. A listed historic monument, it is surrounded by a belt of woody plants of rare species and is home to a network of 5 ponds, the last of which flows into the Yon.
As you wander through, the Château de Nesmy reveals its rich past, with meticulously kept gardens, precious plants and winding paths full of romantic charm. This idyllic spot is sure to leave you with a very favourable impression and a lasting memory of your time in Vendée. So don’t miss this outing, around fifty minutes from our campsite in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez! You’ll enjoy a peaceful moment in one of the most beautiful gardens in the Pays de la Loire region.
Practical information:
Price : €5, free admission for children under 12.
Address : Château de Nesmy, 10, rue de La Roche, 85310 Nesmy.
William Christie’s Gardens
Just 1h05 from Flower Camping Au Bois des Biches, you can fall under the spell of the Jardins de William Christie, awarded the “Jardin remarquable” label and listed in the Monuments Historiques inventory.
Created in 1987 by the celebrated American harpsichordist William Christie, this 12-hectare garden is a tribute to French and Italian Mannerist and Baroque gardens.
Set beside a 17th-century manor house, the gardens feature box hedge parterres, avenues of lime trees, a rose garden, an orchard, a vegetable garden and a reflecting pool surrounded by plane trees. Together, they enhance the natural setting of this park in Vendée and offer a visual and sensory experience like no other.
Please note that in 2017, William Christie gave these gardens to the Fondation Les Arts Florissants to secure their future and allow everyone to enjoy the charm of this timeless place.
Practical information:
Price : €6. Free admission for children under 12.
Address : 32 route de Sainte-Hermine, 85210 Thiré.
Would you like to discover exceptional parks, stroll through the beautiful gardens of the Vendée and enjoy the plants of the Pays de la Loire? Book your stay at our campsite now!
