La Touraine Center | Ethic Etapes

Group accommodation in Vendée, in the heart of the forest and just steps from the ocean

Located in Vendée, between La Tranche-sur-Mer and Les Sables-d’Olonne, our accommodation center welcomes groups on an exceptional 3-hectare enclosed estate, in the heart of the Vendée coastal state forest.

Nestled in the heart of nature, this preserved site offers an ideal setting for sea-themed school trips, educational stays, summer camps, seminars, sports training, and association retreats. The Atlantic Ocean and the beach are just a few minutes’ walk away via a safe forest trail.

Thanks to its prime location on the Vendée coast, our center makes it easy to explore the marine environment, the local maritime heritage, and the native flora and fauna, as well as to try out water sports such as sailing, surfing, paddleboarding, sea kayaking, or shore fishing.

A group accommodation combining nature, sea, and outdoor activities, for a rejuvenating stay between forest and ocean in Vendée.

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Hébergement

261 beds

46 rooms

4 beds

Restauration

120 cutlery

8 halls

Coordonnées du centre

46.400847, -1.488521

970 Rue des Bourbes
85560 LONGEVILLE-SUR-MER
France

04 72 66 16 68

accueil@temps-jeunes.com

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Registration(s)

National Education: EN 990 909

A Favorable DRAJES opinion: 261 beds – 851 271 003

DSDEN approval: for 6 classes

Safety commission: June 2024

Votre
logement

Open from March to November, the center offers flexible accommodation capacity through three separate lodging options:

A main building with 178 beds,
Elevator and 4 accessible rooms for guests with reduced mobility (PMR)
An independent cottage with 11 beds
A caravan camp accommodating up to 72 people

This setup allows the accommodation to adapt to school groups, summer camps, seminars, sports training sessions, or association retreats, while ensuring comfort, independence, and a friendly atmosphere.

Nos
équipements

The center offers four spacious and bright dining rooms, suitable for groups of various sizes, as well as a summer pavilion, perfect for enjoying the sunny days of southern Vendée.

A multipurpose room equipped with a sound system is also available for meetings, activities, evening events, conferences, training sessions, or festive gatherings.

Functional and adaptable spaces, perfectly suited for school trips, summer camps, seminars, and association events, all set in a natural environment between forest and ocean.

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Activités sur place
et à proximité

A wide range of outdoor activities, on-site and nearby

Our 100% nature center offers direct and secure access to both the sea and the forest, providing an ideal setting for school trips, sea-themed classes, summer camps, and sports training sessions.

Facilities include:

7 classrooms and activity rooms suitable for educational workshops, meetings, and activities
3 hectares of enclosed and secure grounds, perfect for outdoor games and activities/p>
Safe routes to activity areas, accessible on foot or by bicycle
Buildings fully accessible to guests with reduced mobility (PMR)
Free Wi-Fi across the site

A privileged environment between ocean and forest, designed to combine safety, comfort, and full immersion in nature in Vendée.

A faire à proximité

Puy du Fou
85590 Les Epesses
France

https://www.puydufou.com/france/en/must-see-france

Puy du Fou Park

1621

Coups de coeur de l'équipe

Puy du Fou Park

Distance from the center: 87.7 km

Located in Les Épesses, Vendée, Puy du Fou is a major historical theme park in France. It features spectacular shows depicting history (Vikings, knights, Cinéscénie) and attracts millions of visitors each year.
Idéal pour :
School groups
For all
https://www.puydufou.com/france/en/must-see-france

Accès : Privilégiez les modes de transport doux !

Chez éthic étapes, le développement durable se pense avant même votre venue chez nous ...

Les Sables-d’Olonne (TGV connections from several major cities)

Regional bus lines connect Longeville-sur-Mer with Les Sables-d’Olonne and La Tranche-sur-Mer

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D38 road toward Longeville-sur-Mer / La Tranche-sur-Mer

La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport (LRH) or Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)

🚗 By Car
From Les Sables-d’Olonne (about 30–35 min):
Take the D38 toward Longeville-sur-Mer / La Tranche-sur-Mer, then follow signs to the town center and Rue des Bourbes.

From La Tranche-sur-Mer (about 15–20 min):
Follow the D38 toward Longeville-sur-Mer, then take Rue des Bourbes inland.

👉 A car is generally the most convenient way to reach this location, as direct public transport is limited in this coastal area.

🚆 By Train
The nearest station with regular services is Les Sables-d’Olonne (TGV connections from several major cities).

From Les Sables-d’Olonne, continue by taxi or rental car to Longeville-sur-Mer (~35 km).

✈️ By Plane
The closest airports are:

Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) – about 1 h 30 by car
La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport (LRH) – about 1 h 15 by car
👉 Then use a rental car or taxi to reach Longeville-sur-Mer.

🚌 Other Options
Regional bus lines serve Longeville-sur-Mer from Les Sables-d’Olonne or La Tranche-sur-Mer during the tourist season, but service is not frequent year-round.

📌 Practical Tips

GPS / Waze / Google Maps: enter “970 Rue des Bourbes, 85560 Longeville-sur-Mer” for precise directions.
Parking: a parking area is generally available on-site or very close to the center.

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