Sorry about the delay in answering but I have been off line during the weekend.....The last weekend in the van till new year, roll on Dec 28thHi Gill C.
The answer to your questions are
1...It is about 1 mile from the beach and if youu can walk a mile then it is in walking distance.
2...Nearest town is St Jean De Monts and I would quess that is about 4 miles away (walking as above.
Any more help...you anly need to ask.
PS.. I crossed the Channel Dover to Calais and drove the 438 miles in a day.
Brum