Funnily enough the Vendee is the one area of France that we were warned off, by a Frenchman - who said it was part of France that he really didn't like. Whilst it might have lovely beaches, there is nothing like the wilder, more rugged, mountainous south, with all the lovely rivers, gorges, torrents, forests, and wildlife.
1. On the Mediterranean - Camping Le Neptune, at Grau d'Agde (Camping Cheques 7 for 6, and 14 for 11) - walking distance into Agde one way, with lovely riverside restaurants, walking distance down to Grau d'Agde the other way, with a lovely beach and more restaurants. The Canal du Midi is nearby, and there are lots of other lovely beaches and places to visit - the Nine locks on the Canal at Fonserannes, the Oppidum d'Enserune, the vineyards and wine caves, historic Beziers, and the lovely Saturday market at Pezenas. Keep away from Cap d'Agde - overcrowded, overpriced, and underwhelming!
2. Inland: Les Cerisiers du Jaur, St Pons de Thomieres - walking distance into St Pons (a working town rather than touristy), cycle track too, and then a long cycle ride or drive to the rugged Gorges d'Heric and the back in time village of Olargues. Near to Mazamet too - and we store our caravan nearby so visit the area regularly! Sunday market at St Chinian and treat yourself to lunch in the Cafe de la Paix (looks nothing, but lovely outside garden restaurant, with a really excellent and good value lunchtime 'Menu du Jour'). Many more places to visit including the rocky outcrop of Minerve, and the Canal du Midi at Capestang, Trebes, and Homps.
3. Inland: Les Rivages at Millau (ACSI) - lovely grassy site on the edge of Millau, fantastic scenergy, Gorges du Tarn, Gorges du Jonte, along the Dourbie, and the Millau Viaduct itself. Reintroduced vultures, with a visiting centre, and cameras on the cliff faces where they live. More mediaeval villages all through the area, and the Knights Templar villages of St Eulalie de Cernon, La Couvertoirade, and others. The Cirque de Navacelles (a really fantastic geographical feature, with an enormous bowl with a village at the bottom, and a wonderful waterfall). Grottoes, and plenty more -including the Roquefort cheese caves.
4. Inland: La Cite, at Carcassonne - worth a short stop whilst you visit the old town, and get there before the crowds.
There are many, many more lovely places - but why not do as we do in June, with our ACSI Card and Camping Cheques, just buy a paper on arrival in France, and head off in the direction of the area with the best four-day weather forecast..........! Then just do as you please, and move on (or not) when the mood or the weather changes.