Location

The Vendée offers superb beaches, with an excellent climate in easy travelling distance from the UK! The Vendée is less than half a day's drive from Caen, Cherbourg or St Malo. The nearest airport is Nantes, which is about 1 hour's drive from Dolphin Gîtes, with competitive airfare prices now provided by Ryanair.

La Chaize-Giraud is an attractive coastal village in the North of Vendée, located mid-way between Les Sables d'Olonne and St Gilles Croix de Vie. The village is 5 km from the beach resort of Brétignolles sur mer. 

Our gîtes are situated in the heart of the village next to the beautiful 12th century church. The gîtes overlook the valley of the river Jaunay and have large landscaped gardens. 

Our gîtes are only minutes' drive from great beaches, and the resorts of Brétignolles sur mer and St Gilles Croix de Vie. The famous resort of Les Sables d'Olonne is only 25 minutes' drive away, with its magnificent promenade and beach, night life and excellent shops and restaurants.

Local Shops

The local baker stops outside our gîtes every morning selling baguettes and croissants. There is a Spar, post-office and café in walking distance from the gîtes (10 minutes). The nearest supermarket is Super U in Brétignolles which is  5 minutes' drive and the nearest hypermarket is E. Leclerc in St Gilles, 15 minutes' drive. There is a doctor in the village, and a chemist in Brétignolles.

The accommodation is clean and well maintained and situated in welcoming and relaxing private grounds. You can expect other guests to be on-site and we will also be around to give you any help or advice that you may need.