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Camping Les Préveils: A Benchmark for Inclusive Tourism in Vendée

Located in La Tranche-sur-Mer, in the Vendée region of western France, maeva Club Camping Les Préveils**** enjoys a privileged setting in the heart of a 4-hectare pine forest with direct access to the beach. This 4-star campsite offers a wide range of accommodations, extensive leisure facilities, and a friendly family atmosphere that attracts holidaymakers year after year.

Beyond its exceptional location, Les Préveils stands out for its commitment to inclusive tourism. As the only campsite in France operated by the Pupilles de l'Enseignement Public (PEP79), a non-profit organization dedicated to social inclusion and education, accessibility and living together are at the core of its mission.

Holidays Designed for Everyone

At maeva Club Camping Les Préveils****, inclusion is part of everyday life. People with disabilities can fully enjoy the campsite experience thanks to adapted facilities, accessible accommodations, and a team trained to welcome guests of all abilities. Throughout the season, a variety of inclusive activities are organized to encourage interaction and shared experiences among guests. These include cooperative games, sensory workshops, adapted sports activities, and immersive experiences designed to raise awareness of the daily realities faced by people with disabilities.

Campings Les Préveils, (85) La Tranche sur Mer
© Campings Les Préveils, (85) La Tranche sur Mer

Blind Football: A Highlight of the 2026 Season

To further strengthen its inclusive approach, the campsite will introduce blind football (cécifoot) sessions in 2026. This sport, adapted for visually impaired players, will be open to all guests, who will be invited to play blindfolded using sound-emitting balls. Supervised by trained activity leaders, the sessions promote teamwork, communication, and disability awareness through a unique sporting and human experience.

Campings Les Préveils, (85) La Tranche sur Mer
© Campings Les Préveils, (85) La Tranche sur Mer

Recognized Accessibility

Already equipped with eight accommodations adapted to various types of disabilities, the campsite will expand its offer in 2026 with the addition of a new three-bedroom accessible mobile home. Guests also benefit from a swimming pool equipped with a pool lift and numerous facilities designed to improve mobility throughout the site. This commitment has been recognized through several national certifications and labels, including Tourism & Disability, Green Key, Accueil Vélo (Cyclists Welcome), Famille Plus, and Qualidog.

Campings Les Préveils, (85) La Tranche sur Mer
© Campings Les Préveils, (85) La Tranche sur Mer

A Unique Model in France

As the only PEP campsite in France, maeva Club Camping Les Préveils**** promotes a vision of tourism where everyone can fully enjoy their holiday, regardless of their abilities. Thanks to its outstanding natural setting, accessible facilities, and inclusive activities, it has become a leading example of tourism for all. From June 22 to 26, 2026, the campsite will also host maeva School, the training program for activity leaders within the maeva network. This event further reflects the site's commitment to sharing the values of hospitality, inclusion, and community spirit.

Camping Les Préveils, (85) La Tranche-sur-Mer
© Camping Les Préveils, (85) La Tranche-sur-Mer

More than just a holiday destination, maeva Club Camping Les Préveils**** demonstrates that tourism accessible to all is not only possible—it is a true source of human enrichment.

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