Looking for a great vacation on the Vendée coast? Just 12 minutes from Les Parfums d’été campsite, discover the charming commune of Saint-Hilaire-la-Forêt. With its golden beaches, lush forests and cultural heritage, this destination is a true haven of peace. During your stay, discover the Préhisto’site du Cairn park and its museum, a fun and fascinating visit, perfect for enriching your family vacation.
The Cairn prehistoric park
Located on Rue de la Courolle in Saint-Hilaire-la-Forêt, the prehisto’site du Cairn is a theme park dedicated to Vendée’s historic prehistoric heritage: the famous menhirs and dolmens. The site offers an interactive and educational immersion into the life of prehistoric man, providing visitors with a unique experience to discover this fascinating era.
The park is made up of several themed areas: explore the Prehistoric Garden, then discover the curious menhir moving area and the hunting area. The reconstitution of a dolmen and the Bronze Age house offer a glimpse of the architecture of that era. The site also features a fishing area and a “nomadic habitat” area dedicated to discovering the lifestyles of prehistoric populations.
Take part in the various workshops offered by the park’s staff, such as jewelry-making or charcoal drawing, perfect for unleashing your creativity.
The Cairn Prehisto’site Museum
The Préhisto’site du Cairn park isn’t just a park! It’s also home to an interactive museum designed to appeal to the whole family. The museum immerses visitors in prehistory and the history of the Vendée through three interactive exhibition rooms.
The immersive “Journey into Prehistory” room invites you to immerse yourself in the daily life of early man, thanks to a major reconstruction project.
The permanent exhibition, “Néandertal l’Expo”, features over 90 objects (archaeological specimens, relics discovered in the Vendée region, casts, reconstructions, illustrations, etc.), providing a better understanding of the fascinating ancestor of Neanderthal man.
Finally, the multimedia room “Rue des Menhirs” offers an exploration of the megaliths, with 3D reconstructions and interactive tools, to discover the local prehistoric heritage.
The Préhisto’site du Cairn park offers you an enriching and entertaining family day out, come sunshine or rain! It’s the perfect activity for your vacation in Saint Hilaire la Forêt.
Your camping vacation near Saint-Hilaire-la-Forêt
The 4-star Les Parfums d’été campsite near Saint-Hilaire-la-Forêt in Jard sur Mer is the ideal place to discover the Vendée. Nestled in the heart of nature, between forest and ocean, this campsite offers spacious pitches and comfortable accommodation: mobile homes, lodges, caravans… Our team will do its utmost to ensure that you stay in the accommodation that suits you and your taste!
Take advantage of the swimming pool and the many activities for young and old (pétanque tournament, playgrounds, kids’ club…) as well as the proximity of the fine sandy beaches just 400 m from the campsite.
Les Parfums d’Été campsite is located close to the Préhisto’site du Cairn park, and offers a full range of services for the perfect vacation: a snack bar and grocery store are available for everyday needs, while bike rental lets you explore the surrounding area. The campsite also offers free Wi-Fi access, laundry facilities and evening entertainment to keep the whole family entertained.