Aire de la Ferme Froide

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  • Grassy pitches on a farm a 10-minute drive from Bayeux, in Calvados
  • Bayeux AVENTURE theme park 15 minutes’ drive; Omaha Beach half an hour
  • Dogs welcome; resident goats and cows; pétanque court
On a peaceful farm by the Aure river, surrounded by the lush agricultural landscape of Calvados, Aire de la Ferme Froide is a pretty sweet spot to explore this historic area of northern France. Remote it might feel, but the site is less than 10 kilometres from Bayeux (easily accessed via the nearby D67) and about a half-hour drive from the coast. And what a coast this is. The wide beaches are excellent for building sandcastles and running around in an attempt to fly kites (cue – one would hope – happy children); however, in 1944 these sandy stretches were also the theatre for the Allied invasion of Normandy, which means that there’s a lot to pique the interest of grown-ups (or of anyone who’s into World War II history). This includes museums like the Memorial Museum of Omaha Beach (25 minutes) and memorials like the British Normandy Memorial (half an hour), as well as the beaches themselves – from Omaha to Utah (half an hour’s drive and 50 minutes, respectively). Back at the site, a game of pétanque or communing with the farm animals (gentle cows and inquisitive goats, among others) ought to help raise your spirits after a day visiting sombre historical landmarks. Dogs are welcome, as long as they are well behaved and kept on a lead around the livestock. Owners Mickael and Stéphanie are on hand to suggest alternative activities (hot-air balloon flight, anyone?) and sights, from the early 13th-century Mondaye Abbey (five minutes, or a 20-minute walk) to amusement parks like Bayeux AVENTURE (15 minutes).

Site type

Motorhome pitches 16
Tent pitches 16
Touring caravan pitches 16
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

French

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 115 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

93% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This tranquil farm campsite offers great value with spacious, level pitches and a warm welcome. Guests appreciate the friendly owner, homemade cider, and farm-fresh eggs. While facilities are basic and undergoing development, they are generally clean and adequate for a peaceful rural stopover. Its convenient location near Bayeux and the Normandy coast is also a key highlight.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very nice location, very quiet

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Gaetan O.

Non-electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Very welcoming
Very quiet
Very multinational campsite
Very basic caméras kitchen

Disliked So far only one toilet and one shower but two other showers will be finished soon.

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Luogo incantevole, proprietaria gentilissima e tutti i comfort a disposizione. Bayeaux raggiungibile…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Luogo incantevole, proprietaria gentilissima e tutti i comfort a disposizione. Bayeaux raggiungibile in bici attraversando un paesaggio meraviglioso

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La propriétaire est une personne très disponible et d'une extrême gentillesse. Le…

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Nathalie W.

Non-electric grass and earth pitch

Liked La propriétaire est une personne très disponible et d'une extrême gentillesse. Le poulailler et la petite truie sont super. Je recommande

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Mooie plek, en een goede locatie. Niet ver van Omaha beach en…

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Johan d.

Non-electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Mooie plek, en een goede locatie. Niet ver van Omaha beach en de stad bayeux vlakbij.

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L'ambiance décontractée, la gentillesse de Stéphanie, le calme…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth pitch

Liked L'ambiance décontractée, la gentillesse de Stéphanie, le calme

Disliked il faut savoir que les sanitaires sont réduits à 1 douche et un WE pour tout le monde

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Lovely campsite - peaceful, gentle and pretty. Super helpful and ever present…

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Teresa W.

Non-electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Lovely campsite - peaceful, gentle and pretty. Super helpful and ever present owner plus excellent value for money.

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L’accueil humain, communication facile Emplacement calme et grand avec une belle herbe Bonne situation…

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Jean-Yves R.

Non-electric grass and earth pitch

Liked L’accueil humain, communication facile
Emplacement calme et grand avec une belle herbe
Bonne situation par apport au visite disponible sur place
les jeux pour enfants disponible sur place
Le minimum légal , WC évier douche , eau chaude.

Disliked une douche et une toilette en plus serait un vrai plus.

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Great location to the ports clean quiet and a very good price…

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Nigel B.

Non-electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Great location to the ports clean quiet and a very good price

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Mooi landelijk gelegen vriendelijk ontvangst…

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Anonymous

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Mooi landelijk gelegen vriendelijk ontvangst

Disliked Jammer dat er voor zo’n grote camping maar 1 toilet en 1 douche was. Dat is echt veel te weinig als 50 mensen op de camping zitten.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Gorgeous setting. Friendly owners and a beautiful Abbey a walk away.

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Sandra M.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked A lovely little site. Stephanie the owner is helpful and very friendly. The pitches are tidy and you really do feel part of a little farm with the chickens nearby. Stephanie will sell you her fresh eggs and cider at reasonable cost and the night we were there beautiful hot air balloons were floating nearby.

Disliked The facilities are very basic but owners explained they were working on improvements.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Aire Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Horse riding nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Aire de la Ferme Froide

59 Impasse de la Froide Rue

Juaye-Mondaye

Calvados

France

14250

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

49.20827°N
0.70602°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, in Bayeux, displays the famed tapestry that narrates the story of William the Conqueror’s invasion of England in 1066, while the Museum of the Battle of Normandy, on the outskirts of town, recounts a different invasion: the events of D-Day. Caen (half an hour’s drive) spreads around a castle first built by William the Conqueror (or Guillaume le Conquérant, as he is known around these parts). The hilltop citadel also includes the Musée de Normandie, illustrating the history of the region, and a Museum of Fine Arts housing paintings by the Old Masters. In Colleville-sur-Mer (half an hour), the Overlord Museum is one of several local museums exploring the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy, with tanks and military vehicles, medals and uniforms, and re-enactments.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
La Breche 9.9 mi Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Place Du Six Juin 9.9 mi Sea GoodGoodN/AN/A
La Fontaine St Come 10.2 mi Sea N/AGoodN/AGood
Place Mosnier 10.8 mi Sea PoorPoorN/AN/A
Plage Du Village De Vacances 12.1 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Aire de la Ferme Froide have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Aire de la Ferme Froide dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Aire de la Ferme Froide? The Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, in Bayeux, displays the famed tapestry that narrates the story of William the Conqueror’s invasion of England in 1066, while the Museum of the Battle … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Aire de la Ferme Froide?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Aire de la Ferme Froide? From £9.53 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.