Camping l'Île Cariot

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  • Peaceful setting in the Marais Poitevin
  • A 35-minute drive from La Rochelle
  • Pool, playground, fishing and restaurant
Prepare your paddling arm: Camping l'Île Cariot is in the Marais Poitevin, the second biggest wetland in western France: here you can/certainly should take a canoe out, or a kayak, or perhaps just relinquish the paddle and allow yourself to drift dreamily down its waters on a guided flat-bottomed boat… Camping l'Île Cariot is a friendly and easy-going site, in a peaceful place about 20 kilometres from the beaches and watersports of the Atlantic coast, and 35 minutes' drive from the smashing port city of La Rochelle. Countryside and coast activities like fishing, hiking, riverside cycling and birdwatching are all around in the surrounding area. Among the many facilities on site are a heated pool with a shallow pool for kids (open from June to September), a food shop, a playground, a pétanque court, a TV room and a restaurant. Fishing is also available on site. The site also has shower and toilet blocks, disabled facilities and a launderette.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Tent pitches 15
Touring caravan pitches 15
Motorhome pitches 6
Caravans for hire 8
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 3 April

Tourist board rating

Please note

Dogs

  • 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.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • The games room is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • The grocery shop is open between 03/04 and 30/09.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/07 and 31/08.

Pool

  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/06 and 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri 3 Apr to

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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
0 dogs

Reviews

8.3

Overall rating from 29 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
 8
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 8

86% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a small, friendly campsite with a high standard of cleanliness in its facilities. Guests frequently praise the helpful and welcoming staff, and the pleasant atmosphere. The heated swimming pool is a popular feature, as are the play areas for children. Shady pitches and proximity to local amenities are also highlighted as positives. Some guests experienced weak Wi-Fi, and one noted a noisy evening due to a local celebration. Issues with mosquitoes and a muddy pitch after heavy rain were reported in August 2025.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 04/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Très bon accueil ,très calme ,piscine…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
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thierry l. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Très bon accueil ,très calme ,piscine et aire de jeux pour les enfants patrons très gentils

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely site, with a nice pool and friendly, helpful staff.

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
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Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 7
Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Swimming pool was a lovely added bonus. The staff were very nice and helpful.

Disliked Showers closed at 10pm. Outside wash basins were available but didn't like having to ensure showered and washed before 10pm. Also, due to standing water in the vicinity, the mosquitoes were rife.

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Friendly staff…

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5 out of 10
Location
 5
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
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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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Emma M. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly staff

Disliked Quite a bit of road noise (including sirens).
Two large permanent tents by toilet blocks housing groups of men (not sure whether permanent or holidaying). Found it quite intimidating using toilet facilities. Showers are mixed too. Only one sink inside ladies toilets situated right next to the entrance. Lots of outside basins for washing - but again next to nearby tents

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From the manager: Hello,
The "group of men" you mention are workers who harvest the melons. They are not malicious and did not disturb you. If they had—though I would be very surprised if that were the case—you should have come to see us. But that didn't happen. We are a small campsite with few pitches, so I don't see the point of having separate sanitary blocks for men and women; the mixed-use setup works very well.
Have a good day.

Very friendly, clean and accessible…

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 7
Facilities / Activities
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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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sally c. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very friendly, clean and accessible

Disliked Showers closed from 10pm until 7am.

Recommend to friends Visit again

sanitaire tres propre.ambiance familiale tres agréable.…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
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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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 Karo V. 4 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked sanitaire tres propre.ambiance familiale tres agréable.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent little site with a great swimming pool

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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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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Peter G. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Good location. Not far from the main autoroute south to Bordeaux.
Lovely heated swimming pool.
Clean and well maintained toilet & shower block.
Small, compact site

Disliked If you don't have any food with you, there aren't many options regarding local shops or restaurants close by. Especially if you arrive on a Sunday when we did.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site for short break

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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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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Gary B. 5 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly staff
Clean facilities, small snack bar
Lovely swimming pool
Easy walking to the village / local shops

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good value for money and the site is clean.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
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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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 Jonathan R. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked The quiet, out of the way campsite with everything you need. Electric hook ups, clean toilets and showers, food. Perfect for a few nights.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite run by lovely people spoilt for us by bad weather.

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 6
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 5
 PETER N. 7 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Reception staff were very kind and helpful. The site is very nice, well laid out with a good swimming pool and small sanitaire including a super hot shower.
Huge play area with multiple activities for children.
Good chemical waste disposal point with a tap and hose for rinsing.
The main sanitaire was spotless clean and there was ample hot water throughout our stay.
Snack bar was very adequate providing some food and drinks, plus croissants and baguettes each day when ordered.

Disliked Inclement weather which was a freak of nature and no fault of the campsite.
We only had one sunny day and unfortunately for us the weather turned to heavy rain and storms for four days. Our pitch turned into a mud bath which was very unpleasant and this drew many biting insects. The mud was very stubborn to remove from shoes - clay like.
The site is remote and apart from a local supermarket (very good) and pharmacy, you have to drive 11kms to find another.
We were unable to explore anything locally on our bikes which was a great pity.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stop for 4 days big pitch clean site friendly staff nice pool!

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
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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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Sean B. 3 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Freedom and cleanliness of site, friendly staff great clean swimming pool

Disliked Nothing

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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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches

Location

Camping l'Île Cariot

Rue du 8 Mai 1945

Chaillé-les-Marais

Vendée

France

85450

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

46.39128°N
1.01909°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

Whether your tastes are ticked by a peaceful stroll along country lanes, a whirl around lively La Rochelle, gently stalking local wildlife or basking on the beaches of the southern Vendée, Camping l'Île Cariot is well placed for weeks' worth of active and chilled out days. The famed old abbey buildings of Maillezais, Nieul sur l’Autise and Saint Michel en l’Herm are also within easy reach. Boats of all sorts should be investigated around here too, first up with a canal trip along the rivers of the Marais Poitevin, then with a lazy afternoon being rowed around the Venise Verte, the marshland crisscrossed with teeny canals. Or take the binoculars to the wetlands of La Baie de l’Aiguillon Natural Park, home and migratory stopoff to thousands of wading birds and waterfowl. Just along the coast, have city days out at Fontenay le Comte and La Rochelle.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
L'Oasis 12.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Plan D'Eau De L'Aiguillon 14.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
La Barrique 15.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
La Grand Plage 15.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
La Plage 16.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping l'Île Cariot have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping l'Île Cariot dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping l'Île Cariot? Whether your tastes are ticked by a peaceful stroll along country lanes, a whirl around lively La Rochelle, gently stalking local wildlife or basking on the beaches of the southern Vendée, Camping … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping l'Île Cariot?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping l'Île Cariot? From £18.77 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.