Camping Le Merval

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Swimming pool
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  • Peaceful family site in Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park
  • A 30-minute drive from the museums and shops of La Rochelle
  • Adventurer’s paradise: Venise Verte, Aiguillon Bay and Île de Ré
Make sure you pack your walking shoes and helmet for your stay at Camping Le Merval, a family-friendly site five minutes’ drive from the small town of Puyravault in the Vendée region of Pays de la Loire. Le Merval is in the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park, so it's well-placed for exploring the marshes and waterways of the south Vendée. Walkers and hikers will love trips to Aiguillon Bay, 10 minutes from the site, and an excursion to Venise Verte is a must: you can explore the canals on foot or by bike, sure, but you should almost certainly take a canoe or kayak out, or let someone else take over as they scull you through the leafy shade. If you got zen even reading that sentence, wait til you make it back to site, where you can continue your relaxation in the heated pool or on the shaded terrace of the snack bar, continuing the slow-paced getaway with a few games of pétanque or a leisurely sojourn in the games room (though the table football and ping pong may get competitive). You'll definitely be feeling peckish after all that relaxing, so stop by one of the supermarkets about 15 minutes from site to stock up on all the supplies you need for the barbecue, then fire it on up. Fancy something fancier than your own cooking? There are tons of restaurants to try within 20 minutes of Camping Merval.

Site type

Tent pitches 17
Touring caravan pitches 17
Motorhome pitches 17
Caravans for hire 19
Rent a tent 3
Opens 1 April

Tourist board rating

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.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/05 and 20/09.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/05 and 13/09 (subject to weather conditions).

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

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Features

Leisure on site

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

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire 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

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

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Camping Le Merval

Puyravault

Vendée

France

85450

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CET (GMT+01:00)

GPS

46.35279°N
1.09025°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

La Rochelle is half an hour’s drive from Le Merval and is well worth exploring. Make sure you see the medieval towers guarding the town and pay a visit to the many different ports along the seafront, then stop in at the highly recommended robot and maritime museums. Once you’re at La Rochelle, go that little bit further and head over to Île de Ré for 100 kilometres of cycle paths, salt marshes, villages and a spectacular old lighthouse. Speaking of old things, history buffs should explore the stunning abbeys at Saint Michel en l’Herm and Nieul sur l’Autise… If the kids are tiring of all the nature and history – philistines – there’s plenty to keep them entertained nearby: make your way to Indian Forest adventure park, Natur’Zoo at Mervent, O’Gliss waterpark and Château des Aventurier, all within 40 minutes, or venture further afield with a trip to Le Puy de Fou just over an hour away. If you don’t have the kids trailing behind, you get to enjoy a more grownup adventure – the adventure of going to a load of vineyards… Get your designated driver to bring you to Les Vignobles Mercier, Vignobles Mourat and Château de Rosnay, all within 30 minutes of Le Merval.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
L'Oasis 8.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Plan D'Eau De L'Aiguillon 10.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
La Barrique 11.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
La Grand Plage 11.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
La Plage 12.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Le Merval have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Le Merval dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Merval? La Rochelle is half an hour’s drive from Le Merval and is well worth exploring. Make sure you see the medieval towers guarding the town and pay a visit to the many … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Merval?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Merval? From £16.92 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.