Camping Le Chenal

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  • Welcoming family holiday park 800 metres from the coast
  • Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and Saint-Jean-de-Monts 15 minutes' drive
  • Heated pool, playground, bar, bike rental and laundry facilities
Venture into the Vendée with a stay at Camping Le Chenal, a welcoming family holiday park just 800 metres from the sea. Inland explores are also on the cards in this top location, as the site is located on the edge of the Pays-de-Monts national forest, a wooded area full of pines that's crisscrossed by trails for walking and cycling (handily for the latter, bikes can be rented on site) Before you get out exploring the local area, though, you'll want to stick around on site to make use of this spot's superb amenities. In terms of leisure, the heated swimming pool with retractable roof is the key attraction, while other offerings like a pétanque court and evening entertainment will keep guests young and old busy throughout your stay. On top of that, there's a kids' playground and TV room, so you won't find yourself without options. Camping Le Chenal also has many practical facilities that are very handy to have, including a bar for snacks and drinks and a laundry room to keep your kit clean and tidy. You can walk to the nearest local food shop within a quarter of an hour to stock up on food and drink, and both Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and Saint-Jean-de-Monts can be driven to in about 15 minutes for meals out by the seaside.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Caravans for hire 10
Rent a tent 4
Open now
Opens 5 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

French

Open from Sat, 5 Apr to

This site is a member of TLC Vacances group.

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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
Other pitch types

Reviews

6.3

Overall rating from 15 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
 9
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 7
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 7
Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
 7
Wifi
 5

69% would recommend this site to a friend

69% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a generally tranquil campsite well-located near beaches, shops and restaurants, ideal for families with a shallow pool and playground. Staff are frequently praised for friendliness and helpfulness, with good cleanliness noted for facilities and the pool. However, some visitors experienced issues with unheated showers and pools, inconsistent cleanliness of sanitary blocks, and a lack of amenities for motorhomes, including waste disposal. Noise from neighbours and nearby attractions was also mentioned.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Ravis du voyage pour le rapport qualité prix

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 5
Wifi
 5
Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Le calme était super ! L’accueil au top

Disliked La propreté des sanitaires est à revoir il faudrait songer à laisser plus de matériel ( raclette …) à disposition des campeurs.

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Très bien

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Très bien personnels très accueillant très gentil

Recommend to friends Visit again

Localisation prêt des plages…

Overall

2 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 2
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 4
Customer service
 2
Child friendliness
 4
Cleanliness
 2
Wifi
 2
Nathalie F.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Localisation prêt des plages

Disliked A arrivée douches pas chauffées ainsi que piscine.
Sanitaires pas bien entretenus.
Chiens du directeur qui aboie tous les soirs.

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I can’t say because we weren’t able to go…

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2 out of 10
Location
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked I can’t say because we weren’t able to go

Disliked We actually weren’t able to go because I was ill. So, it wasn’t so great that it was unrefundable. Also, I tried calling to cancel but it was very hard to communicate with the receptionist

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avoid

Overall

2 out of 10
Location
 6
Value for money
 6
Accommodation
 2
Facilities / Activities
 4
Customer service
 6
Child friendliness
 6
Cleanliness
 2
Wifi
 2
Thomas P.

Electric grass pitch

Liked nothing

Disliked poor dirty unclean needs upgrade makeover

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cheap and cheerful

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 4
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 2
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 4
Wifi
 No rating
Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Basic campsite with all amenities required provided. Pool was ideal for small kids as nice and basic and shallow. Playground good too. Friendly neighbours, calm site amongst the pines, great location within cycling distance of supermarket, beach, restaurants and shops. Forest tracks for biking too and lots to do for children.

Disliked Very basic, management did not show us around but fortunately had a friendly neighbour who showed us where everything was and about the rules etc.
Noisy area at night despite tranquil location amongst pines (amusement park nearby)

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Not recommended.

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 6
Accommodation
 4
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
 6
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 2
Wifi
 2
Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly staff.

Disliked Tight, sloping pitch with tree in the centre.
Toilets not always the cleanest.
Only one of the showers worked really well.

Recommend to friends Visit again

bon pour sejours court

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
 6
Child friendliness
 6
Cleanliness
 6
Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked petit camping pres des commerces

Recommend to friends Visit again

Le calme du camping, l'emplacement au top…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 6
Wifi
 No rating
Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Le calme du camping, l'emplacement au top

Recommend to friends Visit again

Installation propre très bon accueil et personnel très agréable.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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Frederic B.

Electric grass pitch

Liked La tranquillité la gentillesse, l’accueil du personnel la propreté de la piscine.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 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

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 Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping Le Chenal

78 Avenue des Épines

Saint-Jean-de-Monts

Vendée

France

85160

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

46.75744°N
2.0131°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

Rent bikes on site and pedal through the surrounding forest, or limber up and set out for longer stretches along EuroVelo 1/La Vélodyssée, a route that stretches for over 1,000 kilometres along France's Atlantic coast. After (or instead of…) all that exercise, pick one of the local area's stunning beaches and settle down for paddling, swimming or snoozing – you have a whole array of wide stretches of sand within a few minutes' drive. After touring the mainland's coast, head offshore to visit the spectacular Île d'Yeu island, which can be reached from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie from April to September (15 minutes' drive, then an hour's ferry crossing). If you haven't the sea legs to handle the ferry journey but don't want to miss out on the action, drive over the bridge to the equally pretty Île de Noirmoutier instead (30 minutes). The 'Coast of Light' area also has plenty of attractions designed with kids in mind, with popular options including Atlantic Toboggan (five minutes), a huge waterpark that can be walked to from the site. For treetop adventures, laser tag and archery, meanwhile, try Explora Parc (15 minutes), a top-rated activity centre down the road.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Les Mouettes 0.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Les Becs 1 mi Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
La Pege 1.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Les Salins 1.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Les 60 Bornes 1.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Le Chenal have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Le Chenal dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Chenal? Rent bikes on site and pedal through the surrounding forest, or limber up and set out for longer stretches along EuroVelo 1/La Vélodyssée, a route that stretches for over 1,000 kilometres along … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Chenal?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  5 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Chenal? From £16.90 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.