Camping du Petit Pont

From €22 For 1 night, 2 adults 7.8 11 reviews
Swimming pool (added by manager 10 Mar 2022)
Tree-shaded pitches (added by manager 28 mar 2022)
Grass pitches (added by manager 28 mar 2022)
Pitches (added by manager 28 mar 2022)

  • Family campsite near Atlantic coast beaches in the Charente-Maritime
  • A 20-minute drive to the Île d’Oléron; half an hour to Rochefort
  • Swimming pool, games, bike hire, takeaway and snack bar on site
Beach holiday or lazy days around the swimming pool? It’s the best of both worlds at Camping du Petit Pont, a family-centric campsite that places you 10 minutes’ drive from Atlantic coast beaches and five minutes from Arvert town centre in the Charente-Maritime. Daily life on this relaxed site revolves around the pool (open June through to September), where you can top up the tan on loungers or splash around in the water with the kids. Let toddlers work off energy on the swings at the play area, or challenge older children to games of ping pong and table football. When you all run out of steam, borrow board games and cards from reception for quiet family nights in. No need to concern yourself with cooking either, as a snack bar is on hand during high season to serve up Bernard’s excellent burgers or pizzas. There’s also a popular twice-weekly moules-frites night – just remember to book in advance. A takeaway service is available too, if you’d rather eat en famille back at your accommodation – and if the kids are behaving well, treat them to waffles, pancakes or ice cream. Off site, you can fill your days with leisurely days on the beach at Ronce-Les-Bains (10 minutes’ drive) and explore the marina at La Tremblade (10 minutes). And if you fancy a taste of local nightlife, head for the clubs, cinemas and casino in Arvert.

Site type

Tent pitches 6
Touring caravan pitches 6
Motorhome pitches 4
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Caravans for hire 40
Open now

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. 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 outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/06 and 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • The site only allows dogs up to 15kg.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • The games room is open between 01/04 and 29/09.
  • A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
  • The bar is open between 15/06 and 15/09.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Mon, 1 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

73%

would recommend this site to a friend

64%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely owners, nice facilities, good location for visiting the area.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

10-amp electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely owners, nice facilities, good location for visiting the area.

Disliked: The midges!

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Small but friendly.

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Gail F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

6-amp electric grass pitch

Liked: The owners were so accommodating, helpful and friendly.

Disliked: Tiny pitches so very cramped.

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Excellent camping Très bon Accueil Parfait

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

6-amp electric grass pitch

Liked: La tranquillité du camping Beau volume d emplacement Proximité des commefves et de la mer 5km

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Like the cleanliness of the site, the shower facilities and the local…

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Kelly Y. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

10-amp electric grass pitch

Liked: Like the cleanliness of the site, the shower facilities and the local village

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familial très bon accueil…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

10-amp electric grass pitch

Liked: familial très bon accueil

Disliked: beaucoup de moustiques arrivée de 60 rudbymans dans plusieurs mobylhomes (bruit nuit et jour) trop de proximité entre les emplacements. sanitaire vétuste

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From the manager: Madame, désolé pour les rugbymans ils sont chez nous 1 week-end par an ce n'est pas de chance que ce soit tombé sur vos 2 nuits chez nous. Nos sanitaires côté douches et lavabos sont neufs de 2021 mais effectivement le côté wc et vaisselle est ancien mais très propre quand aux moustiques c'est une région à moustiques nous ne pouvons rien y faire.

Camping familial et calme…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
David D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

6-amp electric grass pitch

Liked: Camping familial et calme

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Très bien et Propre

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Nathalie M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

6-amp electric grass pitch

Liked: Très très agréable Merci pour votre gentillesse

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Very disappointed

Overall 4/10
Location 2
Value for money No rating
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 6
Neil M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

10-amp electric grass pitch

Liked: We didn’t like anything about it

Disliked: Cramped pitches ,photos were very misleading ,pool is tiny ,can’t think of one positive for it .

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From the manager: Monsieur notre piscine fait 10x5 ce qui est suffisant pour la taille de notre camping, nos photos sont réelles mais effectivement avec des grands adolescents ou jeunes adultes je peux comprendre que notre structure ne vous convienne pas. Malheureusement tous les campings n'acceptent pas les chiens ce qui restreint votre choix. Cordialement

A proper, well run family site!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Richard L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

10-amp electric grass pitch

Liked: A super little campsite, well located for all the local attractions. The owners are lovely, as is the pool, play area and snack bar. A real gem if you’re looking to be tucked away but with lots of things to do nearby. We had a 10amp pitch which are bigger and in a better location.

Disliked: Nothing.

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All bad

Overall 2/10
Location 4
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Melvin G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

10-amp electric grass pitch

Liked: Nothing

Disliked: Everything

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From the manager: Monsieur jugement bien hâtif pour 1 seule nuit passée chez nous. Vous pensiez que la mer était au bout du camping donc forcement vous avez été déçu elle est à 4 km il faut mieux se renseigner sur le lieu de l'hébergement avant de faire une réservation. Désolé pour vous.


Features

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

Baby-changing facilities

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

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

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

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Camping du Petit Pont

111

Avenue de l'Etrade

Arvert

Charente-Maritime

France

17530

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

45.75854°N
-1.14114°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

Outdoorsy visitors can hire bikes from the campsite to explore numerous local cycle paths leading to the landmark La Coubre Lighthouse (45 minutes by bike) and Ronce-Les-Bains (20 minutes) beaches. On sunny days, stay cool with rides through the trees at La Palmyre (half an hour). Down at the beach, try your hand at dinghy sailing or sand yachting off Plage des Pins de Cordouan (20 minutes’ drive). For family days out with the kids, there are sea lion and parrot shows at Zoo La Palmyre (15 minutes). Cross the Oléron Bridge to discover extensive sandy beaches, pretty villages and the castle on the Île d’Oléron (20 minutes), or visit the limestone cliff caves at Meschers-sur-Gironde (35 minutes). Royan (25 minutes) is known for its sheltered beaches and watersports, while the International Sea Centre at Rochefort (half an hour) makes an enjoyable day trip to poke around a rope factory and former naval dockyards. Marennes (15 minutes) is the spot for any budding gourmets in the family, as it's renowned for its oyster beds and seafood restaurants.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Plage Du Mus De Loup 2.7 mi Sea Good Excellent Excellent Excellent
Plage De La Cepe 3 mi Sea Good Good Good Excellent
La Plage 4 mi Sea Good Good Excellent Excellent
Plage De L'Embellie-Galon D'Or 4.1 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
La Plage 5 mi Sea Poor N/A Good Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

  • Does Camping du Petit Pont have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping du Petit Pont dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping du Petit Pont? Outdoorsy visitors can hire bikes from the campsite to explore numerous local cycle paths leading to the landmark La Coubre Lighthouse (45 minutes by bike) and Ronce-Les-Bains (20 minutes) beaches. On sunny … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping du Petit Pont?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping du Petit Pont? From £18.90 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.