Camping Animal King

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  • Wildlife haven on the edge of Esnandes, a short walk from town centre
  • In the Marais Poitevin, 20 minutes' drive from La Rochelle
  • Swimming pool on site; beach just over a kilometre away
The little Charente-Maritime town of Esnandes is a special spot, with the coastline of Aiguillon Bay on one side and the wetlands of the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park on the other. That means a break here gives you access to all sorts of gorgeous landscapes, whether you’re looking out to sea or exploring the inland waterways on a small boat. On the edge of this little town is Camping Animal King, a small site that’s equally well placed for the beach (just over a kilometre away) and the town’s shop, bakery and restaurant. There’s a long history of mussel cultivation in the town too, so it’s a great idea to seek out some seafood at the restaurant by the beach at least once. This location gives you easy access to lots of lovely parts of the coastline, including the lovely islands of Oléron, Aix and Île de Ré. The gateway to all of these is La Rochelle, 20 minutes’ drive away and also an excellent place to find attractions, activities and places to eat. The campsite has been kept to a manageable size, so you won't be crammed in with lots of other people. Shower and toilet facilities have been provided, along with an outdoor pool where you can have a nice refreshing dip after a long day out. Dogs are welcome, and you should be able to find plenty of places to walk them nearby.

Site type

Caravans for hire 5
Tent pitches 120
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Touring caravan pitches 60
Motorhome pitches 60
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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).
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/07 and 30/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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
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Reviews

6.4

Overall rating from 62 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
 7
Value for money
 7
Accommodation
 6
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 7
Cleanliness
 6
Wifi
 5
Budget/backpacker

58% would recommend this site to a friend

55% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a peaceful setting with friendly, helpful staff and good-sized pitches, often praised for its proximity to La Rochelle and pleasant surroundings. However, many reviews highlight that the facilities, particularly the toilets and showers, are dated and require modernisation. Some guests also encountered issues with cleanliness and maintenance. While it's considered good value by some, others suggest improvements are needed for a more comfortable stay.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 7
Arrival date (latest first)

Nous avons passé un super séjour en famille dans ce camping Max

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 5
Facilities / Activities
 5
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 7
Cleanliness
 5
Wifi
 1
Laurie C.

2 bedroom static caravan

Liked Camping très bien situé, proche de La Rochelle. Personnel très agréable.

Disliked Petit bémol sur l’état des matelas

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely friendly campsite. It is basic, however, it does have a pool…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 6
Chris E.

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Lovely friendly campsite. It is basic, however, it does have a pool and a snack bar. It is really quiet and relaxing, great value for money. The owner has only just taken over the site and has renovation plans.

Disliked Toilet block is adequate, however, the owner has revamp plans. Don't let that put you off.

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Le personnel est accueillant Avec un emplacement sympa le

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 6
Facilities / Activities
 5
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
 7
Wifi
 5
Jerome H.

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Jose
Ainsi que la localisation
Le camping offre pas mal de propositions
Mais assez vieillot
Le rapport qualité prix est très correct

Disliked Les sanitaires mériterait un bon rafraîchissement !
Et les 3/4 des toilettes étais hors service
La piscine tombe un peu en lambo sur les acotee

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Good site just a little tired

Overall

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

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Good size and location to La Rochelle. Very clean and friendly. Shady spots available and good six pitches. Lovely Boulangerie in the village.

Disliked Site’s amenities were tired. But we found out from the owner that it had been a community campsite for some 20 years with different people running it each year. New owners have taken over this season and are slowly working on it. Although tired it’s clean. A few of the toilets became out of action whilst there which caused a bit of queuing in the mornings/evenings . Also not set up for caravan waste when it comes to getting rid of it!

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camping idéal si on veut un endroit calme, reposant avec bon accueil

Overall

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

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Accueil très chaleureux
Toujours quelqu’un pour nous renseigner si besoin
Belle vue pour les couchers du soleil

Disliked Les sanitaires mériteraient une petite remise en état, tout comme le rang de boules

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Not that good

Overall

3 out of 10
Location
 5
Value for money
 5
Accommodation
 4
Facilities / Activities
 4
Customer service
 5
Child friendliness
 4
Cleanliness
 4
Wifi
 1
dave m.

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Not much

Disliked Arrived on site to a warm welcome but sadly within minutes after parking up i went for a walk with my dog on his lead and he was savagely attacked by a loose pit bull terrier which was owned by a member of the staff. The next day the same dog got out again and ran towards us which caused us to jump in our camper van.
Such dogs are supposed to be banned on site…
My little dog is a nervous wreck as is my wife.
The site itself is ok, mainly an open field with limited shade. Facilities are basic but usable. No toilet rolls supplied or toilet seats.
The nearby village has a small shop but otherwise is devoid of any character apart from the church. The whole area seems to be very tired. The 30 minutes walk to the beach is not very pleasant, walking past half finished construction and run down areas.
La Rochelle is 20 minutes away so one positive.
We have never seen so many bars and restaurants in our lives!

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rien…

Overall

1 out of 10
Location
 2
Value for money
 2
Accommodation
 2
Facilities / Activities
 2
Customer service
 3
Child friendliness
 1
Cleanliness
 2
Wifi
 2
Anonymous

2 bedroom static caravan

Liked rien

Disliked tout le camping aucun jeux pas très propre personnel agréable

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Empfehlenswert

Overall

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

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Sehr freundlich, alle Mitarbeiter sehr aufmerksam.
Tisch und Stühle mit auf dem Platz.
Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Disliked Am Anfang der Saison noch nicht alles fertig..
Einkaufsmöglichkeit fehlt (noch)!?

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From the manager: thanks thorsten - see you soon in ESNANDES

Peaceful…

Overall

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

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Peaceful

Disliked Toilets & showers very basic, need updating

Recommend to friends Visit again

Séjour trés satisfaisant. Camping calme et naturel. Prix correct. Accueil sympathique La…

Overall

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

Electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Séjour trés satisfaisant. Camping calme et naturel. Prix correct. Accueil sympathique La piscine est un plus

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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 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby

Location

Camping Animal King

46 Rue de l'Ocean

Esnandes

Charente-Maritime

France

17137

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

46.25284°N
1.11982°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

A good place to start nearby is at the House of the Bay of the Marais Poitevin (10 minutes’ walk) for an insight into the area’s history and its role in the development of commercial mussel cultivation. More history is on display at Fort Boyard, commissioned by Louis XIV in the17th century. The offshore fortress can be visited on a boat trip from Rochefort (45 minutes’ drive). Elsewhere along the coast, you may like to play a round of golf with a sea view on the 18-hole course at Golf la Rochelle La Prée (10 minutes) or spend a day in La Rochelle (20 minutes), visiting the aquarium and maritime museum or tackling the treetop trails of Vertigo Parc La Rochelle Aventure. Alternatively, cross the bridges to explore Île de Ré (20 minutes) or Oléron (an hour). Turning your attention inland is a good idea too, because the lush green landscapes of the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park are rather gorgeous. This area, often known as ‘Green Venice' because of its network of waterways, is a wildlife haven alive with birds, butterflies and dragonflies. There are walking and bike trails through the park, or you can join boat tours in Arçais (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
L'Oasis 5.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
La Plage 5.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood
Plage De La Concurrence 7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentGood
Plage Des Minimes 8.1 mi Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
Plage De Chef De Baie 8.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Animal King have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Animal King dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Animal King? A good place to start nearby is at the House of the Bay of the Marais Poitevin (10 minutes’ walk) for an insight into the area’s history and its role in the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Animal King?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Animal King? From £15.13 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.