Camping Les Charmilles

7.5 4 reviews
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  • Dog-friendly site four kilometres from the seaside resort of Fouras
  • A 15-minute drive from Rochefort and 25 minutes from La Rochelle
  • Heated indoor pool with waterslides, plus sports and pétanque courts
A seaside escape, you say? Then set sail for Camping Les Charmilles, a dog-friendly site four kilometres from the seaside resort of Fouras. With over four kilometres of golden-sand beaches, three ports and the Atlantic sea within a short drive of the site, guests will be in an area that’s very advantageous for activities like hiking, cycling, horse riding, swimming, watersports, fishing, golfing and tennis. On top of all that, you'll have access to a generous helping of leisure facilities and activities on site too. There are three outdoor swimming pools open from mid June to September and a heated indoor pool open all year round, with a paddling pool, waterslides and a conservatory. If you feel like games or the kids need to let off more steam, the site also has a sports court, pétanque court, bouncy castle and playground. Come July and August, the team at Camping Les Charmilles puts on plenty of tournaments, concerts, shows and activities, along with kids’ club activities for mini family members aged between five and 12. When it comes to eating well and taking care of the practical stuff, there’s also a communal barbecue area, a laundry room and wifi. Those who want to take on the seaside on two wheels can make use of bike hire too. This place is full of perks… it’s a 15-minute drive from two maritime destinations. Rochefort (15 minutes’ drive) has a maritime museum and a 17th-century dockyard with a rope factory. On the coast, La Rochelle (25 minutes) has an old harbour and modern-day marina. Stroll through 17th-century passageways in the old town, rummage around the shops or get your paws on some fresh seafood in the restaurants. There are cafés, restaurants and shops within 20 minutes’ walk of the site but the biggest concentration is in Fouras itself.

Site type

Tent pitches 55
Touring caravan pitches 55
Motorhome pitches 55

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

French

Italian

Portuguese

Spanish

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

Teens' club

Tennis

Waterslide

Watersports

Amenities on site

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

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

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

Camping Les Charmilles

1541 Route de l’Océan

Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée

Charente-Maritime

France

17450

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CET (GMT+01:00)

GPS

45.98902°N
-1.05199°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

As part of a migration route, the Marais d'Yves natural reserve (five minutes’ drive) is an excellent spot to go looking for rare bird species or peaceful strolls. Nearby Île de Ré (50 minutes) also has a reputation for wildlife – see what you can see from bicycle paths all around the island's salt marshes, beaches, dunes and pine forests. It's hard to believe that Chateau de la Roche Courbon (half an hour) has been around since the 15th century. Once a castle and then an elegant chateau, it is still extremely grand and surrounded by an ancient forest too. Stopping for hikes on the Passe aux Bœufs (35 minutes) on the way, head to the Fort de l'Ile Madame (40 minutes), a coastal castle where history aficionados can carry on their self-guided heritage tour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Plage De L'Esperance 1.7 mi Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Plage Nord 1.9 mi Sea Poor Poor Good Excellent
Plage De La Coue 2 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Plage Ouest 2.2 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Grande Retenue - Plage Ouest 2.3 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Reviews

7.5

Overall rating based on 4 reviews View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Liked the pitch tucked away…

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 4
Beth L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass and earth pitch (XL)

Liked: Liked the pitch tucked away

Disliked: Long check in queue after a long journey, nowhere to park motor homes/ caravans- same carpark as for cars, so difficult when busy

Recommend to friends Visit again

would defo stay again, check in was easy and someone spoke English!

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

Electric optional grass and earth pitch (XL)

Liked: Great pool with slides, very clean facilities.

Disliked: Pool was packed but it was an extremely hot day!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Staff were very good ,enjoyed our stay ,but very noisy

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

Electric optional grass and earth pitch (XL)

Liked: Size of pitch ,

Disliked: Very noisy

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good camping location for all ages - great facilities and brillia

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

Electric optional grass and earth pitch (XL)

Liked: Facilities, Staff, Areea

Disliked: Food

Recommend to friends Visit again

  • Does Camping Les Charmilles have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Les Charmilles dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Les Charmilles? As part of a migration route, the Marais d'Yves natural reserve (five minutes’ drive) is an excellent spot to go looking for rare bird species or peaceful strolls. Nearby Île de Ré … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Les Charmilles?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more