L'Orée des Bois
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Add your business details- Family campsite 10 minutes’ drive from the beach on the Île d’Oléron
- A 15-minute drive to Le Château d’Oléron, 10 minutes to La Cotinière
- Swimming pool and playground; terrace bar and themed evenings
Cosy, informal and welcoming are just three of the adjectives used to describe L’Orée des Bois, a chilled family-friendly campsite bang in the middle of the Île d’Oléron, just off the Atlantic coastline in the Charente-Maritime.
So what’s available at this little find on the edge of a forest? Well, pitches under the shade of mature trees for starters, and if you’re looking to get active with the kids, there’s an outdoor pool for splashing around, a boulodrome and a play area for younger offspring.
On the entertainment front, there are themed evenings and parties in high season, and when it comes to food and drink, the licensed café-bar (with TV for big sports events) covers those bases with all-day snacks. A grocery store means you never need to worry about running short on food, and if you need anything else, Saint-Pierre-d’Oléron (10 minutes’ drive) has plenty of shops as well as bike hire if you want to explore the local area.
Speaking of the local area, there’s plenty to see and do in the vicinity as well, from lolling on sandy beaches to enjoying langoustine suppers overlooking the fishing harbour in cutesy La Cotinière (both 10 minutes’ drive).
Site type
9
2
20Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
English
French
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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 Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Forest Peaceful Remote location Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
L'Orée des Bois
Le Marais Doux
Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron
Charente-Maritime
France
17310
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris CET (GMT+01:00)
GPS
45.91914°N
1.28723°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
Pretty much flat and criss-crossed by bike paths, the Île d’Oléron is something of a cinch for cyclists. Routes lead through pine forest, across salt marshes and past vineyards to the island’s famous oyster shacks. A circular, all-day ride suitable for kids begins and ends in Dolus d’Oléron (10 minutes) and takes in sleepy Saint-Trojan-les-Bains (20 minutes) and Le Château d’Oléron (15 minutes).
Stay awhile in Le Château d’Oléron to have a nose around the ruins of its once-mighty citadel, and as it’s the renowned capital of Marennes-Oléron oyster production, taste the local delicacy in one of its many cafés.
Fancy getting out on the water? Then take a boat cruise out to Fort Boyard, built off-shore to defend the region in Napoleonic times, from Boyardville (15 minutes). To explore further afield on the mainland, take the Viaduc de l’Île d’Oléron (20 minutes) to historic La Rochelle (an hour and 20 minutes) to walk the medieval ramparts, surf off its beaches and meet creatures of the deep at Aquarium La Rochelle.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plage La Remigeasse- La Perroche | 1.5 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Plage De La Conche Matha | 1.6 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Plage De Vert-Bois | 3.2 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Plage De Boyardville | 4.5 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Plage De La Conche Madame | 4.7 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Frequently asked questions
- Does L'Orée des Bois have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is L'Orée des Bois dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near L'Orée des Bois? Pretty much flat and criss-crossed by bike paths, the Île d’Oléron is something of a cinch for cyclists. Routes lead through pine forest, across salt marshes and past vineyards to the island’s … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of L'Orée des Bois?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.