Camping Le Valerick

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 8 5 reviews
Pitch area
Pitch area
Exterior with decking
Sunny and shaded pitches
Caravans
Shaded pitch area
Caravan exterior
Site entrance, with the bar and pizzeria
Spacious grass pitches
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Exterior with decking
Sunny and shaded pitches
Caravans

  • Peaceful and uncrowded Charente-Maritime site a mile from Saint-Sornin
  • Royan and Île d’Oléron within a half-hour drive for days at the coast
  • Bar/pizzeria and pétanque on site; walks and bike rides close by
Some people like their campsites to be packed with colourful facilities and lots of activities to keep everyone occupied throughout their stay, while others like to steer clear of such things and prioritise peaceful open space. If you’re in the latter group, a stay at Camping Le Valerick should suit you rather well. This Charente-Maritime site has been designed to help guests have a relaxed rural break in a quiet site that never feels busy or noisy. Guests often comment on the warm and friendly atmosphere as well as the lovely setting in a wooded area about a mile from Saint-Sornin. While this site doesn’t have things like a waterpark or a kids’ club, it’s not completely without facilities – you’ll be able to play games of table tennis and pétanque, let the kids run about at the playground and sort out easy food and drinks at the bar/pizzeria. There’s also a shop on site, along with other handy amenities including wifi, a launderette and a bathroom block. Saint-Sornin is a small place with just a church and a café; for shops and other places to eat you’ll need to look to other nearby towns and villages. The surrounding area is a fabulously rural one, with lots of places to hike or cycle through the marshes and alongside canals. Royan, Marennes, the Île d’Oléron and lots of gorgeous Atlantic beaches can also be on your schedule while you’re here.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 10
Caravans for hire 10
Opens 1 April 2027

Tourist board rating

Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

French

Open from Thu 1 Apr to

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Reviews

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60% would recommend this site to a friend

40% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful campsite offering spacious pitches and a good location for exploring local beaches and historical sites. Guests appreciated the friendly welcome and the bar area. However, several reviewers noted that the toilet and shower facilities are dated and basic, with one mentioning a lack of toilet seats. Food and bar services were not available during September stays. Electric hook-up points are limited, requiring long cables.

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Schöner Platz…

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Manfred H. 5 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Schöner Platz

Disliked Die Sanitäranlagen sind nicht mehr Standesgemäß.

Recommend to friends Visit again

OK for specific sites to visit 2 or 3 nights

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 Lesley T. 27 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Largish pitches but one big open space no privacy
Location to Brouage & Tremblade
Friendly welcome English spoken
Owls
Quiet in September

Disliked Showers and toilets very dated and basic
EHU are very few and far between need long cable
Bar and food not available in September
No dog control

Recommend to friends Visit again

We enjoyed our stay

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Kenneth W. 13 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Warm welcome. Large pitch. Location was peaceful. Great for visiting beaches

Disliked No toilet seats and facilities quite basic. No food available when we stayed

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very peaceful site with lots of…

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 johnny c. 22 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Very peaceful site with lots of room to pick your own spot. The campsite has a very nice little bar as well. What a fantastic area with amazing beaches and walks. There's a couple of supermarkets not far away as well. Fantastic value for money.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Merci johnny pour votre avis
Stéphane

calme et bien entretenu…

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Pierre D. 6 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked calme et bien entretenu

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: merci Pierre pour votre avis
stéphane

Features

No 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 cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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 No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Camping Le Valerick

5 La Mauviniere

Saint-Sornin

Charente-Maritime

France

17600

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

45.77446°N
0.96508°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

This is the place for you if you like low-key rural activities – nearby you’ll be able to walk or cycle through the marshes, do a bit of fishing and stop at intriguing little places like the Tour de Broue and Maison de Broue (both five minutes’ drive/10 minutes’ cycle). Other ways to take in the scenery include treetop trails at Coolongalook Adventure Park and more sedate rides on Le Train des Mouettes (both 15 minutes’ drive). La Ferme de Magné (five minutes) is a nice option for families with younger kids, while historic sights like L'Abbaye de Sablonceaux (10 minutes) and Chateau de la Roche Courbon (25 minutes) have plenty of interest for all ages. And of course you can’t miss a day in Royan (25 minutes), whether you hit the beach, try the go-kart circuit or explore Planet Exotica. Royan also has boat trips to various islands and over to the tip of the Médoc peninsula. The Île d’Oléron (half an hour) is another great option for a coastal trip, with some gorgeous beaches and bike paths as well as oyster farms, wineries and trips to Fort Boyard.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Chez Henri 1.7 mi
  • L'essaouira 3.2 mi
  • La Ferme de Magné 3.2 mi
  • La Pizz ô Flo 3.5 mi
  • L'Océane 3.5 mi
  • Chez Christine et Jean-Luc 4.4 mi
  • Chez Christine et Jean-Luc 4.4 mi
  • La Cabane 4.5 mi
  • Huitres Grolleau-Lis 4.6 mi
  • Le Q Salé dégustation 4.9 mi

Groceries

  • Action 3 mi
  • Proxi 3.5 mi
  • Coop 5.3 mi
  • Carrefour Market 5.7 mi
  • ALDI 6 mi

Parks and play

  • Square Marthe Dufour 2.4 mi
  • Square Pierre Portier 4.6 mi
  • Jardin Émile Jeanneau 5.4 mi
  • Boîte à livres 6 mi
  • Parc de jeu et de sport 6 mi

Family days out

  • Tour de Broue Castle 1 mi
  • Château de Blénac Castle 2.1 mi
  • Parc animalier et de loisirs de la Ferme de Magné Zoo 3.1 mi
  • Château fort de Saint-Jean-d'Angle Castle 3.3 mi
  • Château de Feusse Castle 4.8 mi
  • Château de la Chaume Castle 5.3 mi
  • Tour de l'Isleau Castle 6.3 mi
  • Château de Balanzac Castle 6.6 mi
  • Parc d'attraction de La Cité de l'Huitre Theme park 7.7 mi
  • Château de Ransanne Castle 8 mi
  • Citadelle de Brouage Castle 8.1 mi
  • Château de la Rigaudière Castle 8.3 mi
  • Pirate Park Theme park 8.3 mi
  • Château de la Gataudière Castle 8.3 mi
  • Pop Corn Labyrinthe Theme park 8.9 mi

Public transport

  • Le Gua - Cadeuil 1.6 mi
  • La Berlanderie 1.7 mi
  • École 2 mi
  • Le Gua - Croix de Châlons 3.1 mi
  • Sainte-Gemme - Ferme de Magné 3.2 mi
  • Les Halles 3.2 mi
  • Le Gua - Poste 3.4 mi
  • Saint-Just-Luzac - Place Eugène Papin 3.9 mi
  • Saint-Fort 4.3 mi
  • Saint-Just-Luzac - Z.A. des 4 Moulins 4.4 mi

Other nearby

  • Port de l'Éguille 4.5 mi
  • Port de Mornac 5.3 mi

Local services

  • Crédit Agricole Cashpoint 3.5 mi
  • Caisse d'Épargne Cashpoint 5.7 mi
  • Crédit Mutuel de Pont-l'abbé-d'Arnoult Cashpoint 6 mi
  • Pôle de santé Doctors 2.3 mi
  • E.Leclerc Fuel station 2.9 mi
  • Espace Santé du Monard Doctors 3.5 mi
  • Pharmacie Fabier Baril Pharmacy 3.5 mi
  • Pharmacie de Saint-Just Pharmacy 4.5 mi
  • Carrefour Market Fuel station 5.8 mi
  • Pharmacie de l'Arnoult Pharmacy 6.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Le Valerick have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Le Valerick dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Valerick? This is the place for you if you like low-key rural activities – nearby you’ll be able to walk or cycle through the marshes, do a bit of fishing and stop at … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Valerick?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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