Ecophora
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- Eco-friendly site five minutes’ drive from Saint-Pardoux-Soutiers
- Parthenay 20 minutes' drive; an hour to Puy du Fou or Futuroscope
- Nature pond and walking trails on site; sample homemade cider
‘A place that takes care of you while you take care of it’ is how owner Pierre-Olivier describes the setup at Ecophora – and that’s a lovely way to sum up this Poitou-Charentes site, which is designed to protect the environment while also providing a fabulous nature-filled experience for guests.
This peaceful place is at the end of a cul-de-sac about five minutes’ drive from Saint-Pardoux-Soutiers, and it’s a rather gorgeous place in which to relax: the pitching meadow is centred around a grand old oak tree and has a pond populated with frogs and carp. And perhaps the best feature of all is the thriving orchard, providing the materials for the homemade artisanal cider that you can sample while you’re here.
The campsite is part of an eco centre that organises workshops focusing on things like carpentry, holistic medicine and yurt manufacture – guests are welcome to sign up for these sessions or just chat to the owner about a few ideas. Alternatively you can spend your time here simply strolling along the paths around the centre, reading in the shade of the oak tree and looking out for wildlife. After dark, join fellow guests at the campfire area and take advantage of the low light pollution to look up into the starry skies.
To keep the environmental footprint minimal, facilities at this site are fairly simple, but you’ll have access to a hot shower and compost toilets as well as a shelter with dining tables and benches.
Site type
2
4Open all year
Admission
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
General
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Reception
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Safety
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
French
Spanish
Pitch types & availability
2 
Non-electric grass tent pitch
7 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom €12 (€12)
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- 5
Pi yurt
3 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 9.8ft width × 9.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom €35 (€35)
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Unfortunately I did not end up staying here but it looked absolutely beautiful. On arrival the temperature was over 40 degrees and after thinking things through I decided against camping.
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked So relaxing!
So peaceful!
So tranquil!
So try it!
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Features
No dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Covered terrace area 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available 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 Picnic table 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Dedicated quiet space Level site, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Ecophora
4
La Bourichère
Saint-Pardoux-Soutiers
Deux-Sèvres
France
79310
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)
GPS
46.59156°N
0.30241°W
Route directions
When you reach the hamlet of La Bourichère, continue to the end of the road, then turn right onto the grassy path. Pass between a barn and some small outbuildings. The car park is just beyond, on your right.
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
Getting out on foot is a lovely way to explore, and you can start easily enough by heading out on the two-kilometre trail from the site to a thousand-year-old oak tree – a wonderful place for a contemplative wander. There are several more excellent walking trails running through the local landscapes (ask on site for top tips), and both the Vélidéale and Vélo Francette pass through Saint-Pardoux-Soutiers for those of you travelling on two wheels.
The pretty town of Parthenay (20 minutes’ drive) is a really lovely place for a stroll as well – the medieval town is full of cobbled streets, half-timbered houses, cute cafés and sights like the Ancien Chateau du Parthenay. Heading the other way, you’ll get to the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park (40 minutes), where you can take a boat trip or canoe outing through the area known as the ‘Green Venice’.
If you’ve got the kids with you, you may like to treat them to a big day out at Puy du Fou or Futuroscope – both are among France’s top attractions and around an hour’s drive from the site.
Food and drink
- La Croix des vignes Restaurant 1.6 mi
- Les Madériennes O Fil de L'O Restaurant 2.5 mi
- Restaurant l'Eldorado 3.5 mi
- Astore Restaurant 3.8 mi
- La Clé des Champs Restaurant 4 mi
- Chez les copains Restaurant 4.1 mi
- L'Atelier de Brassage Collaboratif Pub 4.2 mi
- La Bergerie Restaurant 4.3 mi
- Cantine scolaire Restaurant 4.3 mi
- Moopy's Bay Restaurant 4.4 mi
Groceries
- Hyper U Supermarket 4.3 mi
- V and B Off-licence 5.3 mi
- Biocoop Supermarket 5.3 mi
- ALDI Supermarket 5.4 mi
- Centre Commercial E.Leclerc Supermarket 5.5 mi
- Le marché des saveurs Supermarket 5.5 mi
- Lidl Supermarket 5.6 mi
- Super U Supermarket 5.8 mi
- Cave Renaudin Off-licence 5.8 mi
Parks and play
- Base de Loisirs 3.9 mi
- La Prée 4.7 mi
- Jardin Férolle 4.8 mi
- Potager 4.8 mi
- jardin public 4.8 mi
- Parc des Loges 5.2 mi
Family days out
- Château de la Salinière Castle 0.8 mi
- Château de la Guyonnière Castle 2.9 mi
- Château de la Roulière Castle 4.1 mi
- Propriété et parc du Marchioux Visitor attraction 4.3 mi
- Place du Château Castle 4.8 mi
- Château des Plans Castle 5.7 mi
- Château du Theil Castle 5.9 mi
- Château le Petit Chêne Castle 6 mi
- Verger Conservatoire Visitor attraction 6.1 mi
- Commanderie des Antonins Visitor attraction 6.1 mi
Public transport
- Rambaudières Bus stop 1.4 mi
- Base de Loisirs Bus stop 3.7 mi
- Place des Marronniers Bus stop 4.1 mi
- Av. François Mitterrand Bus stop 4.4 mi
- Gare Routière Bus stop 4.9 mi
- Gare routière de Parthenay Bus station 4.9 mi
- Domaine des loges Bus stop 5.2 mi
- Place de la Mairie Bus stop 5.7 mi
- Centre-Bourg Bus stop 5.7 mi
What’s nearby
- Espace numerique Internet café 1.4 mi
- Domaine Chassagny Fishing 2.9 mi
- Lina-Tendu Nightclub 3.4 mi
- American Blue's Nightclub 4.8 mi
- Zone Commerciale des Loges Shopping centre 5.3 mi
- Golf Bluegreen Mazières-en-Gâtine Golf course 6.1 mi
Local services
- Pharmacie Bonthonneau-Haldenwang Pharmacy 2.7 mi
- Total Fuel station 3.2 mi
- Pharmacie des Buissonnets Pharmacy 3.4 mi
- Avia Fuel station 3.9 mi
- Pharmacie de la Viette Pharmacy 4 mi
- La Station U Fuel station 4.4 mi
- Pharmacie Alienor Pharmacy 4.4 mi
- Pharmacie Herbert Pharmacy 4.5 mi
- Cabinet Médical Anatole France Doctors 4.5 mi
- Pharmacie de la Gâtine Pharmacy 4.7 mi
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Ecophora have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ecophora dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Ecophora? Getting out on foot is a lovely way to explore, and you can start easily enough by heading out on the two-kilometre trail from the site to a thousand-year-old oak tree – … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ecophora?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Ecophora? From £10.28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.