Camping l'Îlot du Chail

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Peaceful and leafy park in the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park
Equestrian centre, bike and boat hire, shooting range and pool nearby
Excellent spot for fishing, birdwatching and waterside walks

Set yourself here for a serene sojourn among the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park, right next to the waters of the wild Mouillé Marsh in the very well-appointed village of La Garette, and less than an hour’s drive from the coastal resort of La Rochelle. Set across 1.5 hectares, this pleasant place is an excellent starting point for walks, bike rides and tours of the wetlands by boat and canoe: right nearby there’s a boat rental centre should you fancy chauffeuring yourself along the waterways, and for other activities in the immediate vicinity there’s a shooting range, an equestrian centre and a public swimming pool. As this area is networked by a sprawling natural water system, you’d also be right in guessing that it’s also a prime place for anglers: the waters here are indeed a fishing fan’s paradise, filled with the likes of eels, black bass, roach, tench, bream, pike and perch. When you’ve settled into your new (temporary) home, talk to the friendly team there about all the activities you can do around the local area: the site has partnered with various companies to give guests preferential rates on stuff like boat trips, bike rentals and sampling regional gastronomy – the nearest bike rental service lies 50 metres from the site, and the nearest restaurant a mere 10 metres. Added to the park in 2017, the grocery store sells fresh regional produce and home-baked goods; for anything beyond, local shops and supermarkets are within easy reach.

Site type

100

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

French

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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

Disabled facilities

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

Tents for hire

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

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

Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Seasonal pitches

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Camping l'Îlot du Chail

23 Rue Porte Du Marais

Sansais

Deux-Sèvres

France

79270

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CET (GMT+01:00)

GPS

46.30463°N
-0.59441°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

Camping l'ilot du Chail is very well placed for weeks' worth of active and relaxed days: right next to the site are the mini canals of the Mouillé Marsh, perfect for canoe paddles, boat trips and fishing expeditions, and there are lots of lovely waterside walks to be had almost direct from the site. Also in La Garette is a public pool, an equestrian centre and a shooting range. Bike rides are also a splendid thing to do here – rent yourself two wheels from a company nearby to tour the little maraichin villages of La Garette, Coulon, Amuré, Le Vanneau-Ireleau, Saint-Georges-de-Rex, Arçais and Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud. Elsewhere, Les Oiseaux Ornithological Park, 20 minutes’ drive away, is a pleasant spot for birdwatching by boat: this eight-hectare park is home to more than 70 species of bird, and once you’ve ticked them all off you can reward yourself with a luncheon of local produce at one of the park’s picnic areas. If you fancy a day by the sea, then that’s very achievable from here too: the lively coastal city of La Rochelle is less than an hour’s drive away, and from here you can hop on boat trips out to the Île de Ré, spree around the shops or go for a swim in the sea.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Plage Nord	28.5 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Plage Casino	28.6 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Plage De La Concurrence	29 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Plage Sud	29.1 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Plage De La Platerre	29.3 mi	Sea	Excellent	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

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Does Camping l'Îlot du Chail have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
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What attractions are near Camping l'Îlot du Chail? Camping l'ilot du Chail is very well placed for weeks' worth of active and relaxed days: right next to the site are the mini canals of the Mouillé Marsh, perfect for canoe … Read more