Camping des Familles
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Add your business details- In a woodland area five kilometres from the beach
- Pool, paddling pool, playground, snack bar and 12 communal barbecues
- Summer entertainment including archery, discos and oyster sales
Fred and Matt surely have stuff sorted at friendly and active Camping des Familles. For not only is this Grayan-et-l'Hôpital and Gironde region site well set for peace and greenery all around as well as beaches a few minutes' drive away, it's packed with activities from archery to oyster tasting all summer long.
This eventful site is between Gurp beach five kilometres away in one direction and the spectacular Gironde estuary, the biggest in Europe, within 25 minutes' drive on the other. Hire a bike on a daily or weekly rate to explore the lush landscapes nearby and des Familles's two woodland hectares, or opt for on-site times instead among the plentiful facilities and amiable vibe.
Summer events include drawing contests every Thursday, fresh oysters for sale on Tuesday evenings and themed evening meals such as paella or mussels and chips every Wednesday. Wednesday's also the evening to try your hand at pétanque in the weekly tournament; on Friday evenings, test your archery skills with an introductory session (a small fee applies). Thursdays are the nights for the site disco, hosted by resident DJ David.
Leisurely options for all ages are at everyone's disposal too: the site also has a playground, a heated outdoor pool with slides, paddling pool and sun loungers alongside, and a pétanque court handily set near the dozen guest barbecues so you can perfect your technique while sizzling up the sausages. If you say pffft to cooking while on hol, stroll along to the snack bar in summer for pizza and other tasty bits to eat in or take away, as well as bread and pastry orders for next morning's breakfast.
A shop selling beach essentials is also to hand, along with two amenities blocks with baby bath facilities, and a laundry room open all day for guests' use.
Campground type
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2Tourist 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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 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 yearThemes
Bush Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for caravans Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Camping des Familles
3
Chemin de la Lande
Grayan et l'Hopital
Gironde
France
33590
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
45.43657°N
-1.09147°W
Route directions
Take the A16 from Calais and then take the A28/E402. Continue along to the A28/E502 and then on to the A10/E5. Take the N150 towards Saujon and then Bac Royan-Pointe de Grave. Once in Bac Royan-Pointe de Grave, take the ferry to Verdon-sur-Mer.
Once off the ferry take the D1215 in the direction of D101E3/Grayan-et-l'Hôpital. Continue along this road and onto the Avenue de Phare de Cordouan/D1215. At the roundabout, take the first exit to continue on the D1215. Turn right onto the D101/E3 to arrive at Grayan-et-l'Hôpital, take the second exit for Rue des Bernaches and then left onto Chemin de la Franque. This will lead you on to Chemin de la Lande where you will find the campsite.
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
Blue oceans, fine sandy beaches, horse riding, cycling trails, watersports... all are easily reached from here.
Take to your bike first: the Gironde is a famed cycling destination in France with over 400 kilometres of cycle paths in its urban and countryside areas. There are also 2,000 kilometres of marked hiking trails in the region, most of which are suitable for mountain bikes too.
Gurp beach is a peaceful stretch of sand under 10 minutes' drive away, or about 20 minutes by bike via a wide and scenic path. For families, Amelie beach in Soulac-sur-Mar 15 minutes' drive away has calm and clear waters with shops and restaurants nearby.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Le Gurp | 4.7 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Euronat | 5.7 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| L'Amelie | 7.1 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Montalivet | 8.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sud | 8.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Reviews
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Fantastic site with a lovely pool area. The bar/restaurant serves meals above…
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Liked: Fantastic site with a lovely pool area. The bar/restaurant serves meals above and beyond the usual snack bar food. Specials nights included sardines, gambas, roast ham.
The site is well maintained and all those working there are welcoming.
Would definately recommend.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Camping des Familles have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Camping des Familles dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping des Familles? Blue oceans, fine sandy beaches, horse riding, cycling trails, watersports... all are easily reached from here. Take to your bike first: the Gironde is a famed cycling destination in France with over … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping des Familles?
Arrivals from 9am to 6pm. Arrivals between 4 July to 30 August are from 2pm to 10:30pm. Departures at 11am all year.
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