Aire de la Ferme Froide

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  • Grassy pitches on a farm a 10-minute drive from Bayeux, in Calvados
  • Bayeux AVENTURE theme park 15 minutes’ drive; Omaha Beach half an hour
  • Dogs welcome; resident goats and cows; pétanque court
On a peaceful farm by the Aure river, surrounded by the lush agricultural landscape of Calvados, Aire de la Ferme Froide is a pretty sweet spot to explore this historic area of northern France. Remote it might feel, but the site is less than 10 kilometres from Bayeux (easily accessed via the nearby D67) and about a half-hour drive from the coast. And what a coast this is. The wide beaches are excellent for building sandcastles and running around in an attempt to fly kites (cue – one would hope – happy children); however, in 1944 these sandy stretches were also the theatre for the Allied invasion of Normandy, which means that there’s a lot to pique the interest of grown-ups (or of anyone who’s into World War II history). This includes museums like the Memorial Museum of Omaha Beach (25 minutes) and memorials like the British Normandy Memorial (half an hour), as well as the beaches themselves – from Omaha to Utah (half an hour’s drive and 50 minutes, respectively). Back at the site, a game of pétanque or communing with the farm animals (gentle cows and inquisitive goats, among others) ought to help raise your spirits after a day visiting sombre historical landmarks. Dogs are welcome, as long as they are well behaved and kept on a lead around the livestock. Owners Mickael and Stéphanie are on hand to suggest alternative activities (hot-air balloon flight, anyone?) and sights, from the early 13th-century Mondaye Abbey (five minutes, or a 20-minute walk) to amusement parks like Bayeux AVENTURE (15 minutes).

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 16
Tent sites 16
Caravan sites 16
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

French

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.2

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Peaceful

86% would recommend this campground to a friend

85% would stay here again

What customers say

Great value farm site, loved for its quiet rural vibe & helpful owner. Easy access to Bayeux & D-Day sites. Animals are a hit! Basic, but clean facilities are improving. Perfect for a relaxed stay or touring base.

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Tres tres bon accueil, les…

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Grégory P.

Unpowered grass and earth site

Liked Tres tres bon accueil, les sanitaires très bien entretenus. Malgré que je n'ai pas pris l'électricité on m'a autorisé à recharger mont téléphone et mes batteries externes. Un frigo et un micro onde a disposition. Le cadre est excellent. Très content de mon séjour.

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Lovely Owner, Great Location and Facilities

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ANDREW W.

Powered grass and earth site

Liked Lovely owner, great location, facilities, value. The functions are basic but everything you need is available - showers, cassette dump, electric hookup etc. This is a rural farm setting and in our opinion, much preferable to the typical city aires.

Disliked Nothing

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Anonymous

Powered grass and earth site

Liked Bon rapport qualité/prix, aire tranquille en campagne, accueil sympathique.

Disliked Sanitaires moyens

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we really enjoyed our 4 nights…

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dean m.

Powered grass and earth site

Liked we really enjoyed our 4 nights we stayed, lovely lady who owns it is very friendly and welcoming,even helped when we left our hock up at home, would definitely stay here again

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Note there's no WiFi

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Anonymous

Powered grass and earth site

Liked La Ferme Froide is lovely quiet and relaxing little place. We enjoyed our time there. Thank you Stephanie for being so helpful and caring. I would definitely recommend La Ferme Froide. Electric hook up. Grey water dispenser, fresh water refill. Plenty of hot water and free shower which is great.

Disliked As it's a farm it's a little bit out of town but it's only a little drive away from shops and restaurants. Bayeux is a lovely town to visit and not too far away. We had a lovely galette and coffee at little restaurant, sorry I didn't get the name. We also visited Omaha Beach and Cherbourg town before sailing home.

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Very friendly welcome. Pitches level and…

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Alex B.

Powered grass and earth site

Liked Very friendly welcome. Pitches level and well maintained. 45 minutes drive from port at Caen.

Disliked Facilities all in need of urgent attention. One toilet with no seat! Not clean! Poor position for motor home emptying and filling water

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Elizabeth F.

Powered grass and earth site

Liked Friendly and fun

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Great choice for tranquil camping

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Anonymous

Powered grass and earth site

Liked Good size level pitches, very peaceful and tranquil. The host is very friendly and is very helpful. Very handy for the ferry about thirty minutes to the port.

Disliked Absolutely nothing

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Perfect for overnight stop

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth site

Liked Easy access, simple quiet and all you need for an overnight stop

Disliked 1 toilet could do with a couple at least

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Anonymous

Powered grass and earth site

Liked Campsite was compact but fantastic close to Bayeux lots to see and do. War museum and big town to look around. No Wifi but i liked that.

Disliked The facilities need a major update - only one toilet and one shower. Washing dishes sink needs upgrade.

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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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Aire Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Horse riding nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Aire de la Ferme Froide

59 Impasse de la Froide Rue

Juaye-Mondaye

Calvados

France

14250

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

49.20827°N
0.70602°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

The Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, in Bayeux, displays the famed tapestry that narrates the story of William the Conqueror’s invasion of England in 1066, while the Museum of the Battle of Normandy, on the outskirts of town, recounts a different invasion: the events of D-Day. Caen (half an hour’s drive) spreads around a castle first built by William the Conqueror (or Guillaume le Conquérant, as he is known around these parts). The hilltop citadel also includes the Musée de Normandie, illustrating the history of the region, and a Museum of Fine Arts housing paintings by the Old Masters. In Colleville-sur-Mer (half an hour), the Overlord Museum is one of several local museums exploring the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy, with tanks and military vehicles, medals and uniforms, and re-enactments.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
La Breche 15.9 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Place Du Six Juin 16 km Sea GoodGoodN/AN/A
La Fontaine St Come 16.4 km Sea N/AGoodN/AGood
Place Mosnier 17.3 km Sea PoorPoorN/AN/A
Plage Du Village De Vacances 19.5 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Aire de la Ferme Froide have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Aire de la Ferme Froide dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Aire de la Ferme Froide? The Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, in Bayeux, displays the famed tapestry that narrates the story of William the Conqueror’s invasion of England in 1066, while the Museum of the Battle … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Aire de la Ferme Froide?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Aire de la Ferme Froide? From $19.39 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.