Le Marais Sauvage
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- Family-friendly campsite in a peaceful part of the Marais Poitevin
- Half an hour's drive from Niort; La Rochelle 55 minutes
- Bar (serving snacks outside of April and October), shop and play area
Campground type
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2
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1Tourist board rating
Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).- 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.
- A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Please note the snack is closed in October.
Languages spoken
English
French
German
Spanish
Open from Fri, 3 Apr to
9.7/10
Wifi at the unit/site
Reviews
99% would recommend this campground to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
A quiet, tidy site in a scenic country spot, loved for its welcoming English-speaking owners. Guests rate the spotless amenities, roomy private spots, and a decent on-site bar/cafe with crepes. Great for bikes and walks, with boats for hire nearby. A few found it a bit remote with a small food menu.
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Great site, not to be missed.
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Liked Beautiful site with scrupulously clean facilities and friendly owners. Perfect for relaxing with plenty of dog walks. Large level pitches. Amazing variety of wildlife. Would highly recommend after visiting multiple times.
Disliked Nothing at all.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words! We are delighted that you enjoyed the peace of our site, the wildlife, and our large pitches. We take great pride in keeping our facilities scrupulously clean and providing a warm welcome to all our guests (including your dogs!). It was a real pleasure having you here, and we are already looking forward to seeing you again in April 2026 for another relaxing stay. See you soon!
Ideal stopover site to or from Spain
Powered grass site
Liked Lovely rural location
Great galleries at bar.
Friendly staff.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review! We are glad you enjoyed our peaceful rural location and had a good time at our bar-crêperie. Providing a friendly and welcoming atmosphere is very important to us. We hope to see you again soon at Le Marais Sauvage!
Very lovely site. We just stayed…
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Liked Very lovely site. We just stayed for one night as a stopover. Great facilities, good size pitches, very friendly staff. Had a lovely walk around the canals in the evening.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review! We are glad that our site provided a pleasant and convenient stopover for you. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the facilities, the size of your pitch, and the evening walk by the canals—it’s indeed a very peaceful spot. We hope to welcome you back again, perhaps for a longer stay next time!
Would highly recommend
Powered grass site
Liked Absolutely lovely find for our one night stop over. Super friendly. Very clean everywhere and had a bar with snacks available as well as a pre order for croissants in the morning.
Disliked Nothing we disliked
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your feedback! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and our welcome. We take great pride in the cleanliness of our site and are glad you appreciated our bar-restaurant and the morning pastries. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to see you again soon in the Marais Poitevin!
Loved loved this quiet campsite surrounded…
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Liked Loved loved this quiet campsite surrounded by the waterways of the green Venice. We had a canoe to take advantage of this and could drop it into the water just a short walk away. Good facilities
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From the manager: Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback! We are delighted that you enjoyed the peace of our site and its ideal location for exploring the Green Venice by canoe. It was a real pleasure to share our local advice with you and help make your stay special. We hope to see you again soon for more adventures on the water!
Sometimes you lose your heart to…
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Liked Sometimes you lose your heart to a place and this was one of those. We loved the silence and the calmness. The weather wasn’t great but we loved the evening galettes and the friendliness of the owners. Nothing was too much trouble. Come here if you can. And the showers are amazing.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you so much for this truly touching review! It warms our hearts to know that you felt such a connection to our site. We agree that the silence and tranquility are what make this place so special, even when the weather is grey. We are delighted you enjoyed our evening galettes and that our facilities, including the showers, met your expectations. Providing a helpful and welcoming environment is what we love most. We hope you find your way back to us soon!
Really nice site ran by some…
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Liked Really nice site ran by some lovely people , everything clean and tidy as you’d want . I’d happily return again
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found everything clean and tidy. Providing a welcoming and well-maintained environment for our guests is our priority. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we would be happy to welcome you back again anytime!
Great in all respects.
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Liked It was great, the owners were friendly and helpful, the site was kept exceptionally clean and tidy. The bar was a fun area and the gallets and crepes were very tasty.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review! We are delighted that you enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and the cleanliness of our site. It’s wonderful to know you had a great time at the bar and enjoyed our galettes and crepes—we put a lot of heart into our cooking! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to see you again soon at Le Marais Sauvage.
Lovely place to stay.
Powered grass site
Liked Location was excellent for exploring. The owners were always charming and helpful. The whole site and facilities were beautifully maintained.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback! We are delighted that you enjoyed our location for exploring the area and that you appreciated the care we put into maintaining the site and facilities. Providing a helpful and welcoming experience is very important to us. It was a pleasure having you stay with us, and we hope to see you again soon at Le Marais Sauvage!
lovely rural site in a beautiful…
Powered grass site
Liked lovely rural site in a beautiful location. very friendly and would highly recommend. great crepes at snack bar. spent 3 nights but could have stayed longer if we had more time.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your recommendation! We are delighted that you enjoyed the beauty of our rural location and our warm welcome. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed our crêpes at the bar-restaurant! We would have loved to have you for longer, and we hope you’ll have the chance to stay with us again in the future to explore even more of the area.
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 cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce 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 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
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Le Marais Sauvage
12 Route de la Sèvre
Le Mazeau
Vendée
France
85420
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
46.33041°N
0.67492°W
Route directions
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plage De La Concurrence | 42.2 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Plage Nord | 42.6 km | Sea | Good | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Plage Casino | 42.9 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| L'Oasis | 43.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| La Plage | 43.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Frequently asked questions
- Does Le Marais Sauvage have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Le Marais Sauvage dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Le Marais Sauvage? With 112,000 hectares of canals and nature to explore, the surrounding Marais Poitevin regional natural park is a great place for boating, canoeing, kayaking or stand up paddleboarding. Fishing, cycling, walking and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Le Marais Sauvage?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Le Marais Sauvage? From $39.87 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.