Twin Lakes France

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Swimming pool
Swimming pool
Visitor image of the grass pitches
Swimming pool
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New 2024 - renovated shower block
Disabled toilet
New 2024 - large family toilet/shower room
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Swimming pool
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  • Laidback site centred around a couple of well-stocked fishing lakes
  • A five-minute drive from Montendre and half an hour from Cognac
  • Swimming pools, bar, kids’ play area and plenty of green space
Cyclist, walker, angler or dog owner? Whether you’re one or all of the above, Twin Lakes France, a relaxed site set in the countryside with a couple of catch-and-release fishing lakes (PS: chances to angle for carp and roach are included in the price), is a friendly bolthole in the Charente-Maritime.​​ If you’d rather take to the water than rest beside it with a rod, the park also has swimming pools for a spot of submerging and a bar with a view of the lakes for putting your feet up while sipping a cold beer (or three). When thoughts turn to getting out and about, Twin Lakes is close to many pictureworthy French villages hosting authentic markets, and cycling and walking paths are easily accessible. It’s just over a five-minute from Montendre – stop here for a supermarket – and half an hour from tasting sessions in the liquor houses of Cognac. Back on site after a bit of booze, there’s ample green space next to the lakes for you to spread out on while the dog snuffles about and the sprogs take on the play area. Events are organised through the year, including weekly trivia nights and bingo, and mornings are given a boost with bread delivery from a local bakery (during high season).

Campground type

Caravan sites 8
Tent sites 8
RV & Motorhome sites 8
Open now
Opens 2 February

Tourist board rating

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.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/06 and 01/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 9 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.
  • Free wifi is only available at the bar. During the winter months, the bar, shop and restaurant may be closed and the site will be carrying out maintenance works which may cause disruption. Water points will be a short walk from the camping field in freezing temperatures.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, 2 Feb to

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Reviews

9

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

89% would recommend this campground to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

A friendly, well-kept spot with ripper on-site bar/eats. Clean facilities, fast Wi-Fi, and nice lake walks, plus ace fishing! Pool was a winner, though the bar could get loud late, and a couple of punters found showers a bit temporary. Mostly loved it and would bunk down again.

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Arrival date (latest first)

A must visit if in the area, or as a stopover.

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Graham C.

Powered grass site

Liked 2nd year running we have stayed here and it was just as good as the first time. Had a lovely meal at the restaurant too. Wifi is just the best, so so fast. Maybe see you next year!

Disliked None

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Highly recommend.

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Bar and restaurant great. Also the evening activities such as quiz nites, and bingo very good fun.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good stopover and warm welcome from the owner

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Marlena P.

Powered grass site

Liked Big pitches

Disliked Swimming pool occupied by one family

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff, pitches by fishing lake

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Heather M.

Powered grass site

Liked Owner very friendly & goes out of his way to please visitors, sanitary facilities satisfactory. Pleasant walks around the two lakes.

Disliked The bar/restaurant area, although very convenient & seemed popular, was very noisy into the early hours which wasn’t acceptable for us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

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Denise S.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Fab campsite. Very friendly English owners. Nothing was too much trouble. Very well placed for the river Gironde with its beautiful seafood restaurants. Lovely little villages and nice for cycling.
Clean tidy facilities with great hot water
Loved it

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing place. Amazing hosts. Will definitely return.

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Rich S.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Absolutely everything!

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for such a positive review. It was great to meet you and good luck on your travels and adventures. We hope to see you again in the future.

Lovely site with clean facilities and friendly staff

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Gill F.

Powered grass site

Liked Peace and space

Disliked More toilets needed

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review!

Friendly site, reasonable prices, clean. Perfect for young family.

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Graham C.

Powered grass site

Liked Way better than we ever expected. Easy to find, friendly staff on arrival. We had no idea it was run by English so it was a pleasant surprise, lots of English friendly people staying on site too. Showed to our pitch and around the place soon as we arrived.
Site is amazing, so quiet, clean facilities. Local on site bar/restaurant which we ate in twice and not a single fault to be had. Fish & chips was lovely! Prices reasonable.
Pool was great, kids loved it.
We actually loved it so much we extended our stay by an extra 2 nights. Only moving on as we planned to move around in France but we hope this site hasn't ruined our expectations of other sites!
So many other campers on site say they come here every year, so I think that speaks for itself.
We cycled into town, only 10 minutes ride. Experienced the food market that was on a Tuesday, very nice food.
Added bonus that we didn't realise, really good Wifi in all areas of the site. (80mb) Better than my Wifi at home!

Disliked My only real criticism is that the pool needs a bit of TLC, few loose tiles around the edges, but I really am being picky. I am sure the staff would do this before it came dangerous.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for such a detailed review. We are really pleased that you had a great time!
We completely agree with you about the small pool and it is on our 2024/2025 winter jobs list as we know how important a small pool is for children.
Have a great time on the rest of your adventure and we hope we get to see you again in the future!

Perfect hosts.

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Very warm welcome from the owner, lovely man. Staff great too. Very accommodating. See below. Excellent food in the restaurant. Beautiful setting and very clean. Huge pitches. If in the area, please go.

Disliked Nothing about the site. booked through pitch up, said there was 8 spaces, paid our money but when there, fully booked! Owner went out his way to accommodate us offering us an extension to ensure we got electric otherwise we would have had nowhere to pitch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for a fabulous review! We really appreciate it and we are so glad that you had a great time.
We hope that we get to see you again in the future. Take care and safe travels!

Emplacements spacieux très arborés. Camping très…

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Emilie K.

Powered grass site

Liked Emplacements spacieux très arborés. Camping très beau et très bien tenu. Avec un patron d'une gentillesse exceptionnelle. L'espace restaurant est lui aussi très bien avec un très bon rapport qualité prix

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for such a great review. We are really pleased that you had a great stay and got to enjoy the restaurant. We hope you can come and visit us again in the future!

Merci pour cet excellent commentaire. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez passé un bon séjour et que vous ayez pu profiter du restaurant. Nous espérons que vous reviendrez nous rendre visite à l'avenir !

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 site/unit 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 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

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

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

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Twin Lakes France

La Faïencerie

Montendre

Charente-Maritime

France

17130

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

45.29904°N
0.43581°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

Make your way to the outskirts of Montendre, the local town, to meander around the Mysterra maze set in woodland (10 minutes’ drive) or roam around the Baron Desqueyroux Lake. Set foot in the town centre for a nosey at the castle, then head on a jaunt to Jonzac (20 minutes). This pretty little town is home to the geothermally heated Les Antilles de Jonzac waterpark – visit for dips in the lagoon and wave pools or to bask in the bubbles of the Jacuzzi. To offset all this rather indulgent R&R, channel your inner high roller in the casino or leave town for tasting sessions in a Gironde estuary vineyard like the Maison de la Vigne et des Saveurs in Archiac. Cognac (30 minutes) and its surrounds also have brandy-production places that are open to the public if you’d like to learn more about this famed area’s alcohol-making heritage. If it’s not a holiday without a walk on the beach, bound over to the seaside resort of Talmont-sur-Gironde (55 minutes) or roam to Royan at the mouth of the Gironde estuary (an hour and five minutes). Back inland for more tipple tasting, Bordeaux and local wine villages like Saint-Émilion are around an hour’s drive.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Twin Lakes France have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Twin Lakes France dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Twin Lakes France? Make your way to the outskirts of Montendre, the local town, to meander around the Mysterra maze set in woodland (10 minutes’ drive) or roam around the Baron Desqueyroux Lake. Set foot … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Twin Lakes France?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  Anytime –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Twin Lakes France? From $35.75 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.