Ideal Camping

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  • Family-friendly Charente-Maritime site in St-Georges-de-Didonne
  • Royan 15 minutes’ drive; Zoo La Palmyre 25 minutes
  • Waterpark with slides; activity programme; mini market and snack bar
Shaded by the tall maritime pines and holm oaks of the Forêt de Suzac, Ideal Camping has spacious pitches on the outskirts of the seaside resort of St-Georges-de-Didonne, in the Charente-Maritime department. What’s your pleasure? Sandy beaches, perhaps? Then you'll be pleased to hear that the long crescent of Plage St-Georges-de-Didonne is only 200 metres away. You can unfurl your towel and relax on the golden sand as soon as you arrive – or, if you feel active, walk (or cycle) to the lighthouse at the northern end of the beach, then continue on past the headland to another sandy beach at Royan. Whatever you do, it pays to stay at the beach until early evening, as there's often a spectacular sunset. There’s also plenty to do on site, starting with a waterpark with pools (including a paddling area), slides and a Jacuzzi. Kids can also let off some steam in the well-equipped playground, or challenge their mates at the ping-pong table or on the multisport field. During peak season, the site also runs a lively entertainment programme with such activities as boules competitions, live music events and themed soirées. Barbecues are allowed, and a mini market on site sells a wide range of foodstuffs (including buttery croissants and freshly baked baguettes for breakfast). Alternatively, the snack bar serves burgers, pizzas and pasta dishes, or you can explore the restaurants and cafés in the centre of St-Georges-de-Didonne (five minutes’ drive). The site has twelve well-equipped and well-maintained toilet blocks with hot water and select equipment adapted for people with reduced mobility. There's also a launderette.

Campground type

Caravan sites 205
Caravans for hire 25
RV & Motorhome sites 205
Tent sites 140
Open now
Opens 2 May

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 30/05 and 06/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 01/06 and 31/08.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/06 and 31/08.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • The games room is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • The bar is open between 01/06 and 31/08.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri, 2 May to

Site types & availability

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Reviews

7.7

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PeacefulBush

79% would recommend this campground to a friend

73% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot near beach/town. Shaded spots, top pool. Clean loos & helpful staff. Shop & eatery good. Some pitches tight, Wi-Fi pricey, limited food. Best for families with little ones.

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Facilities were very clean, bins emptied frequently and wash areas always immaculate.…

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Kate C.

Unpowered gravel and sand tent site

Liked Facilities were very clean, bins emptied frequently and wash areas always immaculate. Hot water showers almost always. Pool was great for the kids. Shady pitches.

Boulle courts were great and beach on the doorstep

Disliked Not enough staff on in the restaurant/bar in the evenings

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Camping très convivial et familiale…

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Anonymous

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Camping très convivial et familiale

Disliked La cohésion d'équipe....

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Propre.personnel amical Emplacement spacieux Connexion elec bien…

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nicole r.

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Propre.personnel amical
Emplacement spacieux
Connexion elec bien

Disliked Emplacement incliné
Espace piscine nul,trop petit pour le nombre d’Emplacement. Toboggan basique sans plus
Animation sans intérêt
Pas d’animation pour les enfants et ados

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An average stay but in an excellent location

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andrew c.

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Location is superb. Close to the beach and lots of things to see and do.

Disliked Pitches are very tight and difficult to access with a caravan unless it is very small. No toilet roll in toilets (bring your own). Not much in the way of entertainment. Pool is lovely but gets very busy!

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Juste génial…

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Anonymous

Unpowered gravel and sand tent site

Liked Juste génial

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Camping très agréable Bon travail des équipes de nettoyage Bien situé en…

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Anonymous

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Camping très agréable
Bon travail des équipes de nettoyage
Bien situé en bordure de forêt et à 400m de la plage
Supérette 👍

Disliked Suivant la personne qui vous accueille cela peut être plutôt braque, inadapté dans un établissement de vacances.

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Camping très calme et super bien placé avec accès plage et toutes…

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LAETITIA P.

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Camping très calme et super bien placé avec accès plage et toutes les commodités à proximité. La propreté des sanitaires est un point fort aussi.
Camping très agréable avec sa jolie piscine et les espaces de jeux pour les enfants.
Le restaurant du camping"chez Matthieu"est vraiment top, service super agréable, prix vraiment pas cher avec des plats vraiment garnis, on a adoré 😊

Disliked Les horaires de la piscine a vraiment été un bémol pour ce camping 10h/12h et 14h/19h. Elle ferme vraiment trop tôt pour des vacances au mois d'août sachant qu'il faisait encore très chaud.
La wifi est vraiment très chère.

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Super séjour, personnel au top emplacement parfait

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Alexandra D.

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Le personnel très agréable, la propreté des locaux, le restaurant est extra, des serveur (es) au top. Un emplacement très grand plats et ombragé juste parfait
Jai beaucoup aimé ce camping

Disliked Le horaire de rentré sortie des voitures obliger de sortir la voiture de bonne heure pour pouvoir balader en extérieur dommage

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When we initially turned up the site felt very big and we…

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Samantha R.

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked When we initially turned up the site felt very big and we all felt crammed in, however during our stay we got used to this and the camp site was actually quiet despite how packed it was.
The swimming pool was great fun with the kids.
The shop was good, fresh baked goods was a treat.
The location was also very good. 15 min walk to the beach, with beautiful sunsets.
There were lots of wash facilities, but we still needed to wait a short while for showers occasionally. The toilets didn’t have toilet paper (which seems quite common in France), but they also didn’t have hand washing facilities.
Wi fi was available at a cost. We didn’t use.

Disliked No handwashing facilities in the toilet blocks.
Not much privacy to each pitch.

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Good position helpful staff and nice pool and slide.…

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Anonymous

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Good position helpful staff and nice pool and slide.

Disliked Toilets not great. No loo paper (can live with that)! No soap provided in any loos on site and only hosed down once a day!

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Waterslide Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities 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 Off licence 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 No dogs allowed

Themes

Bush

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 Public transport nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 sites)

Accessibility

Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Ideal Camping

16 Avenue de Suzac

St George de Didonne

Charente-Maritime

France

17110

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

45.58521°N
0.98529°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

With its coastal habitats, inland seas and mudflats, the Parc Naturel Marin de l’Estuaire de la Gironde (10 minutes’ walk) provides shelter to a large number of migratory birds, including ducks and geese. If you’re lucky, you might also be able to spot bottlenose and common dolphins, plus grey seals. Sitting on a small island in the middle of the Gironde estuary, the Cordouan Lighthouse can be accessed only by boat from either Royan (15 minutes’ drive) or Le Verdon-sur-Mer (50 minutes). Climb the 301 steps to the top of this elegant 17th-century beacon (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) to take in far-reaching views of the coastline. Zoo La Palmyre (25 minutes) is home to hundreds of animals – from big cats to primates, and from crocodiles to birds like colourful flamingoes and macaws. There are shows featuring sea lions and bird displays, or you can feed zoo-supplied corn to the resident giraffes and zebras.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Plage De La Conche Sud 0.6 km Sea PoorGoodGoodExcellent
Plage De Suzac 1.2 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Plage Les Yuccas 1.8 km Sea N/APoorN/AN/A
Plage De L'Arneche 1.9 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Plage De La Conche Nord 1.9 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ideal Camping have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Ideal Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Ideal Camping? With its coastal habitats, inland seas and mudflats, the Parc Naturel Marin de l’Estuaire de la Gironde (10 minutes’ walk) provides shelter to a large number of migratory birds, including ducks and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ideal Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ideal Camping? From $78.51 (for 2 nights, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.