Pays de Joie

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Pitches
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Bar
Apero on front terrace
Site entrance
Swimmingpool by night
Swimming pool
Diner or breakfast on the terrace
Ozzy and bruce
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Bar
Apero on front terrace
Site entrance

  • Family- and dog-friendly site on a small, wooded estate
  • A 15-minute drive to Verteuil-sur-Charente; 50 minutes to Futuroscope
  • Fresh breakfast pastries and communal dinner available; outdoor pool
Heading down to the Med or looking to linger in the spectacular Poitou-Charentes countryside? Whether you’re just passing through (the N10 to Bordeaux is five minutes’ drive away) or intending to hang around for a few days, you’re guaranteed a warm welcome from the owners of Pays de Joie, a small, peaceful site on the outskirts of sleepy Montalembert village on the west coast of France between Bordeaux and Poitiers. Set in three and a half acres of privately owned woodland surrounding a historic farmhouse, the site is under two hours' drive from La Rochelle. There are grassy nooks and crannies in the trees for extra seclusion, as well as an inviting outdoor pool. Kick back and enjoy the quiet, play pétanque with the kids and the traditional Flemish dice game of “pietjesbak”, walk any four-legged chums in the woods, or simply spend the afternoon reading a novel while swinging in a hammock. After a couple of days, you might be so chilled you won’t want to move. Luckily, breakfast is taken care of with freshly baked croissants and baguettes available every morning, and if prepping meals seems like a step too far, no problem, you can join in with the shared set-menu supper (tables d'hotes) – dishes include paella – in the evening. And any musicians among you, do feel free to bring your instruments with you and join in with a spontaneous song or two around the campfire. Guests can also de-stress by walking with the site's pig.

Campground type

Tent sites 6
Caravan sites 6
RV & Motorhome sites 6
Caravans for hire 1
Open now
Opens 1 May
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.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

German

Open from Thu, 1 May to

Open from Fri, 1 May to

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Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 31 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

A lovely, laid-back campsite in a gorgeous garden. Hosts are super friendly, food's a winner, and the pool's a ripper. Clean loos, quirky pets, and handy for the N10. Plenty of room and shade. You'll wanna come back!

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Well-maintained. Bar on site. The owner…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass site

Liked Well-maintained. Bar on site. The owner said we could pick the plentiful fruit.

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A very nice place to stop…

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Paul L.

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Liked A very nice place to stop at very quiet food excellent also near the national 10

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Perfect, and probably the most dog friendly site you will ever find!

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Laura Y.

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Liked LOVE this place!! Super pretty, very welcoming, and a must stop if you have dogs! The Labradors Ozzie and Bruce made friends with our Labrador and Spaniel, and would wait at our motorhome door for them to come out and play! So cute! I've never seen them so happy, running around playing with the other dogs on site. I wish more sites were like this, definitely recommend a visit.
My husband very much enjoyed the Belgian beer selection!

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What superb hosts , very…

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darren c.

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Liked What superb hosts , very warm welcome, explained all the facilities, very relaxing stop over , ideal location, 5 mins off the motorway, got to see Barbra and meet the pets , next time we stop for longer, thank you very much.

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Fabulous, relaxed site with quirky features.…

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Angela R.

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Liked Fabulous, relaxed site with quirky features. Owners were very friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend. Thank you.

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Friendly owners who spoke multiple languages made us feel welcome.

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Jen T.

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Liked Spacious, charming, abundance of shady spots, relaxed, games available

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De fantastische plek met buitenkeukentje. Het…

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Samira R.

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Liked De fantastische plek met buitenkeukentje. Het heerlijke eten van Nadja de gezelligheid van Kurt en Nadja samen. Het verse stokbrood en crossaint's. De lieve honden Bruce en Ozzy en de poesjes. Het hangbuikzwijn Barbara mag zeker niet ontbreken. De gezellige huiskamer waar je wat kan drinken en spelletjes kan spelen. Ik kan wel doorgaan, maar eigenlijk moet je er heen om te ervaren hoe sereen het daar is. Heerlijk zwembad, leuke uitstapjes kunnen maken. En niet te vergeten de overheerlijke zelfgemaakte perzikken confiture van Nadja en Kurt of de vijgen/pruimen. Wij komen zeker terug.

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Wunderschönes liebevoll restauriertes Anwesen mit netten…

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Franziska S.

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Liked Wunderschönes liebevoll restauriertes Anwesen mit netten Gastgebern, großen Stellflächen, Haustieren, Möglichkeit zum gemeinsamen Abendessen und Frühstück. Und natürlich einem großen Pool!!

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Pretty campsite with secluded pitches, which…

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Debbie D.

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Liked Pretty campsite with secluded pitches, which you can self select. Clean toilet and shower block with hot water. Large above ground pool to cool off in.

We loved the dogs and Barbara the pig. We have a chocolate Labrador at home so it was nice for the kids to have dogs to cuddle.

We ate a gorgeous dinner at the campsite one night, on a long table with other guests. A few of us finished the meal with a pétanque match!

You can have breakfast on site in the bar area or just get freshly cooked croissants to eat at your tent.

We went to La Vallée de Singes whilst we were there. They have so many different monkeys, so it’s worth a visit.

It’s a good campsite to stop off at on the way to/from the South.

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Owners friendly and will also provide meals if required.

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Anonymous

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Liked Relaxed atmosphere.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Covered terrace area 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 Watersports

Amenities 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 internet workstation(s) 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Luxury Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

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

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Pays de Joie

1

Chemin de La Couarde

Lieu-dit Champmagnan

Montalembert

Deux-Sèvres

France

79190

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

46.11449°N
0.19411°E

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

When the kids hear about the 4D rides and IMAX screens at Futuroscope (50 minutes’ drive), you probably won’t get a moment’s peace until you agree to spend the day there. Animal-mad youngsters may well love the free-ranging primates at La Vallée des Singes monkey sanctuary (20 minutes), and you can sneak in a history lesson when visiting the Grottes du Chaffaud (15 minutes), where prehistoric bones and tools have been found. Need to work off energy? Head for the waterslides at lakeside Plan d’eau de Saint-Macoux (five minutes), or go kayaking on the Charente River from Ruffec (10 minutes). If you hit a rare cooler day, distract the kids with laps of the indoor pool at Oda Aquatic Centre (15 minutes). For a tour of Poitou-Charentes towns and villages start off in riverside Verteuil-sur-Charente (15 minutes), dominated by its castle, and then hit the 12th-century abbey and half-timbered houses of Nanteuil-en-Vallée (20 minutes). Historic Angoulême (45 minutes) is worth a day trip for its stunning medieval architecture, while Poitiers (50 minutes) has an ancient baptistry, gothic-era cathedral and works by Rodin in the Musée Sainte-Croix.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Pays de Joie have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Pays de Joie dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pays de Joie? When the kids hear about the 4D rides and IMAX screens at Futuroscope (50 minutes’ drive), you probably won’t get a moment’s peace until you agree to spend the day there. Animal-mad … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pays de Joie?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Pays de Joie? From $39.94 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.