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
Set deep in the countryside of the Marais Poitevin, Le Marais Sauvage is a family-friendly campsite just south of the small village of Le Mazeau. The surrounding landscape is mostly made up of grassy marshlands, peaceful forests and pretty canals that are great for boating – so much so that the local area is sometimes known as 'La Venise Verte' (Green Venice). Guests spending the night here have access to well-maintained and spacious pitches, all of which are a short walk from the site's handy facilities. As well as essentials like toilets and showers, the site has a bar serving light refreshments every month except for April and October (note that during low season, catering is closed on Sundays). There are also laundry facilities, a service point for motorhomes, a small shop and a play area for the kids. Handily, well-behaved dogs are welcome, so the full family can be in attendance. The centre of Le Mazeau is a short stroll away, where there is a restaurant and a bakery where you can pick up fresh bread and tasty pastries in the morning. Slightly further afield, the larger town of Niort (half an hour's drive) has a definite charm with its old buildings and pedestrian shopping streets, while day trips to the coast can be easily arranged as well – it's just under an hour to La Rochelle.

Site type

Tent sites 50
Travel trailer sites 50
RV sites 50
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens April 4

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 Breed-specific legislation (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.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 30 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note the snack is closed in October.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Spanish

Open from Fri, Apr 4 to

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 51 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a peaceful escape, with friendly owners, spotless facilities, and private, roomy pitches. Enjoy excellent walking/cycling, nearby boat hire, and a popular café with crepes. Rubbish bin access can be tricky in the rain.

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Great stay would go back

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Bronagh P.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Very friendly welcome and well organised site. Pitches are very spacious and facilities modern and spotless. Great for easy cycling. Excellent Wi-Fi

Recommend to friends Visit again

Bonne accueil des propriétaires. Endroits très calme, blocs sanitaires très très propres…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Bonne accueil des propriétaires.
Endroits très calme, blocs sanitaires très très propres surtout la salle de bain bonne disposition ( porte savon, douche téléphone......)
Pas trop envahi par des insectes.
Franchement rien à dire.

Disliked Le seul bémol c'est les activités quand on a des jeunes. Il faut faire des kilomètres.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with excellent facilities in the heart of nature.

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Nathan W.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked A lovely little site with excellent facilities, in fact the best we experienced whilst travelling in France. Free WiFi, free water, good set up for facilitating motorhome/van use such as waste water disposal and chemical toilet, a nice little on site shop supplying the basics and an evening bar/galette cafe. The toilet and washing building was excellent and the only place where there was no time limit on the shower tap! Also a small playground for children. Lovely hosts who made you feel at home. Very quiet and in the heart of nature. Bikes and canoes can also be hired nearby. Most definitely a recommended place to stay.

Disliked Nothing apart from the occasional noise of powered parachute machines in the sky.

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Probably best site we have been to. Will be back again .

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Caron J.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Lovely site . Separate quite private pitches . Site very tranquil. Owners very friendly and helpful . Cafe great . Toilets and showers etc very clean .

Disliked Nothing loved it all

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing site . Wish could have stayed longer . Will definitely return

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Caron J.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Absolutely loved this site . Clean pitches, private area , super clean showers , toilets etc . Lovely walks and boat hire . Great for cycling . Lovely bar and food . Owner brilliant .

Disliked Nothing .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Plat et boisé, du silence ...

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Caroline G.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked La tranquillité ainsi que la gentillesse du personnel

Recommend to friends Visit again

This is our second time here. We stopped for 2 nights last…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite

Liked This is our second time here. We stopped for 2 nights last summer and came back for 5 this year. It is a beautiful campsite in a lovely location. Pitches are spacious and wash block was extremely clean. The owners were incredibly friendly and helpful. We will certainly be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommended, went back after our previous visit 2 months ago

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Tony T.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Once again, everything was perfect. Quiet and adorable

Disliked N/a

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All good…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite

Liked All good

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Definitely return

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Debbie T.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Everything. Peaceful site. Lovely friendly owners.great location for walking and cycling. Facilities excellent.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Pétanque Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

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 access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Le Marais Sauvage

12 Route de la Sèvre

Le Mazeau

Vendée

France

85420

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

46.33041°N
0.67492°W

Route directions

The site advises that you enter the exact address into your Satnav. The site is in the commune of Le Mazeau, on the way to Village de la Sèvre. GPS coordinates: Latitude, 46.3304; Longitude, -0.6749.

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 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 other leisure activities to help you feel at one with nature are also readily available in the immediate vicinity – for recommendations, head to the nearest tourist office in the pretty riverside town of Coulon (15 minutes' drive), which is also a good place to start boat trips. Elsewhere, the pretty ruins of the Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Maillezais (15 minutes) is worth a visit for anyone interested in the local area's Catholic and Huguenot heritage. For more inspiring buildings, you’d do well to check out the Renaissance château at Coulonges-sur-l'Autize too (25 minutes). If you don't mind a longer drive, it's well worth driving down to the beaches of La Rochelle or Noirmoutier island, both of which can be reached in just under an hour. If you're travelling with kids and want to keep them on their best behaviour, the prospect of a trip to the fab rides and live action shows at the Puy du Fou theme park (an hour and 15 minutes) is likely to do the trick.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Plage De La Concurrence 42.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentGood
Plage Nord 42.6 km Sea GoodGoodExcellentExcellent
Plage Casino 42.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
L'Oasis 43.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
La Plage 43.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest sites

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Le Marais Sauvage? From $28.83 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.