Les Prairies de Pacouinay

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Pitches with plenty of space
Pitches with plenty of space
A shaded spot under a tree
Family-friendly pitches
Pitches
Tables in the shared kitchen
Communal area
Communal area with dining table
Communal kitchen
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  • Small, sociable site in the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park
  • Boat trips 10 minutes' drive away; an hour to the coast or Puy du Fou
  • Shared kitchen/dining area on site; hiking/bike maps to borrow
Green will certainly be the background colour for your break at Les Prairies de Pacouinay – this Vendée site is surrounded by the lush scenery of the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park, a place nicknamed ‘La Venise Verte’ for the gondolas and other boats that make their way along the huge network of waterways. Getting out to see this stunning scenery should be simple – you’ll be 10 minutes' drive from a pier with boat tours, and the site owner has a collection of favourite walking and cycling trails to try out. There are a couple of bikes available to hire on site, but they’re often booked so it’s best to bring your own if you can (or check on availability ahead of arrival). Horse riding, fishing and lake swimming are among the other activity options nearby and there are plenty of other things to do, including visiting heritage buildings or taking a stroll around the historical town of Niort. If you don’t mind a slightly longer drive, you can get to the coast and the city of La Rochelle with a journey of around an hour. Back on site, you’ll be staying at a peaceful but friendly site, where guests have access to a fully equipped kitchen (with fridge, cooker and dishwasher) that also has tables for sociable meals. Other facilities include a barbecue area, a washing machine and a bathroom with toilet and shower.

Site type

Tent sites 6
Travel trailer sites 6
RV sites 6
Mobile homes for rent 1
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Opens

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

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

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Les Prairies de Pacouinay

8 Allée de Pacouinay

Oulmes

Vendée

France

85420

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

46.38453°N
0.64837°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

To see some of the surroundings, you’ll be able to join boat trips or hire canoes and kayaks at Pier of the Green Venice (10 minutes’ drive). Local activity providers organise bike and ATV tours as well, or you can follow one of the trails suggested by the team on site. For a cool dip after your tour, head to the beach area at Lake Chassenon (15 minutes). Historical buildings are dotted around here too – learn about the area’s past at House of the Marais Poitevin (15 minutes) or pay visits to Abbey Nieul-sur-l’Autise (10 minutes), Abbey Maillezais (15 minutes) and Château du Coudray-Salbart (25 minutes). Niort (20 minutes) is worth a trip too, to visit the Musée Bernard d’Agesci, the Donjon de Niort and the popular covered market. A little further afield, it’s an hour’s drive to La Rochelle or just a little longer to the beach at La Tranche-sur-Mer. The hugely popular theme park Puy du Fou is about an hour’s drive away as well.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • Le Trou Vendéen 2 km
  • Crêperie du Moulin 4.9 km
  • Au bord de l'eau 5.9 km
  • L'Atelier des Sens 7.1 km
  • La prunelle 7.4 km
  • Auberge de l'Abbaye 7.5 km
  • L'Echauguette 7.7 km
  • Chez Fanny 7.8 km
  • Mam'zelleAngele 8.4 km
  • Hôtel Le Central 8.4 km

Groceries

  • Intermarché Drive Supermarket 4.5 km
  • Intermarché Super Supermarket 4.5 km
  • Cave Union Vinicole Off-licence 9.1 km

Parks and play

  • Val du Jarlingon 2 km
  • Square des Poilus 4.4 km
  • Square des Ardennais 7.2 km
  • Place d'Irchester 8.4 km
  • L'Autremont 8.5 km
  • Aire de loisirs Yvon-Thibaudeau 8.8 km

Family days out

  • Commanderie de Cenan Castle 3.8 km
  • La Maison de la Meunerie Visitor attraction 4.9 km
  • Marais Poitevin Visitor attraction 5.8 km
  • Château des Moulières Castle 7.6 km
  • Le Petit Train Pibalou Visitor attraction 8.5 km
  • Embarcadère Prada Visitor attraction 8.5 km
  • Embarcadère La Trigale Visitor attraction 8.6 km
  • Embarcadère La Pigouille Visitor attraction 8.6 km
  • Mairie de Château de Villiers en Plaine Castle 8.8 km
  • Embarcadere Cardinaud Visitor attraction 8.8 km
  • Château de Puy-Sec Castle 10.9 km
  • Château Renaissance de Coulonges sur l'Autize Castle 11.4 km
  • Parc Du coq à l'âne Zoo 12 km
  • Château de Doix Castle 12.3 km
  • La Vergne Castle 13 km

Public transport

  • Centre 2.1 km
  • Oulmes 2.3 km
  • Nieul-sur-l'Autise 4.3 km
  • Saint-Sigismond 5 km
  • Richebonne 5.2 km
  • Maillezais 7 km
  • Grand Coin 7.4 km
  • Chalais 7.7 km
  • Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux 7.8 km
  • Ballanger 8.1 km

Local services

  • Crédit Agricole Cashpoint 4.3 km
  • Crédit Mutuel Cashpoint 4.3 km
  • Crédit Agricole Cashpoint 7.2 km
  • Elf Fuel station 2.4 km
  • Docteur Fedyukina Svetlana Doctors 4.3 km
  • Intermarché Fuel station 4.5 km
  • Maison de Santé Doctors 4.5 km
  • Pharmacie de l'Abbaye Pharmacy 4.9 km
  • Docteur Geffray Doctors 4.9 km
  • Service de soins à domicile ADMR Doctors 6.7 km
  • Maison de la santé pluridisciplinaire Doctors 7.2 km
  • Avia Fuel station 7.5 km
  • Pharmacie du Marais Pharmacy 8.4 km

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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.

Reviews

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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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This is not for everybody. I enjoyed the simplicity of the place

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 pete c. 3 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked The guests and the proprietor were delightful. It was quiet and a fascinating stay with folk who are enjoying living a life not structured by the social norms. An honesty box for the home grown veg and wine and even the cost of the stay. Truly refreshing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Unique stop-over

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 Jill O. 29 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked A wonderful, quirky stop-over. Anne, the Host, was very welcoming and friendly. The social barn which is a fully equipped kitchen, was a great place to cook, share wine and spend the evening talking to fellow campers. Anne share a glass of a local aperitif with us - delightful! Facilities are spotlessly clean and again, quirky! Pick figs and walnuts from the trees and talk to the chickens if you feel inclined. Would like to stay longer but hopefully, next time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Merci Jill pour ce joli commentaire.
Nos premiers voyageurs "pitchup" et c'est une belle rencontre.
Merci encore.

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