Camping Le Sous Bois
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Add your business details- Peaceful wooded site 15 minutes' bike ride from Saint-Pierre-d’Oléron
- Beach 200 metres away along a quiet shaded footpath
- Wellness area and bike hire on site, plus kids' activities in summer
‘Sous bois’ is a very fine place to be on a warm summer day – and there’s certainly plenty of scope for time spent ‘under the trees’ at Camping Sous Bois, a spacious wooded Charente-Maritime site on the island of Oléron.
‘Sur la plage’ is an equally fine place to be, and likewise that’s easily achieved as there’s a beach 200 metres away along a quiet tree-lined footpath. It’s a tiptop spot to go rockpooling for periwinkles, barnacles and the like; for a proper swimming beach, it’s best to head a bit further along the coast to Bonnes or Matha, both within 20 minutes on a bike.
Such dips in the Atlantic can be on the bracing side at times, so folk who like a guarantee of warmth may like to turn their attentions to the site’s wellness area, which has a hot tub and a sauna. Take that wellness a step further by signing up for one of the yoga or zumba classes that run on site through the summer; this of course then entitles you to feel guilt-free when buying more local wine and cakes from reception.
Activities aren’t limited to just the fitness classes; there’s also pony rides, ping pong tournaments and clown shows for the kids, and evenings of live music karaoke and dancing for all ages. Bikes can be hired on site too, for those who’d like to pedal their way along the island’s extensive network of quiet paths and up to the nearest town, Saint-Pierre-d’Oléron, for supplies.
Site type
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30Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
English
French
German
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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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Restaurant nearbyLocation
Camping Le Sous Bois
Avenue des Pins
La Cotinière
Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron
Charente-Maritime
France
17310
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
45.92067°N
-1.33934°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
Bikes are a great way to get about on Oléron, but they’re not the only option. Head up to Saint-Pierre-d’Oléron (15 minutes by bike) to swap your two wheels for horse rides or paddleboarding trips through the scenic salt marshes that surround the town. If it’s not a holiday until you’ve unpacked the golf clubs, head to the other side of the island for a round with a sea-view at Golf Club Oléron (20 minutes’ drive).
Island hols inevitably mean seafood suppers should be on the menu – if the idea of fresh lobsters, langoustines and the like get mouths watering, head over to La Cotiniére, a kilometre away. Around the harbour are lots of restaurants serving up the day’s haul, along with boat trips to see if you can catch your own (plus a daily market for when you can’t…)
Elsewhere around the island recommended outings include boat trips to ex-military prison Fort Boyard from Boyardville (15 minutes’ drive), riding the waterslides at Iléo waterpark (15 minutes) and learning about the stuff known as ‘white gold’ at Port des Salines salt museum (20 minutes).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plage De La Conche Matha | 2 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Plage De La Conche Madame | 4 km | Sea | Good | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Plage La Remigeasse- La Perroche | 4.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Plage Des Sable Vignier - Les Bonnes - Domino (Grde Plage) | 6 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Plage De Domino (Petite Plage) | 7.1 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Camping Le Sous Bois have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Camping Le Sous Bois dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping Le Sous Bois? Bikes are a great way to get about on Oléron, but they’re not the only option. Head up to Saint-Pierre-d’Oléron (15 minutes by bike) to swap your two wheels for horse rides … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Sous Bois?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.