4 stars and above: Campgrounds in Poitou-Charentes

Camping La Pinède

• A campsite in the middle of nature by the ocean

Camping Les Gorges du Chambon

• Well-equipped family-friendly site 150 metres from a river beach
• Angoulême 45 minutes' drive; Limoges an hour
• On-site restaurant, heated pool, paddling pool and tennis courts

Camping Les Gros Joncs

• On the west coast of Oléron
• Between the sea and the forest, sheltered by dunes
• Large pools, restaurant, Jacuzzi and spa

Camping Les Grosses Pierres

• Less than a kilometre from the nearest beach
• Waterpark with pools, waterslide and hot tub
• Wellness centre, bar and restaurant

Camping L'Orée du Bois

• Family-friendly site in the Forest of la Coubre, 4km from beaches
• 200 metres from Indian Forest and 500 metres from a summer funfair
• Waterpark, spa, sauna, bar, restaurant and local attraction discounts

Au Petit Port de L’Houmeau

• Quiet family site a 10-minute walk from the beach in L’Houmeau
• A 20-minute bike ride from La Rochelle; half an hour from Île de Ré
• Snack bar, gym classes, beach volleyball and heated swimming pool

Camping Ostrea

• Relaxing campsite on the eastern coast of the Île d'Oléron
• A 15-minute drive from Boyardville or the mainland
• Outdoor pool heated to 28°C throughout the season

Camping La Clé des Champs

Camping L'Estuaire

• The campsite is located in the wine region of Pineaux and Cognac
• Surrounded by trees in the quiet countryside
• Visit the Camargue saintongeaise (wetland area) nature reserve

Les Charmettes

• Holiday park in a lively seaside town
• Huge waterpark with several pools, spa bath, slides and fountains
• Nightly entertainment, restaurant and three kids' clubs

Campiotel des Dunes

• Family-friendly site by a forest two kilometres from Ars-en-Ré
• 15 minutes' walk from the beach, along a wooded footpath
• Snack bar with evening entertainment and terrace overlooking the pool

Camping Paradis Les Pins d'Oléron

• Oléron site with easy access to amenities in Le Grand-Village-Plage
• Sandy beach, surf school and land yachting within a kilometre
• Bike hire, natural swimming lagoon and summer activities on site

Camping La Roche-Posay

Camping La Rivière

• Spacious riverside site on the edge of Valence-en-Poitou
• A half-hour drive from Poitiers and Futuroscope theme park
• Heated outdoor pool with waterslides; summer restaurant and activities

Camping le Martin-Pêcheur

• Family-run site in the Marais Poitevin marshland area
• Fishing, boat and canoe trips and riverside walks near the site
• Pool, play area, communal room and shop

Camping Les Charmilles

• Dog-friendly site four kilometres from the seaside resort of Fouras
• A 15-minute drive from Rochefort and 25 minutes from La Rochelle
• Heated indoor pool with waterslides, plus sports and pétanque courts

Camping Les Ilates

• Friendly and family-orientated site on the Loix peninsula
• Summer kids' club as well as adults' events five and six days a week
• Pool, hot tub, playground, bouncy castle and snack bar

Camping La Pignade

• In the Coubre forest, on the edge of Ronce-les-Bains
• A 20-minute walk from the beach; 20 minutes' drive from Île d'Oléron
• Outdoor pool, waterslide, restaurant, bike hire and kids' club

Camping Les Grenettes

• Family-friendly lle de Ré site 300 metres from the beach
• Two pools, kids' club, restaurant and shop
• A 10-minute drive to Saint-Martin-de-Ré and 30 minutes to La Rochelle