Playground: Campgrounds in Poitou-Charentes

Camping Bois de la Chasse

• In the village of Semussac, 15 minutes’ drive from the Gironde coast
• Close to beaches, watersports, bike hire, public pool and horse riding
• Playground, pétanque court and café with outdoor seating

Hameaux des Marines

• Peaceful site near the sea on the north coast of Oléron island
• Five minutes' walk to award-winning Huttes beach
• Friendly service, bike rental and heated seasonal pool

Camping Bonne Anse Plage

• Family-orientated Charente-Maritime site with direct access to the sea
• A five-minute drive from La Palmyre; 30 minutes from Royan
• Outdoor pool, gym, sports pitches, bike hire and restaurant

Le Domaine de La Barre

• On a 56-hectare rural estate five minutes from the village of Gourgé
• Within an hour's drive of Futuroscope and Puy du Fou theme parks
• Two swimming pools, plus miniature golf, pony rides and a fishing lake

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 de Baignes

• Peaceful site by the Paraon river in Baignes-Sainte-Radegonde
• Within an hour's drive of Angoulême, Bordeaux and Cognac
• Swimming pool, playground and shops within easy walking distance

Camping Le Bel Air

• Island family site under 10 minutes' stroll from La Flotte beach
• Half an hour's drive from La Rochelle
• Heated pool, playground, bouncy castle and summer snack bar

La Cailletiere

• Central location on Île d'Oléron, close to beaches and the town centre
• A 500-metre walk from the IIéo waterpark
• Heated pool, games room, snack bar and takeaway

La Grosse Talle

• Peaceful site with a relaxed atmosphere in leafy green surroundings
• A 15-minute drive from Melle and 50 minutes to Futuroscope
• Swimming pool on site; walks into the countryside from the entrance

Camping Antioche

L'Anse des Pins

Camping Côté Ô La Palmyre

• Busy family-friendly park four kilometres from La Palmyre
• Hire bikes on site to reach watersports, beach, zoo and adventure park
• 2000 m² waterpark, restaurants and lots of high-season entertainment

Les Baleines

• Eco-friendly campsite near the popular Baleines Lighthouse
• On an island nature haven
• 18-hole mini golf course, playground and kids' activities

Les Chalets de Moulière

• Family-friendly site near the Vienne river, 35 minutes from Poitiers
• Futuroscope 25 minutes’ drive; La Planète des Crocodiles 35 minutes
• Outdoor pool and games room with fitness equipment, plus a library

Résidence Sous Les Pins

• Five minutes’ drive from spectacular Côte Sauvage beaches
• Casino, islands, adventure parks, zoo, watersports within 20 minutes
• Volleyball, basketball, ping pong, playground and kids’ club

Camping Walmone

• Peaceful site in a wooded area
• Pools, regular entertainment and kids' club
• Walking and cycling trips available from the site

Campotel at Sequoia Parc

• Family-friendly site on a former French estate 17 miles from Royan
• A 10-minute drive to the nearest beach; 50 minutes to La Rochelle
• Aqua park and swimming pools; ample activities and restaurant on site

Villatent at Camping Le Nauzan Plage

• Family-friendly safari tent breaks 500 metres from the beach
• A 10-minute drive from Royan; Le Château-d'Oléron 40 minutes
• Heated indoor and outdoor pools, waterslides and kids' entertainment

Camping de L'Île Madame

• A peaceful and leafy site set on the banks of the Charente river
• At the edge of Jarnac town centre, a 20-minute drive from Cognac
• Swimming pool access; cognac tasting and cultural activities

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