Camping Animal King

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  • Wildlife haven on the edge of Esnandes, a short walk from town centre
  • In the Marais Poitevin, 20 minutes' drive from La Rochelle
  • Swimming pool on site; beach just over a kilometre away
The little Charente-Maritime town of Esnandes is a special spot, with the coastline of Aiguillon Bay on one side and the wetlands of the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park on the other. That means a break here gives you access to all sorts of gorgeous landscapes, whether you’re looking out to sea or exploring the inland waterways on a small boat. On the edge of this little town is Camping Animal King, a small site that’s equally well placed for the beach (just over a kilometre away) and the town’s shop, bakery and restaurant. There’s a long history of mussel cultivation in the town too, so it’s a great idea to seek out some seafood at the restaurant by the beach at least once. This location gives you easy access to lots of lovely parts of the coastline, including the lovely islands of Oléron, Aix and Île de Ré. The gateway to all of these is La Rochelle, 20 minutes’ drive away and also an excellent place to find attractions, activities and places to eat. The campsite has been kept to a manageable size, so you won't be crammed in with lots of other people. Shower and toilet facilities have been provided, along with an outdoor pool where you can have a nice refreshing dip after a long day out. Dogs are welcome, and you should be able to find plenty of places to walk them nearby.

Site type

Caravans for hire 5
Tent pitches 102
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Touring caravan pitches 102
Motorhome pitches 102
Open now
Opens 1 January

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/07 and 30/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Mon, 1 Jan to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

6.4

Overall rating based on 54 reviews View breakdown

Budget/backpacker

Voted 64% of visitors View breakdown

56%

would recommend this site to a friend

54%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Peaceful…

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked: Peaceful

Disliked: Toilets & showers very basic, need updating

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Séjour trés satisfaisant. Camping calme et naturel. Prix correct. Accueil sympathique La…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Séjour trés satisfaisant. Camping calme et naturel. Prix correct. Accueil sympathique La piscine est un plus

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De beschikbaarheid op korte termijn, maar we snapten al snel waardoor dat…

Overall 2/10
Location 2
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked: De beschikbaarheid op korte termijn, maar we snapten al snel waardoor dat zo was.

Disliked: Wat een puinhoop bij de entree, overal vuil en rondslingerende spullen. Vieze douches en toiletten maakten dat we heel gauw weg zijn gegaan. Helaas hadden we al betaald voor twee nachten….

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Peaceful no fuss place. Great place to stop on route as allows…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Peaceful no fuss place. Great place to stop on route as allows late arrivals. Toilets and showers are basic but clean.

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Quite…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Lee B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Quite

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Manu, was brilliant to deal with, very helpful, speaks english very well.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Kevin M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked: Manu, was brilliant to deal with, very helpful, speaks english very well. Enjoy your trip to Manchester Manu, from the Irish in the yellow van.

Disliked: nothing to dislike

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Super ambiance très convivial et toujours le sourire…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Baptiste C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked: Super ambiance très convivial et toujours le sourire

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Location…

Overall 2/10
Location 10
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi No rating
Fee L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked: Location

Disliked: Gates were locked before 10.30pm, we were refused re entry and told to sleep on the road outside!! Our camping spot already had all our belongings on it. We had to beg to be allowed entry. Bins were over flowing and smelt bad Bathrooms were dirty, over flowing drains from the shower. Swimming pool area was very run down. General up keep of the site was poor and communication wasn’t clear about gate closure We wouldnt go back which is a pitty as the location was beautiful

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Not a lot.…

Overall 4/10
Location 6
Value for money 2
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
D'Arcy M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked: Not a lot.

Disliked: Pretty chaotic setup. Fairly obsolete toilets and (cold) shower block. Got let down and this was a last minute stay. Made a surcharge of €15 for my twin axle caravan. Bandit.

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La piscine dans ce camping…

Overall 4/10
Location 6
Value for money 4
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked: La piscine dans ce camping

Disliked: La propreté autour de la piscine

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby

Location

Camping Animal King

46 Rue de l'Ocean

Esnandes

Charente-Maritime

France

17137

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

46.25284°N
-1.11982°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

A good place to start nearby is at the House of the Bay of the Marais Poitevin (10 minutes’ walk) for an insight into the area’s history and its role in the development of commercial mussel cultivation. More history is on display at Fort Boyard, commissioned by Louis XIV in the17th century. The offshore fortress can be visited on a boat trip from Rochefort (45 minutes’ drive). Elsewhere along the coast, you may like to play a round of golf with a sea view on the 18-hole course at Golf la Rochelle La Prée (10 minutes) or spend a day in La Rochelle (20 minutes), visiting the aquarium and maritime museum or tackling the treetop trails of Vertigo Parc La Rochelle Aventure. Alternatively, cross the bridges to explore Île de Ré (20 minutes) or Oléron (an hour). Turning your attention inland is a good idea too, because the lush green landscapes of the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park are rather gorgeous. This area, often known as ‘Green Venice' because of its network of waterways, is a wildlife haven alive with birds, butterflies and dragonflies. There are walking and bike trails through the park, or you can join boat tours in Arçais (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
L'Oasis 9.3 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
La Plage 9.3 km Sea Excellent Excellent Good Good
Plage De La Concurrence 11.3 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Good
Plage Des Minimes 13 km Sea Good Excellent Excellent Excellent
Plage De Chef De Baie 13.6 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Animal King have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Animal King dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Animal King? A good place to start nearby is at the House of the Bay of the Marais Poitevin (10 minutes’ walk) for an insight into the area’s history and its role in the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Animal King?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Animal King? From €17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.