Camping de la Grange au Maire

View prices & book 9.9 18 reviews
Grassy bays
Tents are welcome
Entry to site
All pitches have 16a electric supply

  • Secluded site in a rural Deux-Sèvres village in the Poitou-Charentes
  • A 55-minute drive to Futuroscope, and 50 minutes to Angoulême
  • Small setting with grass pitches, modern shower block and a library
This is said to be one of the sunniest areas in the whole of France – and while the weather can't be guaranteed, there should be plenty of good times in the forecast for those staying at Camping de la Grange au Maire. This small family-run campsite is in the southern Deux-Sèvres, in the centre of the four departments that make up the Poitou-Charentes, and there's lots for all the family to do and see. The site is in sleepy countryside but just a handy 10 minutes’ drive from the N10 motorway, making it a handy stopover point on journeys to or from the south of France or into Spain. It's also close to the three main airports of Poitiers, Limoges and La Rochelle, which are all within a 90-minute drive. What to expect on site? Spacious grass pitches have parking by your accommodation and access to refurbished showers with a shaver point and hair drier, a washing-up area and a chemical toilet disposal point. Also useful are the 16-amp electric hook-ups for all the pitches. Pitches are within fully enclosed grounds behind large gates and hedges, ensuring that your stay will be a peaceful, secure and secluded one for everybody, especially the children. A communal room has a selection of books and a large selection of DVDs to borrow on any days when the weather’s not cooperating. There is also a dartboard, table tennis (please ask the team for this one) and a games table with table football, skittles and air hockey. Please note, if you're arriving late on Saturdays or after midday on Sunday, there are no shops open in the area, so make sure you stock up before you arrive. The local supermarket is in Sauzé-Vaussais (five minutes’ drive).

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Caravans for hire 1
Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • The games room is open between 01/04 and 31/10.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • As the site is on a septic tank and not mains sewerage, guests must only flush toilet paper in the toilets and only green or eco-friendly toilet fluids should be used in chemical toilets.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Reviews

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95% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Mooie plaats, rust en het zwembad.…

Overall 9/10

Location
7
Value for money
10
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
7
Wifi
6
Dion W.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Mooie plaats, rust en het zwembad.

From the manager: Bedankt dat u de tijd heeft genomen om een beoordeling achter te laten. We zijn blij dat u onze camping aanbeveelt en opnieuw zou verblijven. We merken echter op dat u een lagere beoordeling heeft gegeven voor netheid. We streven naar hoge normen en zouden dankbaar zijn voor feedback over welke gebieden u vond dat niet aan uw verwachtingen voldeden. Kunt u ons uw suggesties voor verbetering laten weten, zodat we dit voor toekomstige gasten kunnen verbeteren.

Camping trouvé via Google Maps. Nous y avons passé 3 nuits avec voiture…

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Jan en Harriëtte H.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Camping trouvé via Google Maps.
Nous y avons passé 3 nuits avec voiture et caravane.
Petit camping de 10 emplacements spacieux.
Piscine agréable et propre.
Les sanitaires sont propres et bien entretenus, avec une douche spacieuse et des toilettes pour les personnes âgées.
Propriétaires sympathiques et serviables.
Convient également parfaitement aux motards.

Camping gevonden via Google maps.
Hebben hier 3 nachten gestaan met auto en caravan.
Kleine camping met 10 ruime plekken.
Er is een leuk en schoon zwembad bij.
Het sanitair is netjes en schoon, met een ruim opgezet douche en toilet voor ouderen.
Eigenaren vriendelijk en behulpzaam.
Ook zeer geschikt voor motorrijders.

From the manager: Merci pour votre charmant commentaire. Ce fut un plaisir de vous rencontrer tous les deux. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez pu profiter de la piscine, surtout lors d'une des journées les plus chaudes de l'année jusqu'à présent. Nous vous souhaitons un agréable retour aux Pays-Bas et espérons vous revoir bientôt.

Bedankt voor uw mooie recensie. Het was een genoegen u beiden te ontmoeten. Het was geweldig dat u gebruik kon maken van het zwembad, vooral op een van de warmste dagen van het jaar tot nu toe. We wensen u een prettige terugreis naar Nederland en hopen u nog eens te zien.

Kann ich nur empfehlen, sehr nettes Deutsch/Englische Ansprechpartner

Overall 10/10

Location
10
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10
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10
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8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
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10
Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Sehr Idyllisches Dorf, ruhiger, grüner, gepflegter Campingplatz!

From the manager: Danke für Ihre Bewertung, zufriedene Kunden sind unser Ziel.

Excellent site, delightful owner, great facilities.

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Anonymous

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked My dad and I stayed here in mid-March during our first trip to the Continent in our camper van. We received a warm welcome from the owner and it was quickly clear he'd invested considerable time, effort and thought into his site. We had all the facilities we needed and very much enjoyed the peace and tranquility of the rural site.

Being a bit of a newbie to the world of camper vans/motor homes (use whichever one you prefer - I understand some people can get fussy!) I underestimated the weight of my van and managed to get bogged down in some damp grass. The owner couldn't do enough to help us and we were quickly set up on some firmer ground.

I'd love to return again, perhaps closer to the summer next time!

From the manager: Thank you for your positive review. We're pleased that you and your father enjoyed your stay with us. We strive to make our guests' stay as pleasant and stress free as possible and are always happy to do whatever it takes to ensure this. We're delighted to know that you would visit our site again; repeat visits are the best recommendation we can have. We look forward to seeing you again.

Excellent site, clean facilities, very friendly owners.

Overall 10/10

Location
10
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10
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10
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10
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Aphra B.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked The campsite is in a beautiful quiet rural location. Jo and Chris were so friendly and helpful. We arrived in freezing fog fairly late at night but they were straight out to show us around. The facilities were very clean and the showers lovely and hot! Very welcome in late December. We also really appreciated the community room.

We hope to come back in the summer!!

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review. We're pleased that you enjoyed your stay on our campsite, despite the weather. We hope to see you again in the summer.

Tent pitches very good, it rained a lot but the ground drained…

Overall 8/10

Location
8
Value for money
10
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
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Richard S.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Tent pitches very good, it rained a lot but the ground drained well, toilet and shower facilities were clean. Lovely quiet little spot. Would be nice to go back in better weather.

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are pleased that you would recommend us and would visit again.
In terms of facilities we provide a community room for the use of guests, with seating, a range of books, fridge freezer, microwave and kettle. There is also a washing machine in the shower block.
We are keen to improve our site for the benefit of our campers and always welcome suggestions. What additional facilities/activities would you suggest we could add to improve our customer experience?
We hope your ankle and leg recovered after the incident with your motorbike.

Excellent site cleans and very friendly

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Karl H.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Extremely peaceful and lovely host

Would recommend to anyone we wish we could of stayed longer

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.

Had a lovely stay for 1 night very friendly owners and a…

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Darryl h.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Had a lovely stay for 1 night very friendly owners and a very peaceful well kept site, would definitely return.
Thanks

From the manager: Many thanks for taking the time to review our site. We're pleased that you had an enjoyable stay with us and look forward to perhaps seeing you again in the future.

Groen paradijs dichtbij uitvalswegen

Overall 10/10

Location
10
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10
Accommodation
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Ingrid V.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Wat een heerlijke plek! In een prachtige groene tuin ontvangen door de vriendelijke eigenaar. Een oase midden in een dorpje. Dichtbij de N10.

Disliked -

From the manager: Bedankt voor uw mooie recensie, we zijn zo blij dat u genoten heeft van uw verblijf bij ons.

The friendliness of the owners The tranquility Good spacious pitches Reasonable to good sanitary…

Overall 10/10

Location
8
Value for money
10
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
10
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Jan D.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked The friendliness of the owners
The tranquility
Good spacious pitches
Reasonable to good sanitary

Disliked If anything, the closest place to have a bite is at a fair diastcance (+ 3km)

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. We are out in the country and you do need to have some means of transport to get to many places nearby that are available for eating. We appreciate that with a Motorhome, that once you have pitched up you don't really want to go off site with it to eat.


Features

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

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Camping de la Grange au Maire

Impasse de la Grange au Maire

La Chapelle-Pouilloux

Deux-Sèvres

France

79190

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

46.13756°N
0.05655°E

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

There’s so much to do within an hour’s drive of the site. If you’re holidaying with the kids, head for Futuroscope (55 minutes’ drive) for a day on its immersive 4D rides, dancing with robots and playgrounds for younger kids. La Vallée des Singes (half an hour) is the place for feeding sessions with free-roaming monkeys and the chance to see silverback gorillas, while DéfiPlanet' (an hour) has a petting zoo and treetop rope courses. In the walled city of Angoulême (50 minutes), there are comic-book museums to poke around and 30 giant cartoon murals spread across the city. When you’re done with culture, there’s a manmade beach at Nautilis, along with indoor and outdoor pools and paddling pools for toddlers. If you fancy a day at the real thing, the sandy shores of historic La Rochelle are an hour and a half away on the Atlantic coast. Closer to base camp, at Ruffec Rejallant Canoë Kayak (25 minutes), families can kayak down the Charente River to the historic town of Verteuil-sur-Charente and its château.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping de la Grange au Maire have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping de la Grange au Maire dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping de la Grange au Maire? There’s so much to do within an hour’s drive of the site. If you’re holidaying with the kids, head for Futuroscope (55 minutes’ drive) for a day on its immersive 4D rides, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping de la Grange au Maire?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping de la Grange au Maire? From €20.40 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.