Pays de Joie

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Bar
Apero on front terrace
Site entrance
Swimmingpool by night
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Bar
Apero on front terrace
Site entrance

  • Peaceful, family-friendly glamping site on a small, wooded estate
  • A 15-minute drive to Verteuil-sur-Charente; 50 minutes to Futuroscope
  • Fresh breakfast pastries and communal dinner available; outdoor pool
Heading down to the Med or looking to linger in the spectacular Poitou-Charentes countryside? Whether you’re just passing through (the N10 to Bordeaux is five minutes’ drive away) or intending to hang around for a few days, you’re guaranteed a warm welcome from the owners of Pays de Joie, a small, peaceful site on the outskirts of sleepy Montalembert village on the west coast of France between Bordeaux and Poitiers. Set in three and a half acres of privately owned woodland surrounding a historic farmhouse, the site is under two hours' drive from La Rochelle. There are grassy nooks and crannies in the trees for extra seclusion, as well as an inviting outdoor pool. Kick back and enjoy the quiet, play pétanque with the kids and the traditional Flemish dice game of “pietjesbak”, walk any four-legged chums in the woods, or simply spend the afternoon reading a novel while swinging in a hammock. After a couple of days, you’ll be so chilled you won’t want to move. Luckily breakfast is taken care of with freshly baked croissants and baguettes available every morning, and if prepping meals seems like a step too far, no problem, you can join in with the shared set-menu supper (tables d'hotes) – dishes include paella – in the evening. And any musicians among you, do feel free to bring your instruments with you and join in with a spontaneous song or two around the campfire. Guests can also de-stress by walking with the glamping site's pig.

Site type

Tent pitches 6
Touring caravan pitches 6
Motorhome pitches 6
Caravans for hire 1
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

German

Open from Thu, 1 May to

Open from Fri, 1 May 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
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Reviews

9.9

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

10/10 – The Perfect Campsite Experience We’ve just returned from what can only…

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Amanda J.

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked 10/10 – The Perfect Campsite Experience

We’ve just returned from what can only be described as a truly memorable stay. From the moment we arrived, Kurt and Nadia made us feel incredibly welcome—like we were visiting old friends rather than just checking into a campsite. Their hospitality sets this place apart.

The site itself is stunning: peaceful, beautifully maintained, and thoughtfully set up for guests to relax and enjoy their time outdoors. The showers were spotless with great water pressure (a rare find at many campsites!), and the food was genuinely fantastic—homemade, fresh, and shared with real care.

One of the highlights was the sense of community they’ve created. We instantly felt part of the family, not just with Kurt and Nadia but also with their wonderful collection of animals. Sharing space with their friendly dogs, the cats, and of course, Barbara the pig, made the experience even more special.

This campsite is a rare gem and one we’ll definitely return to. If you’re looking for somewhere with heart, warmth, and outstanding facilities, this is it.

Excellent site with clean facilities with very friendly staff

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Lesa N.

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked There are not enough words to describe how fabulous the site, the facilities and more importantly the hosts.

It is a well run family business with guests not wanting for anything including conversation after dinner.

It is well worth a visit.

Disliked Nothing to dislike!

Location, pool, social evening interaction…

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Trevor M.

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked Location, pool, social evening interaction

Disliked My wife moaning🤫

Only used for overnight stop. Facilities were clean and attractive.

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked Camping area could be anywhere within the owners lovely large garden. They made us feel very welcome and breakfast was available to purchase if required.

Great place to stay

Overall 10/10

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Rory M.

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked Friendly owners , welcomed us and cooked us a luvly meal .thank you

Level pitches ,clean facilities, site is really peaceful ...thankyou

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked The site is very relaxing it is run by a very welcoming and friendly couple.
Would recommend highly ......
We will definitely visit again.
5 star s

Disliked Nothing

Fabulous site with great facilities and fantastic hospitality

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Jayne P.

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked Hosts Nadia and Kurt were amazing

The facilities clean and pitches level as you can get on grass

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked We liked everything about the site, it was set in the owners garden with a variety of fruit trees a really tranquil and relaxing atmosphere. The owners are brilliant they really can’t do enough to make sure you stay with them is as enjoyable as possible. There’s three adorable dogs and a pot belly pig to help the unique atmosphere of the place, you’ve got experience it to understand.

Disliked There is nothing to dislike at all. Pays de Joie translates to Happy Land and it certainly is.

Great place..

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Pat M.

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked The good sized pitches...
The people were very friendly
The dogs are lovely..
Great bar and restaurant
Quiet at night..

Very friendly welcome, good sized pitch, clean facilities. A nice evening meal…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked Very friendly welcome, good sized pitch, clean facilities. A nice evening meal prepared by the owners, breakfast available on request. Highly recommend.

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

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

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public internet workstation(s) 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Luxury Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Pays de Joie

1

Chemin de La Couarde

Lieu-dit Champmagnan

Montalembert

Deux-Sèvres

France

79190

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

46.11449°N
0.19411°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

When the kids hear about the 4D rides and IMAX screens at Futuroscope (50 minutes’ drive), you probably won’t get a moment’s peace until you agree to spend the day there. Animal-mad youngsters may well love the free-ranging primates at La Vallée des Singes monkey sanctuary (20 minutes), and you can sneak in a history lesson when visiting the Grottes du Chaffaud (15 minutes), where prehistoric bones and tools have been found. Need to work off energy? Head for the waterslides at lakeside Plan d’eau de Saint-Macoux (five minutes), or go kayaking on the Charente River from Ruffec (10 minutes). If you hit a rare cooler day, distract the kids with laps of the indoor pool at Oda Aquatic Centre (15 minutes). For a tour of Poitou-Charentes towns and villages start off in riverside Verteuil-sur-Charente (15 minutes), dominated by its castle, and then hit the 12th-century abbey and half-timbered houses of Nanteuil-en-Vallée (20 minutes). Historic Angoulême (45 minutes) is worth a day trip for its stunning medieval architecture, while Poitiers (50 minutes) has an ancient baptistry, gothic-era cathedral and works by Rodin in the Musée Sainte-Croix.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Pays de Joie have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Pays de Joie dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pays de Joie? When the kids hear about the 4D rides and IMAX screens at Futuroscope (50 minutes’ drive), you probably won’t get a moment’s peace until you agree to spend the day there. Animal-mad … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pays de Joie?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Pays de Joie? From €22.40 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.