Aire de la Ferme Froide

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  • Grassy pitches on a farm a 10-minute drive from Bayeux, in Calvados
  • Bayeux AVENTURE theme park 15 minutes’ drive; Omaha Beach half an hour
  • Dogs welcome; resident goats and cows; pétanque court
On a peaceful farm by the Aure river, surrounded by the lush agricultural landscape of Calvados, Aire de la Ferme Froide is a pretty sweet spot to explore this historic area of northern France. Remote it might feel, but the site is less than 10 kilometres from Bayeux (easily accessed via the nearby D67) and about a half-hour drive from the coast. And what a coast this is. The wide beaches are excellent for building sandcastles and running around in an attempt to fly kites (cue – one would hope – happy children); however, in 1944 these sandy stretches were also the theatre for the Allied invasion of Normandy, which means that there’s a lot to pique the interest of grown-ups (or of anyone who’s into World War II history). This includes museums like the Memorial Museum of Omaha Beach (25 minutes) and memorials like the British Normandy Memorial (half an hour), as well as the beaches themselves – from Omaha to Utah (half an hour’s drive and 50 minutes, respectively). Back at the site, a game of pétanque or communing with the farm animals (gentle cows and inquisitive goats, among others) ought to help raise your spirits after a day visiting sombre historical landmarks. Dogs are welcome, as long as they are well behaved and kept on a lead around the livestock. Owners Mickael and Stéphanie are on hand to suggest alternative activities (hot-air balloon flight, anyone?) and sights, from the early 13th-century Mondaye Abbey (five minutes, or a 20-minute walk) to amusement parks like Bayeux AVENTURE (15 minutes).

Site type

Motorhome sites 16
Tent sites 16
Caravan sites 16
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

French

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.2

Overall rating from 138 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

87% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

Great value farm campsite. Spacious pitches, friendly owner, cider & eggs. Basic but clean facilities, ideal for a quiet rural stopover. Handy for Bayeux & Normandy coast.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Ruhig, übersichtlich, tolles Gras, fester Standplatz,…

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Anonymous

Powered grass and earth site

Liked Ruhig, übersichtlich, tolles Gras, fester Standplatz, gepflegter Rasen, liebe zum Detail erkennbar, verschiedene Tiere, gut um auch mal die eigenen Sanitäranlagen zu testen und in Betrieb zu nehmen. Platzverwaltung eher etwas praktisch organisiert.
Anfahrt eher etwas abgelegen bisweilen schmale Zufahrten [enge französische Straßen] aber Gespannfähig.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Dirty and poorly maintained facilities . Never again

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gary s.

Powered grass and earth site

Liked Location good for Bayeaux

Disliked The site was small poorly maintained.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well placed for ferry looked nice…

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3 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered grass and earth site

Liked Well placed for ferry looked nice and was clean

Disliked Pit he's too narrow, only one toilet between 30 pitches, only one shower and no signage for water etc.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Le calme, l’espace, l’environnement……

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Laurence T.

Powered grass and earth site

Liked Le calme, l’espace, l’environnement…

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nergens blij mee…

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1 out of 10
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Jos G.

Unpowered grass and earth site

Liked Nergens blij mee

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Totally unacceptable sanitary conditions high risk of infection .

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2 out of 10
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James D.

Powered grass and earth site

Liked Scenery was beauitful

Disliked Toilet and shower facilities were herendous.
1 shower for whole site
Toilet was made from timber slats and Friday night I went to use and there was a lady in them and she had no privacy I felt embarrassed as she could be seen on the Toilet trough the gaps in the slats . This is not right also the shower which is an old fridge unit was filthy full of other people's hair gathered in corner . Totally unhygienic
We called number on arrival lady answered said be there in 20 minutes . 45 minutes later had to call again to eventually find my pitch
We left after 2nd night as found another site

Recommend to friends Visit again

DISGUSTING CAMPSITE

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1 out of 10
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Paul O.

Powered grass and earth site

Liked Nothing - this place is disgusting.

Disliked Only 1 small toilet and 3 showers none of which are properly constructed. This is a cash-only campsite which does not inspire confidence.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Gepflegte Rasenparzellen mit z.T. sehr rustikalen Sanitäranlagen.

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth site

Liked Wir beide und unser Hund haben die Ruhe und Abgeschiedenheit des Platzes sehr genossen. Nach Ausflügen zu den Sehens- und Denkwürdigkeiten dieser Gegend konnten wir auf dem Platz gut runterkommen.
Wie gesagt, in unserem Camper hat wir alles Notwendige. Und Entsorgungsmöglichkeit für unsere Toilettenkassette gab es auch - sehr rustikal aber effektiv.
Die 1 Dusche war originell in einem umgebauten Kühlelement untergebracht.

Disliked Um in Zukunft Missverständnisse und ggf. Doppelbelegungen von einzelnen Parzellen zu vermeiden, sollten die Betreiber vielleicht eine eindeutigere und unverrückbare Markierung der Parzellen in Erwägung ziehen.

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Accueil très sympathique et lieu calme.…

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Sebastien B.

Powered grass and earth site

Liked Accueil très sympathique et lieu calme.

Disliked Manque de sanitaires au vu du nombre d'emplacements.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Für Zwischenstopp ausreichend

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6 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered grass and earth site

Liked Schöner Campingplatz, gut gelegen um die Sehenswürdigkeiten zu besichtigen.
Buchung usw. auch vor Ort hat alles super funktioniert. Für einen Zwischenstopp von 2 bis 3 Tagen ausreichend.

Disliked Sanitäranlage unzureichend und deutlich verbesserungsfähig. Eine Toilette für gesamten Platz ist bei guter Belegung zu wenig.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Pétanque 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 Laundry 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Aire Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Horse riding nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Aire de la Ferme Froide

59 Impasse de la Froide Rue

Juaye-Mondaye

Calvados

France

14250

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

49.20827°N
0.70602°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

The Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, in Bayeux, displays the famed tapestry that narrates the story of William the Conqueror’s invasion of England in 1066, while the Museum of the Battle of Normandy, on the outskirts of town, recounts a different invasion: the events of D-Day. Caen (half an hour’s drive) spreads around a castle first built by William the Conqueror (or Guillaume le Conquérant, as he is known around these parts). The hilltop citadel also includes the Musée de Normandie, illustrating the history of the region, and a Museum of Fine Arts housing paintings by the Old Masters. In Colleville-sur-Mer (half an hour), the Overlord Museum is one of several local museums exploring the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy, with tanks and military vehicles, medals and uniforms, and re-enactments.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
La Breche 15.9 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Place Du Six Juin 16 km Sea GoodGoodN/AN/A
La Fontaine St Come 16.4 km Sea N/AGoodN/AGood
Place Mosnier 17.3 km Sea PoorPoorN/AN/A
Plage Du Village De Vacances 19.5 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Aire de la Ferme Froide have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Aire de la Ferme Froide dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Aire de la Ferme Froide? The Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, in Bayeux, displays the famed tapestry that narrates the story of William the Conqueror’s invasion of England in 1066, while the Museum of the Battle … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Aire de la Ferme Froide?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Aire de la Ferme Froide? From $21.95 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.