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

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 121 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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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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Peaceful

93% would recommend this site to a friend

91% 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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Deze plek héeft iets. Als je binnenrijdt is het op het eerste…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth site

Liked Deze plek héeft iets. Als je binnenrijdt is het op het eerste gezicht misschien wel eerg klein maar ik heb het hier zo fijn gehad. Een mooie mix van allerlei nationaliteiten, van gezinnen, stellen tot alleenreizenden, tentjes, campers en caravans. Heel, heel
fijn! Ik heb zelfs een extra nacht geboekt. Op de fiets naar Bayeux ( 30 min)en Port de besssin ( 1 uur) is goed re doen, veel ffietspaden ook rond de stad.
Fijn dat je chemisch toilet kunt lozen ook. En er is een ruimte waar je kunt binnen zitten voor als je met een tentje bent en het regent.
En tot slot: voor de prijs hoef je het zeker niet te laten!

Disliked Al vaker gezegd maar 1 toilet en 1 douche op 26 plaatsen is echt weinig. Ik had ook graag elektriciteit gehad maar dat is maar bij een paar plaatsen( zonder ging ook goed tot de laatste bewolkte dag en daardoor minder elektra van het zonnepaneel. )

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Never to be repeated!

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Joanna G.

Powered grass and earth site

Liked Nothing!

Disliked Nothing to like. Terrible site. 1 toilet for all the pitches. No toilet paper or soap. The shower was something out of a horror film like a converted catering fridge.

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Kids enjoyed being on a farm

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Morgan H.

Powered grass and earth site

Liked Nice , quiet farm , simple amenities. Close to Bayeux

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Very nice location, very quiet

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Gaetan O.

Unpowered grass and earth site

Liked Very welcoming
Very quiet
Very multinational campsite
Very basic caméras kitchen

Disliked So far only one toilet and one shower but two other showers will be finished soon.

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Heel vriendelijke ontvangst. Schone toiletten, warme douches

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Annet L.

Powered grass and earth site

Liked Mooie ruime camping, he mag de plekken zelf uitzoeken. Gezellig met geitjes, kippen en een pony.
Fijne plekken in schaduw of zon.

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Luogo incantevole, proprietaria gentilissima e tutti i comfort a disposizione. Bayeaux raggiungibile…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth site

Liked Luogo incantevole, proprietaria gentilissima e tutti i comfort a disposizione. Bayeaux raggiungibile in bici attraversando un paesaggio meraviglioso

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Great value for money. Nice little campsite.…

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Stacey L.

Unpowered grass and earth site

Liked Great value for money. Nice little campsite.

Disliked Only one toilet available, the owners have said they are getting two more installed. No toilet paper or soap in the toilets.

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La propriétaire est une personne très disponible et d'une extrême gentillesse. Le…

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Nathalie W.

Unpowered grass and earth site

Liked La propriétaire est une personne très disponible et d'une extrême gentillesse. Le poulailler et la petite truie sont super. Je recommande

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Mooie plek, en een goede locatie. Niet ver van Omaha beach en…

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Johan d.

Unpowered grass and earth site

Liked Mooie plek, en een goede locatie. Niet ver van Omaha beach en de stad bayeux vlakbij.

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L'ambiance décontractée, la gentillesse de Stéphanie, le calme…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth site

Liked L'ambiance décontractée, la gentillesse de Stéphanie, le calme

Disliked il faut savoir que les sanitaires sont réduits à 1 douche et un WE pour tout le monde

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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 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

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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 $21.54 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.