Le Marais Sauvage

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  • Family-friendly campsite in a peaceful part of the Marais Poitevin
  • Half an hour's drive from Niort; La Rochelle 55 minutes
  • Bar (serving snacks outside of April and October), shop and play area
Set deep in the countryside of the Marais Poitevin, Le Marais Sauvage is a family-friendly campsite just south of the small village of Le Mazeau. The surrounding landscape is mostly made up of grassy marshlands, peaceful forests and pretty canals that are great for boating – so much so that the local area is sometimes known as 'La Venise Verte' (Green Venice). Guests spending the night here have access to well-maintained and spacious pitches, all of which are a short walk from the site's handy facilities. As well as essentials like toilets and showers, the site has a bar serving light refreshments every month except for April and October (note that during low season, catering is closed on Sundays). There are also laundry facilities, a service point for motorhomes, a small shop and a play area for the kids. Handily, well-behaved dogs are welcome, so the full family can be in attendance. The centre of Le Mazeau is a short stroll away, where there is a restaurant and a bakery where you can pick up fresh bread and tasty pastries in the morning. Slightly further afield, the larger town of Niort (half an hour's drive) has a definite charm with its old buildings and pedestrian shopping streets, while day trips to the coast can be easily arranged as well – it's just under an hour to La Rochelle.

Site type

Tent sites 50
Caravan sites 50
Motorhome sites 50
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 4 April

Tourist board rating

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.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 30 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note the snack is closed in October.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Spanish

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

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Reviews

9.7

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, well-kept site in lovely countryside. Owners are super friendly and helpful. Spotlessly clean facilities, spacious private spots, good bar/cafe with crepes and galettes. Great for cycling and walks, with boat hire nearby. Some found it a bit isolated with a limited menu.

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Sonja K.

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Liked Very lovely site. We just stayed for one night as a stopover. Great facilities, good size pitches, very friendly staff. Had a lovely walk around the canals in the evening.

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Ritha S.

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Liked Absolutely lovely find for our one night stop over. Super friendly. Very clean everywhere and had a bar with snacks available as well as a pre order for croissants in the morning.

Disliked Nothing we disliked

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Anonymous

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Liked Loved loved this quiet campsite surrounded by the waterways of the green Venice. We had a canoe to take advantage of this and could drop it into the water just a short walk away. Good facilities

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Cath L.

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Liked Sometimes you lose your heart to a place and this was one of those. We loved the silence and the calmness. The weather wasn’t great but we loved the evening galettes and the friendliness of the owners. Nothing was too much trouble. Come here if you can. And the showers are amazing.

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Ross L.

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Liked Really nice site ran by some lovely people , everything clean and tidy as you’d want . I’d happily return again

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Great in all respects.

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Anonymous

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Liked It was great, the owners were friendly and helpful, the site was kept exceptionally clean and tidy. The bar was a fun area and the gallets and crepes were very tasty.

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Julie M.

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Liked lovely rural site in a beautiful location. very friendly and would highly recommend. great crepes at snack bar. spent 3 nights but could have stayed longer if we had more time.

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Alan J.

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Liked Very nice site in a beautiful location.
Good clean facilities.
Large edge pitches.
Nice bar and cafe serving gallettes
Very friendly and helpful English speaking owners.

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Nick O.

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Liked Very friendly and welcoming. Got to choose our pitch and facilities very clean.

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A very enjoyable short stay. Great campsite in a great location

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Anthony M.

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Liked Great campsite, wonderful location and well maintained

Disliked All good

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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 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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Off licence 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 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 Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Le Marais Sauvage

12 Route de la Sèvre

Le Mazeau

Vendée

France

85420

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

46.33041°N
0.67492°W

Route directions

The site advises that you enter the exact address into your Satnav. The site is in the commune of Le Mazeau, on the way to Village de la Sèvre. GPS coordinates: Latitude, 46.3304; Longitude, -0.6749.

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

With 112,000 hectares of canals and nature to explore, the surrounding Marais Poitevin regional natural park is a great place for boating, canoeing, kayaking or stand up paddleboarding. Fishing, cycling, walking and other leisure activities to help you feel at one with nature are also readily available in the immediate vicinity – for recommendations, head to the nearest tourist office in the pretty riverside town of Coulon (15 minutes' drive), which is also a good place to start boat trips. Elsewhere, the pretty ruins of the Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Maillezais (15 minutes) is worth a visit for anyone interested in the local area's Catholic and Huguenot heritage. For more inspiring buildings, you’d do well to check out the Renaissance château at Coulonges-sur-l'Autize too (25 minutes). If you don't mind a longer drive, it's well worth driving down to the beaches of La Rochelle or Noirmoutier island, both of which can be reached in just under an hour. If you're travelling with kids and want to keep them on their best behaviour, the prospect of a trip to the fab rides and live action shows at the Puy du Fou theme park (an hour and 15 minutes) is likely to do the trick.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Plage De La Concurrence 42.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentGood
Plage Nord 42.6 km Sea GoodGoodExcellentExcellent
Plage Casino 42.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
L'Oasis 43.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
La Plage 43.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Le Marais Sauvage have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Le Marais Sauvage dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Le Marais Sauvage? With 112,000 hectares of canals and nature to explore, the surrounding Marais Poitevin regional natural park is a great place for boating, canoeing, kayaking or stand up paddleboarding. Fishing, cycling, walking and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Le Marais Sauvage?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Le Marais Sauvage? From $42.16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.