Camping La Garenne
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- Family-friendly site opposite the beach in Port-des-Barques
- Within an hour's drive of Oléron island, Royan and La Rochelle
- Swimming pool and summer activities for all ages on site
Site type
Tourist board rating
- 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.
Languages spoken
English
French
German
Open from Tue, 1 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
74% would recommend this site to a friend
70% would stay here again
What customers say
Great spot near the beach & Île Madame with roomy, shady spots. Friendly staff & popular pool. Downsides: dated loos needing a spruce-up, some closed or neglected. Music noise sometimes an issue.
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Only book if you are desperate
Power optional concrete and grass site
Liked Pitches
Disliked Noise through to early hours of morning. People jumping in swimming pool and shouting at 1am onwards
Not slept a wink.
Left at 6.20am and we are now at the gate awaiting for it to open but the walking gate is open for anyone to just walk onto the site.
Toilets and showers terrible.
No beach as tide out by miles.
No wifi - none existence.
Wished I’d booked an Aire as much better services.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Bonjour,
Merci pour ce retour hautement constructif… ou presque.
Vous semblez découvrir qu’en bord de mer, il y a des marées… Oui, ici, la mer se retire, parfois loin, c’est ce qu’on appelle un phénomène naturel, rien de nouveau sous le soleil. Pour la piscine, les cris à 1h du matin ne sont pas acceptables, et si vous aviez eu le réflexe de venir nous prévenir au lieu d’attendre le lever du jour pour râler, on aurait pu agir immédiatement.
Quant au portail… les horaires sont indiquées clairement sur la fiche remise avec votre code barrière ET en grand format sur les barrières elles-mêmes. Mais visiblement, lire les informations qu’on vous donne, ce n’était pas à l’ordre du jour.
Pour le wifi, c’est un service gratuit sur un camping nature en bord de mer, pas une fibre optique 5G dans un palace. Et les sanitaires sont nettoyés plusieurs fois par jour. Si vous les avez trouvés “horribles”, peut-être n’étiez-vous pas au bon endroit, ou alors très exigeant pour un camping 3 étoiles.
Enfin, vous auriez effectivement peut-être été plus heureux sur une aire de camping-car, avec moins de nature, moins de monde, mais aussi beaucoup moins de charme.
Bonne route et bon séjour… ailleurs.
Grands emplacements. Vue directe sur mer. Accès commerce…
Power optional concrete and grass site
Liked Grands emplacements.
Vue directe sur mer.
Accès commerce à moins de 1 km à vélo.
Emplacements libres.
Disliked Chemin d'accès dans le camping vieillot.
WC pas trop souvent nettoyés.
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Grand emplacement relativement ombragé…
Power optional concrete and grass site
Liked Grand emplacement relativement ombragé
Disliked Pas d’éclairage la nuit, sanitaire faiblement alimenté en eau chaude, attention à la douche froide…
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j ai adore le fait que…
Power optional concrete and grass site
Liked j ai adore le fait que ce camping soit au bord de la mer
Disliked l 'eau froide à la douche même si à l'accueil ils nous on prévenu
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un bon camping rapport qualité prix que je vais recommander
Power optional concrete and grass site
Liked On décide seul de l'emplacement
De grands emplacements
Bien arboré ,très calme et silencieux
Le personnel est très accueillant
La propreté règne et c'est agréable
Disliked besoin d'investissement dans les portes de toilettes
besoin de mettre du papier toilette et des dévidoirs
les bornes électriques sont un peu vieillotte mais sécurisée
il manque un peu de lumières la nuit c'est dommage
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Sympa…
Power optional concrete and grass site
Liked Sympa
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Camping très calme, sanitaires très propres. Piscine…
Power optional concrete and grass site
Liked Camping très calme, sanitaires très propres.
Piscine très bien.
Disliked Manque un peu d'entretien extérieur surtout les robinets autour des points d'eau extérieur.
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Mi è piaciuta molto la posizione…
Power optional concrete and grass site
Liked Mi è piaciuta molto la posizione del campeggio, proprio di fronte all’Île Madame, e la possibilità di scegliere personalmente la piazzola, che ci ha permesso di trovare uno spazio ampio e abbastanza ombreggiato. Ho apprezzato anche la tranquillità generale del campeggio e la disponibilità e cortesia del personale alla reception.
Disliked Alcuni aspetti potrebbero essere migliorati, come la pulizia e la disponibilità dei servizi, che in certi momenti erano un po’ congestionati anche perché un blocco non era utilizzabile. Anche l’acqua calda non sempre era presente e l’accesso con la roulotte può risultare un po’ complicato per via delle strade strette. Sarebbe utile inoltre avere un piccolo punto vendita o la possibilità di prenotare pane e brioche, così da rendere il soggiorno ancora più comodo
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Wir waren sehr zufrieden soweit…
Power optional concrete and grass site
Liked Wir waren sehr zufrieden soweit
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Superbes emplacements, à proximité de l'océan,…
Power optional concrete and grass site
Liked Superbes emplacements, à proximité de l'océan, belles promenades et visite de l'île madame
Disliked Sanitaires un peu anciens
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 Toddler's pool WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Very large (over 200 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Seasonal sitesLocation
Camping La Garenne
47 Avenue de l'île Madame
Port-des-Barques
Charente-Maritime
France
17730
Timezone
Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
45.94819°N
1.09572°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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Plage Sud | 0.6 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Plage Nord | 1.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Plage Du Front De Mer | 1.3 km | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Plage De L'Esperance | 3.4 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Plage De La Coue | 4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Frequently asked questions
- Does Camping La Garenne have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Camping La Garenne dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping La Garenne? If you’ve brought bikes, take them over to Oléron island. There’s a fab network of cycle paths over here, linking villages, beaches and salt marshes, and they’re generally mercifully flat and quiet. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping La Garenne?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Camping La Garenne? From $20.22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.