Camping Les Charmilles
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Add your business details- Dog-friendly site four kilometres from the seaside resort of Fouras
- A 15-minute drive from Rochefort and 25 minutes from La Rochelle
- Heated indoor pool with waterslides, plus sports and pétanque courts
A seaside escape, you say? Then set sail for Camping Les Charmilles, a dog-friendly site four kilometres from the seaside resort of Fouras. With over four kilometres of golden-sand beaches, three ports and the Atlantic sea within a short drive of the site, guests will be in an area that’s very advantageous for activities like hiking, cycling, horse riding, swimming, watersports, fishing, golfing and tennis.
On top of all that, you'll have access to a generous helping of leisure facilities and activities on site too. There are three outdoor swimming pools open from mid June to September and a heated indoor pool open all year round, with a paddling pool, waterslides and a conservatory. If you feel like games or the kids need to let off more steam, the site also has a sports court, pétanque court, bouncy castle and playground.
Come July and August, the team at Camping Les Charmilles puts on plenty of tournaments, concerts, shows and activities, along with kids’ club activities for mini family members aged between five and 12. When it comes to eating well and taking care of the practical stuff, there’s also a communal barbecue area, a laundry room and wifi. Those who want to take on the seaside on two wheels can make use of bike hire too.
This place is full of perks… it’s a 15-minute drive from two maritime destinations. Rochefort (15 minutes’ drive) has a maritime museum and a 17th-century dockyard with a rope factory. On the coast, La Rochelle (25 minutes) has an old harbour and modern-day marina. Stroll through 17th-century passageways in the old town, rummage around the shops or get your paws on some fresh seafood in the restaurants.
There are cafés, restaurants and shops within 20 minutes’ walk of the site but the biggest concentration is in Fouras itself.
Site type
55
55
55Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
English
French
Spanish
Italian
Portuguese
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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 Teens' club Tennis Waterslide WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Camping Les Charmilles
1541 Route de l’Océan
Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée
Charente-Maritime
France
17450
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
45.98902°N
-1.05199°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
As part of a migration route, the Marais d'Yves natural reserve (five minutes’ drive) is an excellent spot to go looking for rare bird species or peaceful strolls. Nearby Île de Ré (50 minutes) also has a reputation for wildlife – see what you can see from bicycle paths all around the island's salt marshes, beaches, dunes and pine forests.
It's hard to believe that Chateau de la Roche Courbon (half an hour) has been around since the 15th century. Once a castle and then an elegant chateau, it is still extremely grand and surrounded by an ancient forest too.
Stopping for hikes on the Passe aux Bœufs (35 minutes) on the way, head to the Fort de l'Ile Madame (40 minutes), a coastal castle where history aficionados can carry on their self-guided heritage tour.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Plage De L'Esperance | 2.7 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Plage Nord | 3.1 km | Sea | Poor | Poor | Good | Excellent |
| Plage De La Coue | 3.2 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Plage Ouest | 3.6 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Grande Retenue - Plage Ouest | 3.7 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Power optional grass and earth site (XL)
Liked: Liked the pitch tucked away
Disliked: Long check in queue after a long journey, nowhere to park motor homes/ caravans- same carpark as for cars, so difficult when busy
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would defo stay again, check in was easy and someone spoke English!
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Liked: Great pool with slides, very clean facilities.
Disliked: Pool was packed but it was an extremely hot day!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Staff were very good ,enjoyed our stay ,but very noisy
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Liked: Size of pitch ,
Disliked: Very noisy
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Camping Les Charmilles have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Camping Les Charmilles dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping Les Charmilles? As part of a migration route, the Marais d'Yves natural reserve (five minutes’ drive) is an excellent spot to go looking for rare bird species or peaceful strolls. Nearby Île de Ré … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping Les Charmilles?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: noon