Ideal Camping

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  • Family-friendly Charente-Maritime site in St-Georges-de-Didonne
  • Royan 15 minutes’ drive; Zoo La Palmyre 25 minutes
  • Waterpark with slides; activity programme; mini market and snack bar
Shaded by the tall maritime pines and holm oaks of the Forêt de Suzac, Ideal Camping has spacious pitches on the outskirts of the seaside resort of St-Georges-de-Didonne, in the Charente-Maritime department. What’s your pleasure? Sandy beaches, perhaps? Then you'll be pleased to hear that the long crescent of Plage St-Georges-de-Didonne is only 200 metres away. You can unfurl your towel and relax on the golden sand as soon as you arrive – or, if you feel active, walk (or cycle) to the lighthouse at the northern end of the beach, then continue on past the headland to another sandy beach at Royan. Whatever you do, it pays to stay at the beach until early evening, as there's often a spectacular sunset. There’s also plenty to do on site, starting with a waterpark with pools (including a paddling area), slides and a Jacuzzi. Kids can also let off some steam in the well-equipped playground, or challenge their mates at the ping-pong table or on the multisport field. During peak season, the site also runs a lively entertainment programme with such activities as boules competitions, live music events and themed soirées. Barbecues are allowed, and a mini market on site sells a wide range of foodstuffs (including buttery croissants and freshly baked baguettes for breakfast). Alternatively, the snack bar serves burgers, pizzas and pasta dishes, or you can explore the restaurants and cafés in the centre of St-Georges-de-Didonne (five minutes’ drive). The site has twelve well-equipped and well-maintained toilet blocks with hot water and select equipment adapted for people with reduced mobility. There's also a launderette.

Site type

Caravan sites 205
Caravans for hire 25
Motorhome sites 205
Tent sites 140
Open now
Opens 2 May

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 30/05 and 06/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 01/06 and 31/08.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/06 and 31/08.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • The games room is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • The bar is open between 01/06 and 31/08.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri, 2 May to

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Reviews

7.8

Overall rating from 64 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulBush

80% would recommend this site to a friend

75% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot near the beach and town. Good pool, clean facilities, and friendly staff. Some found pitches tight and Wi-Fi costly. Limited dining choice. Best for young families.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Pool area and reasonably close to…

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Helen G.

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Pool area and reasonably close to beach (5 min walk). Good price for a couple of nights stop over. Thank you!

Disliked Not enough showers / toilets and no toilet paper. Had to pay for Wi Fi.

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Super séjour à refaire accueil chaleureux

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Anonymous

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Les emplacements ombragés proche de la plage la piscine la propreté le nombre de sanitaires avec eau chaude très belle région belle découverte

Disliked Problème connexion internet pour avoir connexion wifi payant

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We have asked to shorten our stay due to the issues, they refused.

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Anonymous

Unpowered gravel and sand tent site

Liked The swimming pool
They were very accommodating in putting two separate bookings together.
They were also willing to put us on a shaded site.

Disliked Noise, neighbours on the site were noisy in the middle of the night, 3am several nights in a row and the campsite didn't do anything about it when we complained. The neighbouring campsite was extremely noisy. There was a smell of fuel (like from an old car) all the time and it makes us feel unwell.

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An excellent site for families, would definitely come again

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Lauren A.

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Campsite overall cleanliness was fantastic, sanitaires were cleaned throughout the day so always clean. Showers were hot and powerful, and several blocks of sanitaires so never too far to walk or long to wait. A short walk to the beautiful beach that offers rockpooling when the tide is out. A few little shops and bars/restaraunts stumbling distance, and a very well stocked camp shop. Onsite snack bar/restaurant was fantastic with a few nights entertainment put on. Aire de Jeux onsite great for both the little and bigger kids. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Cycle paths from campsite that lead to the promenade/centreville if you’re looking for more choice

Disliked The pool gets super busy after lunch as we went peak season, however this is not so bad as there is always the beach! As seems to be the way with most sites, don’t expect toilet seats, toilet paper or soap, however we have also stayed at 5 star €+ places who don’t provide this either!

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Camping avec sanitaire très propre un peu vieillo et personnel gentil

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Isabelle T.

Power optional gravel and sand tent site

Liked Camping très calme et pas très loin de la plage avec sanitaire propre nettoyer au moins 2 fois par jours par du personnel agréable. Animation quelques soirs par semaine très bien.
Restaurant avec des glaces maison ou le personnel est sympathique. L accueil pour l arrivé et pour le départ très gentil.
Sécurité du camping la nuit avec des agents très professionnels.

Disliked Emplacement en hauteur avec escaliers sans eclairage la nuit par rapport au caravane ou camping -car qui ont des emplacements plats.
Un gros problème pour le réseau internet.
Piscine fermée le midi .

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Camping bien dans l ensemble avec des choses a améliorer

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Anonymous

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked L espace jeux et le city stade sont vraiment biens pour les enfants de tout âges.
Le coin piscine est bien mais un peu petit.
Sanitaires propres et nombreux

Disliked Emplacement très sableux.
Les horaires de la piscine sont limités pour une période de vacances 10h 12h30 et 14h 19h 🙄
Le coin snack est franchement pas terrible niveaux organisation et pas aimable.
Côté animation c'est très nul en revanche vous pouvez profiter des animations du camping voisin qui est a fond toute la journée 🤣 ( même un peu trop parfois)

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La piscine. Les toilettes. L'ambiance.…

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Anonymous

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked La piscine. Les toilettes. L'ambiance.

Disliked Le bruit du camping d'a côté

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Facilities were very clean, bins emptied…

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Kate C.

Unpowered gravel and sand tent site

Liked Facilities were very clean, bins emptied frequently and wash areas always immaculate. Hot water showers almost always. Pool was great for the kids. Shady pitches.

Boulle courts were great and beach on the doorstep

Disliked Not enough staff on in the restaurant/bar in the evenings

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Camping très convivial et familiale…

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Anonymous

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Camping très convivial et familiale

Disliked La cohésion d'équipe....

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Propre.personnel amical Emplacement spacieux Connexion elec bien…

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nicole r.

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Propre.personnel amical
Emplacement spacieux
Connexion elec bien

Disliked Emplacement incliné
Espace piscine nul,trop petit pour le nombre d’Emplacement. Toboggan basique sans plus
Animation sans intérêt
Pas d’animation pour les enfants et ados

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Waterslide 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 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 No dogs allowed

Themes

Bush

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 Public transport nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 sites)

Accessibility

Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Ideal Camping

16 Avenue de Suzac

St George de Didonne

Charente-Maritime

France

17110

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

45.58521°N
0.98529°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

With its coastal habitats, inland seas and mudflats, the Parc Naturel Marin de l’Estuaire de la Gironde (10 minutes’ walk) provides shelter to a large number of migratory birds, including ducks and geese. If you’re lucky, you might also be able to spot bottlenose and common dolphins, plus grey seals. Sitting on a small island in the middle of the Gironde estuary, the Cordouan Lighthouse can be accessed only by boat from either Royan (15 minutes’ drive) or Le Verdon-sur-Mer (50 minutes). Climb the 301 steps to the top of this elegant 17th-century beacon (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) to take in far-reaching views of the coastline. Zoo La Palmyre (25 minutes) is home to hundreds of animals – from big cats to primates, and from crocodiles to birds like colourful flamingoes and macaws. There are shows featuring sea lions and bird displays, or you can feed zoo-supplied corn to the resident giraffes and zebras.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Plage De La Conche Sud 0.6 km Sea PoorGoodGoodExcellent
Plage De Suzac 1.2 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Plage Les Yuccas 1.8 km Sea N/APoorN/AN/A
Plage De L'Arneche 1.9 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Plage De La Conche Nord 1.9 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ideal Camping have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Ideal Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Ideal Camping? With its coastal habitats, inland seas and mudflats, the Parc Naturel Marin de l’Estuaire de la Gironde (10 minutes’ walk) provides shelter to a large number of migratory birds, including ducks and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ideal Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ideal Camping? From $87.12 (for 2 nights, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.