Camping Le Grand Pré

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Pitches among the trees
Pitches among the trees
Mature trees for shade
5m tipi
Flights start at the campsite
Sunrise
Communal bbq and block sanitaire
Large flat pitches with electricity connection
Large flat pitches with electricity connections and plenty of shade
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Mature trees for shade
5m tipi
Flights start at the campsite

  • Peaceful riverside site just outside Saint-Pierre-de-Maillé
  • A 20-minute drive from the thermal spas of La Roche-Posay
  • Bike and canoe rental available on site
If you’re one of those (sensible) types who fancies a peaceful rural retreat but still wants to be within easy ambling distance of restaurants, shops and the like, sort yourself a stay at Vienne's Camping Le Grand Pré. The peace and quiet part of the equation comes to you courtesy of the setting, between ancient cliffs and the Gartempe river; meanwhile, a 10-minute stroll from the site is the little village of Saint-Pierre-de-Maillé, home to a restaurant, café and grocery store plus the obligatory bakery. Should you require further urban amenities, there are more restaurants (along with some scenic woods and river views) in Angles-sur-l’Anglin, 10 minutes away by car. A bit further afield, it's around 20 minutes' drive to historic wanderings through the medieval streets of Chauvigny or warm-water wallowing at the famed thermal baths in La Roche-Posay. Or get prepped to get climbing: Le Grand Pré is 10 minutes' drive from the popular rock climbing site of La Guignoterie. Facilities on site are kept to a minimum to maintain the peaceful vibe, but there's plenty of space for the small sorts to run about, and various useful amenities to make life easy: bike hire, canoe hire, a barbecue area and a small shop.

Site type

Tent sites 50
Caravan sites 40
Motorhome sites 40
Rent a tent 10
Caravans for hire 2
Open now
Opens 10 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.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Open from Fri, 10 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 41 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Super peaceful site by the river, close to a cute village. Owners are heaps friendly and helpful! Facilities are clean (hot showers!) and pitches are roomy. Love the shared fridge, cafe, and fresh bread orders. Kayaking's a blast. A few thought the facilities were a bit dated, but it didn't spoil the chill vibe for most.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent site for a stopover with older children. Would use again.

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Excellent friendly staff. In the evening there was a gathering with beer brewed locally and fresh food served in a quiet friendly atmosphere attended by campers as well as locals. Fabulous family atmosphere. No major noise to disturb an early night. Extremely beautiful setting. Canoe station on site (not used). Clean showers and toilets. Bread can be ordered for the morning. Great spacing between the tents (pitched anywhere). This is a great place to relax. Not a raised loud voice anywhere.

Disliked All the negatives had nothing to do with the site operators in my opinion.
The river next to site with bathing access was 'dirty' with brown algae and smelled funny. We were told by reception staff that there are bacteria but okay to shower off after, which we did without bad effects. There were cows next to the river so probably pollution from field run off. Not for small children in my opinion, especially as the river is freely accessible which represents its own dangers. Fine for adults to cool off in for a few minutes.
The women's showers were being used by a man and a teenage boy of around 17 years when we got there. They eventually left when the lady with them told them we were there. Ignored us. Perhaps they had been unable to find the showers at the rear of the building.
The people next to us (arrived later and pulled up on the other side of the path), smoked pot till late into the night. We went to bed early so could not smell it inside the tent but noticed it was still going on in the early hours of the morning when we went to the toilets.
Okay for a stopover, not great for a longer stay or with children as smoking pot isn't our thing. They were very quiet so we ignored it.
No toilet paper; we know this is normal in France, so brought our own.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely people. Quiet, calm. A real privilege to stay there.

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Anonymous

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked Every thing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would cost here again

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Ross M. 2 reviews

Tipi

Liked Super helpful staff. Loved that there was a communal fridge. Never seen that before on a campsite and was definitely very helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Sehr nette Betreiber. Entspannter Platz, nah zum…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Sehr nette Betreiber.
Entspannter Platz, nah zum Ort.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site, friendly owners

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Edward G. 6 reviews

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked Wonderful site with friendly hosts, sadly it sounds like they are leaving next year.
Site was very quiet apart from a large group of kids on an activity weekend (they were no trouble) so we got to pitch up where we fancied. Plenty of shade, access to the river, cold drinks and ice cream available.

Disliked Facilities a touch outdated, although clean

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L’acceuil, le camping, Patrick et Lynne,.…

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 Judith S. 1 review

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked L’acceuil, le camping, Patrick et Lynne,. Tres propre , les sanitaires, douches chases.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site plenty of room, clean…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked Lovely site plenty of room, clean facilities. Very friendly people.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice peaceful environment. Easy check-in.…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Very nice peaceful environment. Easy check-in. Ground soft for easy tent peg insertion. Sensible rules to make everyone's stay a pleasant experience. You can order pastries for a late breakfast.

Disliked No toilet seats!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommended site

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Paul W. 5 reviews

Powered grass campervan site

Liked Spacious quiet site in a lovely position next to a traditional French village. Friendly welcome.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly welcome from Patrick and Lynda.…

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Fenton P. 5 reviews

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked Friendly welcome from Patrick and Lynda. Lovely surroundings with a great 8 mile round walk to the beautiful village of Angles sur l’Anglin. Croissants and French bread delivered every morning on order. Clean facilities.

Disliked WiFi would have been handy but not overly important.

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 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 Local produce 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 Rallies welcome 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 Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge 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)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing 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 Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping Le Grand Pré

16 Route de Vicq

Saint-Pierre-de-Maillé

Vienne

France

86260

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

46.6833°N
0.83925°E

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

Get out and explore by hiring a bike or canoe from the site; friendly reception staff can also give you details of hikes both gentle and strenuous. There are some comely little fishing spots along the Gartempe river and the nearby Anglin, and more than 100 routes for experienced climbers along the limestone cliffs around Saint-Pierre-de-Maillé. Drive up to Angles-sur-l’Anglin (10 minutes), to potter about in the pretty village and to wander around the ruins of its hilltop fortress and see the prehistoric carvings in the Roc-aux-Sorciers cave. If you’re partial to a castle or two, fit in a trip to Chauvigny, where there are five to pick from (or visit them all on a castle crawl). La Roche-Posay, a 20-minute drive from the site, is the place to visit for a golf course, horse racing and thermal spa sessions. Even if you’re not actually heading into the baths, the Parc Thermal is a handsome place to wander around, with its gardens divided into themed areas. If the kids demand to up the adrenaline levels somewhat, the fab Futuroscope theme park is 45 minutes’ drive away.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Le Grand Pré have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Le Grand Pré dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Grand Pré? Get out and explore by hiring a bike or canoe from the site; friendly reception staff can also give you details of hikes both gentle and strenuous. There are some comely little … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Grand Pré?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Grand Pré? From $30.28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.