Dogs allowed: Caravan parks in Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais, France

Camping L'Etournerie

• Small, pretty, rural campsite, 32 kms from the Atlantic Coast.

Le Logis de l'Aubonnière

• Woodland site with fishing pond in the Vendée, close to the Yon river
• Beaches, watersports and coast walks within 40 minutes' drive
• Waterpark and zipwires within 20 minutes' drive; theme park in an hour

Camping de La Fraignaye

• Quiet family-friendly site a five-minute walk to Saint-Denis-du-Payré
• Less than a 20-minute drive to Plage des Bélugas beach
• Pool, kids' games, ping pong, snack bar, pétanque and table football

Camping Le Moulin de Rambourg

• Riverside site 15 minutes' drive from La Roche-sur-Yon
• Waterpark, adventure park and château within a half-hour drive
• Canoe hire, swimming pool, playground and kid-friendly restaurant

Camping Le Clos Cottet

Camping Village des Rulières

• Peaceful rural site in France's second-largest wetland area
• Large fishing pond filled with carp, roach, tench, pike and perch
• Covered pool plus petting zoo with friendly donkeys, goats and pigs

Campilô

• Friendly and family-owned eco site set between two Vendée lakes
• Two fishing ponds
• Playground, multisports area and free wifi

Camping Beauchêne

• A peaceful campsite between sea and countryside
• Escape busy tourist resorts
• Large and shady pitches

Camping Le Merval

• Peaceful family site in Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park
• A 30-minute drive from the museums and shops of La Rochelle
• Adventurer’s paradise: Venise Verte, Aiguillon Bay and Île de Ré

Camping Le Pavillon Bleu

Camping La Siesta

• Forest site with views towards Île de Ré
• Just outside the seaside town of La Faute-sur-Mer
• Big aquatic area with heated pool, paddling pool and waterslide

Camping l'Îlot des Marais

• Rural site in the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park
• Large fishing pond within a short stroll
• Spacious scenic grounds with pitches and play area among the trees