Camping Sous Les Étoiles Normandie

View prices & book 9.8 146 reviews
Private pitches
Entrance
Zone c
Aerial shot of campsite

  • Stay on a scenic old farmstead among apple trees and green fields
  • Less than an hour from D-Day beaches and the Bayeux tapestry museum
  • Restaurant serving snacks and dinners, and French bar
Seeking hols that bring a taste of history, culture and local delicacies? Make immediate tracks for Camping Sous Les Étoiles Normandie – a family- and dog-friendly site less than five minutes’ drive from the Normandy village of Saint-Martin-des-Besaces – where all of that combines for a sweet stay. This family-run and English-speaking site is well placed for explores in past and present: it’s about 45 minutes from the hikes, bikes, paths and trails (not to mention châteaux) of the Regional Nature Park of Normandie-Maine, and less than an hour from the museums and memorials of the D-Day beaches Utah, Omaha, Gold, Sword and Juno. While out and about, sampling the local wares is an absolute must; this area is renowned for its cheese, but the real star of the show is calvados, the region’s apple and pear brandy. Luckily, the site is about 40 minutes from a handful of distilleries, and there are a couple of cideries nearby for good measure. When site days are needed, there’s plenty to entice. An old farmstead, there are lots of green spaces here to lounge around on while kids play, and apple trees dotted around to inspire thoughts of (more) calvados and cider – nip over to the on-site bar for a sip, and nab a bite for dinner in the Cow Shed.

Campground type

Tent sites 5
Camper sites 40
RV sites 40
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • The restaurant is open between 05/01 and 09/30.
  • The grocery shop is open between 05/01 and 09/30.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The bar is open between 05/01 and 09/30.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

Campsite types & availability

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10
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10
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10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Reviewers consistently praise this well-maintained campsite for its spacious, clean sites & excellent, modern facilities, especially the showers. Friendly, welcoming owners are frequently highlighted, as is the on-site bar & restaurant quality. Its peaceful setting & convenient Normandy location also get positive mentions. Minor points include occasional traffic noise & a need for better nighttime lighting.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely site, beautifully kept with a friendly team! We always look forward…

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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10
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10
Martin W.

Zone C power optional grass travel trailer campsite (XL)

Liked Lovely site, beautifully kept with a friendly team! We always look forward to our annual stay, it gets better every year. Friday night the BBQ from a local butcher was an added bonus, lovely food and a great night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful little campsite. Would definitely return again.

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
Dave T.

Zone E power optional grass campsite

Liked Friendly hosts and an amazing little restaurant on site.
Very large pitches with plenty of space for the kids to run around
Toilets and showers were kept immaculate

Recommend to friends Visit again

Prima staanplaatsen. Fijn personeel vnl UK.

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Zone C power optional grass travel trailer campsite (XL)

Liked Geweldig snel internet ***** sterren! Prima en gezellig restaurant. Mooie activiteiten ruimte met grote TV voor Tour de France of Sport ed. Mooie plaatsen; gastvrije bediening. Lekker brood bij de receptie en prima sanitair en douches; lekker schoon. Mooie omgeving voor wandelen en fietsen. Aantrekkelijke prijs ook! Heerlijke camping.

Disliked De weg was licht hoorbaar en tot laat in de avond regelmatig lawaaiige landbouwvoertuigen..

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved everything about this site. Nothing could be improved on. Beautifully setting.…

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Anonymous

Zone D FHU grass campsite (premium)

Liked Loved everything about this site. Nothing could be improved on. Beautifully setting. Fantastic food at the Cowshed. Lovely polite staff

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ruime plaatsen, perfect sanitair, rustige camping .…

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10 out of 10
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8
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8
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6
Cleanliness
10
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10
Anton V.

Zone C power optional grass travel trailer campsite (XL)

Liked Ruime plaatsen, perfect sanitair, rustige camping .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with friendly staff and clean facilities

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10 out of 10
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8
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Glenys J.

Zone E power optional grass campsite

Liked The friendly owners and staff. The large pitches, birdsong, clean well appointed facilities, bar/restaurant area

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best camp site

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10 out of 10
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Anders K.

Zone C power optional grass travel trailer campsite (XL)

Liked Very friendly staff and owners, loved the farm and it’s delicate restoration and the feeling of visiting friends rather than a campsite. Very calm, modern showers, toiltes, resting/leisure area. Bbq and drinks in the barn was a perfect ending to our day. Spacious area for the rv. Easy access to electricity pole and close to the sanitaires.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly campsite set in nature. Great core facilities & restaurant

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9 out of 10
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9
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Anonymous

Zone A power optional grass tent campsite (backpacker, motorcyclist, no cars)

Liked Natural setting.
Very clean and high standard facilities
Friendly but calm atmosphere created by all the other guests and good restaurant quality food on site
Friendly owners with v. good communication

Disliked We found there was a little motorway noise at night on rainy days

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely camp with great hosts…

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9 out of 10
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Jon L.

Zone C power optional grass travel trailer campsite (XL)

Liked Lovely camp with great hosts

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Siehe oben. Toller Platz Saubere Sanitäranlagen Alles gut gepflegt

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10 out of 10
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wolfgang w.

Zone D FHU grass campsite (premium)

Liked Der Stellplatz war super. Wir hatten einen tollen Ausblick.
Der gesamte Campingplatz hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Auch die gastronomische Einrichtung war lobenswert und das Essen ganz vorzüglich. Die Mitarbeiter des Platzes waren sehr freundlich. Die Lage muß unbedingt noch als hervorragend hervorgehoben werden. Man konnte von hier aus sämtliche Sehenswürdigkeiten gut erreichen. Wir werden diesen Campingplatz weiter empfehlen und vielleicht noch einmal einkehren..Mit freundlichen Grüßen Jutta und Wolfgang Wesenberg aus Friedland/ Deutschland

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Pétanque Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping Sous Les Étoiles Normandie

La Groudière

Rue Slaugham

Saint-Martin-des-Besaces

Calvados

France

14350

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

49.00904°N
0.85877°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

Start with a visit to Saint-Martin-des-Besace’s Musée 44 La Percée du Bocage (a 10-minute walk), dedicated to the allies’ liberation of Normandy, then get a slow-paced feel for the region on horseback with a tour from one of the stables within 10 minutes’ drive. More high-octane pursuits beckon 15 minutes away at the partially demolished Viaduc de la Souleuvre, where catapulting off towering objects (with bungee-cord firmly attached) is encouraged, and at Parc Festyland themepark on the outskirts of Caen, 40 minutes from base. Caen is a top spot for an urban day or two, with abbeys, memorials, museums, châteaux, gardens and (of course) shops to traipse around – but those in need of scenic vistas might do better to turn their sights to the coast, where the spectacular famed Mont Saint-Michel towers above the sea. History buffs left wanting more after trips to the beaches of D-Day can dedicate a day to the town of Bayeux, where the 70-metre Bayeux tapestry is on display depicting the story of William the Conqueror, and the Baron Gérard art museum adds to the cultural experience. Within 15 minutes, those whose passions lie in the open air can spend days whizzing along ziplines and poking around treetops at Accrobranche Mayya, and budding zoologists can get their fix among the white lions, Siberian tigers and red cat-bears – that’s red pandas – at Zoo de Jurques.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Plage Du Village De Vacances 24.3 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Les Moulins 25 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
La Breche 25.2 mi Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Place Du Six Juin 25.3 mi Sea GoodGoodN/AN/A
La Fontaine St Come 25.6 mi Sea N/AGoodN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Offers

Tent pitch
Zone A power optional grass tent campsite (backpacker, motorcyclist, no cars)
  • 20% off Autumn Season discount 2025
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Zone E power optional grass campsite
  • 17% off Autumn Season discount 2025
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Zone B FHU grass campsite (large)
  • 20% off Autumn Season discount 2025
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Zone C power optional grass travel trailer campsite (XL)
  • 20% off Autumn Season discount 2025

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Sous Les Étoiles Normandie have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Sous Les Étoiles Normandie dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Sous Les Étoiles Normandie? Start with a visit to Saint-Martin-des-Besace’s Musée 44 La Percée du Bocage (a 10-minute walk), dedicated to the allies’ liberation of Normandy, then get a slow-paced feel for the region on horseback … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Sous Les Étoiles Normandie?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Sous Les Étoiles Normandie? From $13.91 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.