When can I check in and check out of Le Marais Sauvage?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Le Marais Sauvage?

From $20.48 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Le Marais Sauvage

View prices & book Last booked 4 days ago 9.8 41 reviews

Family-friendly campsite in a peaceful part of the Marais Poitevin
Half an hour's drive from Niort; La Rochelle 55 minutes
Bar (serving snacks outside of April and October), shop and play area

Set deep in the countryside of the Marais Poitevin, Le Marais Sauvage is a family-friendly campsite just south of the small village of Le Mazeau. The surrounding landscape is mostly made up of grassy marshlands, peaceful forests and pretty canals that are great for boating – so much so that the local area is sometimes known as 'La Venise Verte' (Green Venice). Guests spending the night here have access to well-maintained and spacious pitches, all of which are a short walk from the site's handy facilities. As well as essentials like toilets and showers, the site has a bar serving light refreshments every month except for April and October (note that during low season, catering is closed on Sundays). There are also laundry facilities, a service point for motorhomes, a small shop and a play area for the kids. Handily, well-behaved dogs are welcome, so the full family can be in attendance. The centre of Le Mazeau is a short stroll away, where there is a restaurant and a bakery where you can pick up fresh bread and tasty pastries in the morning. Slightly further afield, the larger town of Niort (half an hour's drive) has a definite charm with its old buildings and pedestrian shopping streets, while day trips to the coast can be easily arranged as well – it's just under an hour to La Rochelle.

Campground type

Open now

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 Breed-specific legislation (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.
Group bookings of 6 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
A cable measuring at least 30 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Please note the snack is closed in October.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Spanish

Open from Fri, Apr 4 to Sun, Nov 2 2025

Campsite types & availability

Power optional grass campsite

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

Ground type: Grass

Site size: Min 9.0m width x 10.0m depth (29.5ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 90.0m² (968.8ft²)

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

One Travel Trailer or Class B motorhome or RV or Trailer tent or Tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Min 9.0m width x 10.0m depth (29.5ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 90.0m² (968.8ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Travel Trailer, Class B motorhome, RV, Trailer tent, Tent

Features

Electric: 10 amp extra cost

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a shelter tent 2 included, 2 max.

Car 2 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Dump station

Use of a motorhome service point

Water hook-up

Wifi at the unit/site

Extras

Electric hook-up (1 max)		€3 (€3) per night
Traveling with a child (age 2 to 10) (4 max)		-€1 (-€1) per night
Travelling with an infant (age 0 to 2) (4 max)		price varies

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From €18 (€18) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Embarcadère de la venise verte - boats etc. 10 min walk from camping.

The surrounding countryside and waterways.

Canals surrounding coulon and the campsite.

So good that we look forward to returning on our way home again.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Sue L. Apr 2025

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Site clean and tidy, very tranquil and rural. Run by a lovely couple who could not be more helpful. Lovely galettes and crepes prepared freshly on site. Great walking/cycling from the campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Un grand merci pour votre avis élogieux et votre note parfaite de 10/10 ! Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que vous avez apprécié la tranquillité, la nature et la propreté de notre camping. Votre satisfaction est notre plus belle récompense et nous nous efforçons de créer un environnement agréable pour tous nos visiteurs.

Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau très bientôt !

Convenient for cycling and walking, immaculate site.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Tricia G. Nov 2024

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Fabulous location - very quiet (only one other van on both nights) but the facilities were still cleaned daily and were superb.
Such a well kept site, we were very impressed.

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Merci beaucoup pour cette belle note !
Nous avons été ravis de vous accueillir et sommes heureux de savoir que vous avez passé un agréable séjour chez nous !
A très bientôt,
Laura et Quentin

Stay here if you get the chance

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Clive S. Oct 2024

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: The couple who run this site are the nicest most welcoming hosts out of every campsite we have ever stayed in

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Merci beaucoup pour ce très gentil commentaire !
Nous sommes très touchés par ce dernier !
Ce fût un réel plaisir de vous accueillir chez nous et de faire votre connaissance !
Nous sommes ravis de savoir que vous avez apprécié votre séjour !
A très bientôt au Marais Sauvage
Laura & Quentin

Location Facilities Owners Welcome Tranquility We were welcomed by our lovely hosts who showed us…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Oct 2024

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Location
Facilities
Owners
Welcome
Tranquility

We were welcomed by our lovely hosts who showed us around and took our order for breakfast.

Although the weather was really bad, we felt welcomed and at home.

We enjoyed going for a couple of nice walks and we visited La Rochelle, which was really lovely.

Great owners and good clean facilities in a really calm and tranquil setting.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Quel plaisir de lire cet élogieux commentaire !
Merci beaucoup pour vos encouragements et votre soutien !
Ce fût un réel plaisir de vous accueillir chez nous et de faire votre connaissance !
Merci de nous avoir confié vos vacances !
A bientôt au Marais Sauvage !
Laura & Quentin

What a beautiful site with welcoming and charming hosts.Exceptionally clean facilities.A lot…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

David D. Oct 2024

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: What a beautiful site with welcoming and charming hosts.Exceptionally clean facilities.A lot of hard work has gone in to making the site what it is.
Peaceful surroundings and pitches bordered with hedgerows.Free wifi across site.We will be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Exceptional staff, location, food. We had a really wonderful time, thank you!…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sep 2024

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Exceptional staff, location, food. We had a really wonderful time, thank you!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Merci beaucoup pour votre gentil commentaire !
Ce fût un plaisir de vous accueillir chez nous !
Nous sommes heureux d'apprendre que vous avez passé un agréable séjour !
A très bientôt,
Laura et Quentin

Good site for short stay

Overall	10/10
Location	6
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Tina S. Sep 2024

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Lovely helpful staff
All facilities very clean
Free WiFi
Eeeeeee

Disliked: A little isolated for us needed to use motorcycle for shopping and places of interest.
Husband has bad hip so long walks out of question

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Merci pour votre gentil commentaire qui nous touche beaucoup !
Nous avons été ravis de vous accueillir chez nous et sommes très heureux d'avoir fait votre connaissance !
A très bientôt,

Laura & Quentin

Excellent site

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Shona B. Aug 2024

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: This is our 2nd time at Le Marais Sauvage this summer. It's a site with excellent facilities for showering etc. There is a little shop on site with bar/small cafe for drinks and delicious gallettes etc made fresh to order on site. The couple that run the site are very friendly and welcoming, speak perfect English which is helpful for some. The grass pitches are a good size and the surroundings are beautiful. Just what you need on a "get away from it all" holiday. There are lovely walks/ cycle paths next to the site. This site is a wee gem.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent little site. Clean facilities, small shop and bar with food.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Aug 2024

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Lovely clean facilities. Large pitches with shade and hedges. Little bar on site selling some hot food (pizzas etc). Very welcoming owner. Gorgeous outside bar 300 m too, again pizzas . Next to the small river, boats for hire. Family friendly, games for the children. Excellent stopover suited us.

Disliked: Nothing, it was perfect for us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Facilities fair, showers are very small, pitches okay, electric and water not…

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Anonymous Aug 2024

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Facilities fair, showers are very small, pitches okay, electric and water not on every pitch and means you have to walk through someone’s pitch to get water every time. Didn’t really suit us but could well be just right for a lot of other people.

Disliked: Let’s just say we won’t be returning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Bonjour,

Il est dommage de découvrir cet avis, nous aurions aimé avoir votre retour en direct à la réception et non le lire après votre départ.

C'est la première fois que nous avons ce genre de remarques...
La taille de nos douches est tout à fait normale,
Il n'y a, en effet, pas de borne électrique et de point d'eau sur chaque emplacement comme presque tous les campings de France ?!, je suis navrée que cela soit, à ce point, un problème pour vous.

Néanmoins je trouve votre commentaire très sévère, aucun point positif ? alors que :

Notre camping est situé au cœur du Marais Poitevin, que n'aimez-vous pas sur notre situation ?
Pour le wifi, nous avons la fibre qui fonctionne parfaitement sur l'ensemble du camping et ce service est gratuit pour nos clients, que pouvons-nous faire de plus ?
Pour le prix, combien auriez-vous aimé payer ? Nous sommes le camping*** le moins cher du Marais Poitevin.
Nos sanitaires sont parfaitement propres à toute heure, que pouvons-nous faire de plus ?
...
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Nous vous souhaitons de trouver des établissements qui correspondent à vos exigences et sommes attristés de savoir que vous n'avez pas apprécié notre établissement.

Bonne continuation,

Laura et Quentin

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

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

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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 Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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 Nearby farmers' market

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Le Marais Sauvage

12 Route de la Sèvre

Le Mazeau

Vendée

France

85420

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

46.33041°N
-0.67492°W

Route directions

The site advises that you enter the exact address into your Satnav. The site is in the commune of Le Mazeau, on the way to Village de la Sèvre. GPS coordinates: Latitude, 46.3304; Longitude, -0.6749.

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 112,000 hectares of canals and nature to explore, the surrounding Marais Poitevin regional natural park is a great place for boating, canoeing, kayaking or stand up paddleboarding. Fishing, cycling, walking and other leisure activities to help you feel at one with nature are also readily available in the immediate vicinity – for recommendations, head to the nearest tourist office in the pretty riverside town of Coulon (15 minutes' drive), which is also a good place to start boat trips. Elsewhere, the pretty ruins of the Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Maillezais (15 minutes) is worth a visit for anyone interested in the local area's Catholic and Huguenot heritage. For more inspiring buildings, you’d do well to check out the Renaissance château at Coulonges-sur-l'Autize too (25 minutes). If you don't mind a longer drive, it's well worth driving down to the beaches of La Rochelle or Noirmoutier island, both of which can be reached in just under an hour. If you're travelling with kids and want to keep them on their best behaviour, the prospect of a trip to the fab rides and live action shows at the Puy du Fou theme park (an hour and 15 minutes) is likely to do the trick.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Plage De La Concurrence	26.2 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Plage Nord	26.5 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Plage Casino	26.6 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
L'Oasis	26.9 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
La Plage	26.9 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 7 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Group bookings of 6 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Open fires are prohibited.

Sites

A cable measuring at least 30 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10:30 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Le Marais Sauvage have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Le Marais Sauvage dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Le Marais Sauvage? With 112,000 hectares of canals and nature to explore, the surrounding Marais Poitevin regional natural park is a great place for boating, canoeing, kayaking or stand up paddleboarding. Fishing, cycling, walking and … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Le Marais Sauvage?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: noon

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How much does it cost to stay at Le Marais Sauvage? From $20.48 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.