Camping Animal King

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  • Wildlife haven on the edge of Esnandes, a short walk from town centre
  • In the Marais Poitevin, 20 minutes' drive from La Rochelle
  • Swimming pool on site; beach just over a kilometre away
The little Charente-Maritime town of Esnandes is a special spot, with the coastline of Aiguillon Bay on one side and the wetlands of the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park on the other. That means a break here gives you access to all sorts of gorgeous landscapes, whether you’re looking out to sea or exploring the inland waterways on a small boat. On the edge of this little town is Camping Animal King, a small site that’s equally well placed for the beach (just over a kilometre away) and the town’s shop, bakery and restaurant. There’s a long history of mussel cultivation in the town too, so it’s a great idea to seek out some seafood at the restaurant by the beach at least once. This location gives you easy access to lots of lovely parts of the coastline, including the lovely islands of Oléron, Aix and Île de Ré. The gateway to all of these is La Rochelle, 20 minutes’ drive away and also an excellent place to find attractions, activities and places to eat. The campsite has been kept to a manageable size, so you won't be crammed in with lots of other people. Shower and toilet facilities have been provided, along with an outdoor pool where you can have a nice refreshing dip after a long day out. Dogs are welcome, and you should be able to find plenty of places to walk them nearby.

Campground type

Mobile homes for rent 5
Tent sites 120
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Camper sites 60
RV sites 60
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • 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).
  • Facilities/activities including Swimming pool access are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 07/01 and 09/30 (subject to weather conditions).

Languages spoken

English

French

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Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
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Reviews

6.2

Overall rating from 105 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Budget/backpacker

55% would recommend this campground to a friend

52% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a peaceful vibe with spacious, shaded spots and great hosts. It's a perfect base for exploring La Rochelle and Île de Ré by bike. Guests find it authentic and good value. While some amenities, like the pool, are a bit dated, improvements are underway. It's a quiet spot, very dog-friendly.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

No hot water in showers & washing up areas, very dated and unclean.

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4 out of 10
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Andrew T.

FHU grass and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Being able to choose our pitch.

Disliked Toilets, showers and washing up areas very dated and unclean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

La localisation du camping, sa tranquillité,…

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10 out of 10
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Cécile B.

FHU grass and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked La localisation du camping, sa tranquillité, sa simplicité, son côté nature et qu’il soit ouvert hors saison.

Disliked Sanitaires à rafraîchir

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location, friendly staff.

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5 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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STEWART W.

2 bedroom mobile home

Liked Good location. People friendly and helpful.

Disliked Unfortunately caravan needed a bit of TLC and was tired. Smelt very musty.
We only stayed for one night but sadly wouldn't choose again.

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rien, je n'ai pas pu entrer…

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1 out of 10
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claude L.

2 bedroom mobile home

Liked rien, je n'ai pas pu entrer (voir plus bas)

Disliked Attention arnaque !!
J'ai réservé un mobil home pour les 17 et 18 octobre dans ce camping via leur plate-forme pitchup, pour m'entendre dire en arrivant qu'ils n'étaient pas au courant et que les mobil-home n'étaient pas disponibles à la location ponctuelle, du fait qu'ils étaient loués à l'année. Ils ont essayé de me trouver une pseudo solution (en gros ils ont proposé de nous loger dans un mobil home pour lequel le locataire n'était pas présent sur le week-end), solution que nous avons refusée et ils se sont engagés à nous rembourser. Par ailleurs l'adresse mail du camping n'est pas opérationnelle. Malgré plusieurs contact avec pitchup, par mail et avec le gérant par téléphone, je n'arrive pas à me faire rembourser les 150 € payés.

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Rubbish do not go here

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1 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Location

Disliked This site is a rundown neglected dump the washrooms are very old neglected and dirty half the sinks have no hot water there is only one male shower with a lock on the door there is a workshop on view full of junk and there are tatty old vans all over the place there is a duck farm next door which produces noise all night long the adjacent farm was spreading manure on the field which meant staying in my van with all the windows shut there is no public transport on Sundays

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Site was ok…

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7 out of 10
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Rick P.

FHU grass and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Site was ok

Disliked No reception, problem getting in

Recommend to friends Visit again

L’accueil...mais pas le fait que pour…

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5 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Jérôme B.

Lodge

Liked L’accueil...mais pas le fait que pour le même prix qu’un studio rbnb il n’y avait ni lumière intérieur, ni portes manteaux, ni même d’étagères. Le lit par contre est de qualité

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Extremely helpful host who was very…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Wifi
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Teresa W.

Powered grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Extremely helpful host who was very communicative.

Cheap and excellent location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stop over site would definitely go again

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10 out of 10
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Leon B.

FHU grass and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Big pitch, plenty of space and quiet

Disliked A little tired in places but I would definitely stay again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ideal stopover

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7 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Anonymous

FHU grass and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked The pitch was spacious ,the facilities were kept immaculately clean but dated . The staff were friendly and helpful .

Disliked Not the sites fault but not near a usable beach ! Near the sea but all mud .This was disappointing as was expecting some beach days .

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

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

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat 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

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby

Location

Camping Animal King

46 Rue de l'Ocean

Esnandes

Charente-Maritime

France

17137

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

46.25284°N
1.11982°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

A good place to start nearby is at the House of the Bay of the Marais Poitevin (10 minutes’ walk) for an insight into the area’s history and its role in the development of commercial mussel cultivation. More history is on display at Fort Boyard, commissioned by Louis XIV in the17th century. The offshore fortress can be visited on a boat trip from Rochefort (45 minutes’ drive). Elsewhere along the coast, you may like to play a round of golf with a sea view on the 18-hole course at Golf la Rochelle La Prée (10 minutes) or spend a day in La Rochelle (20 minutes), visiting the aquarium and maritime museum or tackling the treetop trails of Vertigo Parc La Rochelle Aventure. Alternatively, cross the bridges to explore Île de Ré (20 minutes) or Oléron (an hour). Turning your attention inland is a good idea too, because the lush green landscapes of the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park are rather gorgeous. This area, often known as ‘Green Venice' because of its network of waterways, is a wildlife haven alive with birds, butterflies and dragonflies. There are walking and bike trails through the park, or you can join boat tours in Arçais (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
L'Oasis 5.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
La Plage 5.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood
Plage De La Concurrence 7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentGood
Plage Des Minimes 8.1 mi Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
Plage De Chef De Baie 8.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Animal King have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Animal King dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Animal King? A good place to start nearby is at the House of the Bay of the Marais Poitevin (10 minutes’ walk) for an insight into the area’s history and its role in the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Animal King?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Animal King? From $22.49 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.