Camping La Garenne
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- Family-friendly site opposite the beach in Port-des-Barques
- Within an hour's drive of Oléron island, Royan and La Rochelle
- Swimming pool, restaurant and summer activities for all ages
Campground type
Tourist board rating
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.
Languages spoken
English
French
German
Open from Tue, Apr 1 to
Campsite types & availability
Reviews
75% would recommend this campground to a friend
69% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite boasts a tranquil, family-friendly vibe with spacious, shaded sites. Its beach proximity and Île Madame access are big draws. Guests rave about staff, the pool, and kids' activities. Downsides include outdated restrooms needing upgrades, with some closed. Spotty sanitation cleanliness, missing toilet paper, and occasional noise issues are also mentioned.
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I would recommend this site
Power optional grass tent campsite (motorcyclist, no cars)
Liked Location for the beach and walking to Madame Island.
Quiet campsite and clean with good sized pitches.
Showers very good
Disliked Maybe a shop would be helpful
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Great site close to La Rochelle
Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked The site was just what we were looking for, clean, shady for the dogs and close to the beach.
It could do with some updating in the toilets/shower blocks, but apart from that was perfect!
Disliked Nothing
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Not terrible, but there’s definitely room for improvement
Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked The campsite is in a great location – right by the beach and within walking distance of the town center with restaurants and shops. The area is mostly wooded, which provides shade and a pleasant atmosphere. The pitches are spacious and well-maintained.
Cleanliness was a big plus, as well as the large dishwashing area (outdoors but covered) and the nice, individual showers. Wi-Fi worked perfectly. The pool area looked nice, although we didn’t use it. The reception staff were friendly and helpful
Disliked The pitches could be better separated – people often took a shortcut through our space, which was quite annoying.
The toilets were the biggest downside: poorly maintained, cramped, and very dark (especially the ones near the reception and at the far end of the campsite). The washroom areas were also very dark, and there was no toilet paper or hand soap provided.
The internal roads leading to the pitches were in poor condition – in some spots, tree roots had pushed through the asphalt so badly that it was impossible to drive through without scraping the car. Anyone with a low vehicle should be extra careful.
Behind the campsite there’s a bar with live music – unfortunately the noise continued even after 10 PM. If you're looking for peace and quiet, avoid the pitches at the back of the campsite.
Directional signs on the campsite were confusing and sometimes misleading. A smaller downside: there’s no on-site shop or food stand, which would have been convenient.
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Pratique pour sa localisation Personnelle très sympathique
Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked La proximité avec l’océan.
Les activités proposée/ ( spectacle magie, piscine, jeux pour enfants )
Disliked Les sanitaires un peu anciens .
Rien à voir avec les propriétaires du camping mais des voyageurs très bruyants et pas très respectueux des autres ( disputes conjugales la nuit)
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Pitchup.com need to re asses this site following clear neglect.
Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked Fantastic location.
Disliked Unfortunately campsite was in poor state of neglect, all pitches overgrown, signs etc leaning against trees or missing, fire hydrants missing from their bags.
NO on site restaurant open whatsoever!
No entertainment on site despite “Animations” advertised.
I was informed by a British retired couple who stayed there that ownership has recently changed hands, restaurants have been annexed off as is obvious as campsite fencing wraps around them so no access from campsite but access from road which is a considerable walk.
We had booked for seven nights but abandoned those plans after four nights and moved on to a lovely campsite again recommended by Pitchup .com.
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Je recommande ce campings .
Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked Lieu calme, personnel sympathique, emplacement grand, la piscine au top , camping agréable proche des plages et de l'accès à l'île madame. Les sanitaires à l'entrée propre.
Disliked Les sanitaires vétuste besoin d'un rafraîchissement,
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A very spacious pitch. The toilet block was clean and the reception…
Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked A very spacious pitch. The toilet block was clean and the reception staff helpful.I did not use yhe pool so I cannot comment other to say it looked very nice. The restaurant/bar was a 20 minute walk however well worth it especially the fish in a tomato sauce.
Disliked Certain areas were tied but this was not too much of a problem.
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Very large pitches in great condition…
Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked Very large pitches in great condition
Disliked Toilets have no hand washing facilities, poor communication from reception
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Pitch size…
Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked Pitch size
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Sehr schöner und großzügiger Stellplatz. Der ruhigste Platz den wir hatten. Freie…
Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite
Liked Sehr schöner und großzügiger Stellplatz. Der ruhigste Platz den wir hatten. Freie Platzwahl war klasse. Sanitäranlagen in die Jahre gekommen, aber sauber und mit Charme. Grosser Petanque Platz. Schwimmbad und Imbiss nicht genutzt. Sehr freundliches Personal.
Disliked Nichts
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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 Pétanque Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Toddler's pool WatersportsAmenities on park
Baby-changing facilities Bath available 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Very large (over 200 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Seasonal sitesLocation
Camping La Garenne
47 Avenue de l'île Madame
Port-des-Barques
Charente-Maritime
France
17730
Timezone
Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
45.94819°N
1.09572°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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Plage Sud | 0.4 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Plage Nord | 0.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Plage Du Front De Mer | 0.8 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Plage De L'Esperance | 2.1 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Plage De La Coue | 2.5 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Camping La Garenne have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Camping La Garenne dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Camping La Garenne? If you’ve brought bikes, take them over to Oléron island. There’s a fab network of cycle paths over here, linking villages, beaches and salt marshes, and they’re generally mercifully flat and quiet. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping La Garenne?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Camping La Garenne? From $11.70 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.