Camping du Bois de St Hilaire

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Lovely outdoor space
Large pitches
Bell tents
Coco sweet in a lovely setting
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Pitch
Lovely outdoor space
Large pitches

  • Peaceful camping set in natural woodland
  • Friendly English-speaking owners with local knowledge
  • 30 kilometres from Futuroscope theme park
Rest and relaxation? Peace and blessed quiet? The team at family-run Camping du Bois de St Hilaire in the Vienne department of Chalandray reckon they can manage that for you as the site is in the calm seven-hectare forest of Saint Hilaire, in a peaceful part of the Poitou-Charentes province close to the medieval towns of Parthenay and Poitiers. This small and friendly site is just the ticket for families and dog owners, with plenty of scenic walks straight from the gates. A pool, play area, tennis courts, pétanque, a games room and miniature golf are all on site; a bar is open daily and wood-fired pizzas are served twice weekly. The modern amenities at Camping du Bois de St Hilaire are centrally located and include thermostatically controlled showers, washrooms and toilets, all maintained to high standards.

Campground type

RV sites 10
Rent a tent 2
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Mobile homes for rent 2
Tent sites 10
Camper sites 11
Open now
Opens April 4

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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 outdoor swimming pool is open between 06/01 and 09/21 (subject to weather conditions).
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri, Apr 4 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 44 Pitchup.com customers

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ForestPeaceful

93% would recommend this campground to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-regarded woodland campground offers huge, private sites with ample shade. Visitors consistently praise the friendly, attentive owners and the clean, well-maintained facilities, especially the showers. The swimming pool and bar are popular, with good value for money and many free on-site activities for all ages. While generally peaceful, some noted occasional noise from other guests. A short walk provides access to local amenities.

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Beautiful site

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Sarah L.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked What a fantastic campsite Such a warm & friendly welcome when we arrived The pitches are huge and very reasonably priced Amazing pizzas cooked onsite Thank you for a great stay just wish it could have been longer I am sure we’ll be back if we’re in the area again

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Great pitch size, really friendly owners, brilliant selection of activities for the…

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Kate W.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Great pitch size, really friendly owners, brilliant selection of activities for the children. A really laid back chilled out campsite that our boys can’t wait to return to!

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Relaxing site with plenty of room on pitch and lovely swimming pool

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lyndell C.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Lovely shady areas amongst trees

Recommend to friends Visit again

This should be classed as a 4 star site.

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Friendly hosts. Huge pitch. Swimming pool, bar very reasonably priced, Showers and toilets very clean. Peaceful site. Wifi which is free excellent

Disliked Nothing

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A great place to stay

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Susan S.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Huge pitches; lots of trees and birds; relaxed atmosphere; good pool; hot showers (and water for washing up); small woodland walk.

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From the manager: Many thanks for your review.

Quiet! Woodland setting, very good, clean showers/toilets, friendly staff. Daily (except Sundays)…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Quiet! Woodland setting, very good, clean showers/toilets, friendly staff. Daily (except Sundays) bread deliveries. Short walk to village for supplies - very good Spa shop!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your kind review.

Lovely site with loads of trees and shrubs so plenty of shade…

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Helena D.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Lovely site with loads of trees and shrubs so plenty of shade and privacy. I was able to choose my own pitch which is nice. I only stayed 1 night on journey north to catch the ferry and didn't make use of the facilities, but the pool looked nice. English owners.

Disliked Can't think of anything.

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From the manager: Many thanks for your kind review.

Love how the chickens just wander around the site

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Jackie C.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Loved the size of the pitches! Friendly family site with great amenities, lovely pool and great bar for a pint before dinner. Came away feeling very relaxed

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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From the manager: Glad you had a relaxing time. Thans so much for your kind review.

Very quite rustic … out of season so not many people there.…

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Martin T.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Very quite rustic … out of season so not many people there. But I imagine would be a good vibe … short walk into the local town . Bakers .. spar and 1 restaurant as far as we could see … nice relaxing stay

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From the manager: Many thanks for your review and we're pleased that you had a relaxing stay despite the weather not being great.

Super camping, tous y est. Les propriétaires sont très à l'écoute et…

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Anonymous

2 bedroom safari tent

Liked Super camping, tous y est. Les propriétaires sont très à l'écoute et disponible. Rien ne manquait. Je vous le recommande

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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 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 Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wildlife haven

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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site 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

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point

Location

Camping du Bois de St Hilaire

Route de la Gare

Chalandray

Vienne

France

86190

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

46.6668°N
0.00245°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

Wine and cognac, old old towns, and theme parks featuring the past and the future are what you might like to dive into first around Camping du Bois de St Hilaire, along with the many local marked paths for walking and biking. A couple of other early stops should be the Poitou-Charentes capital of Poitiers for its medieval centre and nights in its many student-friendly pubs; and the old fortified town of Parthenay, also with a medieval centre as well as ancient town walls, a 13th-century gateway and medieval timber-framed houses. The old port city of La Rochelle is an hour and a half away on the west coast. The theme park of Puy du Fou will let littlies feel they're in the past at its medieval town, Viking fortress and replica amphitheatre; to feel what the future might be like, take them to Futuroscope, about 30 kilometres from base.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping du Bois de St Hilaire have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping du Bois de St Hilaire dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping du Bois de St Hilaire? Wine and cognac, old old towns, and theme parks featuring the past and the future are what you might like to dive into first around Camping du Bois de St Hilaire, along … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping du Bois de St Hilaire?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping du Bois de St Hilaire? From $23.42 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.