1 star and above: Campgrounds in Poitou-Charentes

Campotel at Sequoia Parc

• Family-friendly site on a former French estate 17 miles from Royan
• A 10-minute drive to the nearest beach; 50 minutes to La Rochelle
• Aqua park and swimming pools; ample activities and restaurant on site

Le Nauzan-Plage

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes from the beach in Vaux-sur-Mer
• 20 minutes' drive from Palmyre zoo and Coubre Forest
• Heated indoor and outdoor pools, paddling pool and kids' club

Le Petit Camping de La Chagnée

• Cosy family campsite in peaceful flower meadows near Parthenay
• An hour’s drive from both Puy du Fou and Futuroscope theme parks
• Fishing ponds and woodland walks, plus an on-site store and games room

Les Charmettes

• Holiday park in a lively seaside town
• Huge waterpark with several pools, spa bath, slides and fountains
• Nightly entertainment, restaurant and three kids' clubs

Domaine en Campagne

• Rental tents on a peaceful site in rural Poitou-Charentes
• Half an hour's walk from hikes in Butte de Frochet nature area
• Swimming pool, paddling pool, restaurant and play area with trampoline

Camping L'Orée du Bois

• Family-friendly site in the Forest of la Coubre, 4km from beaches
• 200 metres from Indian Forest and 500 metres from a summer funfair
• Waterpark, spa, sauna, bar, restaurant and local attraction discounts

Entre Mer et Forêt

• Friendly seaside site in a shaded forest location
• On the outskirts of Meschers-sur-Gironde; Royan 15 minutes' drive
• Outdoor pool, tennis court, laundry facilities and free wifi

L'Orée des Bois

• Family campsite 10 minutes’ drive from the beach on the Île d’Oléron
• A 15-minute drive to Le Château d’Oléron, 10 minutes to La Cotinière
• Swimming pool and playground; terrace bar and themed evenings

Camping le Martin-Pêcheur

• Family-run site in the Marais Poitevin marshland area
• Fishing, boat and canoe trips and riverside walks near the site
• Pool, play area, communal room and shop

Camping Le Logis

• Family-friendly site 600m from the sea, close to Forest of la Coubre
• 6km from La Palmyre Zoo, 10 from Royan and 2 from Saint-Palais-sur-Mer
• Big heated waterpark, two bars, free tennis, playground and shop

Camping l'Îlot du Chail

• Peaceful and leafy park in the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park
• Equestrian centre, bike and boat hire, shooting range and pool nearby
• Excellent spot for fishing, birdwatching and waterside walks

Camping La Clairière

Camping La Clé des Champs

Camping La Pignade

• In the Coubre forest, on the edge of Ronce-les-Bains
• A 20-minute walk from the beach; 20 minutes' drive from Île d'Oléron
• Outdoor pool, waterslide, restaurant, bike hire and kids' club

Camping Le Petit Trianon

• Among spectacular and peaceful grounds of a manor house
• Castle views a 30-minute drive from Futuroscope
• Pools, hot tub, play areas, miniature golf, snack bar and tennis

Les Logis de la Seugne

• Glamping site on the banks of the Seugne river in Jonzac
• Around an hour's drive from the Charente-Maritime coast
• Fully furnished chalets with kitchen, TV and outdoor seating

Camping Le Bel Air

• Island family site under 10 minutes' stroll from La Flotte beach
• Half an hour's drive from La Rochelle
• Heated pool, playground, bouncy castle and summer snack bar

Camping La Perroche Plage

• Family-friendly site on Oléron with direct beach access
• Two kilometres from the old fishing port of La Cotinière
• Bar-restaurant, barbecue area, shop, playground and hot tub

Camping La Giroflée

• Family-friendly site five minutes' drive from Bourcefranc-le-Chapus
• Opposite a sandy beach and next to a sailing/watersports school
• Bread deliveries and fresh fruit and veg sales on site in summer