Aire de la Ferme Froide

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  • Grassy pitches on a farm a 10-minute drive from Bayeux, in Calvados
  • Bayeux AVENTURE theme park 15 minutes’ drive; Omaha Beach half an hour
  • Dogs welcome; resident goats and cows; pétanque court
On a peaceful farm by the Aure river, surrounded by the lush agricultural landscape of Calvados, Aire de la Ferme Froide is a pretty sweet spot to explore this historic area of northern France. Remote it might feel, but the site is less than 10 kilometres from Bayeux (easily accessed via the nearby D67) and about a half-hour drive from the coast. And what a coast this is. The wide beaches are excellent for building sandcastles and running around in an attempt to fly kites (cue – one would hope – happy children); however, in 1944 these sandy stretches were also the theatre for the Allied invasion of Normandy, which means that there’s a lot to pique the interest of grown-ups (or of anyone who’s into World War II history). This includes museums like the Memorial Museum of Omaha Beach (25 minutes) and memorials like the British Normandy Memorial (half an hour), as well as the beaches themselves – from Omaha to Utah (half an hour’s drive and 50 minutes, respectively). Back at the site, a game of pétanque or communing with the farm animals (gentle cows and inquisitive goats, among others) ought to help raise your spirits after a day visiting sombre historical landmarks. Dogs are welcome, as long as they are well behaved and kept on a lead around the livestock. Owners Mickael and Stéphanie are on hand to suggest alternative activities (hot-air balloon flight, anyone?) and sights, from the early 13th-century Mondaye Abbey (five minutes, or a 20-minute walk) to amusement parks like Bayeux AVENTURE (15 minutes).

Site type

Motorhome pitches 6
Tent pitches 6
Touring caravan pitches 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

French

Reviews

9.1

Overall rating based on 60 reviews View breakdown

Peaceful

Voted 80% of visitors View breakdown

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would recommend this site to a friend

97%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent basic site with level pitches

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Judith C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: Cheap and cheerful- yes there is only one shower and toilet but it’s a small site and was no problem. Basic but clean and with hot water if you’re quick in the shower. Great location for Bayeux and cycling around.

Disliked: Nothing

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Lovely cheap site, just what we needed

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: Not a lot of people staying which made it nice and peaceful Very welcoming host Simple but good facilities Lovely farm animals

Disliked: Only one toilet

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Le calme , lés œufs frais,accueil,emplacement…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Christian B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: Le calme , lés œufs frais,accueil,emplacement

Disliked: Toilettes en réfection mais disponible

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O lote para a autocaravana assim como a envolvente do lote…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Bráulio C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: O lote para a autocaravana assim como a envolvente do lote

Disliked: As casas de banho pessimas

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Everything, spoke and dealt with Stephanie over the phone as she was…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Kevin M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: Everything, spoke and dealt with Stephanie over the phone as she was away, very happy with the site, value for money and I will use it again.

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Delightful Farm Site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Iain S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: A delightful, inexpensive and peaceful farm site. Nice touches such as the games kit supplied for kids, the nice flower baskets and hens and goat. There was only one toilet and shower as the toilet block is being refurbished but these were clean and its was no problem as it’s a small site.

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Charming basic camping.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Susan Z. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: This was a great little place perfect for me (grandma) with two grandchildren 5 & 7 in a tiny micro camper plus tent awning! Simple, basic, just what we wanted. Perfect to be near chickens and baby goat! The box of bats & balls plus outside table tennis table were brilliantly simple and fun. One toilet and shower, water and bins. What more do you need? This is what good old fashioned camp sites always used to be like years ago and we loved it! Spent two nights here on our way to catch the ferry, spent one day at the beach. This site is conveniently close to Caen.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike if you’re looking for basic facilities at a budget price.

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Lovely little site.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Richard F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: Just a lovely little site. Great location, basic but lovely site with chickens and a goat for the kids. We really enjoyed our stay, would recommend for anyone who likes a nice back to basics site.

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Accueil. Flexibilité des horaires. Possibilité d'assurer les services camping-car (eau froide, vidange) Les emplacements…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Gauthier D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: Accueil. Flexibilité des horaires. Possibilité d'assurer les services camping-car (eau froide, vidange) Les emplacements sont spacieux.

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Halte très agréable en Normandie

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Sylvain B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: Accueil Agréable Emplacements de bonne taille Accès facile Jeux à disposition des enfants

Disliked: Pas suffisamment de sanitaires

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Horse riding nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Aire de la Ferme Froide

59 Impasse de la Froide Rue

Juaye-Mondaye

Calvados

France

14250

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

49.20827°N
-0.70602°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

The Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, in Bayeux, displays the famed tapestry that narrates the story of William the Conqueror’s invasion of England in 1066, while the Museum of the Battle of Normandy, on the outskirts of town, recounts a different invasion: the events of D-Day. Caen (half an hour’s drive) spreads around a castle first built by William the Conqueror (or Guillaume le Conquérant, as he is known around these parts). The hilltop citadel also includes the Musée de Normandie, illustrating the history of the region, and a Museum of Fine Arts housing paintings by the Old Masters. In Colleville-sur-Mer (half an hour), the Overlord Museum is one of several local museums exploring the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy, with tanks and military vehicles, medals and uniforms, and re-enactments.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
La Breche 15.9 km Sea N/A N/A Poor Poor
Place Du Six Juin 16 km Sea Good Good N/A N/A
La Fontaine St Come 16.4 km Sea N/A Good N/A Good
Place Mosnier 17.3 km Sea Poor Poor N/A N/A
Plage Du Village De Vacances 19.5 km Sea Good Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Aire de la Ferme Froide have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Aire de la Ferme Froide dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Aire de la Ferme Froide? The Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, in Bayeux, displays the famed tapestry that narrates the story of William the Conqueror’s invasion of England in 1066, while the Museum of the Battle … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Aire de la Ferme Froide?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Aire de la Ferme Froide? From R194.78 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.