Camping La Marzelle

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Covered swimming pool (added by manager 15 May 2017)
Indoor heated swimming pool
Covered swimming pool with paddling pool
Swimming pool

  • Quiet family site 6km from the beaches of Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez
  • 5-15 minutes from cycling, watersports centre, spa and waterpark
  • Indoor heated swimming pool; food trucks on weekends in July/August
Dreaming of a chilled-out Vendée break, close to the beaches but far removed from any form of noisy entertainment? You’ll likely be among like-minded folk when you stay at Camping La Marzelle, a family-friendly site five minutes’ drive from the resort of Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez. It’s a peaceful spot here indeed, surrounded by open fields and little waterways (fab for a bit of a walk or a bike ride), and it’s also a convenient one – the town’s beach is a 10-minute drive/20-minute bike ride away, and there are plenty of watersports and other activities to be had over there too. And town’s not just about fun things to fill your time – it’s also a fab place for foodie foraging, as it has markets running pretty much throughout the week to keep you stocked up with meal supplies. Top up with essentials at the site shop or skip cooking completely and await the arrival of the food vans that visit on weekends in July/August. While you’re waiting on the arrival of your eats, there are plenty of things on site to keep you occupied and working up an appetite, including a covered heated pool, a games room, a fitness trail and a pétanque court. Tiddlers can splash about in the paddling pool or take their pick from two playgrounds kitted out with swings, a slide and a sandpit.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Caravans for hire 30
Open now
Opens 1 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/05 et 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/07 et 31/08.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • The games room is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Mon, 01 Apr to

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The camp was excellent. Friendly hosts. Clean facilities. Close enough to the beach and other…

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

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: The camp was excellent. Friendly hosts. Clean facilities. Close enough to the beach and other little towns and shops. Huge and well - maintained pitches. Hopefully we get to come back someday to stay.

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From the manager: Merci beaucoup pour votre merveilleux avis ! Nous sommes ravis d’apprendre que vous avez apprécié votre séjour parmi nous et apprécié nos installations propres, nos emplacements spacieux et notre emplacement idéal. C’est génial de savoir que vous nous avez trouvé sympathiques et que vous avez pu explorer la plage et les villes voisines. Nous serions ravis de vous accueillir à nouveau à l’avenir. D’ici là, bon voyage ! Pascal et Véronique

Quiet and uncrowded. Short drive to beaches. Shower block was clean and…

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

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: Quiet and uncrowded. Short drive to beaches. Shower block was clean and not heavily used as not many camping pitches. The block is fully unisex but wasn't a problem for us. Most pitches have mobile homes on them that seem to be owned by French people. Quite a small pitch but we managed with a van and 4 man tent. Nice trees and hedges around pitches ours had flowering honeysuckle.

Disliked: No toilet paper! Never seen this before it wasn't just that it had run out there are no holders for it anywhere. No hand soap just a kind of disinfectant liquid spray. No toilet seats not a big issue and probably easier to keep clean.

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From the manager: Nous vous remercions d’avoir pris le temps de partager votre expérience sur notre camping. Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que vous avez apprécié le calme et la tranquillité de notre établissement ainsi que la proximité des plages. Nous sommes également heureux que vous ayez trouvé les blocs sanitaires propres et agréables, et que vous ayez pu profiter de l'ombre et de la beauté de nos arbres et arbustes fleuris. Nous tenons compte de vos commentaires concernant l’absence de papier toilette, de savon pour les mains et de sièges de toilettes. Notre priorité est d’assurer une hygiène irréprochable pour tous nos campeurs, et nous comprenons que ces points puissent être sources de désagrément. Nous réfléchissons constamment à des améliorations pour le confort de nos clients et prenons vos remarques très au sérieux. Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir de nouveau et vous remercions encore une fois pour votre retour qui nous aide à nous améliorer. Cordialement, le camping la Marzelle

Excellent site all round

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

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: Fantastic site, superb pitch and facilities

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

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From the manager: Thank you for your review and I look forward to welcoming you again Pascal et Véronique

Quiet, peaceful site in a beautiful area.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Jonathan S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: Great location. Lots to see and do with great bike trails nearby. The site is well kept and very quiet. The facilities are kept clean.

Disliked: No hose pipe for cleaning the chemical toilet, and nowhere to empty the grey water. In the end we had to empty it down a grate in the road.

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From the manager: Merci beaucoup d’avoir partagé votre expérience et vos impressions sur notre camping. Nous sommes ravis de savoir que vous avez apprécié notre emplacement, la tranquillité de notre site ainsi que la propreté de nos installations. Nous sommes également heureux que les nombreuses activités et pistes cyclables à proximité aient contribué à rendre votre séjour agréable. Nous prenons bonne note de votre remarque concernant l’absence de tuyau d'arrosage pour nettoyer les toilettes chimiques . Nous nous excusons pour les inconvénients que cela a pu vous causer. Nous allons étudier des solutions pour améliorer ces aspects afin d’assurer le confort de nos campeurs. Encore merci pour votre retour et nous espérons vous accueillir de nouveau lors de votre prochain séjour dans la région. Cordialement,

L'ambiance, les activités dans le camping, l'accueil chaleureux et les installations sont…

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

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: L'ambiance, les activités dans le camping, l'accueil chaleureux et les installations sont propre !

Disliked: La géo-localisation car un petit peux loin de tout ce qui bouge pour les jeunes donc casiment obligé de prendre la voiture à chaque sortie.

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From the manager: Merci beaucoup pour votre retour positif et pour vos gentils mots sur l'ambiance, les activités, l'accueil et la propreté de nos installations ! Nous sommes ravis de savoir que vous avez apprécié votre séjour et que vous recommanderiez notre camping à vos amis. Nous comprenons que la localisation puisse ne pas être idéale pour ceux qui souhaitent être au cœur de l'action. Notre cadre un peu retiré fait partie de ce qui permet de profiter d'un environnement calme et ressourçant, mais nous comprenons que cela puisse nécessiter un peu plus de déplacements pour accéder à certaines activités extérieures. Nous espérons tout de même que vous gardez un bon souvenir de votre séjour, et ce serait un plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau. À très bientôt ! Pascal et Véronique du Camping La Marzelle

Excellent site will definitely visit again.

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

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: Friendly Staff, Quiet location, large flat pitch, swimming pool. Facilities were excellent.

Disliked: Nothing really but could have done with food on site or the van everyday.

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From the manager: Merci beaucoup pour votre avis positif ! Nous sommes ravis d’apprendre que vous avez apprécié votre séjour chez nous. Nous nous efforçons d' offrir une expérience agréable à tous nos visiteurs. Si vous avez des suggestions ou des questions supplémentaires, n’hésitez pas à nous en faire part. Nous espérons vous accueillir à nouveau bientôt ! 😊 Pascal et Véronique

Lovely friendly welcome and helpful staff. Helped us to find a cycle…

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

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: Lovely friendly welcome and helpful staff. Helped us to find a cycle hire place despite our language barriers. Great, clean and well maintained facilities.

Disliked: Nothing.

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From the manager: Merci beaucoup pour votre avis positif ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié notre accueil chaleureux. Nous sommes heureux d’avoir pu vous aider à trouver un endroit pour louer des vélos. C’est formidable de savoir que vous avez trouvé nos installations propres et bien entretenues. Nous espérons vous revoir bientôt ! pascal et Véronique

Quiet, good value, clean

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

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: Helpful staff, clean bathroom/shower facilities, grass site, quiet, well-organized, indoor pool, plenty of things to see and do in the area, close to the beach

Disliked: You have to pay for the games in the game room, doesn't have a place for kids to play football/basketball, etc., no wifi (and unfortunately I didn't have a strong phone signal)

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From the manager: Merci d'avoir pris le temps de partager vos impressions sur votre séjour avec nous. Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que vous avez apprécié notre accueil, la propreté de nos installations et la variété des activités disponibles dans la région. Nous sommes également heureux que vous ayez pu profiter de notre piscine intérieure et de la proximité de la plage. Nous sommes désolés d'apprendre que vous avez rencontré des désagréments avec le signal téléphonique, et nous comprenons votre déception mais nous n'y pouvons rien malheuresement. . Nous apprécions vos commentaires et les prenons en compte pour améliorer l'expérience de nos clients. Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau et de rendre votre prochain séjour encore plus agréable. Cordialement,

Grand emplacement, calme, piscine très agréable, et accueil sympathique.…

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

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: Grand emplacement, calme, piscine très agréable, et accueil sympathique.

Disliked: Manque juste un peu d’ombre pour les journées ensoleillées.

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From the manager: Merci pour votre avis ! Il est agréable de savoir que vous avez apprécié l'emplacement, la tranquillité et la piscine. 😊 En ce qui concerne le manque d'ombre les jours ensoleillés, nous prenons note de votre commentaire et chercherons des moyens d'améliorer cela. N'hésitez pas à revenir si vous avez d'autres suggestions ou commentaires ! 🌞🏊‍♂️🌳 Véronique et Pascal FARDIN Gérants du camping la Marzelle

Good clean facilities. Owner was very helpful with an adapter to ensure…

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

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: Good clean facilities. Owner was very helpful with an adapter to ensure we could use a water tap on our pitch. Within easy reach of good, safe cycling facilities. Good pool.

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From the manager: Merci beaucoup pour votre avis Au plaisir de vous recevoir à nouveau ! Pascal et Véronique


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Covered terrace area 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

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful

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

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Disabled facilities Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Camping La Marzelle

13 Chemin de la Marzelle à l'Oisson

Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez

Vendée

France

85270

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

46.73932°N
-1.92891°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

You’d have to start at the beach, surely – the swathe of sand that runs from Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez to neighbouring village Saint Jean-de-Monts is a long and splendid one, with calm waters for swims and lots of watersports kit around to rent (paddleboarding, windsurfing and kayaking are all popular picks). Those who’ve brought bikes can pedal to the shore in 20 minutes or so, or set out to cycle round the salt marshes around a kilometre away. An outing to bike-friendly Noirmoutier island (half an hour’s drive) is also a fine idea, as is a trip on the vélorail in Commequiers (10 minutes), where you can pedal fixed contraptions along an old railway line. This area’s stacked with all sorts of family attractions, too: try the games and prehistoric beasts at Dino’s Park (10 minutes), the waterslides of Atlantic Toboggan (15 minutes) or the zoo in Les Sables d’Olonne (35 minutes). For a full action-packed day, the drive to Puy du Fou theme park will take about an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Riez 4.6 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Sion 4.7 km Sea Good Good Good N/A
La Paree Preneau 5.1 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Les Cinq Pineaux 5.3 km Sea Good Good Good Good
Boisvinet 5.4 km Sea Good Excellent Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping La Marzelle have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping La Marzelle dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping La Marzelle? You’d have to start at the beach, surely – the swathe of sand that runs from Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez to neighbouring village Saint Jean-de-Monts is a long and splendid one, with calm waters for … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping La Marzelle?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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