Camping Les Grenettes

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Family-friendly lle de Ré site 300 metres from the beach
Two pools, kids' club, restaurant and shop
A 10-minute drive to Saint-Martin-de-Ré and 30 minutes to La Rochelle

It's 30 years since Île de Ré was connected to France by bridge, but you’d barely know it: it seems to occupy its own time and space, an Atlantic colony of dunes and pines and white villages, scented by oyster beds and poppy fields… The place might attract fast Parisians and famed film stars, but the pace is slow and it’s such a superb spot for cycling that many don’t bother with their cars: this is a stellar French spot for stellar French hols. Contemplate the lot, and your itinerary in it, from your sun lounger at Camping les Grenettes. The beach is a couple of minutes’ walk away (300 metres) but if that journey seems too strenuous, you can stretch out by the heated pools on site (while the kids are entertained at the playground and the daily activities in summer). A shop and bakery are on site for your convenience too, and after a hard day watching clouds scud across the sky, you can then totter a few steps to the restaurant and bar. Once you’re ready (no rush), hire bikes and pedal round the isle: picnic on the dunes, hunt for crabs and see if you can spot any famous faces doing the same thing…

Site type

Opens 5 April 2025

Tourist board rating

Please note

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/05 et 30/09 (subject to weather conditions).
The bar and/or restaurant is open between 01/07 et 31/08.
Entertainment and activities are available between 01/07 and 31/08.
The grocery shop is open between 01/07 et 31/08.
We only allow dogs up to 15kg.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Open from Sat, 05 Apr to Sun, 02 Nov 2025

Pitch types & availability

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2 bedroom cabin (privilege)

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedrooms

Dimensions: 6.0m width x 5.0m length (19.7ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedrooms

Please bring your own towels.

Dimensions

6.0m width x 5.0m length (19.7ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)

Year of manufacture: 2018

5 rooms

Bedroom 1 x Double bed, 1 x Shower, 1 x Toilet

Bedroom 2 x Single bed

Bathroom 1 x Shower

Toilet 1 x Toilet

Living room 1 x Double sofa/futon

Features

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Duvets and pillows 4 included, 4 max.

Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

TV 1 included, 1 max.

Dining table and chairs

Dishwasher

Electric heater(s)

Freeview

Gas and electricity included

Heating

Kettle

Kitchen corner or kitchenette

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Baby kit (1 max)		€42 (€42) per 7 nights
Baby kit (1 max)		€7 (€7) per night
Dog (1 max)		€7 (€7) per night
Double bed linen hire (2 max)		€12 (€12) per item
Single bed linen hire (2 max)		€10 (€10) per item
Towel hire (1 max)		€6 (€6) per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Electric optional grass tent, touring caravan or trailer tent pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Min 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

6 people maximum

Multiple Trailer tent or Tent or Touring caravan allowed per pitch

Pitch size

Min 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Trailer tent, Tent, Touring caravan

Features

Electric: 10 amp extra cost

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

European plug

Extras

Dog (1 max)		€7 (€7) per night
Electric hook-up (1 max)		€6 (€6) per night
Fridge hire (1 max)		€10 (€10) per night
Fridge hire (1 max)		€50 (€50) per 7 nights

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Rear of caravan against hedge, hitch sticks out. wouldn't fit across pitch either.

Very clean and quiet as end of the season. Staff spoke English.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Sept 2022

2 bedroom cabin (privilege)

Liked: The peace and quiet and the chalet.

Disliked: The security deposit to hire a bike. 200 euros per bike. With 4 of us it was not viable.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Bushes around pitches, easy access to the beach…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Lucy B. Aug 2022

Electric optional grass tent, touring caravan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Bushes around pitches, easy access to the beach

Disliked: Facilities quite basic

Recommend to friends Visit again

If you could return our €400 bike deposit you took that would be great

Overall	6/10
Location	No rating
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Facilities / Activities	No rating
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Child friendliness	No rating
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Wifi	No rating

Nadine B. Aug 2022

Electric optional grass tent, touring caravan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The site and pool

Disliked: We paid a €400 deposit to rent bikes and we’re told the funds would be returned same day. 3 days later and we still don’t have the money and can’t get hold of anyone.

We were situated under a low pine tree, was very cold and the ground was very messy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Avoid, there are better campsites elsewhere on the island.

Overall	4/10
Location	6
Value for money	2
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	2

Alan D. Aug 2022

Electric optional grass tent, touring caravan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Pool nice, bar was OK, but expensive.
The band, 'Tracklist' who played on Thursday 11th August were fantastic.

Disliked: Pitches - VERY tight access - we deliberately booked this site as they stated they accepted twin axle caravans, but the pitch was too small and access was tight, certainly not enough room to reverse caravan in, had to slowly manoeuvre with motor mover from roadway. Another caravanner didn't have a mover, so we helped push them (along with 6 others) to get his T/A into his pitch. Pitches sand so once jockey wheel in sand it digs in and won't move. Sand EVERYWHERE!
Water - very few taps on the site worked. None near our pitch worked and the drains were blocked also.
Toilets & showers - very few, some main washroom buildings were boarded up and small newer temporary looking ones in their place. No seats on toilets and no toilet paper in cubicles, just some outside. No soap provided at sinks. Often had to queue for toilet or showers.
Had to pay €125 deposit for 5x wristbands to enter pool - never had that before!
Parking - pitches too small to get car on with caravan & awning, so had to park elsewhere, picked up a puncture there.
Shop had limited range.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Bon séjour, apprécié des enfants comme des parents

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jul 2022

Electric optional grass tent, touring caravan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: La proximité de la plage, les équipements de loisirs (piscine, jeux pour enfants), l'amabilité du personnel, la restauration (rapport qualité-prix)

Disliked: Trop d'animations bruyantes en soirée, le sol de l'emplacement (trop sableux et poussiéreux), les blocs sanitaires pas assez dimensionnés

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent campsite.

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	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2022

Electric optional grass tent, touring caravan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Cheery check-in. Good pitch with some shade. Good showers and toilets. Lovely clean, clear pool. Good location for exploring.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely go back.

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	4

Jennifer O. Jul 2022

2 bedroom cabin (privilege)

Liked: The cabin was lovely, the facilities were great, all very clean and tidy.

Disliked: The ridiculous deposit required to hire bikes.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Teens' club Tennis Waterslide 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 Local produce 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Gastronomic delight Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Camping Les Grenettes

1 Rue de l'Ermitage

Sainte-Marie-de-Ré

Charente-Maritime

France

17440

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

46.16072°N
-1.35298°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’re never far from anywhere on Ile de Ré; main town Saint-Martin is 10 minutes by car. This walled citadel of colourful buildings has forts to explore (part of a UNESCO Heritage site), markets to rummage and plentiful spots for lazy lunching. Get your bearings by ascending the bell tower for views of the whole island and afterwards (or before, depending on laziness) take the wildlife trail around the town. The beach by the site is popular with families and surfers, but it's worth visiting Sainte-Marie (10 minutes), an ancient and vineyard-fringed village whose beach is quieter and wilder, and a cracking spot for crab hunters and shell seekers. If it’s thrills you’re seeking, try kitesurfing at Rivedoux (also 10 minutes). An hour away, the Marais Poitevin is a protected marsh area of the Poitou-Charente region, where you can walk, bike or paddle your way around its myriad of creeks to spot waders, otters, eel and herons. The old port of La Rochelle (30 minutes) makes a splendid maritime-themed excursion you can do without getting wet… wander the harbour and say hi to the fish in the aquarium. For a contrast, Vertigo Parc has zipwires, ropes and treetop thrills for landlubbers.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Plage Des Grenettes	0.7 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Plage De Montamer	2.1 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Plage Des Gros Joncs	2.6 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Plage De La Salee	2.7 km	Sea	Excellent	Good	Good	Good
Plage De Basse Benaie	3.5 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

General

Entertainment and activities are available between 01/07 and 31/08.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: €250,00 (R5 026,69) damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Pool

Only park guests are authorized to use the pool.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

Extras

Please select an electric hook-up if you wish to hire a fridge.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m..

Reception

Reception is open from 9 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. between 01/03 and 30/06.
Reception is open from 9 a.m. to noon and from noon to 7 p.m. between 01/07 et 30/09.

Pool

Swimsuits are required and cut-offs or Bermuda shorts are not permitted.

General

The bar and/or restaurant is open between 01/07 et 31/08.
The grocery shop is open between 01/07 et 31/08.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Pool

The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/05 et 30/09 (subject to weather conditions).

Dogs

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Admission

Unsupervised minors must have a letter of authorization from their parents or legal guardian.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Dogs

We only allow dogs up to 15kg.

Pitches

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Dogs

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy, a fine of €75,00 (R1 314,62) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Payment terms

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Frequently asked questions

Does Camping Les Grenettes have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Camping Les Grenettes dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping Les Grenettes? You’re never far from anywhere on Ile de Ré; main town Saint-Martin is 10 minutes by car. This walled citadel of colourful buildings has forts to explore (part of a UNESCO Heritage … Read more