Ideal Camping

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Waterpark
Pool
Parc aquatique
Toboggan multipistes

  • Family-friendly Charente-Maritime site in St-Georges-de-Didonne
  • Royan 15 minutes’ drive; Zoo La Palmyre 25 minutes
  • Waterpark with slides; activity programme; mini market and snack bar
Shaded by the tall maritime pines and holm oaks of the Forêt de Suzac, Ideal Camping has spacious pitches on the outskirts of the seaside resort of St-Georges-de-Didonne, in the Charente-Maritime department. What’s your pleasure? Sandy beaches, perhaps? Then you'll be pleased to hear that the long crescent of Plage St-Georges-de-Didonne is only 200 metres away. You can unfurl your towel and relax on the golden sand as soon as you arrive – or, if you feel active, walk (or cycle) to the lighthouse at the northern end of the beach, then continue on past the headland to another sandy beach at Royan. Whatever you do, it pays to stay at the beach until early evening, as there's often a spectacular sunset. There’s also plenty to do on site, starting with a waterpark with pools (including a paddling area), slides and a Jacuzzi. Kids can also let off some steam in the well-equipped playground, or challenge their mates at the ping-pong table or on the multisport field. During peak season, the site also runs a lively entertainment programme with such activities as boules competitions, live music events and themed soirées. Barbecues are allowed, and a mini market on site sells a wide range of foodstuffs (including buttery croissants and freshly baked baguettes for breakfast). Alternatively, the snack bar serves burgers, pizzas and pasta dishes, or you can explore the restaurants and cafés in the centre of St-Georges-de-Didonne (five minutes’ drive). The site has twelve well-equipped and well-maintained toilet blocks with hot water and select equipment adapted for people with reduced mobility. There's also a launderette.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 205
Caravans for hire 25
Motorhome pitches 205
Tent pitches 140
Open now
Opens 4 May

Tourist board rating

Please note

Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • The bar and/or restaurant is open between 04/05 et 31/08.
  • The bar is open between 04/05 and 31/08.
  • The games room is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/06 et 31/08.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 3 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Pool

  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/06 et 05/09 (subject to weather conditions).

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Vehicles

  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Mon, 04 May to

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Pitch types & availability

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Location
9
Value for money
8
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
4

79% would recommend this site to a friend

71% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot near beach/shops. Popular pool, big pitches. Facilities are super clean & staff are friendly. Some found pitches close & it gets busy peak season. Family entertainment, good shop, but Wi-Fi pricey/dodgy.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Très bon séjour, je recommande

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
7
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
5
Child friendliness
6
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
No rating

Electric optional gravel and sand tent pitch

Liked Emplacements ombragés, camping calme
Sanitaires propres
Supérette pratique, un véritable plus d'avoir le pain et les viennoiseries sur place.
Piscine sympa, avec surveillant bienveillant.

Disliked Un peu déçus de l'accueil et peu d'information lors de notre arrivée, on ne savait même pas le numéro de notre emplacement.
Manque un plan sur le livret d'accueil et manque info de prendre un adaptateur pour se brancher à l'électricité (ou pas vu)
Dommage que le petit resto ne prend pas plus de chèque vacances

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La piscine Le resto Les animations…

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6 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
6
Wifi
No rating

Electric optional gravel and sand tent pitch

Liked La piscine
Le resto
Les animations

Disliked Le manque de sanitaires
Le manque de respect des gens notamment aux sanitaires

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Très bon séjour personnel aimable réactif…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating

Non-electric gravel and sand tent pitch

Liked Très bon séjour personnel aimable réactif je prévois de revenir l année prochaine
Sanitaires propre entretenu
Les autres vacanciers étaient très poli c'est très agréable
Il ya longtemps que je n avais pas passer d aussi bonne vacances

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Séjour agréable…

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6 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
7
Facilities / Activities
5
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
No rating

Non-electric gravel and sand tent pitch

Liked Séjour agréable

Disliked Accueil un peu froid.

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Bon séjour

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
6
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
3

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Piscine bar convivial

Disliked Manque d'un club enfant

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Il est très bien situé (…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
3
Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Il est très bien situé ( proche de la plage).Bon rapport qualité prix.

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Il y a toutes les commodités…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
1
Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Il y a toutes les commodités qu'il faut autour du camping, les sanitaires sont propres. La piscine est propre aussi avec un maître nageur.

Disliked Le sol n'est pas agréable, il est trottinette roule n'importe comment dans le camping

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proche de la mer…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked proche de la mer

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Accueil très bien et personnelle simpa…

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Accueil très bien et personnelle simpa beau emplacements spacieux et bien ombragé

Disliked Manque de douches et toilettes ! Manque papier toilette et produits pour se laver les mains

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La propreté des sanitaires…

Overall

4 out of 10
Location
4
Value for money
3
Facilities / Activities
1
Customer service
3
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
No rating

Electric optional gravel and sand tent pitch

Liked La propreté des sanitaires

Disliked La piscine trop petites

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on site

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

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Off licence 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 No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest 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

Very large (over 200 pitches)

Accessibility

Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Well-lit path

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 Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Ideal Camping

16 Avenue de Suzac

St George de Didonne

Charente-Maritime

France

17110

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

45,58519°N
0,98532°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

With its coastal habitats, inland seas and mudflats, the Parc Naturel Marin de l’Estuaire de la Gironde (10 minutes’ walk) provides shelter to a large number of migratory birds, including ducks and geese. If you’re lucky, you might also be able to spot bottlenose and common dolphins, plus grey seals. Sitting on a small island in the middle of the Gironde estuary, the Cordouan Lighthouse can be accessed only by boat from either Royan (15 minutes’ drive) or Le Verdon-sur-Mer (50 minutes). Climb the 301 steps to the top of this elegant 17th-century beacon (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) to take in far-reaching views of the coastline. Zoo La Palmyre (25 minutes) is home to hundreds of animals – from big cats to primates, and from crocodiles to birds like colourful flamingoes and macaws. There are shows featuring sea lions and bird displays, or you can feed zoo-supplied corn to the resident giraffes and zebras.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Plage De La Conche Sud 0,6 km Sea PoorGoodGoodExcellent
Plage De Suzac 1,2 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Plage Les Yuccas 1,8 km Sea N/APoorN/AN/A
Plage De L'Arneche 1,9 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Plage De La Conche Nord 1,9 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ideal Camping have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Ideal Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Ideal Camping? With its coastal habitats, inland seas and mudflats, the Parc Naturel Marin de l’Estuaire de la Gironde (10 minutes’ walk) provides shelter to a large number of migratory birds, including ducks and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ideal Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ideal Camping? From R858,89 (for 2 nights, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.