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Camping La Rivière

Pool with waterslides (added by manager 18 Feb 2021)

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Spacious riverside site on the edge of Valence-en-Poitou
A half-hour drive from Poitiers and Futuroscope theme park
Heated outdoor pool with waterslides; summer restaurant and activities

If you’re keen to find a peaceful riverside site you may well surmise that a place called Camping La Rivière would be a good bet. And you’d be quite right, as this Vienne site stretches out over 40 acres right on the banks of the Dive river just on the edge of Valence-en-Poitou. That location means plenty of pretty green views to admire, along with river access for folk who fancy trying their luck fishing for trout and pike. There’s also a pond here that’s more suitable for beginners and giving children their first go at fishing. Canoeing, kayaking, boat trips and paddleboarding are all available locally if you really want to rack up the water-based hours. Back on site, leisure facilities include two playgrounds, a bouncy castle, a miniature golf course and space for games of pétanque, football and volleyball. It’s also likely you’ll spend a fair amount of time at the aquatic area, which has a covered pool (open throughout the season) and two outdoor pools with waterslides and a water play area (open through the summer months). Summer stays can also be filled with activities on site – the team organises programmes for kids (treasure hunts, crafts, mini discos and so forth) and grownups (outdoor fitness sessions and sports tournaments) along with family games and excursions. You’ll be kept busy into the evening as well, with the likes of karaoke, quizzes and themed meals. In terms of food, there’s a bread service that runs throughout the season, with a snack bar/takeaway and grocery shop opening up for the summer and a restaurant and bar giving more options in July and August.

Site type

108

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

French

Features

No 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

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Waterslide

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

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

Nearby farmers' market

Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Camping La Rivière

Avenue de Paris

Valence-en-Poitou

Vienne

France

86700

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

46.3126°N
0.18204°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

If you can drag yourself away from the pool, there’s plenty to do close by. Top of any list should be a family outing to Futuroscope theme park, half an hour's drive away – plan to spend the whole day here exploring its virtual-reality rides and 4D shows. Kids are often keen on animal encounters, so keep them happy by visiting the chimps at Vallée des Singes Romagne (15 minutes’ drive). They can also get up close to alligators at La Planète des Crocodiles, and chances are they’ll also enjoy scaling rope trails and meeting camels at DéfiPlanet’ (both 40 minutes). Get the hiking boots on to explore Le Puits d’Enfer (half an hour) or hire a boat to paddle around Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park (50 minutes). For a change of pace, head to the elegant city of Poitiers for Clain riverside walks, museums and a lively restaurant scene (30 minutes). A little further afield, charming medieval Chauvigny (50 minutes) is also worth a visit.

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Does Camping La Rivière have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Camping La Rivière dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Camping La Rivière? If you can drag yourself away from the pool, there’s plenty to do close by. Top of any list should be a family outing to Futuroscope theme park, half an hour's drive … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Camping La Rivière?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: noon

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