Balance paid before arrival: Campsites in Poitou-Charentes

Au Pays des Bulles

• Glamping in transparent domes on a family-owned property
• Stargaze from indoors, in a full-sized luxury bed
• Breakfast hampers and outdoor decks; lake beach a few kilometres away

Les Baleines

• Eco-friendly campsite near the popular Baleines Lighthouse
• On an island nature haven
• 18-hole mini golf course, playground and kids' activities

Camping Walmone

• Peaceful site in a wooded area
• Pools, regular entertainment and kids' club
• Walking and cycling trips available from the site

Kampaoh La Rochelle

• Family-friendly glamping site opposite the beach in Châtelaillon-Plage
• A 20-minute drive to La Rochelle and the bridge to Ile de Ré
• Large waterpark on site, plus bike hire, massages and restaurant

Camping Les Gorges du Chambon

• Well-equipped family-friendly site 150 metres from a river beach
• Angoulême 45 minutes' drive; Limoges an hour
• On-site restaurant, heated pool, paddling pool and tennis courts

Camping Le Stade Courant

• Roomy safari tents on a family-friendly site in south-west France
• Pool and playground; snack bar and barbecue area
• 45 minutes to the Atlantic coast and an hour to Île de Ré

Camping Les Grosses Pierres

• Less than a kilometre from the nearest beach
• Waterpark with pools, waterslide and hot tub
• Wellness centre, bar and restaurant

Les Petites Martinies

• Small and quiet site on an old farm in the Charente countryside
• Angoulême and Caves Quéroy within half an hour's drive
• Massages on site; barbecue available for guests to borrow

Hameaux des Marines

• Peaceful site near the sea on the north coast of Oléron island
• Five minutes' walk to award-winning Huttes beach
• Friendly service, bike rental and heated seasonal pool

Domaine en Campagne

• Rental tents on a peaceful site in rural Poitou-Charentes
• Half an hour's walk from hikes in Butte de Frochet nature area
• Swimming pool, paddling pool, restaurant and play area with trampoline

Campotel at Sequoia Parc

• Family-friendly site on a former French estate 17 miles from Royan
• A 10-minute drive to the nearest beach; 50 minutes to La Rochelle
• Aqua park and swimming pools; ample activities and restaurant on site

Camping L'Orée du Bois

• Family-friendly site in the Forest of la Coubre, 4km from beaches
• 200 metres from Indian Forest and 500 metres from a summer funfair
• Waterpark, spa, sauna, bar, restaurant and local attraction discounts

Camping la Raudière

• Family friendly site in peaceful rural France

ABC Camping Car

• Family-run motorhome parking area on the edge of Confolens
• Lac de Haute Charente 25 minutes’ drive; Angoulême an hour
• Dogs welcome; electricity, water and drainage hook-up points on site

Yourte au Paradis

• Luxury Mongolian yurts in a spectacular countryside and garden setting
• Breakfast included in yurt price
• Pool, playground, trampoline and resident alpaca and Shetland ponies

Camping La Clairière

Villatent at Camping Le Nauzan Plage

• Family-friendly safari tent breaks 500 metres from the beach
• A 10-minute drive from Royan; Le Château-d'Oléron 40 minutes
• Heated indoor and outdoor pools, waterslides and kids' entertainment

L'Abri des Chênes

• Peaceful glamping site on the edge of the village of Brie-sous-Archiac
• Half an hour's drive from brandy producers in Cognac
• Meal basket deliveries, barbecues and guest kitchen

La Grosse Talle

• Peaceful site with a relaxed atmosphere in leafy green surroundings
• A 15-minute drive from Melle and 50 minutes to Futuroscope
• Swimming pool on site; walks into the countryside from the entrance

Camping La Perroche Plage

• Family-friendly site on Oléron with direct beach access
• Two kilometres from the old fishing port of La Cotinière
• Bar-restaurant, barbecue area, shop, playground and hot tub