3 stars and above: Campsites in Poitou-Charentes

Camping Le Logis

• Family-friendly site 600m from the sea, close to Forest of la Coubre
• 6km from La Palmyre Zoo, 10 from Royan and 2 from Saint-Palais-sur-Mer
• Big heated waterpark, two bars, free tennis, playground and shop

Camping Le Réjallant

• 150 metres from a river, with many outdoor activities available
• Heated pool, gym and snack bar serving local cuisine
• Canoeing, aqua gym and barbecues arranged in high season

Camping Le Saint-Hubert

• Calm and peaceful island site
• Waterpark with heated pools, a paddling pool, waterslides and hot tubs
• Playground and kids' club

Camping Les Étangs Mina

• Family-friendly site in the Brouage Marshes near Saint-Sornin
• Less than half an hour's drive from beaches in Royan and Oléron
• Busy summer programme of daytime activities and evening entertainment

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 Les Grenettes

• 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

Camping Les Gros Joncs

• On the west coast of Oléron
• Between the sea and the forest, sheltered by dunes
• Large pools, restaurant, Jacuzzi and spa

Camping La Clé des Champs

Camping Oléron Les Pins

• A kilometre from the beach and oysters of Saint Trojan les Bains
• Edged by the national forest of Saint-Trojan
• Pool, play area, games room and snack wagon

Camping Oléron Loisirs

• Friendly family site with lots to do for all ages
• Sauna-hammam area and big heated waterpark with giant slides
• Bar, snack bar, takeaway, trampolines, bike hire and games room

Camping Ostrea

• Relaxing campsite on the eastern coast of the Île d'Oléron
• A 15-minute drive from Boyardville or the mainland
• Outdoor pool heated to 28°C throughout the season

Camping Paradis Les Pins d'Oléron

• Oléron site with easy access to amenities in Le Grand-Village-Plage
• Sandy beach, surf school and land yachting within a kilometre
• Bike hire, natural swimming lagoon and summer activities on site

Camping Les Ilates

• Friendly and family-orientated site on the Loix peninsula
• Summer kids' club as well as adults' events five and six days a week
• Pool, hot tub, playground, bouncy castle and snack bar

Camping La Clairière

Camping Le Suroit

• Family-friendly park with lots to do for all ages
• A short drive from sandy beaches
• Pool, paddling pool, bar, communal barbecue and bike rental

Puy Rond Camping

• Family-friendly site a short walk from the ancient town of Bressuire
• Easy access to Loire châteaux and vineyards; an hour from La Rochelle
• Pool, play area and modern amenities

Camping de Cognac

• Two-hectare park on the Charente river, on the outskirts of Cognac
• 15 minutes’ walk to leisure centre: play areas, golf and watersports
• Outdoor pool, playground, sports, takeaway snacks and barbecue areas

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 and Gîtes En Campagne

• Small, friendly family site among hiking and cycling routes
• A 20-minute drive from Oradour-sur-Glane and 40 from Limoges
• Pool, paddling pool, play area, restaurant and regular table d’hôte