4 stars and above: Campsites in Charente-Maritime

Camping Les Charmilles

• Dog-friendly site four kilometres from the seaside resort of Fouras
• A 15-minute drive from Rochefort and 25 minutes from La Rochelle
• Heated indoor pool with waterslides, plus sports and pétanque courts

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 Le Saint-Hubert

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

Camping La Pignade

• In the Coubre forest, on the edge of Ronce-les-Bains
• A 20-minute walk from the beach; 20 minutes' drive from Île d'Oléron
• Outdoor pool, waterslide, restaurant, bike hire and kids' club

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 Les Grosses Pierres

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

Camping Côté Ô La Palmyre Quartier Privilège

• Family-friendly site with pools, waterslide and bike hire
• Luna Park fairground, zoo, quad biking and beach within 15 minutes
• Bar and restaurant with music and dancing; bakery and grocery

Les Charmettes

• Holiday park in a lively seaside town
• Huge waterpark with several pools, spa bath, slides and fountains
• Nightly entertainment, restaurant and three kids' clubs

Camping Bonne Anse Plage

• Family-orientated Charente-Maritime site with direct access to the sea
• A five-minute drive from La Palmyre; 30 minutes from Royan
• Outdoor pool, gym, sports pitches, bike hire and restaurant

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 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 L'Estuaire

• The campsite is located in the wine region of Pineaux and Cognac
• Surrounded by trees in the quiet countryside
• Visit the Camargue saintongeaise (wetland area) nature reserve

Camping La Clé des Champs

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