Camping La Chesnays

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The pool
Swimming pool
Swimming pool
Swimming pool

  • Parkland site seven kilometres from Montalivet on the Côte d'Argent
  • Near hundreds of Margaux wine châteaux in the Médoc wine region
  • Pool with sunbathing area; playground with trampoline; pizza snack bar
Seaside and wine go rather nicely together – as does a peaceful setting while you're trying out your next tipple… Source the lot – along with a gorgeously green setting and room aplenty – at Camping La Chesnays, a parkland site on the French Atlantic's Côte d'Argent. It's a mightily well placed spot for coastal adventures: La Chesnays is seven kilometres from the seaside town of Vendays-Montalivet, and next to the famed and award-winning 12-kilometre beach of Montalivet-les-Bains backed by sand dunes and extensive pine forests. It's also in the Médoc wine region for those who like to sample French vin: pick up numerous samples at the wine châteaux near Margaux and Pauillac to test out back at base or on the beach (although Montlivet is a popular surfing and beach spot, its size means it doesn't get mobbed even in the height of summer). On site, you can have watery days in the outdoor pool or sunny days sunbathing alongside, play pétanque or tennis, or take the kids along to bounce around the activity area or trampoline. There's loads of room to wander around too; when you need to be refuelled, potter along to the snack bar for some pizza or fresh bread.

Site type

Tent pitches 28
Rent a tent 7
Caravans for hire 11
Motorhome pitches 28
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Touring caravan pitches 28
Open now
Opens 29 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 7 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 7 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 7 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/06 and 30/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • The bar is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Tue, 29 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

Reviews

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Location
9
Value for money
9
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
6

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Bon accueil, assez libre et propre et de nombreuses activités, nous avons…

Overall 9/10

Location
8
Value for money
9
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Paul-clement A.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Bon accueil, assez libre et propre et de nombreuses activités, nous avons eu cette impression d être comme à la maison !
Je recommande ce camping !

From the manager: Un grand merci pour votre retour si positif ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez ressenti cette ambiance conviviale et chaleureuse, comme à la maison. Votre recommandation nous touche beaucoup et nous motive à continuer d’offrir un accueil de qualité, un cadre propre, ainsi que de nombreuses activités pour nos visiteurs. Au plaisir de vous revoir bientôt au camping !

Très bon accueil, site agréable et calme,sanitaires propres…

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Murielle B.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Très bon accueil, site agréable et calme,sanitaires propres emplacement partiellement ombragé

From the manager: Bonjour,
Un grand merci pour votre retour positif ! Nous sommes ravis que notre accueil, le calme du site, ainsi que la propreté des sanitaires aient contribué à rendre votre séjour agréable. Nous prenons également bonne note de votre remarque sur l’ombrage des emplacements. Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau bientôt !

Espace spacieux, sanitaire tres propres , accueil sympa

Overall 7/10

Location
6
Value for money
5
Accommodation
7
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
6
Child friendliness
6
Cleanliness
6
Wifi
6
Thierry C.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lieu nature sous les arbres , environnement très beau

Disliked Ras

From the manager: Merci pour votre retour ! Nous faisons tout pour préserver cet environnement naturel, et c’est un plaisir de savoir que vous avez apprécié le cadre sous les arbres. À bientôt, peut-être !

The site was so quiet and peaceful, a choice of tent pitch…

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating
Susan R.

Electric grass pitch

Liked The site was so quiet and peaceful, a choice of tent pitch so we could catch the shade. Pitch was flat and spacious. Nice pool area. Owner/staff very friendly and helpful, had a very tasty pizza and good breakfast.

Disliked Mosquitoes, although not unique to this campsite

From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, the spacious and shady pitch, as well as the pool. It’s great to know that our warm welcome, tasty pizza, and good breakfast helped make your stay enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Jeden Kilometer Anreise wert

Overall 9/10

Location
8
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
3
Ulrike R.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Sehr ruhige, liebevoll angelegte und sehr gepflegte Anlage mit vielen unterschiedlichen Unterbringunsmöglichkeiten, ausreichend Schatten auf den großen Pitches, Sanitär bunt, modern und extrem sauber, hübscher Pool und reizender Spielplatz. Nette kleine Bar daneben.
Duschen und Waschwasser schön warm.
Personal superfreundlich, z. T. Verständigung auf Englisch möglich.

Disliked Mäßige Netzabdeckung, Wifi kostenpflichtig.
Einkaufen erst in einigen Kilometern Entfernung möglich.

From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, the variety of accommodation options, and the cleanliness and comfort of our facilities. Your kind words about the pool, playground, bar, and especially our friendly team mean a lot to us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again very soon!

Camping propre, il y a tout le nécessaire pour passer un bon séjour

Overall 8/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
2
Pascal D.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Le calme et l'accueil

Disliked L'acces au wifi est payant et on ne capte pas très bien le réseau


Features

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 Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Camping La Chesnays

8 Route de Mayan

Vendays-Montalivet

Gironde

France

33930

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

45.37571°N
1.08241°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

Sticking to what's around on land, horse riding can be had a kilometre from the site, or you could hire a bike to see what's what on the department's cycle trails: Gironde has 435 kilometres of paths and bike lanes, including a 100-kilometre stretch running for the whole west coast of the Médoc peninsula and linking Montalivet to the small town of Vendays. By water, fishing, canoeing, kitesurfing and sailing are all available seven kilometres away in Montalivet, a town that's also a popular place for surfing because of its strong waves. Wakeboarding and sailing are at the Lac d'Hourtin-Carcans 20 kilometres away, and more surfing is at nearby Soulac-sur-Mer, just along the coast. If you're an enthusiast of le vin, stop off first at nearby Margaux, for heaps of info on the hundreds of local wine châteaux at the Château Margaux tourist information office (ask for the Destination Vignobles en Médoc leaflet to find which ones you can visit). Pauillac, on the Gironde estuary, is also a famed wine town with plenty of châteaux to visit including the Château Lafite-Rothschild, Château Latour and Château Mouton Rothschild. The Animalia Parc zoo is 10 kilometres away, at the pine forest and seaside town of Naujac-sur-Mer.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Montalivet 3.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Centre Helio Marin 3.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
A.C.M 4.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Euronat 4.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Le Gurp 5.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping La Chesnays have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping La Chesnays dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping La Chesnays? Sticking to what's around on land, horse riding can be had a kilometre from the site, or you could hire a bike to see what's what on the department's cycle trails: Gironde … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping La Chesnays?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping La Chesnays? From £20.69 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.