When can I check in and check out of Camping Animal King?

Camping and touring Arrive: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Camping Animal King?

From £14.94 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Camping Animal King

View prices & book Last booked 19 hours ago 6.5 55 reviews

Wildlife haven on the edge of Esnandes, a short walk from town centre
In the Marais Poitevin, 20 minutes' drive from La Rochelle
Swimming pool on site; beach just over a kilometre away

The little Charente-Maritime town of Esnandes is a special spot, with the coastline of Aiguillon Bay on one side and the wetlands of the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park on the other. That means a break here gives you access to all sorts of gorgeous landscapes, whether you’re looking out to sea or exploring the inland waterways on a small boat. On the edge of this little town is Camping Animal King, a small site that’s equally well placed for the beach (just over a kilometre away) and the town’s shop, bakery and restaurant. There’s a long history of mussel cultivation in the town too, so it’s a great idea to seek out some seafood at the restaurant by the beach at least once. This location gives you easy access to lots of lovely parts of the coastline, including the lovely islands of Oléron, Aix and Île de Ré. The gateway to all of these is La Rochelle, 20 minutes’ drive away and also an excellent place to find attractions, activities and places to eat. The campsite has been kept to a manageable size, so you won't be crammed in with lots of other people. Shower and toilet facilities have been provided, along with an outdoor pool where you can have a nice refreshing dip after a long day out. Dogs are welcome, and you should be able to find plenty of places to walk them nearby.

Site type

120

Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/07 and 30/09 (subject to weather conditions).
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to Fri, 31 Oct 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great bike rides and beaches near by. superb local seafood. mussels and oysters galore

Local coast line around 15 mins walk from campsite. great sunset

Empfehlenswert

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Thorsten R. Apr 2025

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked: Sehr freundlich, alle Mitarbeiter sehr aufmerksam.
Tisch und Stühle mit auf dem Platz.
Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Disliked: Am Anfang der Saison noch nicht alles fertig..
Einkaufsmöglichkeit fehlt (noch)!?

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From the manager: thanks thorsten - see you soon in ESNANDES

Peaceful…

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	2

Anonymous Sept 2024

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked: Peaceful

Disliked: Toilets & showers very basic, need updating

Recommend to friends Visit again

Séjour trés satisfaisant. Camping calme et naturel. Prix correct. Accueil sympathique La…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Anonymous Sept 2024

Electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Séjour trés satisfaisant. Camping calme et naturel. Prix correct. Accueil sympathique La piscine est un plus

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De beschikbaarheid op korte termijn, maar we snapten al snel waardoor dat…

Overall	2/10
Location	2
Value for money	2
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2024

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked: De beschikbaarheid op korte termijn, maar we snapten al snel waardoor dat zo was.

Disliked: Wat een puinhoop bij de entree, overal vuil en rondslingerende spullen. Vieze douches en toiletten maakten dat we heel gauw weg zijn gegaan. Helaas hadden we al betaald voor twee nachten….

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Peaceful no fuss place. Great place to stop on route as allows…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2024

Electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Peaceful no fuss place. Great place to stop on route as allows late arrivals. Toilets and showers are basic but clean.

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Quite…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	6

Lee B. Aug 2024

Electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Quite

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Manu, was brilliant to deal with, very helpful, speaks english very well.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Kevin M. Sept 2024

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked: Manu, was brilliant to deal with, very helpful, speaks english very well. Enjoy your trip to Manchester Manu, from the Irish in the yellow van.

Disliked: nothing to dislike

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Super ambiance très convivial et toujours le sourire…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Baptiste C. Aug 2024

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked: Super ambiance très convivial et toujours le sourire

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location…

Overall	2/10
Location	10
Value for money	2
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	No rating

Fee L. Aug 2024

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked: Location

Disliked: Gates were locked before 10.30pm, we were refused re entry and told to sleep on the road outside!! Our camping spot already had all our belongings on it. We had to beg to be allowed entry.
Bins were over flowing and smelt bad
Bathrooms were dirty, over flowing drains from the shower.
Swimming pool area was very run down.
General up keep of the site was poor and communication wasn’t clear about gate closure
We wouldnt go back which is a pitty as the location was beautiful

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Not a lot.…

Overall	4/10
Location	6
Value for money	2
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

D'Arcy M. Aug 2024

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked: Not a lot.

Disliked: Pretty chaotic setup.

Fairly obsolete toilets and (cold) shower block.

Got let down and this was a last minute stay. Made a surcharge of €15 for my twin axle caravan. Bandit.

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Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby

Location

Camping Animal King

46 Rue de l'Ocean

Esnandes

Charente-Maritime

France

17137

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

46.25284°N
-1.11982°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

A good place to start nearby is at the House of the Bay of the Marais Poitevin (10 minutes’ walk) for an insight into the area’s history and its role in the development of commercial mussel cultivation. More history is on display at Fort Boyard, commissioned by Louis XIV in the17th century. The offshore fortress can be visited on a boat trip from Rochefort (45 minutes’ drive). Elsewhere along the coast, you may like to play a round of golf with a sea view on the 18-hole course at Golf la Rochelle La Prée (10 minutes) or spend a day in La Rochelle (20 minutes), visiting the aquarium and maritime museum or tackling the treetop trails of Vertigo Parc La Rochelle Aventure. Alternatively, cross the bridges to explore Île de Ré (20 minutes) or Oléron (an hour). Turning your attention inland is a good idea too, because the lush green landscapes of the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park are rather gorgeous. This area, often known as ‘Green Venice' because of its network of waterways, is a wildlife haven alive with birds, butterflies and dragonflies. There are walking and bike trails through the park, or you can join boat tours in Arçais (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
L'Oasis	5.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
La Plage	5.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Good
Plage De La Concurrence	7 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Plage Des Minimes	8.1 mi	Sea	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Plage De Chef De Baie	8.5 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

A valid vaccination certificate must accompany your dog.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..

Pool

Only park guests are authorised to use the pool.
Please note there is no lifeguard on duty.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/07 and 30/09 (subject to weather conditions).

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. between 01/07 and 31/08.
Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. between 01/04 and 30/06.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Camping Animal King have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Camping Animal King dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping Animal King? A good place to start nearby is at the House of the Bay of the Marais Poitevin (10 minutes’ walk) for an insight into the area’s history and its role in the … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Camping Animal King?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: 12 p.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Camping Animal King? From £14.94 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Camping and touring
Arrive:	9 a.m. –	7 p.m.
Depart by:	12 p.m.

Version: alfred@v3.16.1+61888

Pet (1 max)		€4 (€4) per night
Supplement twin axle (1 max)		€15 (€15) per night

Pitch types & availability

Empfehlenswert

Peaceful…

Séjour trés satisfaisant. Camping calme et naturel. Prix correct. Accueil sympathique La…

De beschikbaarheid op korte termijn, maar we snapten al snel waardoor dat…

Peaceful no fuss place. Great place to stop on route as allows…

Quite…

Manu, was brilliant to deal with, very helpful, speaks english very well.…

Super ambiance très convivial et toujours le sourire…

Location…

Not a lot.…

Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Timezone

GPS

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Nearest sites

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