Camping Les Gatinelles

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  • Family-friendly park close to Brétignolles-sur-Mer town centre
  • A 15-minute walk from the beach for swimming, fishing and watersports
  • Mini farm, trampoline, games room and summer activities on site
What a very fine Vendée location has Camping Les Gatinelles – settle in here and you could easily give the car a bit of a holiday as well as your good selves. Stays here are on two hectares of shaded parkland in Brétignolles-sur-Mer, a mere few minutes’ gentle stroll from the town centre and enough shops, restaurants, bakeries and crêperies to keep you well fed for many a day. Essentials all sorted, it’s time to turn attentions to the fun stuff. And plenty of that there is in the surrounds – a sandy beach and coastal cycle paths are just over a kilometre away, and you'll also be within easy reach of horse riding, canoeing, a miniature golf course, salt marsh walks and waterparks (although you may sometimes need to briefly wake the car from its slumbers for some of these). Even more convenient is the option of staying around on site, where activities galore are run by trained pros throughout July and August and you can make new pals at the mini farm (home to pigs, a goat, a sheep and hens). A playground, trampoline, and games room are also on site. If it’s quieter times you seek, settle in with something from the stash of books and board games.

Campground type

Caravan sites 23
Caravans for hire 10
Tent sites 23
RV & Motorhome sites 23
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Rent a tent 5
Open now
Opens 4 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • The games room is open between 10/07 and 25/08.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

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Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 34 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

88% would recommend this campground to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, well-kept site's central for shops, eats, and town, plus a quick beach stroll. Top marks for friendly staff, spick-and-span loos, and decent-sized pitches with free power. Mostly quiet, but a bit more shade would be nice, and some had minor hot water/shower snags. Wi-Fi was a bit hit-and-miss. Great spot for convenience and a friendly vibe.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Small, simple campsite - great

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Holly U.

Powered grass site

Liked Small campsite, quiet, good facilites. Great location within small village. We didn't stay long enough to explore the area as just stopped for one night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pitches were a good size and…

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8 out of 10
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Tracey H.

Powered grass site

Liked Pitches were a good size and very quiet. Toilets and showers cleaned regularly and close to the pitches. Location was very handy for the supermarket.

Disliked Slightly further away from the beach than advertised, however worth it when you got there. Long sandy beaches with bars, restaurants and shops.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Camping calme bien situé proche de tout.

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Audrey A.

Powered grass site

Liked Emplacement bien situé
Camping calme
Bâtiment à disposition avec accessoires cuisines /cuisson etc

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Merci pour votre retour Audrey, au plaisir de vous accueillir une prochaine fois aux Gatinelles !

super…

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Raphaël M.

Powered grass site

Liked super

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Merci Raphaël pour votre commentaire, nous sommes ravis que votre séjour vous ait plu !

Camping très calme, agréable pour y…

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Coralie L.

Powered grass site

Liked Camping très calme, agréable pour y séjourner quelques jours.

Disliked Manque de soirée, animations et surtout piscine

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Merci Coralie pour vos commentaires !
Il est vrai que notre camping est apprécié pour son calme :-)
Nous sommes navrés que vous ayez manqué d'animations et de piscine, mais mous laissons cela à nos confrères 4* et 5* qui sont experts en la matière.
Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau,
L'Équipe des Gatinelles

Trop bon accueil, camping calme, propre,…

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Sylvie L.

Powered grass site

Liked Trop bon accueil, camping calme, propre, à proximité de la plage, magasins, à recommander, on y reviendra.bonnes vacances à ceux qui y sont encore.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Merci Sylvie, vos appréciations nous vont droit au cœur :-)
A très bientôt,
L'Équipe des Gatinelles

Close to town centre with good…

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Karen B.

Powered grass site

Liked Close to town centre with good sized pitches for our VW campervan. The staff are friendly and helpful on reception and the shower block is clean. The water wasn’t always that warm in the showers, but it was okay as it was so hot when we were there.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Karen for your comments, we're happy you had a great time at The Gatinelles.

Très bon accueil, sanitaires propres…

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9 out of 10
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CHRISTOPHE B.

Powered grass site

Liked Très bon accueil, sanitaires propres emplacement assez grand.
Camping calme et reposant
Je pense que j'y reviendrai

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Merci Christophe pour votre commentaire, au plaisir de vous accueillir une prochaine fois aux Gatinelles !

Excellent.

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Dennis G.

Powered grass site

Liked Lovely friendly staff. Excellent toilet/shower facilites. Great location being in centre of town but very quiet - 2 mins walk to shops/supermarket and bars/restaurants. 15 mins walk to beaches or quicker if cycling or car. Pitch size was great with free electricity and good price for pitch.

Disliked Nothing. Will be going back in August.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Dennis, see you soon at The Gatinelles !

Les commerces à proximité du camping…

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Kylian J.

Powered grass site

Liked Les commerces à proximité du camping juste sur le trottoir d’en face, le centre ville juste à côté, le grand marché le jeudi et dimanche, la mer à 20 min à pied.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Merci Kylian pour votre commentaire !
Au plaisir de vous accueillir lors de votre prochain passage à Brétignolles-sur-Mer.

Features

No 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 Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping Les Gatinelles

17 Avenue de Verdun

Brétignolles sur Mer

Vendée

France

85470

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

46.62593°N
1.85902°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

Start your stay with a good dose of sea air: Parée beach, 15 minutes’ walk away, is a wide sandy stretch that’s also got some good rocks to perch on for a spot of fishing. Wide paths along the coastline are fab for walks, bike rides and rollerblading. Kitesurfing, paddleboarding and sea kayaking are a 10-minute bike ride away, or you can saddle up to splash through the surf on horseback 15 minutes away. Turning your sights slightly inland, there are more walks to be had among the scenic salt marshes around Brem-sur-Mer (five minutes' drive). If the small sorts aren’t so enthused by scenery, steer them to the town's Parc des Dunes for assorted amusements including toboggans, pedal karts and giant inflatables. Filling family days is fairly easy around here: you may also like to put on your to-visit list the cute model village Vendée Miniature (five minutes' drive), treetop trails at Le Grand Défi (15 minutes), screaming down the waterslides at Atlantic Toboggan (25 minutes) and animal encounters at Sables d’Olonne Zoo (also 25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Le Marais Girard 1.2 km Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
La Paree 1.3 km Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
La Normandeliere 1.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Les Dunes 2.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
La Sauzaie 2.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Les Gatinelles have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Les Gatinelles dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Les Gatinelles? Start your stay with a good dose of sea air: Parée beach, 15 minutes’ walk away, is a wide sandy stretch that’s also got some good rocks to perch on for a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Les Gatinelles?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Les Gatinelles? From $29.65 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.