When can I check in and check out of Camping De Courte Vallée?

Camping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Camping De Courte Vallée?

From $47.77 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Camping De Courte Vallée

View prices & book 9.4 20 reviews

The thouet river, less than five minutes' walk away

Peaceful site five minutes' stroll from the banks of the Thouet river
Within an hour of vineyards, theme parks and Loire valley châteaux
Swimming pool, games room, bar, bistro and wine tastings

At Camping de Courte Vallée, the valley may be short, but you won’t want your stay to be… The family-friendly site is less than five minutes’ drive from the centre of Airvault, a small town in the Deux-Sèvres department of Poitou-Charentes, and is a top jumping off point for lengthy explores, beaux cháteaux and having a tipple or two. This is a pretty part of France, so don’t leave it unexplored: the Thouet river is within five minutes’ stroll of the site, so take to the water on kayaks and canoes or keep to the banks for riverside wanders with your dog. If you fancy lengthier rambles, the long-distance GR 36 walking route passes right by the site entrance. Days on site might include a slow-paced game of pétanque, some overly intense table tennis (it’s a serious sport), sloshy wine tastings and vineyard tours, and a splashy dip or leisurely float in the pool. There’s an on-site bistro to deal with any hungry times, or you can stop by at the grocery shop for supplies to get a barbecue going if you prefer to cook for yourself (don’t forget to order some fresh bread for the morning). Once you’ve worked up a thirst, toddle over to the bar for beer, wine or sobering coffee. Before you leave, be sure to venture into Airvault to try some goat's cheese – it's a local delicacy…

Campground type

Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
The campground/park 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 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/05 and 30/09 (subject to weather conditions).
The restaurant is open between 01/05 and 30/09.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to Fri, 31 Oct 2025

Site types & availability

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely site, plenty of room, nice bar with helpful friendly owners

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

Martin T. Oct 2024

Fully-serviced grass site

Liked: Quiet friendly site. Showers and toilets spotless,

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The owners The spacious pitch The pool Spotless toilets and showers The bar Fish and chips!…

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

Anonymous Sept 2024

Fully-serviced grass site

Liked: The owners
The spacious pitch
The pool
Spotless toilets and showers
The bar
Fish and chips!

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review we are glad you enjoyed our campsite.

Friendly owners and peaceful life!

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

Rose G. Aug 2024

Power optional grass site

Liked: What is not to like ? A very friendly,
peaceful campsite. Jayne and James work so hard to make sure that everything runs smoothly. The pitches and facilities are excellent and spotlessly clean. The food is also really good and very reasonably priced. We loved the area and we will return. 5 stars from us all round .

Disliked: Can’t think of anything !

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review we are glad you enjoyed our campsite.

Great site, clean facilities and good hospitality

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

Sarah H. Aug 2024

Fully-serviced grass site

Liked: Great hospitality, spacious pitches, good shower and toilets, lovely food and bar

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful location, great size pitches!

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	6

Anonymous Aug 2024

Fully-serviced grass site

Liked: Very peaceful, spacious pitches, pool area, pretty village setting. James very friendly and helpful. A lovely area to stay if you have all you need with you for the duration. Very relaxed site with local amenities a short drive away.

Disliked: It's just felt unkept. The pool wasn't very clean, the toilet ceiling was filthy with insects and cobwebs, outdoor bar area in a similar state. Limited opening times for food or drinks and Janes mood was unpredictable - we couldn't tell if we were going to get told off or be welcomed and it was quite off putting

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From the manager: Firstly you obviously booked via pitchup.com. When we checked your booking upon arrival we noticed that you had booked for 2 adults only but you arrived with a child. You told us that you wanted to stay a few days extra and you would settle this and the extra child payment at some stage. This payment is still outstanding. We are not sure what you mean by "unkept" as we have a team of gardeners looking after the 3.4 hectares daily. You are in the middle of rural France where the flora and fauna are rife - especially the spiders at this time of year. The pool is cleaned every morning. However, as it is an outside pool it is open to the elements and things do get blown into the pool during the day. The shower block ceiling is not filthy and again is cleaned daily, but in rural France the cobwebs appear again very quickly, same for the terrace area. The bar is open daily from 17.30 hours and food is available from 18.30 to 20.00 every day of the week. There are numerous signs around the campsite advertising this. We do not tell people off for no reason. However, we do advise people when they are breaching health and safety rules especially by the swimming pool for their safety and the safety of others.

Pool area and friendly welcome.…

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

Anonymous Aug 2024

Power optional grass site

Liked: Pool area and friendly welcome.

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your review we are glad you enjoyed our campsite.

Pitch Size fine. Arrived late just after kitchen had closed but hosts…

Overall	4/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

MENA SHERLOCK E. July 2024

Power optional grass site

Liked: Pitch Size fine. Arrived late just after kitchen had closed but hosts cooked some chips for us at quite a high cost. Facilities were reasonable and close to town. Great for a stop over for onward journey. We are at the restaurant on the last night which I as very nice but simple food.

Disliked: A little over priced for food and beer

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From the manager: Unfortunately we cannot keep the kitchen open indefinitely and have to have publicised opening and closing times. However we did put the friers back on and as you state cooked some take away chips. The cost of living has impacted us here in France as well. We have kept our prices the same as last year to remain competitive so our cost base has increased. We have expanded the menu this year but after all we are a campsite fundamentally not a restaurant. You could have eaten in town where we know the menu would have been more basic and more expensive.

Friendly campsite

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

Anonymous July 2024

Fully-serviced grass site

Liked: Nice friendly campsite, plenty of room on the pitches. Nice pool and lovely clean toilets & shower blocks. Restaurant and bar on site but can’t comment on the food as we had a BBQ.

Disliked: Not much going on in AirVault

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From the manager: Thank you for your review we are glad you enjoyed our campsite.

Excellent site in a lovely location. Friendly hosts

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

Ian C. July 2024

Power optional grass site

Liked: Good facilities, nice part of the world, nice walks with the dog along the river. Nice hosts, originally from the uk

Disliked: All good

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From the manager: Thank you for your review we are glad you enjoyed our campsite.

So chilled didn’t want to leave. Homely, welcoming, spacious and clean

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

Anonymous July 2024

Fully-serviced grass site

Liked: Loved the site. Was quiet with beautiful tree lined grounds. The pool was a godsend as it was very hot most days. English couple couldn’t be more friendly or accommodating. They were very relaxed and her home cooking was delicious. No shop but village shop and supermarket pretty close by. Showers were hot and cleaned regularly. Lovely shower stuff holders, lovely touch. Not much to see in Airvault but it’s very rustic, historic appeal is very charming. Need to drive places. Puy de Fuy is a must, as is Poitiers. Lake beaches nearby.

Disliked: Lots of flies, take your zappers and candles. Couldn’t fault it.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review we are glad you enjoyed our campsite

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 Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Rallies welcome 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 Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping De Courte Vallée

8 Rue de Courte Vallée

Airvault

Deux-Sèvres

France

79600

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

46.83225°N
-0.14823°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

If castles drew you here, get set to be busy: the stunning Château d’Oiron and its contemporary art collection are 20 minutes’ drive from the site and the spectacular châteaux of the Loire Valley are within easy reach. There are lots of jewels in that particular crown, but if you can only get to a handful, Brissac, Brézé and the hulking Château d’Angers are musts within an hour and a half. Ease your way from castles to vineyards 40 minutes away at Château de Montreuil-Bellay, where you can explore the castle before nipping into the shop for tastings. Venture on to 10 kilometres of underground cellars at the Cave des Vignerons de Saumurs, then make your way to Angers for samplings of Cointreau. Kids won't get involved with these detailed discussions of grape varieties, so keep them happy at nearby theme parks and activity parks: the multimedia Futuroscope, the ever-popular Puy de Fou and the treetop adventures of Parc Aventure 79 are within about an hour, or they can talk with the animals at Vallée des Singes or Bioparc de Doué-la-Fontaine zoo. For some family time in the open air, make the journey to Green Venice for leafy waterways and gondola trips, or stick a little closer to base to poke around scenic Thouars and Parthenay.

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.

Dogs

A valid vaccination certificate must accompany your dog.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

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.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Pool

Only park guests are authorized to use the pool.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

Extras

Please select an electric hook-up if you wish to hire a fridge.

General

Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.

Reception

Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. between 15/07 and 31/08.
Reception is open from 9 a.m. to midnight and from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. between 01/03 - 14/07 and 01/09 - 31/10.
Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Occupancy

Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

The campground/park 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.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Pool

The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/05 and 30/09 (subject to weather conditions).

General

The restaurant is open between 01/05 and 30/09.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Pitches

Units should not be left unoccupied unless previously agreed with the management. Please speak to reception when the need arises, a fee may be charged for unsupervised units.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Camping De Courte Vallée have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Camping De Courte Vallée dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping De Courte Vallée? If castles drew you here, get set to be busy: the stunning Château d’Oiron and its contemporary art collection are 20 minutes’ drive from the site and the spectacular châteaux of the … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Camping De Courte Vallée?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: noon

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How much does it cost to stay at Camping De Courte Vallée? From $47.77 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.