Camping Sous Les Étoiles Normandie

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Private pitches
Aerial shot of campsite
Zone d pitch 3 premium
Zone c

  • Stay on a scenic old farmstead among apple trees and green fields
  • Less than an hour from D-Day beaches and the Bayeux tapestry museum
  • Restaurant serving snacks and dinners, and French bar
Seeking hols that bring a taste of history, culture and local delicacies? Make immediate tracks for Camping Sous Les Étoiles Normandie – a family- and dog-friendly site less than five minutes’ drive from the Normandy village of Saint-Martin-des-Besaces – where all of that combines for a sweet stay. This family-run and English-speaking site is well placed for explores in past and present: it’s about 45 minutes from the hikes, bikes, paths and trails (not to mention châteaux) of the Regional Nature Park of Normandie-Maine, and less than an hour from the museums and memorials of the D-Day beaches Utah, Omaha, Gold, Sword and Juno. While out and about, sampling the local wares is an absolute must; this area is renowned for its cheese, but the real star of the show is calvados, the region’s apple and pear brandy. Luckily, the site is about 40 minutes from a handful of distilleries, and there are a couple of cideries nearby for good measure. When site days are needed, there’s plenty to entice. An old farmstead, there are lots of green spaces here to lounge around on while kids play, and apple trees dotted around to inspire thoughts of (more) calvados and cider – nip over to the on-site bar for a sip, and nab a bite for dinner in the Cow Shed.

Site type

Tent sites 10
Caravan sites 30
Motorhome sites 30
Open now
Opens 1 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • The restaurant is open between 01/05 and 30/09.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/05 and 30/09.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The bar is open between 01/05 and 30/09.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent with clean facilities friendly family run

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Diane H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Zone E power optional grass site

Liked: Absolutely loved this campsite, run by english speaking family who were so friendly and made us feel really welcome. The site is pretty, neat, tidy and very quiet. There is a games room with a pool table, and a large selection of books to borrow, table tennis area in garden the owners have included something for everyone to mske your stay enjoyable. We had a lovely meal in the restaurant and tried the local cider. We could not fault the food or service. After a quiet nights sleep we used the shower facilties which were spotless, endless hot water, decent hair dryer. Toilets were immaculate and included toilet paper. We would definately visit again, we were a bit sad to leave as only staying for 1 night. Definately recommend if visiting Normandy area.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

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Excellent site, would definitely come back and recommend

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 The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Zone C power optional grass caravan site (XL)

Liked: We only stopped for one night and felt that we should of come earlier and stayed longer. Beautiful campsite, well looked after and with lots of character. You could tell that owners put a lot of thought and hard work into it. Great location, with a vilage near by. Restaurant on site, although we only had a drink there, but they also served some food. Very tidy, amazing standard facilities.

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Très beau camping nature , proche du mont saint Michel…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Zone C power optional grass caravan site (XL)

Liked: Très beau camping nature , proche du mont saint Michel

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This campsite is the best we have ever stayed. Ideal stopover

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
stuart l. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Zone E power optional grass site

Liked: Serene pitches among the trees and mature gardens of this old manor farmhouse

Disliked: The village was particularly ugly and had little to recommend a walk to it.

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Great site with good facilities and well located.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Richard D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Zone C power optional grass caravan site (XL)

Liked: This is a great site. The grass pitches are spacious and private. The grounds are very well maintained. There is a bar and small restaurant on site although it is seasonal. Good facilities, toilets, laundry and activity room. We’ve found it to be a great stop over if travelling further south plus it’s close to lots of areas of interest if staying longer. It’s close to a village for the usual food essentials.

Disliked: Some of the pathways get very muddy when wet.
Also the local village doesn’t have any restaurants or bars that serve food.

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Good as gold.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Philip H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Zone E power optional grass site

Liked: Very well maintained site with ample apace within pitch. Toilet facilities exceptional. Bar and food on site. Very welcoming highly recommend.

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Fabulous

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
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Zone B fully-serviced grass site (large)

Liked: Everything, great site , great location, great facilities, great reception, great food on site, loved it,

Disliked: Nothing,

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Very enjoyable, hope to use the site again next year.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 10
Martin I. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Zone B fully-serviced grass site (large)

Liked: Good pitch, good location, nice facilities, and friendly owners. It was late in the season so we didn’t use the bar or food offering.

Disliked: Laundry facilities should be considered for upgrading. Maybe coin or card operated machines would be more appropriate.

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Recommended for friendly owners, clean site, position and facilities.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Tammy S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Zone B fully-serviced grass site (large)

Liked: A well tended site with spacious pitches. Lovely communal space with games, books etc. Spotlessly clean toilets and showers. Kitchen area seemed to be well stocked with everything you need.
There was a bar/restaurant area that looked lovely but we never got to use as it was closed for the end of the season. Maybe next time.
Next to a lane way where we could walk the dog.
In a great position for day trips for visiting the dday beaches, museums, Bayeux, Domfront etc.
Owners were really lovely.
Will definitely be back.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

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The spacious pitches, the facilities were very clean and up to date.…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Caroline B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Zone B fully-serviced grass site (large)

Liked: The spacious pitches, the facilities were very clean and up to date. We enjoyed the food and drink served at the bar. The owners were very friendly and helpful. A great campsite which I can thoroughly recommend.

Disliked: There was some traffic noise from a nearby road but not enough to be a problem.

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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

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby

Touring and motorhomes

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

Location

Camping Sous Les Étoiles Normandie

La Groudière

Rue Slaugham

Saint-Martin-des-Besaces

Calvados

France

14350

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

49.00904°N
-0.85877°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 with a visit to Saint-Martin-des-Besace’s Musée 44 La Percée du Bocage (a 10-minute walk), dedicated to the allies’ liberation of Normandy, then get a slow-paced feel for the region on horseback with a tour from one of the stables within 10 minutes’ drive. More high-octane pursuits beckon 15 minutes away at the partially demolished Viaduc de la Souleuvre, where catapulting off towering objects (with bungee-cord firmly attached) is encouraged, and at Parc Festyland themepark on the outskirts of Caen, 40 minutes from base. Caen is a top spot for an urban day or two, with abbeys, memorials, museums, châteaux, gardens and (of course) shops to traipse around – but those in need of scenic vistas might do better to turn their sights to the coast, where the spectacular famed Mont Saint-Michel towers above the sea. History buffs left wanting more after trips to the beaches of D-Day can dedicate a day to the town of Bayeux, where the 70-metre Bayeux tapestry is on display depicting the story of William the Conqueror, and the Baron Gérard art museum adds to the cultural experience. Within 15 minutes, those whose passions lie in the open air can spend days whizzing along ziplines and poking around treetops at Accrobranche Mayya, and budding zoologists can get their fix among the white lions, Siberian tigers and red cat-bears – that’s red pandas – at Zoo de Jurques.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Plage Du Village De Vacances 39.1 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Les Moulins 40.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
La Breche 40.6 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Place Du Six Juin 40.7 km Sea GoodGoodN/AN/A
La Fontaine St Come 41.2 km Sea N/AGoodN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Offers

Tent pitch
Zone A power optional grass tent site (backpacker, motorcyclist, no cars)
  • 20% off Early Spring Season discount 2025
  • 20% off Spring Season discount 2025
  • 20% off Autumn Season discount 2025
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Zone E power optional grass site
  • 17% off Early Spring Season discount 2025
  • 8% off Spring Season discount 2025
  • 17% off Autumn Season discount 2025
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Zone B fully-serviced grass site (large)
  • 20% off Early Spring Season discount 2025
  • 17% off Spring Season discount 2025
  • 20% off Autumn Season discount 2025
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Zone C power optional grass caravan site (XL)
  • 20% off Early Spring Season discount 2025
  • 17% off Spring Season discount 2025
  • 20% off Autumn Season discount 2025

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Sous Les Étoiles Normandie have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Sous Les Étoiles Normandie dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Sous Les Étoiles Normandie? Start with a visit to Saint-Martin-des-Besace’s Musée 44 La Percée du Bocage (a 10-minute walk), dedicated to the allies’ liberation of Normandy, then get a slow-paced feel for the region on horseback … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Sous Les Étoiles Normandie?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Sous Les Étoiles Normandie? From $22.73 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.