Camping La Rivière
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Add your business details- Spacious riverside site on the edge of Valence-en-Poitou
- A half-hour drive from Poitiers and Futuroscope theme park
- Heated outdoor pool with waterslides; summer restaurant and activities
If you’re keen to find a peaceful riverside site you may well surmise that a place called Camping La Rivière would be a good bet. And you’d be quite right, as this Vienne site stretches out over 40 acres right on the banks of the Dive river just on the edge of Valence-en-Poitou.
That location means plenty of pretty green views to admire, along with river access for folk who fancy trying their luck fishing for trout and pike. There’s also a pond here that’s more suitable for beginners and giving children their first go at fishing. Canoeing, kayaking, boat trips and paddleboarding are all available locally if you really want to rack up the water-based hours.
Back on site, leisure facilities include two playgrounds, a bouncy castle, a miniature golf course and space for games of pétanque, football and volleyball. It’s also likely you’ll spend a fair amount of time at the aquatic area, which has a covered pool (open throughout the season) and two outdoor pools with waterslides and a water play area (open through the summer months).
Summer stays can also be filled with activities on site – the team organises programmes for kids (treasure hunts, crafts, mini discos and so forth) and grownups (outdoor fitness sessions and sports tournaments) along with family games and excursions. You’ll be kept busy into the evening as well, with the likes of karaoke, quizzes and themed meals.
In terms of food, there’s a bread service that runs throughout the season, with a snack bar/takeaway and grocery shop opening up for the summer and a restaurant and bar giving more options in July and August.
Site type
108
108
108Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
English
French
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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 TV room Take away Tennis Waterslide WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service pointLocation
Camping La Rivière
Avenue de Paris
Valence-en-Poitou
Vienne
France
86700
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
46.3126°N
0.18204°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 you can drag yourself away from the pool, there’s plenty to do close by. Top of any list should be a family outing to Futuroscope theme park, half an hour's drive away – plan to spend the whole day here exploring its virtual-reality rides and 4D shows.
Kids are often keen on animal encounters, so keep them happy by visiting the chimps at Vallée des Singes Romagne (15 minutes’ drive). They can also get up close to alligators at La Planète des Crocodiles, and chances are they’ll also enjoy scaling rope trails and meeting camels at DéfiPlanet’ (both 40 minutes).
Get the hiking boots on to explore Le Puits d’Enfer (half an hour) or hire a boat to paddle around Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park (50 minutes). For a change of pace, head to the elegant city of Poitiers for Clain riverside walks, museums and a lively restaurant scene (30 minutes). A little further afield, charming medieval Chauvigny (50 minutes) is also worth a visit.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Camping La Rivière have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Camping La Rivière dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Camping La Rivière? If you can drag yourself away from the pool, there’s plenty to do close by. Top of any list should be a family outing to Futuroscope theme park, half an hour's drive … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping La Rivière?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon