Camping Sous Les Étoiles Normandie

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Private pitches
Entrance
Zone c
Aerial shot of campsite

  • 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.

Campground type

Tent sites 5
Camper sites 40
RV sites 40
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • The restaurant is open between 05/01 and 09/30.
  • The grocery shop is open between 05/01 and 09/30.
  • 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 05/01 and 09/30.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

Campsite types & availability

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10

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Immaculate campsite with spacious sites, great facilities, and friendly owners. The on-site restaurant is a hit. Peaceful, great for Normandy exploring. Minor traffic noise and few village amenities. Highly recommended, many plan return trips.

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Très bon camping

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Anonymous

Zone C power optional grass travel trailer campsite (XL)

Liked Acceuil, environnement, calme, propreté des installations.

Disliked Les lavabos dans les WC .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, stopover or longer for exploring the wonderful Normandy.

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Andy F.

Zone E power optional grass campsite

Liked Where to start… Note to all Pitchup sites: this is what you should aspire to. Superb facilities, clean, tidy, spacious… Nice sized, relatively flat pitches, super little bar and restaurant, fresh bread and pastries available daily and excellent WiFi! Lovely owners who take pride in the site.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous campsite

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Karen M.

Zone C power optional grass travel trailer campsite (XL)

Liked Loved it all!!! Fabulous campsite, top notch facilities & everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Le cowshed is a really cool area to enjoy a drink and great food. We had the bbq done by the local butcher!! It was fabulous.

Disliked Nothing!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A good choice for a short stay.

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Jacqueline A.

Zone E power optional grass campsite

Liked Lovely site, large, fairly level grass pitch, excellent clean facilities, restaurant and bar area had a lovely atmosphere with excellent food.
Good games room and a table tennis table.
Small playground for children.

Disliked Patchy WiFi connection

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Highly recommend

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Emily C.

Zone C power optional grass travel trailer campsite (XL)

Liked Super clean, friendly staff
Hot powerful showers
Great WiFi.
Beautiful scenery
5* from us

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Schone en nette sanitair. Aardige en behulpzame gastvrouw.…

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Elaine V.

Zone B FHU grass campsite (large)

Liked Schone en nette sanitair. Aardige en behulpzame gastvrouw.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice and quiet campspace.…

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Birgitte C.

Zone C power optional grass travel trailer campsite (XL)

Liked Nice and quiet campspace.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site and very friendly. Not the best for kids.

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louis A.

Zone D FHU grass campsite (premium)

Liked I was on zone D with my wife and 3 child and 3 children and the view was amazing. The food in the restaurant was great but would have preferred more french options and not much around other than the site so options are limited.
Plenty of peace and quiet but not much options for children but all in all a beautiful site to stay at.

Disliked Limited options in the restaurant but what was there was extremely nice, just would have preferred more French options, and unfortunately a little out of the way so have to travel to anything interesting.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be staying again on this site.

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Ray D.

Zone B FHU grass campsite (large)

Liked Toilet and showers clean and well keep. Good size pitch. Friendly owner and staff.

Disliked Fully serviced pitch but waste above the plot so had to use a barrel.
Restaurant food not very French but good UK pub food reasonably priced.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, beautifully kept with a friendly team! We always look forward…

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Martin W.

Zone C power optional grass travel trailer campsite (XL)

Liked Lovely site, beautifully kept with a friendly team! We always look forward to our annual stay, it gets better every year. Friday night the BBQ from a local butcher was an added bonus, lovely food and a great night.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Pétanque Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/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 Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point 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 24.3 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Les Moulins 25 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
La Breche 25.2 mi Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Place Du Six Juin 25.3 mi Sea GoodGoodN/AN/A
La Fontaine St Come 25.6 mi Sea N/AGoodN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Offers

Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Zone E power optional grass campsite
  • 17% off Autumn Season discount 2025
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Zone B FHU grass campsite (large)
  • 20% off Autumn Season discount 2025
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Zone C power optional grass travel trailer campsite (XL)
  • 20% off Autumn Season discount 2025

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $23.42 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.