Camping l'Estuaire

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Pool
Paddling pool
Randoétape pod
Bicycle village pod

  • Dog-friendly site in the town of Paimboeuf, on the banks of the Loire
  • Legendia Parc 15 minutes’ drive; Pornic 25 minutes; Nantes 55 minutes
  • Heated covered pool; playground; snack bar and summer entertainment
If you are planning a stay in Loire-Atlantique, try Camping l'Estuaire, a family establishment on the outskirts of the town of Paimboeuf. On site, large pines shade a range of accommodation options, and there are also facilities such as a play area for young and old (including swing-ball and home-ball games), a games room and a reading corner, and a small farm, plus a heated covered pool and two toilet blocks. During the months of July and August, the site comes alive with daytime and evening entertainment, from karaoke to sports tournaments. Or there might be musical artists playing live as you eat your way through a pan of moules-frites at the on-site snack bar, where you can also sample regional wines. This is a popular area for cycling, with trails through open countryside and along the Loire, where you can stop at the Observatoire des Géants industriels (10 minutes by bike) to gaze upon the hulks of industrial structures across the estuary. If you feel active, you can pedal all the way to the Bay of Biscay (35 minutes, or 10 minutes’ drive) and the Serpent d’Océan​ sculpture in Saint-Brevin-les-Pins. In addition to toilet blocks and showers (including facilities for disabled guests), the site has a launderette.

Campground type

Tent sites 80
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 8
Camper sites 80
RV sites 15
Mobile homes for rent 25
Rent a tent 5
Open now
Opens April 5

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 Breed-specific legislation (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.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 05/08 and 09/22 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 05/01 and 09/15.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 07/07 and 08/15.
  • The park only allows dogs up to 10kg.
  • Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • The games room is open between 05/01 and 09/28.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • The bar is open between 05/01 and 09/15.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Sat, Apr 5 to

This campground is a member of Ushuaïa Villages group.

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Campsite types & availability

Reviews

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8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
5

76% would recommend this campground to a friend

71% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot! Staff are friendly, facilities are clean. Pool and bar are a hit. Nice, shaded setting with good bike routes. Just watch out for sloped pitches, refinery proximity, and occasional queues for amenities.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely quiet site with excellent facilities

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9 out of 10
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Anja P.

Primitive gravel and sand tent campsite (no cars)

Liked I really enjoyed my stay here, it’s a lovely park. It feels that there is a lot of space between the pitches, and that each pitch has some privacy.
The kids loved the pool, so this was a big hit. The staff were very friendly. And I felt that the facilities were excellent. The communal fridge and cooker in the bike section were a perfect bonus.

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La taille du camping. Des emplacements pour van spacieux et ombragés. Une…

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7 out of 10
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6
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Anonymous

Powered gravel and sand campsite

Liked La taille du camping. Des emplacements pour van spacieux et ombragés. Une belle piscine, la mini ferme pour les enfants.

Disliked La propreté dans les sanitaires. Des cocktails avec du jus d orange de la marque bien vu.

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From the manager: Nous sommes sensible à votre retour sur la propreté des sanitaires et sommes désolés qui cela ne vous a pas satisfait.
Nous nettoyons deux fois par jour mais en grande affluence en août, il n'est pas toujours facile de conserver les sanitaires propres.
Pour les cocktails, nous nous fournissons chez un professionnel, nous sommes donc surpris de votre retour. Il est possible que nous prenions en complément en supermarché lorsque nous avons rupture de stock sauf que ce n'est pas la marque bien vu pour les jus.

The pine trees and quiet restful atmosphere where the camper vans were.…

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked The pine trees and quiet restful atmosphere where the camper vans were.

Disliked Not enough toilets for such a large site with so many tents. Often queues at toilet blocks. Also very noisy at bar area and swimming pool.

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Nice, simple has tree cover.…

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Nicky B.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Nice, simple has tree cover.

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La piscine, restaurant /bar effet guinguette , la gentillesse des membres de…

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10 out of 10
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4
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Anonymous

Powered gravel and sand campsite

Liked La piscine, restaurant /bar effet guinguette , la gentillesse des membres de l’équipe et la propreté du camping

Disliked Manque d'autres toilettes
Pas très large pour manœuvrer avec notre caravane d’autant plus avec 3 arbres sur notre emplacement

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Facilities really good…

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6 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Facilities really good

Disliked Didn’t enjoy the setting

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From the manager: We have pitch with electricity. Maybe, you didn't take the option.

Avoid

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2 out of 10
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Thomas P.

Primitive gravel and sand campsite

Liked Poor low quality disappointing left on arrival

Disliked Avoid

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From the manager: Bonjour,

Je ne comprends pas votre avis sur le camping puisque vous n'êtes pas venu malgré votre réservation.
Ne vous êtes vous pas trompé de camping ?

Cordialement.

Fun and friendly site close to Pornic and the Serpent of the Ocean.

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8 out of 10
Location
6
Value for money
8
Accommodation
6
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked We loved the Facilities: nice bar, swimming pool, food and snacks. Especially the pizza was delicious!

Disliked There was no soap/handwash provided by the bathrooms.
No onsite convenience store.
Lots of mosquitoes.

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Très joli camping personnel très sympathique…

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NADEGE G.

Primitive gravel and sand campsite

Liked Très joli camping personnel très sympathique

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Sanitair Zwembad Bar en snack bar Klantvriendelijkheid…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive gravel and sand campsite

Liked Sanitair
Zwembad
Bar en snack bar
Klantvriendelijkheid

Disliked Het uitzicht van de camping met industrie aan de andere kant van de Loire

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Features

Leisure on park

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

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat 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

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Camping l'Estuaire

Quai Éole

Paimbœuf

Loire-Atlantique

France

44560

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

47.28901°N
2.03777°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

Home to grey wolves, brown bears and meerkats (plus assorted farmyard beasties), Legendia Parc (15 minutes’ drive) organises a number of shows, from swashbuckling pirate extravaganzas to animal-led stories for all ages. It’s also possible to sign up for experiences such as greet-and-meet and feeding sessions. The rugged coastline around the town of Pornic (25 minutes) features several pretty beaches and coves, like sandy Plage du Porteau, sheltered by pine-dotted cliffs, or Plage des Sablons, which is popular with swimmers. When you’re feeling hungry, head into town to sample the local food specialities, from seafood to crêpes. In addition to the elegant Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Nantes (55 minutes) has the Mémorial de l’Abolition de l’Esclavage, a moving underground museum exploring the city’s role in the slave trade. There’s also the Machines de l’Île park, where you can take a ride on an automated elephant complete with spraying trunk.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Plage Des Poilus 6.5 mi Sea GoodPoorPoorGood
Plage Des Pins 6.8 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Plage De L'Ocean 7.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Plage Des Rochelets 7.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Plage De L'Ermitage 8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping l'Estuaire have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping l'Estuaire dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping l'Estuaire? Home to grey wolves, brown bears and meerkats (plus assorted farmyard beasties), Legendia Parc (15 minutes’ drive) organises a number of shows, from swashbuckling pirate extravaganzas to animal-led stories for all ages. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping l'Estuaire?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping l'Estuaire? From $18.73 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.