Camping La Garenne

View prices & book 7.6 124 reviews
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Pitches surrounded by trees
Swimming pool and sun terrace
Playground
Spacious pitches with flowers all around
Nearby beach and fishing huts
Flowers all around
Fishing huts along the coast
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Pitches surrounded by trees
Swimming pool and sun terrace
Playground

  • Family-friendly site opposite the beach in Port-des-Barques
  • Within an hour's drive of Oléron island, Royan and La Rochelle
  • Swimming pool and summer activities for all ages on site
What a cracking coastal spot this is – if you’re the sort that seeks out lots of seaside days on holiday, you’ve found a great base at Camping La Garenne. The jaunt to the nearest beach from this Port-des-Barques site involves simply nipping across the road, and you’ll also be within easy reach of lots more Charente-Maritime faves, including Royan, La Rochelle and Oléron island. Pile on top of that coastal hikes, watersports, boat trips, museums, an aquarium and a zoo (and more beaches, bien sûr), and you’ll note that it’s a wise move to plump for as lengthy a stay as possible at this place. And it’s an equally wise move to factor in a bit of flopping-out time between your days out (all those fun times can get terribly tiring…) Poolside is probably the place to be for that – there are plenty of loungers gathered on the sun terrace for sunbathing between swims, and supervising the small sorts as they splash in the paddling pool. Pétanque courts and a playground also take care of times when you’d rather stay dry. Scheduling a bit of time for dining is a fine plan too – wander up to the village centre in 15 minutes for restaurants and bakeries or sort supplies at the supermarket 10 minutes’ drive away in Soubise.

Campground type

Tent sites 170
Mobile homes for rent 7
Camper sites 170
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 13
RV sites 170
Open now
Opens April 1

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

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Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

7.6

Overall rating from 124 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

77% would recommend this campground to a friend

72% would stay here again

What customers say

Great location near beach and Île Madame with spacious, shaded sites. Friendly staff & popular pool. Downsides: dated, poorly maintained restrooms, some closed, & occasional music noise.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

un bon camping rapport qualité prix que je vais recommander

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
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Customer service
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Wifi
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denis c.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked On décide seul de l'emplacement
De grands emplacements
Bien arboré ,très calme et silencieux
Le personnel est très accueillant
La propreté règne et c'est agréable

Disliked besoin d'investissement dans les portes de toilettes
besoin de mettre du papier toilette et des dévidoirs
les bornes électriques sont un peu vieillotte mais sécurisée
il manque un peu de lumières la nuit c'est dommage

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Sympa…

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 3
Value for money
 7
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
 6
Child friendliness
 6
Cleanliness
 7
Wifi
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Eric B.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Sympa

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wir waren sehr zufrieden soweit…

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7 out of 10
Location
 5
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Tanja K.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Wir waren sehr zufrieden soweit

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Superbes emplacements, à proximité de l'océan, belles promenades et visite de l'île…

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8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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françoise l.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Superbes emplacements, à proximité de l'océan, belles promenades et visite de l'île madame

Disliked Sanitaires un peu anciens

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L’emplacement du camping ,tous près de l’île madame , le calme et…

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8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
 2
Aurélie G.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked L’emplacement du camping ,tous près de l’île madame , le calme et l’accueil.

Disliked Le fait de devoir chercher son emplacement soi même

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Il y a de l'ombre, la grandeur des emplacements, la possibilité d'avoir…

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4 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 5
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Calou 3.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Il y a de l'ombre, la grandeur des emplacements, la possibilité d'avoir un frigidaire et une rallonge

Disliked Pas de bar restaurant , espace sanitaire très vieillot et moyennement propre

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On choisit notre emplacement, large choix. Camping entretenu…

Overall

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

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked On choisit notre emplacement, large choix.
Camping entretenu

Disliked La propreté des sanitaires, eau pas toujours chaude

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We had a great relaxing stay

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Richard Peter W.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Lots of space and quiet campsite. Nice pool. We actually stayed 3 nights longer as we enjoyed the pitch and the area. Next time we would choose a pitch with more shade. Very close to beaches and local shops were bikeable. Don’t forget to check the tides or the water will have gone. Eating fresh oysters every day.

Disliked There could be more taps for fresh water. They were far apart.
The village festival which went on until 3 in the morning (distant disco noise).

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Le séjour au camping de La Garenne s'est bien passé. Petite bémol…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 6
Wifi
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Gladys G.

Power optional grass tent campsite (motorcyclist, no cars)

Liked Le séjour au camping de La Garenne s'est bien passé. Petite bémol les toilettes, douches et lavabos pas très propres. Autrement super accueil. Nous avons passé cinq belles journées.

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Great over all site, ok 3 star site. Does what it says on the tin.

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Michelle B.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Pool,

Disliked To get to the restaurant you had to walk around the site, the doors to the short cut were locked, obviously been some sort of fall out, but this is a shame as the campsite would be so much better if they worked together.

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Features

Dogs allowed

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 Pétanque Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Toddler's pool Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities Bath available 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Camping La Garenne

47 Avenue de l'île Madame

Port-des-Barques

Charente-Maritime

France

17730

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

45.94819°N
1.09572°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’ve brought bikes, take them over to Oléron island. There’s a fab network of cycle paths over here, linking villages, beaches and salt marshes, and they’re generally mercifully flat and quiet. It’ll take around 45 minutes to drive there; for an island escape closer to home, wander over to L’Isle Madame in half an hour. Sealife enthusiasts have much more to see than just beaches around here: La Corderie Royale in Rochefort (25 minutes’ drive) now houses the International Centre of the Sea, and you can board the old boat Hermione for a taste of life at sea. Should your interests lie more in life beneath the waves, take the 45-minute drive to the aquarium in La Rochelle, where more than 12,000 aquatic animals dwell in the tanks. To see landlubbing creatures instead, set off for a similar length of journey south to Zoo de la Palmyre, set across a splendid 18 hectares of pine forest.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Plage Sud 0.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Plage Nord 0.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Plage Du Front De Mer 0.8 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Plage De L'Esperance 2.1 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Plage De La Coue 2.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping La Garenne have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping La Garenne dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping La Garenne? If you’ve brought bikes, take them over to Oléron island. There’s a fab network of cycle paths over here, linking villages, beaches and salt marshes, and they’re generally mercifully flat and quiet. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping La Garenne?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping La Garenne? From $11.83 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.