Aire de la Ferme Froide

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  • Grassy pitches on a farm a 10-minute drive from Bayeux, in Calvados
  • Bayeux AVENTURE theme park 15 minutes’ drive; Omaha Beach half an hour
  • Dogs welcome; resident goats and cows; pétanque court
On a peaceful farm by the Aure river, surrounded by the lush agricultural landscape of Calvados, Aire de la Ferme Froide is a pretty sweet spot to explore this historic area of northern France. Remote it might feel, but the site is less than 10 kilometres from Bayeux (easily accessed via the nearby D67) and about a half-hour drive from the coast. And what a coast this is. The wide beaches are excellent for building sandcastles and running around in an attempt to fly kites (cue – one would hope – happy children); however, in 1944 these sandy stretches were also the theatre for the Allied invasion of Normandy, which means that there’s a lot to pique the interest of grown-ups (or of anyone who’s into World War II history). This includes museums like the Memorial Museum of Omaha Beach (25 minutes) and memorials like the British Normandy Memorial (half an hour), as well as the beaches themselves – from Omaha to Utah (half an hour’s drive and 50 minutes, respectively). Back at the site, a game of pétanque or communing with the farm animals (gentle cows and inquisitive goats, among others) ought to help raise your spirits after a day visiting sombre historical landmarks. Dogs are welcome, as long as they are well behaved and kept on a lead around the livestock. Owners Mickael and Stéphanie are on hand to suggest alternative activities (hot-air balloon flight, anyone?) and sights, from the early 13th-century Mondaye Abbey (five minutes, or a 20-minute walk) to amusement parks like Bayeux AVENTURE (15 minutes).

Site type

Motorhome pitches 6
Tent pitches 6
Touring caravan pitches 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

French

Reviews

8.9

Overall rating based on 77 reviews View breakdown

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Voted 77% of visitors View breakdown

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would recommend this site to a friend

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Good road access form main routs and close to Bayeux. Very quiet…

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

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: Good road access form main routs and close to Bayeux. Very quiet as it is a rural location. Warm welcome on arrival. flat pitches and plenty of room.

Disliked: The bushes separating the pitches are new and rather low but being new will soon grow, ans not a real problem.

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Good location - good price - friendly owner

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 4
Wendy B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: Owner was very friendly and we bought some excellent eggs from her .
Grass pitches with electric .
It had a good hot shower
We would stay again for one night as good location to Bayeux 10 mins drive away
Reasonable pitch price .

Disliked: The washing facilities look very tired and probably could do with a make over

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Douche…

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Hetty B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: Douche

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Basic, no nonsense, value for money.

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

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: A true gem of a site. Comparable to a CL or CS back in the UK. Well kept and tidy. 6amp electric included in the price. No fancy frills but can see where improvements are ongoing.
Really handy for Normandy beaches and Bayeux. Easy to find and access is good.
The owner really cannot do enough for you. She is friendly and welcoming, sells eggs from the chickens you can watch from your van as well as Cidre she makes herself.
This isn't one of those fancy sites with all singing, all dancing facilities. It is basic, honest and down to earth.

Disliked: I didn't dislike a single thing.

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Ideal first stop from Dieppe ferry port to relax from travelling

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Kelly T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: Only 2.5 hours from the Dieppe ferry port. Perfect first stop for our 90 day tour. We arrived just as it was getting dark as we got off the ferry at 4.30pm. Arrived around 7.30pm as we were driving slower with a trailor. It was almost dark on arrival so was unsure where to pitch up however there is a large gravel entrance so we just parked there for the night until we could see clearer in the morning. This was no issue to other campers as we were not in the way. We then set up our camp in the morning. Booked 3 nights initially and then stayed an additional 2 nights as there was lots to see and visit in the surrounding areas.

Loved the peaceful rural setting yet only a 10/15 minute drive to the City of Beyeaux.

Loved the chickens and goat, very cool to watch them.

Although we didn't have children with us there are outdoors games available for them to borrow (Table tennis, footballs etc and a swing!)

Local cider and eggs available to purchase!!

Toilet and shower were basic but thats all we needed. The whole site is clean and tidy. We will absolutely return again on our return journey!

The owner Stephanie is a gem, a very lovely lady!

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Heel vriendelijke eigenaars die ons onmiddellijk wegwijs maakten.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: Vlotte afhandeling reservatie en betaling. Leuke ontvangst.

Disliked: Niets

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Not going back

Overall 2/10
Location 8
Value for money 4
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
ALLAN P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: The goat

Disliked: Showers and toilet(one only)
Drinking water tap right next to toilet waste disposal.

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This site was just what we needed for one night.

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Liz B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: Nice and quiet and eggs available from the farm house

Disliked: Very basic facilities. Only one toilet.

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Niet mooi sanitair, maar super vriendelijk

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: Prettig verblijf aardige gastvrouw behulpzaam met verloopstekker. En kwam verse eitjes brengen gaan zeker een keer terug

Disliked: Geen klagen

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Lovely little site in the countryside. Only 10 minutes drive into Bayeux.…

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

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: Lovely little site in the countryside. Only 10 minutes drive into Bayeux. Stephanie was very helpful and we even bought some freshly laid eggs. Will definitely go again. Pitches are all flat and grass but let us park on the gravel as it had been very wet weather.

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Features

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 Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Aire Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Horse riding nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Aire de la Ferme Froide

59 Impasse de la Froide Rue

Juaye-Mondaye

Calvados

France

14250

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

49.20827°N
-0.70602°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

The Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, in Bayeux, displays the famed tapestry that narrates the story of William the Conqueror’s invasion of England in 1066, while the Museum of the Battle of Normandy, on the outskirts of town, recounts a different invasion: the events of D-Day. Caen (half an hour’s drive) spreads around a castle first built by William the Conqueror (or Guillaume le Conquérant, as he is known around these parts). The hilltop citadel also includes the Musée de Normandie, illustrating the history of the region, and a Museum of Fine Arts housing paintings by the Old Masters. In Colleville-sur-Mer (half an hour), the Overlord Museum is one of several local museums exploring the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy, with tanks and military vehicles, medals and uniforms, and re-enactments.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
La Breche 15.9 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Place Du Six Juin 16 km Sea GoodGoodN/AN/A
La Fontaine St Come 16.4 km Sea N/AGoodN/AGood
Place Mosnier 17.3 km Sea PoorPoorN/AN/A
Plage Du Village De Vacances 19.5 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Offers

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Aire de la Ferme Froide have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Aire de la Ferme Froide dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Aire de la Ferme Froide? The Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, in Bayeux, displays the famed tapestry that narrates the story of William the Conqueror’s invasion of England in 1066, while the Museum of the Battle … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Aire de la Ferme Froide?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Aire de la Ferme Froide? From R213,17 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.