Best camping, glamping, and outdoor stays in (Poitou-Charentes)

From the sun-soaked Atlantic islands of France's west coast – like Île de Ré or Île d'Oléron – to the green, wooded banks of the River Vienne in the east, the Poitou-Charentes department of France is surely one of the most naturally beautiful camping destinations in all of Europe.

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5 top campsites in Poitou-Charentes

Camping Le Marais Sauvage

10 units · Motorhomes, Tents3 acres · Loire
Come and enjoy a unique experience at Le Marais Sauvage campsite, where nature and a change of scenery meet in the magnificent setting of the Marais Poitevin. Soak up the essence of this exceptional natural site and discover a new way to spend your vacations, in harmony with the environment. Take advantage of our large pitches and quality services for a relaxing stay in the heart of nature.
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La Fontenelle

1 unit · Motorhome, Tent1 acre · Hendaye, Aquitaine
---- The setting ---- A hamlet within Saint Ouen La Thene, a small, rural village surrounded by vineyards and sunflower fields. We are 200 meters away from a local viewing area with stunning panoramic views of the local countryside. Set within gently undulating countryside, so great for cycling and walking. Traffic through the village is rare. The odd tractor and that's it! ---- The site ---- One acre walled permaculture smallholding with great views, and featuring a barn, 2 hangars, shaded areas, a pond, a large vegetable patch and free-ranging poultry including ducks, chickens, guinea fowl and quail. The local area is resplendent with sunflower fields and vineyards in the summer months. A feast for the eyes! There is a gate to the property for added security. --- The activities ---- If you like foraging, the surrounding area has many roadside cherry, fig, peach and walnut trees. We are 2 minutes walk away from a historic 'lavoir' where the local farmers' wives used to congregate to do wash their clothes. It is still in use and is fed by a local stream. The water is clear and fresh. There is a local viewing point (3 minutes walk) which features stunning views of the local countryside. The surrounding countryside is gently undulating, so great for cycling and walking. The Tour de France often comes to the area. The town of Saintes, on the river Charente, is a popular tourist destination and within a 40-minute drive. It features wonderful riverside eateries and markets. A great setting to chill on a warm summer's day. The town of Aulnay (20 mins drive) features a lively artisan's market every Sunday morning. The market is surrounded by cafes and restaurants - a great spot to people watch! If you crave a taste of city life during your stay, the historic city of Angouleme is but 40 minutes away and offers a thriving shopping district, historical landmarks and a buzzing night life. Both the beautiful city of Bordeaux and the picturesque Dordogne region are within 'day tripping' distance (2 and 1.5 hrs drive respectively). The market at Rouillac (20 minutes drive) takes place on the 27th of every month and is both vast and fascinating! You name it, they sell it. Not to be missed! There is a local bar / small shop in Bresdon (10 minutes walk), open during the summer months, where the local farmers hang out and drink wine. They sell most of the 'basics' such as milk, eggs, bread, sweets, biscuits, soft drinks and, of course, wine. We're about an hour away from Royan, a picturesque seaside resort with stunning white, sandy beaches. Great for day trips. The town of Cognac is close (30 mins) and is famous for, well, you guessed it, cognac! Most of the large distilleries offer guided tours. There are also many local small-scale cognac producers in the area, some also offering tours and most sell their wares (cognac and the local sweet wine Pineau de Charente). There is a restaurant / bar called FC Pougemin in nearby Louzignac (10 mins drive) that holds a very popular 'fish and chip night' every Friday. The owners are Belgian so the beer selection is vast and there are often live acts. It's very popular with local expats and summer visitors. On balmy summer evenings tables are outside in their courtyard and in winter they move into a large, cozy barn. FC Pougemin's Facebook page includes their live act listings. For those wanting a more formal evening meal, there is a very good restaurant in La Pinelle 'La Table du Chef Corvez' (7 minutes drive) which offers very reasonably priced food, including some french classics. Their web site includes an example menu. There is also a permanent 'brocante' (antique flea market) in La Pinelle which you can browse by appointment. Various fairs, brocantes, festivals and markets take place in local villages during the summer months. The wine festival in Beauvais (5 mins drive) is a highlight for us and generally takes place at the end of May! ---- Local information ---- The nearest small town is 15 minutes drive away (Matha) and features 3 supermarkets, 2 petrol stations, cafes, bars, a pharmacy, garden centre, DIY store, bars, banks and most other 'basics'. The smaller village of Beauvais sur Matha (5 minutes drive) features a post office, pharmacy, doctor, boulangerie and bank.
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Stargazer Retreat,

2 units · Glamping12 acres · Le Vieux Cérier
French Fields Glamping in set in 12 acres of beautiful Charente countryside. we have 2 amazing units. 1 x Original Mongolian Yurt which sleeps 4/5 people and 1 x Twin Emperor Tent which sleeps 5/6 people 1 compost toilet and a new shower room with flushing toilet. Guests have the use of a summer kitchen which is fully fitted. Range cooker, 3 BBQ's, Firepit Each Unit has its own Fridge/Freezer and all Pots an Pans are here for your use. Linen and bath towels are supplied The lounge area has a large dining table that seats 10 and for the chilly nights there is a log burner. Also in the lounge area are games. Pool Table, Darts, Football Table. And there is Archery for the young children and a full size target for the adults. Bows are supplied. And if you fancy exploring we have bikes for you to use to explore the local area. All the bike trails are very safe and you will see many cycle clubs out training. French Fields offers the perfect spot in which to relax and enjoy the amazing scenery. Chill out on your deck with a glass of local wine and feel the stress drain away or take a dip in the large above ground pool and soak up the sun on the loungers.
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Camp Laurent - Exclusively 4 Adults

10 units · Motorhomes, Tents6 acres · 16450, Aquitaine
Idyllic, peaceful, riverside camping for adults
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Moulin du Pommier Glamping

2 units · Glamping19 acres · Bordeaux, Aquitaine
Here at the Moulin du Pommier a warm welcome awaits. We are a family-run and family-friendly campsite set in more than eight hectares of gorgeous, out-of-the-way Charente countryside five minutes’ drive from the sleepy village of Saulgond. In fact it’s so peaceful here that you’ll probably never want to leave. The rippling waterfall and lush green land offers the peace and rest that we crave. Walk around the lake and follow all the woodland trails about the place. Biking trails are for exploring (walking maps are available ), as well as legions of historic towns waiting to be explored, or you can simply relax and chill around the pool area. Set the kids up with a rod and line to catch fish in the private lake! All your catering needs are sorted, what with the on-site restaurant offering tip-top homemade food and weekly pizza nights. Going down the self-catering route? You’re covered there too, with all the basics available from the on-site shop. In case you need a bigger stock up, the nearest supermarkets are found in Confolens (15 minutes’ drive). We look forward to welcoming you
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From the sun-soaked Atlantic islands of France's west coast, to the green, wooded banks of the River Vienne, the Poitou-Charentes department of France is surely one of the most naturally beautiful camping destinations in the country. It's not short on good campsites to accommodate you either. From seaside campsites to inland retreats, discover the best of them here, with a hand-picked collection of exceptional stays all chosen by the experts at Hipcamp.

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