The best caravan campsites in Poitou-Charentes

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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10 m x 5 m in-ground swimmimg pool. Open daily shared use with other glampers and campers

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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1. Bellevues Glamping and Camping

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8 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Mérignac, Aquitaine

A small family and pet friendly glamping and camping site that offers you a memorable holiday in Mérignac in the Charente-Maritime region of France.Merignac is only 10 minutes from the N10 highway, a peaceful village making an ideal holiday destination or just a 1 night stop over if heading south or north. Situated approximately 1 hour north of Bordeaux Airport and 1 hour from the west coast resort of Royan. The village is one of the communes in the ”Haute Saintonge”, a former historical province that has many old churches and examples of Roman art. It is a land of plains and hillsides rich in agriculture, viticulture with windmills to be seen in many areas, in one of the sunniest regions of south west France. Bellevues Glamping is a stunning site of an acre, with breathtaking views across the valley, typically surrounded by grapevines and sunflower crops. There is a 10 metre x 5 metre in-ground swimming pool for the whole family to enjoy a swim, ideal to cool off on those hot days. Plenty of grass for the children to run around and enjoy games. Beautiful views from pitches of grapevines and rolling countryside. After dark, gaze at the starry skies and catch a glimpse of shooting stars.It is a magical spot that Richard and Linda fell in love with in 2021, having relocated to France in 2020. The campsite re-opened in May 2023, welcoming guests who have all expressed how wonderful the site is and that they will return. It is such an idyllic place, book your visit with us, we look forward to welcoming you soon.

2. Camp Laurent-Rural Retreat 4 Adults

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10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · 16450, Aquitaine

Idyllic, peaceful, riverside camping for adults

3. Camping Le Grand Pré

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21 units · Motorhomes, Glamping · Bordeaux, Aquitaine

Quiet simple camping in La Vienne, very popular with climbers and kayakers. Perfect place to string up a hammock or explore the region. We are based in the lovely village of Saint-Pierre-de-Maillé next to Angles-sur-l'Anglin, voted one of the most beautiful villages in France. We offer a range of accommodation for rent as well as 86 equipped camping pitches.

4. La Fontenelle

1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · 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.

5. Camping de la Grange au Maire

10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · La Chapelle Pouilloux

We are a small Family owned, 10 pitch campsite in a rural village. The setting is quiet and tranquil with mature trees and abundant wildlife. There is a clean recently refurbished toilet block with washing up facilities and chemical toilet waste disposal. We cater for tents, caravans and motorhomes, each pitch is large enough for a caravan with awning and room to park one car, all pitches have 10 amp electricity available. Work is currently underway to open a swimming pool, and communal building. There are many places of interest to visit in the area and we have a growing number of establishments nearby if you wish to eat out.

Stories from the community

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Jan

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Camp Laurent-Rural Retreat 4 Adults

Super nice campsite and super nice hosts they have everything you need, definitely would recommend 100%

Fully serviced pitch just beyond the swimming pool

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Fiona

August 2025

6 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bellevues Glamping and Camping

A fantastic little campsite with just a few pitches and glamping tents and swimming pool to cool off. Very quiet and relaxing with beautiful views across the valley. Linda and Richard are so welcoming and have thought of everything to make your stay comfortable. We loved it and would highly recommend

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ENRICO SALVATORE

August 2025

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Camping Le Grand Pré

L'idea del campeggio "disperso" mi aveva reso un po' pensieroso ma non appena arrivato mi son ricreduto: posto semplicemente stupendo con accoglienza simpaticissima. Ci ritornerei senza dubbio.

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Cardiologic

August 2025

5 m Class B

2 nights at Camp Laurent-Rural Retreat 4 Adults

Lovely quiet adult campsite with cooling pool. The local restaurant was also delicious and friendly.

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Moniek

July 2025

7 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Bellevues Glamping and Camping

A wonderful spot with really nice hostess! The swimming pool was fantastic!

Josee

July 2025

6 m Class A

1 night at Camping Le Grand Pré

Grand espace très tranquille en cette fin de juin. Même si je suis arrivée après la fermeture de l’accueil, j’ai pu facilement rejoindre la proprio. Les indications sur places sont très claires. L’endroit est très propre.

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janet

June 2025

7 m Class B

2 nights at Bellevues Glamping and Camping

What an absolute gem of a campsite! After being packed in like sardines at a previous site on this trip, this site was such a welcome change. Linda and Richard are fabulous hosts, and made us feel welcome from the start. Their lovely little pup Margot is also very friendly and super cute! The site is rural, surrounded by beautiful countryside. There was only one other van staying when we were there, but even if they had been full, it is spacious enough for everyone to have more than enough room and privacy. There's a washing machine that is 5 euros a load, a sink for dishwashing, a toilet and a shower - all really well kept and clean. There's also a lovely swimming pool , which was very welcome to cool off in on a very hot day. Richard also went the extra mile & went out to rescue my partner in his car, when he got lost on a "quick" cycle to the local boulangerie. 100% recommend & would love to visit again.,

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Katherine

June 2025

5 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Camp Laurent-Rural Retreat 4 Adults

Welcoming hosts. A lovely setting with all the amenities you need. Tranquil natural setting. The pool was fab. Clean and well maintained facilities. Surrounding area very pretty and super quiet rides great for cycling. Highly recommend and would definitely visit again.

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