Are you planning a trip to Charente-Maritime and looking for accommodation? Discover our selection of the 8 best campsites in La Rochelle!
When it comes to accommodation, have you thought about La Rochelle’s campsites? Whether you’re a lover of history, gastronomy or the great outdoors, come and enjoy the sea air of the white city. Its proximity to the emblematic Ile de Ré, Ile d’Oléron and Ile d’Aix makes it an ideal starting point for discovering the Charente and its coastline, on foot or by bike.
Pack your bags at one of the 8 campsites in La Rochelle selected by the Generation Voyage team, and let yourself be seduced by the gentle ocean lifestyle.
1. Camping Le Beaulieu
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Budget: € € € € € € € € € € € € € € €
Service : ★★★★
Type of accommodation: pitches and mobile homes
Assets: competitive rates
This campsite is the closest to the center of La Rochelle, making it an excellent starting point for discovering the region. Open all year round for rentals, and from April to November for pitches, you can enjoy the Charente all year round. Particularly accessible, it offers families and groups a green setting in which to stay.
It’s impossible to get bored at this campsite in La Rochelle! There’s a kids’ club for children aged 6 and over, a wide range of activities are organized every day, and the team offers a different program every evening. Lovers of relaxation will appreciate the wellness area, with its jacuzzi, hammam, sauna and massage menu.
2. Camping Les Sables
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Budget: €€€
Service : ★★★★
Type of accommodation: pitches and mobile homes
Assets: green, intimate setting
Located just 200 m from the beach, and less than 3 km from the La Rochelle marina, Les Sables campsite lets holidaymakers enjoy the gentle Charentais way of life. Pitch your tent on a sandy pitch of almost 100 m², and enjoy a stay sheltered from view by 3 hedges. Or maybe you’d prefer to spend a few days in a comfortable mobile home, with or without air conditioning?
There are two children’s play areas, several sports facilities, and two heated pools with 3 slides and an aquatoon area. Last but not least, there’s a restaurant where you can avoid the hassle of meals and discover different flavors during theme evenings.
3. At the little port of l’Houmeau
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Budget: €€€
Service : ★★★★
Type of accommodation: pitches and mobile homes
Assets : geographical location
Its proximity to theIle de Ré bridge and La Rochelle makes this campsite an ideal base for exploring the region. At the heart of the cycle paths, it welcomes families in search of peace and nature. A few pedal strokes will take you to the sandy or pebble beaches, which are supervised during the summer season.
Everything is provided for a pleasant stay. There’s a snack bar and barbecue area, as well as bikes for hire, washing machines and free Wi-Fi. After a day at the beach or exploring the region, the heated swimming pool welcomes you with its balneotherapy area, ideal for relaxation.
4. At the cornice
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Budget: €€€€
Service : ★★★
Type of accommodation: rental accommodation (chalets and mobile homes)
Assets: proximity to the beach
Situated 100 meters from the beach, Camping à la Corniche welcomes travelers in search of calm and well-being. It boasts a balneotherapy area with sauna and hammam, two heated swimming pools and an aquatic play area for children. A children’s club caters for children aged 4 to 14.
On the rental side, you’ll enjoy top-of-the-range, comfortable chalets and mobile homes, all with terraces. You can also rent linen and baby equipment on site. Last but not least, take advantage of our bike rental service to ride along the maritime paths and admire the famous Fort Boyard.
5. Camping les Fougères
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Budget: €€€€
Service : ★★★
Type of accommodation: rental accommodation (mobile homes)
Assets: its conviviality
Feel like going green? Welcome to Les Fougères! This campsite near La Rochelle is located in the heart of the Bragauds forest. This exceptional setting is ideal for relaxing with family or friends.
Not far from the Ile de Ré, we offer the rental of recent mobile homes for 2 to 6 people. Fully equipped, they offer all the comforts and conveniences required by travelers passing through. In addition to the basics, you’ll find a plancha, a hood and a TV. Free wifi access is available throughout the campsite.
6. Camping at Port Punay
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Budget: €€€
Service : ★★★★
Type of accommodation: pitches, mobile homes, lodges
Assets : its calm
17 km south of La Rochelle, with the Ile de Ré on the horizon, discover the Au Port Punay campsite. Its semi-shaded pitches and rentals welcome travelers looking for open-air accommodation on a human scale. Let the sound of the waves lull you to sleep, and enjoy the warm, family atmosphere of this campsite in La Rochelle.
On site, you’ll find a restaurant, a heated swimming pool, sanitary facilities including a lockable baby bathroom, a grocery store and a kids’ club. To liven up your evenings, entertainment is organized every evening, ending at 11 p.m. to respect everyone’s sleep.
7. Camping Le Sequoia Parc
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Budget: €€€€
Service : ★★★★
Type of accommodation: pitches, lodges, mobile homes and apartments
Assets: village spirit
This campsite near La Rochelle is like a small village. Old stone houses housing the communal areas (reception, store, restaurant, grocery store, stage), landscaped meadows, an abundance of nature, and a huge aquatic area, guarantee a pleasant and convivial stay. Designed to preserve the privacy and calm of holidaymakers, the various activities and traffic routes are grouped together in the center of the village.
All pitches come with garden furniture, parasol, barbecue and fridge. All rentals have a shaded terrace. Children will love this La Rochelle campsite’s mini-farm, equestrian center and kids’ clubs. Adults will enjoy activities such as sports tournaments and themed evenings, as well as access to fitness and wellness areas.
8. Camping La Plage
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Budget: €€€
Service : ★★★
Type of accommodation: tents, caravans and motorhomes
Assets: location close to the beach
Discover a very pleasant campsite close to the sea. This four-star campsite offers all the comforts you’d expect. Its aquatic, sports and zen areas are ideal for relaxing after a day on the beach…or just lazing around.
Departures for tours are also planned. Paddles are also available for hire, as are bicycles, for those wishing to explore the 110 km of cycle paths on the Île de Ré.
Which La Rochelle campsite do you prefer?