Camping L'Abri-Côtier

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  • Peaceful family-friendly site 45 kilometres from La Rochelle
  • Ticket sales for La Rochelle Aquarium, La Palmyre Zoo and Fort Boyard
  • Free heated pool, bar, pizzeria, sun terrace and play area
If you're plotting a trip to La Rochelle but want to be in quiet French countryside close to a beach and outdoor activities to keep you busy for days... have a look at peaceful and family-friendly Camping L'Abri-Côtier, in the Charente-Maritime department about 45 minutes' drive from the famed coastal city. Tickets for major attractions are sold in reception, so you can sort your entry to the likes of La Rochelle Aquarium, La Palmyre Zoo and cruises around Fort Boyard before you step off site. Closer to home, the sandy beach, fishing village and oyster museum of Port-des-Barques are all within a couple of kilometres, close to the seawater pool for swimming at all hours regardless of tide times at the beach of Anses. Canoeing, fishing, cycling and tennis are all easy to access nearby. Among the modern facilities on site are a free and heated indoor pool, a terrace with sun loungers, wifi, a TV room, a play area, and a bar and pizzeria serving hot meals, snacks and cold drinks. Entertainment such as concerts and karaoke, shows and dances are organised in the evenings during high season. The Camping L'Abri-Côtier shower and toilet blocks are suitable for disabled guests.

Campground type

Tent sites 38
Camper sites 38
RV sites 38
Rent a tent 7
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 52
Open now
Opens April 4

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The restaurant is open between 07/06 and 08/29.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 07/06 and 08/29.
  • The grocery shop is open between 07/06 and 08/29.
  • The park only allows dogs up to 25kg.
  • The indoor swimming pool is open between 04/04 and 09/28.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The games room is open between 04/04 and 09/28.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • The bar is open between 07/06 and 08/29.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Open from Fri, Apr 4 to

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Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities 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

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping L'Abri-Côtier

26 La Bernardière

Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente

Charente-Maritime

France

17780

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

45.93359°N
-1.0597°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 nearest beach from Camping L'Abri-Côtier is Port-des-Barques, part of an old fishing village which has handsome 20th-century villas atop its cliffs, a sailing school, a museum covering the history of the region and its oyster farming past, and comely carrelets, the small fishing huts perched on stilts over the sea. Around the peninsula, stop off at Soubise, with its castle and 17th-century church, and Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente, for views of Fort Lupin from the Lupin Fountain. Madame Island, the smallest island in the Charente-Maritime and a top spot for cycling, hiking and shellfish gathering, is accessible from Port-des-Barques via the stone path uncovered at low tide. More popular options in the area are the city of La Rochelle and its aquarium, one of the largest in Europe and a great option for a family trip; cruises around Fort Boyard and the Île-d'Aix, the beaches and seaside resort of Royan and popular La Palmyre Zoo. Other attractions include the Marais De Moëze Nature Reserve and the Royal Citadel of Brouage, built in 1555.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Plage Du Front De Mer 1.5 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Plage Nord 1.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Plage Sud 1.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Plage De L'Esperance 3.2 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Plage De La Coue 3.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Offers

Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Powered grass campsite
  • 20% off Early booking 20% de réduction pour 4 nuits minimum
  • 15% off Early booking Haute-Saison 15% de réduction pour 7 nuits minimum
  • 20% off Early booking 20% de réduction pour 4 nuits minimum
Tipi, yurt, wigwam, dome, bell tent
2 bedroom safari tent
  • 15% off Early booking moyenne saison 15% de réduction sur séjours minimum 4 nuits
  • 5% off Early booking 5% de réduction pour séjours d'une semaine en haute-saison
  • 30% off Early booking 30% de réduction pour 4 nuits minimum
Caravan for hire
Sunny 2 bedroom mobile home
  • 15% off Early booking moyenne saison 15% de réduction sur séjour minimum 4 nuits
  • 10% off Early booking -10% sur séjours semaine haute-saison
  • 5% off Early booking 5% de réduction pour séjours d'une semaine en haute-saison
  • 30% off Early booking 30% de reduction pour 4 nuits minimum

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping L'Abri-Côtier have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping L'Abri-Côtier dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping L'Abri-Côtier? The nearest beach from Camping L'Abri-Côtier is Port-des-Barques, part of an old fishing village which has handsome 20th-century villas atop its cliffs, a sailing school, a museum covering the history of the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping L'Abri-Côtier?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping L'Abri-Côtier? From $21.90 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.