Camping Le Merval

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  • Peaceful family site in Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park
  • A 30-minute drive from the museums and shops of La Rochelle
  • Adventurer’s paradise: Venise Verte, Aiguillon Bay and Île de Ré
Make sure you pack your walking shoes and helmet for your stay at Camping Le Merval, a family-friendly site five minutes’ drive from the small town of Puyravault in the Vendée region of Pays de la Loire. Le Merval is in the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park, so it's well-placed for exploring the marshes and waterways of the south Vendée. Walkers and hikers will love trips to Aiguillon Bay, 10 minutes from the site, and an excursion to Venise Verte is a must: you can explore the canals on foot or by bike, sure, but you should almost certainly take a canoe or kayak out, or let someone else take over as they scull you through the leafy shade. If you got zen even reading that sentence, wait til you make it back to site, where you can continue your relaxation in the heated pool or on the shaded terrace of the snack bar, continuing the slow-paced getaway with a few games of pétanque or a leisurely sojourn in the games room (though the table football and ping pong may get competitive). You'll definitely be feeling peckish after all that relaxing, so stop by one of the supermarkets about 15 minutes from site to stock up on all the supplies you need for the barbecue, then fire it on up. Fancy something fancier than your own cooking? There are tons of restaurants to try within 20 minutes of Camping Merval.

Site type

Tent pitches 25
Touring caravan pitches 25
Motorhome pitches 25
Caravans for hire 26
Rent a tent 2

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Features

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

Disabled facilities

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

Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Camping Le Merval

Puyravault

Vendée

France

85450

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CET (GMT+01:00)

GPS

46.35279°N
-1.09025°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

La Rochelle is half an hour’s drive from Le Merval and is well worth exploring. Make sure you see the medieval towers guarding the town and pay a visit to the many different ports along the seafront, then stop in at the highly recommended robot and maritime museums. Once you’re at La Rochelle, go that little bit further and head over to Île de Ré for 100 kilometres of cycle paths, salt marshes, villages and a spectacular old lighthouse. Speaking of old things, history buffs should explore the stunning abbeys at Saint Michel en l’Herm and Nieul sur l’Autise… If the kids are tiring of all the nature and history – philistines – there’s plenty to keep them entertained nearby: make your way to Indian Forest adventure park, Natur’Zoo at Mervent, O’Gliss waterpark and Château des Aventurier, all within 40 minutes, or venture further afield with a trip to Le Puy de Fou just over an hour away. If you don’t have the kids trailing behind, you get to enjoy a more grownup adventure – the adventure of going to a load of vineyards… Get your designated driver to bring you to Les Vignobles Mercier, Vignobles Mourat and Château de Rosnay, all within 30 minutes of Le Merval.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
L'Oasis 8.5 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Plan D'Eau De L'Aiguillon 10.6 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
La Barrique 11.3 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
La Grand Plage 11.7 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
La Plage 12.4 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

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  • Does Camping Le Merval have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Le Merval dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Merval? La Rochelle is half an hour’s drive from Le Merval and is well worth exploring. Make sure you see the medieval towers guarding the town and pay a visit to the many … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Merval?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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