Les Baleines

Small untouched beach behind the campsite (added by manager 24 Mar 2016)

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Eco-friendly campsite near the popular Baleines Lighthouse
On an island nature haven
18-hole mini golf course, playground and kids' activities

L'excellente Île de Ré... famed for its nature, its wild rocky coast, its protected environment and its many miles of walking and cycling paths – so many and so well preserved that many residents here say Pah to le car. And it's also famed for its beaches, so how fortuitously placed is Camping Les Baleines, with direct access to an Île de Ré sandy beach: le hurrah! The site is named for the Baleines Lighthouse a short walk away, another fairly famed spot on the isle and a lookout point dating back to 1854. It (site, not lighthouse) is a handy base for a family hol or a peaceful escape for couples, to take in the cycling trails and the small beaches like La Conche – would it surprise you to hear that this one is famed for its shell collecting...? On-site facilities include a volleyball court and two pétanque courts, an 18-hole mini golf course, a playground, a ping pong table, and board games available to borrow in reception. Regular activities for ages three to 11 are organised in high season. The site operates in an eco-friendly way and encourages recycling, energy and water savings; the owners are also pleased to offer local and regional produce in the small shop. Many summer markets as well as farmers' markets are available in the surrounding areas to pick up more supplies.

Site type

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

French

Features

Dogs allowed

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Peaceful

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Les Baleines

Le Gillieux

Chemin des Pérouses

Saint Clément des Baleines

Charente-Maritime

France

17590

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CET (GMT+01:00)

GPS

46.23991°N
-1.55971°W

Route directions

Follow directions to the Baleines Lighthouse. On the Route du Grand Fossé, turn left into Rue du Chaume/ Rue de la Madeleine and continue straight up to the campsite.

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

This beautiful little island provides quite a lot of roaming opportunities, whether you want to do it by foot or by pedal. Or by hoof: pony rides are available near the lighthouse as well as horse riding on the beach, a detail that makes us want to canter to Camping Les Baleines as soon as poss. On the coast and beaches, find shells and sunbathe, paddle or swim, or get more energetic with watersports like kitesurfing and sailing. If you're still feeling sporty, tennis is available in St Clément 200 metres away and a golf course is at Trousse-Chemise. Off the island, have a day in La Rochelle for its many art galleries, museums and its aquarium.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Plage De La Conche Des Baleines	1 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Plage De Couny	1.7 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Plage De La Grange	3.1 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Plage Du Gros Jonc	3.5 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Plage De La Loge	3.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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Does Les Baleines have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Les Baleines? This beautiful little island provides quite a lot of roaming opportunities, whether you want to do it by foot or by pedal. Or by hoof: pony rides are available near the lighthouse … Read more