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In the southern part of Brittany you will find Camping Le Deffay, between the village of Sainte-Reine-de-Bretagne and the small town of Pontchâteau. The campsite is situated on the grounds of an 18th century castle in a green setting. In the old outbuildings of this castle you will find a snack bar and the campsite shop.

Camping between tall trees or by the fish pond

The spacious camping pitches are located between old tall trees and allow you to opt for a pitch with either lots of or somewhat less shade. The pitches around the small lake are sunnier and have a view of the water abounding with fish. In addition to camping pitches, campsite Le Deffay also has rental accommodation (mobile homes, chalets and bungalows). The accommodation units near the lake are generously spaced.

Covered or rather not?

There is a heated swimming pool with a toddler pool of which the roof is retractable, if so wished. There is a special chair to get into the pool for guests who require assistance to enter the water. Next to the swimming pool is a solarium where you can enjoy the sun in warm weather.

Pedal boating on the lake

There are opportunities on campsite Le Deffay to play volleyball, tennis and pétanque. There are trampolines and games for children. You can fish in the lake, but you may also choose to go pedal boating. Surrounding the lake is a fitness track, called: Body Boomer. Outside the campsite are pathways which are ideal for jogging.

€17 per night during lowseason
Campsite accepts ACSI Club ID

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"Beautiful and very quiet campsite, there is choice between marked pitches under the trees or a more sunny place around a small lake where one can enjoy free water cycling or fishing for carp or eel. Near the national park "de Briëre", wetland nature reserve with numerous bird species."

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Reviews (155)

Average rating: 7.2

Toilet facilities: 6.8
Staff: 7.1
Price - quality comparison: 6.2
Child friendliness: 8.5
Sports facilities: 7.0
Swimming pool: 7.5
Food and drink: 5.8
Surroundings: 8.6

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John K, on this campsite in September 2024
2.5

Travelling party: Seniors

Liked - Lovely site, no complaints about it.
My biggest problem was there was no one at reception on the Sunday we arrived. It took over an hour, and only with the help of a good Samaritan who managed to contact the owner on our behalf were we able to gain access to the camper site. We had paid in full prior to arrival. We had received an email on the previous Friday which was to have a code for access, but they never inserted the code. The lack of communication to emails and phone was most unsatisfactory and stressful.
Disliked - Please answer the phone,as given at reception
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JB B, on this campsite in September 2024
7.3

Travelling party: Young couple

Liked - Lovely grounds and lake with large pitch.
Disliked - Toilet and shower block totally let's this site down. Total refurbishment required.
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Tony E, on this campsite in August 2024
6.7

Travelling party: Family with children, 12 - 18 years

Liked - Nice big pitch right next to the lake. Opening times of restaurant differed from website to real life but BBQ night was good. Nice wine. Pleasant staff.
Disliked - Shower block very dated, men’s toilets there was only one cubicle with both a lock and a toilet seat.
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David D, on this campsite in August 2024
7.3

Travelling party: Young couple

Liked - Landscaping, large pitches nicely shaded.
Disliked - Wash block very poorly maintained. Only 3 gents toilet cubicles. One had door lick broken. One had paper dispenser unusable. Not very clean. Shower drains were blocked leaving about 2 cm of dirty water flooding the cubicles. Went to est on the Friday night but told only food was moules frites
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Edward M, on this campsite in July 2024
9.0

Travelling party: Young couple

Liked - Beautiful mature trees, large pitch sizes, peaceful vibes
Disliked - None that I can think of
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Simon W, on this campsite in June 2024
5.2

Travelling party: Young couple

Liked - Spacious and peaceful site with a pretty lake and a swimming pool. Pitches are large and various shade levels available.
Disliked - On arrival we were told to pitch anywhere but had no map to see where our pitch-types were located. Reception was supposed to be open on the Sunday we arrived but after our initial contact did not see any staff for help. The bar, restaurant, main toilet blocks and dish washing facilities were either closed or locked. We had no code to enter or leave the site so after our planned one night stay left by the entrance on which the barrier was left open for the duration of our stay.
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Raymond C, on this campsite in August 2023
7.8

Travelling party: Family with children, 4 – 12 years

Liked - We had a fantastic stay at camping deffay, check in was supper easy with receptionists speaking perfect English self allocation pitched was also good as we had plenty of choice on this large site
Disliked - Was great to have staff all speak English and have English signage around the site assist non French speaking residents.

The (restaurant) was the biggest let Down of the campsite as it lacked any comfort and felt abit unloved

Menu was in French only (making it hard for non French speaking persons to see what was on offer)

We managed to order steak and chips for us adults and nuggets and chips for the children

When we received our child sized steak and chips we was informed there was no nuggets left for the children so we had to order them a pizza and wait for it again

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GLEN M, on this campsite in July 2023
2.0

Travelling party: Seniors

Liked - Unfortunately very little to like. Booked for 4 nights, stayed only 1
Disliked - Showers, 1st no shower head, 2nd no lock on door, 3rd cold water. No food available restaurant, takeaway, food vans, and bar all closed. Very few on site so assume word has got round. Would not book again, very disappointing.
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Roger T, on this campsite in June 2023
9.3

Travelling party: Seniors

Liked - Responsive booking system, helpful staff, beautiful site
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Christopher Smith, on this campsite in June 2023
8.3

Travelling party: Couple

This is a beautiful quiet site. it\'s run by the Baron who is very helpful and friendly.the pool is across the road and is heated and. very warm. Sometimes in the evening he opens the bar. There is one restaurant withing walking distance open at lunchtime. For quiet country camping you couldnt wish for more.

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General information

Guide price 1: €23.80
Guide price 2: €31.80
Period of opening: 01-05-2024 till 30-09-2024
Area: 13 ha
Number of touring pitches: 171 (100 - 150m²)
Number of permanent pitches: 25
Number of accommodation units for hire: 20
Campsite suitable for disabled persons: Yes

** Amenities in bold we know are not included in the overnight price and that there will be additional charges for them. Please note that some non-bold amenities may also incur additional costs.

Popular amenities

Wifi 80-100% coverage
Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:1
Mobile homes
- total:11

Internet

Mobile internet
- Type:4G
WiFi zone
Wifi 80-100% coverage

At the reception

Reservation with CampingCard ACSI also possible
ACSI Club ID is accepted as an identity document
Advance booking recommended for high season
Credit cards accepted
- credit card:Visa Card | MasterCard
Payment by debit card/Maestro possible
Defibrillator
Reception easily accessible for the disabled
Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
- languages:French | Spanish | English | German
Payment request on the spot, via mobile phone

Pitch amenities

Water connection at/near the pitch (max. 15 m)
Waste water drainage at/near the pitch (max. 15 m)
Tap at/near the pitch (max. 50 m)
Also suitable for caravans > 5.5m, excluding towbar
Electrical hook-ups possible
- Max. electricity:16 ampère | 10 ampère
Euro-plug required

Campsite rules

Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:1
Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
- Max. total:1
Caravans allowed
Tents allowed
Small extra tent permitted
Motorhomes allowed
Twin-axle vehicles permitted
Barbecues permitted
- type of BBQ:gas | charcoal

Dogs

Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:1
Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
- Max. total:1

Toilet facilities

Washbasins: hot water
Washbasins: cold water
Individual washcabins: hot water
Individual washcabins: cold water
Children's sanitary facilities
Standard toilets
Toilet paper provided
Chemical toilet disposal point
Showers: hot water
A shower (150 cmsx150 cms minimum) and a toilet (165x220cms or 190cmsx190cms minimum)
Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
Baby room

Ground and vegetation

Pitches with plenty of shade
Pitches with some shade
Unshaded pitches
Marked pitches
grass
Terraced site
Sloping site

Washing, washing-up, cooking

Washing up sinks: hot water
Washing up sinks: cold water
Washing machine(s)
Laundry sinks: cold water
Laundry sinks: hot water
Dryers
Ironing facilities

Food, drink and groceries

Breakfast available
- period:01-07/25-08
Fresh bread available at the camp site
Groceries: limited selection
Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
Restaurant (limited choice)
- period:01-07/25-08
Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
Snack bar
- period:01-07/25-08
Takeaway meals
- period:01-07/25-08
Bar
- period:01-07/25-08
Exchanging of gas cylinders

Rental accommodations

Mobile homes
- total:11
Bungalows/chalets
- total:9

Available to hire at the campsite

Go-kart

Swimming

Indoor swimming pool by means of a sliding roof
- surface area:105 m2
- period:15-06/15-09
- Heated:Yes
Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
- surface area:24 m2
- period:15-06/15-09
- Heated:Yes
Swimming shorts not permitted

Water sports and recreation

Fishing

For children

Children's playground: large
Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
- surface area:24 m2
- period:15-06/15-09
- Heated:Yes
Games room
Children's sanitary facilities
Baby room
Trampoline
Bouncy castle
No entertainment programme

Sport and games

Table tennis table
Tennis court(s)
Jeu de boules alley(s)
Golf course nearby (max. 10 km)
- distance:4 km
- total:18
Mountain bike routes at the campsite
- difficulty:easy

Recreation (adults)

Fishing
Cycle routes starting at the camp site
- level:easy
Marked out walking routes near the camp site
- level:easy
Games room
Pool or billiards

Situation of campsite

Close to motorway junction (< 10 km)
- distance:2 km
Shopping opportunities in the vicinity (< 10 km)
- distance:5 km
Located right next to lake/recreation pond

For motorhomes

Motorhomes allowed
Special facilities for motorhomes
- water refill
- grey water discharge
- electrical hook-up optional (Max. electricity: 16 ampère | 10 ampère)
Also suitable for motorhomes > 8m and > 4 tonnes
Motorhome pitch surface
- surface:paved
Water supply and drainage

Disabled

Disabled sanitary facilities on one level or accessible via a ramp
Width of door 100 cms minimum
Foldaway/lockable supports on at least 1 side of the toilet
Height toilet-seat approx. 48 cms
Next to toilet on at least one side approx. 90cms room to manoeuvre
In front of toilet at least 120 cms room to manoeuvre
No threshold of over 2cms high in sanitary block
Width of corridor in sanitary block 120 cms minimum
Door-springs light enough (3-4 kgs pressure)
A shower (150 cmsx150 cms minimum) and a toilet (165x220cms or 190cmsx190cms minimum)
Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
Special pitches for disabled people
Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
Reception easily accessible for the disabled

Miscellaneous

Footpaths and roads are lit
Quiet during the day
Quiet during the night
Temporary pitches outside the campsite without electr.
- total:2
Special pitches for disabled people

Weather

The weather on this campsite

Weather forecast

	Fri 22 / 11	Sat 23 / 11	Sun 24 / 11	Mon 25 / 11	Tue 26 / 11	Wed 27 / 11	Thu 28 / 11
Max.	10.6°	14.7°	17.4°	14°	14.3°	15°	14.6°
Min.	0.3°	6.4°	13.2°	9.7°	9.1°	11.3°	10.4°
Precipitation	15%	15%	85%	100%	45%	75%	50%
Wind direction	W	S	S	W	SW	SW	ZO
Wind speed	3	5	6	4	3	3	3

Climate

	Relative humidity	Precipitation total (mm)	Hours of sunshine
Jan	88%	87	2
Feb	85%	70	4
Mar	80%	69	5
Apr	78%	50	6
May	75%	64	7
Jun	74%	45	8
Jul	75%	46	9
Aug	75%	45	8
Sep	77%	62	6
Oct	85%	79	5
Nov	87%	87	3
Dec	88%	84	2

Average temperature

Location

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Camping Le Deffay
D33
44160 / Ste Reine-de-Bretag./Pontchât.
France
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47°26'28"N 2°9'35"W
N165/E60 Nantes-Vannes, exit 13 Pontchâteau direction Ste. Reine-de-Bretagne or Calvaire via D33. Campsite clearly signposted.