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Camping Les Baleines ****

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7.7

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Campsite Les Baleines is beautifully situated in a nature reserve with conifers. The campsite is located in the north-west of the Ile de Ré. A 100 m walk will take you to the Atlantic Ocean and the rugged shore. From the friendly terraced campsite you have a splendid view over the bay and Le Phare des Baleines lighthouse. The convivial, busy campsite has a beautiful swimming pool.

Campsite with Ecolabel

Friendly staff members will welcome you at the reception. The touring pitches are separated from the mobile homes. The level campsite pitches with a sand surface are not demarcated and are to be found between conifers.

The campsite is proud to have been awarded an EU Ecolabel. They also motivate campsite guests to use water and electricity sparingly. The campsite shop stocks a range of locally produced groceries, such as jam, butter, coffee, milk and orange juice.

Crabbing between rocks

From the campsite you can follow a sandy path through the forest and over a small dune, to get to the beautiful sandy beach. Parents with strollers can take the Pas de Bœufs. At low tide you will find crabs in the small pools between the rocks. Great excitement for children! There is a playground on the campsite. Children who understand some English (or French) can join the entertainment programme.

Wide choice of sports

The vicinity of the campsite is eminently suitable for various sports. For instance, you can participate in kitesurfing, wind surfing, waterskiing and sailing. On the campsite there is a field for beach volleyball and at the riding school you can do horseback or pony riding.

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€23 per night during lowseason
Campsite accepts ACSI Club ID

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"Beautiful cosy terraced campsite right on the ocean with sandy beach and swimming in the Sea (300 m.). Spacious, shady pitches. Many facilities, children's entertainment in the high season. Stunning views over the Bay and the lighthouse of Les Baleines."

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Reviews (9)

Average rating: 7.7

Toilet facilities: 8.2
Staff: 8.4
Price - quality comparison: 7.9
Child friendliness: 7.6
Entertainment: 7.0
Sports facilities: 7.1
Food and drink: 6.4
Surroundings: 8.7

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mark turner, on this campsite in July 2022
7.8

Travelling party: Family with children, 12 - 18 years

Lovely campsite close to the beach and most the westerly tip of île de Ré. Good pitches, excellent shower blocks. easy access to the western end of the island by bike.

Facilities

General information

Guide price 1: €49.30
Guide price 2: €61.30
Period of opening: 04-05-2024 till 21-09-2024
Area: 4.6 ha
Altitude: 8m
Number of touring pitches: 150 (80 - 140m²)
Number of permanent pitches: 4
Number of accommodation units for hire: 23
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

Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:1
Situated on the coast (max. 0.5 km)
Recharging point for electric cars
- total:1
Mobile homes
- total:16

Internet

Mobile internet
- Type:4G
WiFi zone

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 | English
Payment request on the spot, via mobile phone

Pitch amenities

Tap at/near the pitch (max. 50 m)
Also suitable for caravans > 5.5m, excluding towbar
Electrical hook-ups possible
- Max. electricity: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 | electricity
Own boats permitted
Motorboat
Sailing boat

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
Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
Showers: hot water
Showers: cold water
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
Sand

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
Microwave
Ironing facilities

Food, drink and groceries

Breakfast available
- period:05-07/31-08
Fresh bread available at the camp site
Groceries: extensive selection
Groceries: limited selection
Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
Bar
- period:05-07/31-08
Communal barbecue area
Freezing for cooling elements

Rental accommodations

Mobile homes
- total:16
Bungalows/chalets
- total:3
Safari tents without sanitary facilities
- total:4

Available to hire at the campsite

Refrigerators
Bicycles
Freezing blocs
Electric bikes
Cars

Swimming

Sea swimming (max. 0.5 km)

Beach

Sandy beach
Rocky coastline

Water sports and recreation

Fishing
Windsurfing permitted
Windsurfing course
Waterskiing permitted
Scuba diving
Motorboat
Own boats permitted
Sailing boat
Sailing permitted
Sailing lessons
Trailer slope

For children

Children's playground: large
Children's playground: small
Games room
Children's sanitary facilities
Baby room
No entertainment programme

Sport and games

Table tennis table
Jeu de boules alley(s)
Golf course nearby (max. 10 km)
- distance:3 km
- total:9

Recreation (adults)

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

Situation of campsite

Situated on the coast (max. 0.5 km)
Distance to the sea (max. 10 km)
- distance:0.05 km
Public transport near the camp site (max. 0.5 km)
- distance:0.2 km
Shopping opportunities in the vicinity (< 10 km)
- distance:1.5 km
Located right next to the sea

For motorhomes

Motorhomes allowed
Special facilities for motorhomes
- electrical hook-up optional (Max. electricity: 10 ampère)
Also suitable for motorhomes > 8m and > 4 tonnes
- weight:6000 kg

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
Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms 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
Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
Reception easily accessible for the disabled

Miscellaneous

Footpaths and roads are lit
Patrolled grounds
Quiet during the day
Quiet during the night
Recharging point for electric cars
- total:1

Weather

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Weather forecast

	Thu 21 / 11	Fri 22 / 11	Sat 23 / 11	Sun 24 / 11	Mon 25 / 11	Tue 26 / 11	Wed 27 / 11
Max.	16°	10.8°	13.3°	17.1°	14.8°	14.5°	13.9°
Min.	5.1°	5°	8.6°	12.7°	12.9°	12.3°	11.3°
Precipitation	95%	55%	5%	15%	90%	65%	30%
Wind direction	W	W	S	S	W	SW	S
Wind speed	9	4	6	6	5	4	3

Climate

	Relative humidity	Precipitation total (mm)
Jan	86%	71
Feb	85%	39
Mar	81%	56
Apr	79%	88
May	81%	50
Jun	79%	45
Jul	81%	57
Aug	80%	45
Sep	79%	76
Oct	81%	98
Nov	81%	133
Dec	84%	107

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Camping Les Baleines
Le Gillieux
17590 / St. Clément-des-Baleines
France
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46°14'23"N 1°33'35"W
From the bridge direction 'Phare des Baleines' (± 30 km). Turn left at the roundabout to Rue du Phare. Then turn right to 'Le Chemin de la Salle'. The campsite is on the right. Well signposted.