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Camping Le Lidon ***

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8.5
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The well maintained family campsite Le Lidon is located in Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud, the marshy part of the Marais Poitevin. The campsite is an oasis of peace and quiet. The camping pitches are spacious (90 - 120 m2), although there is little or no demarcation. There is ample shade everywhere. Some pitches are adjacent to the small canal. On the campsite (some 3 ha) there are rental mobile homes, some of which look like a gypsy caravan. You can also hire several types of tents.

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Lovely swimming and food

There is a small lawn near the heated swimming pool (160 m2) with toddler pool. There are water aerobics lessons and water polo competitions in the pool in peak season. Next to the campsite is a restaurant/bar with a small menu. They also do take-away meals. There is a limited choice of regional products, but fresh bread is available on a daily basis.

Entertainment for all

There is a small playground for children and an entertainment programme in peak season (English and French). Take part in the outdoor games and party games. From the campsite you can follow signposted cycling and walking routes. You can make a boat or canoe trip from the jetty to one of the canals of the Marais Poitevin Nature Reserve. The nature area is also excellent for walking.

Join a skipper

The wetland region of Marais Poitevin is also referred to as the 'Venice of France'. The region knows three zones: a coastal zone, the reclaimed marshland and the wet marshland. Highly recommended: explore the marshy regions with a punt (a traditional flat-bottom boat) with a skipper and pay a visit to the Abbey of the Marai in Maillezais.

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Detail information about this campsite

Availability

Inspected annually

G. VanKerckhove

"Quiet, cosy and natural campsite in the rural area of the Marais (= lots of water). Swimming pool and children's pool. Nice toilet block. Many fishing possibilities, ideal for cycling. Rental of boats and canoes."

- Inspector Mr G. VanKerckhove

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Reviews (560)

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Average rating: 8.5

Toilet facilities
8.0
Staff
9.5
Price - quality comparison
8.0
Entertainment
8.8
Sports facilities
8.0
Swimming pool
8.0
Surroundings
9.4

Euan C, on this campsite in September 2024

7.0

Travelling party: Seniors

Liked - Very relaxing and quiet site at this time of year, September. Nice clean facilities. Really like the area.
Disliked - Didn’t think it worth paying extra for waterside pitches.
Source: Ctoutvert

Jake T, on this campsite in August 2024

8.5

Travelling party: Family with children, 12 - 18 years

Liked - Tranquility, simplicity, environment. We had hoped to arrive at the campsite early afternoon but an earlier delay caused us to arrive early evening. We couldn’t make use of the river or take a bike ride as we had hoped. Reception were friendly and helpful. Would have been nice to stop longer. A good site for family time (poor mobile data signal). Games room at le lidon in better condition than the 4 star coastal site we had been to.
Disliked - We weren’t sure where to go or what to do once we had arrived. Went to the restaurant (closest to the gate), we were advised to drive through the gate and go to reception. Gate didn’t open so reversed caravan out, a car went through, gate opened, tried again, gate didn’t open. Someone from reception came out and advised we parked in the car park and walked to reception to check in. We did and after could drive in. Access very tight for a 7.5m caravan a longer twin axle caravan could be a problem.
Source: Ctoutvert

Johanna B, on this campsite in June 2024

10.0

Travelling party: Single

Liked - I recommend everything - the peace, the nature, the courteous hospitality, information about the area, the restaurant…
Disliked - None :)
Source: Ctoutvert

Adrian F, on this campsite in June 2024

10.0

Liked - We was greeted by the owner and family who was really friendly and welcoming.
Source: Ctoutvert

Samantha B, on this campsite in September 2023

10.0

Travelling party: Single

Liked - The tent was comfortable and the location was beautiful
Disliked - No handsoap at sinks
Source: Ctoutvert

Hatty M, on this campsite in August 2023

10.0

Travelling party: Family with children, 12 - 18 years

Liked - The staff were incredible - so helpful and friendly and always keeping everything clean etc
Disliked - I would have liked the restaurant to have had a little more choice and be open more hours (it may not have been as we were there end of season)
Source: Ctoutvert

James K, on this campsite in July 2023

9.0

Travelling party: Young couple

Liked - Very relaxing
Disliked - Bar wasn’t open during the day
Source: Ctoutvert

Steve N, on this campsite in July 2022

8.5

Travelling party: Seniors

Liked - Quite, although fairly busy. We came here a few years ago and it was very quite and we loved that about the site. Even though much busier we enjoyed our week and would certainly return again.
Disliked - No
Source: Ctoutvert

Julie B, on this campsite in June 2022

9.0

Liked - Area is fantastic for cycling on level tracks/roads & pAthways. We loved our 3 day stay.
Disliked - Not the easiest area to navigate. A good map would help but wasn’t really available. Sat Nav not much help
for cycling.

Source: Ctoutvert

Maud C, on this campsite in May 2022

10.0

Travelling party: Young couple

Liked - Le camping est plus comme un parc arboré, on s’y sent vraiment bien. Nous étions là debut juin et c’était très calme.
Les parties communes étaient propres et avec une bonne intimité.
Le personnel était accueillant et les propriétaires clairement passionnés par leur métier et le marais poitevin.
On a passé un super séjour. Je recommande 100% le camping du Lidon pour découvrir la partie sauvage du marais!

Source: Ctoutvert

Facilities

General information

Guide price 1
€30.00
Guide price 2
€44.50
Period of opening
08-05-2025 till 21-09-2025
Area
4 ha
Number of touring pitches
115 (90 - 120m2)
Number of camper pitches
6
Number of accommodation units for hire
34
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
  • Outdoor swimming pool
    • surface area:160 m2
    • period:15-06/15-09
    • Heated:Yes
  • Wifi 80-100% coverage
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Mobile homes
    • total:8
Internet
  • Mobile internet
    • Type:3G
  • Wifi 80-100% coverage
At the reception
  • 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
  • Reception easily accessible for the disabled
  • Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
    • languages:French | English
Pitch amenities
  • Tap at/near the pitch (max. 50 m)
  • Electrical hook-ups possible
    • Max. electricity:10 ampère
  • Euro-plug required
Campsite rules
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Caravans allowed
  • Tents allowed
  • Small extra tent permitted
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Barbecues permitted
    • type of BBQ:gas | electricity | charcoal
  • Own boats permitted
Dogs
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
Toilet facilities
  • Washbasins: hot water
  • Washbasins: cold water
  • Heated toilet facilities
  • Individual washcabins: hot water
  • Individual washcabins: cold water
  • Standard toilets
  • Toilet paper provided
  • Chemical toilet disposal point
  • Showers: hot water
  • Showers: cold 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
  • Canteen/restaurant has toilet adapted for disabled people
  • Baby room
Ground and vegetation
  • Pitches with plenty of shade
  • Pitches with some shade
  • Unshaded pitches
  • Marked pitches
  • grass
  • Hard standing pitches
  • Hard ground
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:01-07/31-08
  • Fresh bread available at the camp site
    • period:01-07/31-08
  • Groceries: limited selection
  • Restaurant (limited choice)
    • period:01-07/31-08
  • Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
  • Snack bar
    • period:01-07/31-08
  • Pizzeria
    • period:01-07/31-08
  • Takeaway meals
    • period:01-07/31-08
  • Bar
    • period:01-07/31-08
  • Freezing for cooling elements
Rental accommodations
  • Mobile homes
    • total:8
  • Bungalows/chalets
    • total:3
  • Caravans
    • total:1
  • Tents
    • bungalow tents (total: 5)
  • (Log)cabins
    • total:6
  • Safari tents without sanitary facilities
    • total:11
Available to hire at the campsite
  • Refrigerators
  • Bicycles
  • Mountainbikes
  • Kayaks
  • Rowing-boats
  • Electric bikes
Swimming
  • Outdoor swimming pool
    • surface area:160 m2
    • period:15-06/15-09
    • Heated:Yes
  • Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
    • surface area:16 m2
    • period:15-06/15-09
    • Heated:Yes
Wellness
  • Massage
Water sports and recreation
  • Fishing
  • Jetty/buoy
  • Own boats permitted
For children
  • Children's playground: large
  • Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
    • surface area:16 m2
    • period:15-06/15-09
    • Heated:Yes
  • Entertainment programme: Children (at least 2x a week - h.s.)
    • languages:French
    • period:01-07/31-08
  • Children's playground: small
  • Games room
  • Indoor playground
  • Baby room
  • Bouncy castle
  • Video games
Sport and games
  • Table tennis table
  • Jeu de boules alley(s)
  • Archery
  • Canoes
  • Mountain bike routes at the campsite
    • difficulty:average | easy
Recreation (adults)
  • Entertainment for children from 13 to 18 years (at least 2x a week)
    • languages:French
    • period:01-07/31-08
  • Entertainment programme: Adults (at least 2x a week - h.s.)
    • languages:French
    • period:01-07/31-08
  • Fishing
  • Cycle routes starting at the camp site
    • level:average | easy
  • Marked out walking routes near the camp site
    • level:average | easy
  • Games room
  • Pool or billiards
  • Television
  • Video games
  • Guided walks
  • GPS walks
Situation of campsite
  • Situated on river/stream (max. 0.1 km)
  • Shopping opportunities in the vicinity (< 10 km)
    • distance:3 km
For motorhomes
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Special facilities for motorhomes
    • electrical hook-up optional (Max. electricity: 10 ampère)
  • Special pitches for motorhomes
    • Surface area:90 m2
    • Amount:6
  • Also suitable for motorhomes > 8m and > 4 tonnes
    • weight:10000 kg
  • Motorhome pitch surface
    • surface:paved
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
  • Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
  • Canteen/restaurant has toilet adapted for disabled people
  • Reception easily accessible for the disabled
Miscellaneous
  • Footpaths and roads are lit
  • Quiet during the day
  • Quiet during the night

Weather

The weather on this campsite

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

Average temperature

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Location

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  • Camping Le Lidon
    Lieu-dit Lidon
    79210 / St. Hilaire-la-Palud
    France
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    46°17'3"N 0°44'36"W
  • From Niort N11 continue in direction Rochefort, turn right onto D3, just past St. Hilaire-la-Palud take Lidon exit on the right. Indicated from here.

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