Camping La Palmyre

Fantastic camping holidays in La Palmyre

A renowned seaside resort in Charente-Maritime, La Palmyre is perhaps best known because of its remarkable zoo. A veritable Noah's ark, it is home to around a hundred different species of animals. A visit to the zoo is also an excellent way to combine fun with education, as young and old holidaymakers alike can learn numerous facts about the animals, the environment and preservation.

A holiday in La Palmyre rewards campers with a blissful destination where they can enjoy long moments of relaxation on any one of the town's fine sandy beaches that nestle against the refreshing waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal area is the ideal place for all kinds of outdoor activities such as water sports, cycling excursions and scenic strolls, all of which can be planned from the comfort of our campsites in La Palmyre!

3 great places to go while camping in La Palmyre

La Palmyre seaside resort

Enjoying a picturesque location between a fragrant pine forest and the gentle waves of the Atlantic Ocean, La Palmyre is one of the most popular seaside resorts on the Côte de Beauté. The charming coastline of the town is a picture perfect setting for camping holidays by the sea, where guests can enjoy a wide range of water sports in the bay of Bonne Anse. Make a splash while trying stand up paddle boarding, sea kayaking, windsurfing and kite surfing, or wait for low tide to see how dramatically the seascape changes.

To the north, La Courbe lighthouse is a must-see tourist attraction for those taking a camping holiday in La Palmyre. Still in service today, this sentinel of the sea protects ships from the sandbanks and is one of the most powerful lighthouses in France Interesting insights about the lighthouse are waiting to be discovered at the eco-museum at its base, while gorgeous views of Ile d'Oleon, the Gironde Estuary and the forest of La Courbe are the reward for those that climb the 300 steps to the top.

La Palmyre Zoo

Set in an abundantly green patch of land, Palymyre Zoo is a refuge for many endangered species, where visitors can learn about the importance of preservation and protection of the world's animals. Home to around 1600 animals across 110 different species, the zoo works hard on conservation, research and education in regard to animals that are endangered or extinct in the wild, such as the Bornean orangutan, the red lemur or the scimitar-horned oryx. Visiting the park finances the numerous associations that the zoo works with for the protection of endangered species on several continents, so it's a hugely worthwhile day trip.

The surroundings of La Palmyre, from Oléron to Royan

La Palmyre and its surroundings are a great place to visit to enjoy a diverse mix of activities in or around the water. Along with numerous aquatic activities, the coast of the region is an ideal destination for plenty more al fresco things to do. La Courbe forest offers several kilometres of trails for hiking in the shelter of pines and oaks, while biking fans can take the Vélodyssée cycling trail which runs for over 1200 kilometres from Brittany to the Basque Country.

Holidaymakers can also explore Île d'Oléron, an island famous for Fort Boyard and its Marennes-Oléron oysters, while in Royan, the best sightseeing opportunity here is Cordouan lighthouse. Located in the open sea, in the Gironde estuary, it is the oldest French lighthouse still in operation and is accessible only by boat.