Camping St Clément Des Baleines
(Ile de Ré)
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Taking its name from a series of whale strandings on its coastline, Saint-Clément-des-Baleines is the perfect spot for both seasoned and first time campers thanks to its laidback lifestyle, natural beauty and numerous historic and picturesque attractions. Located on the tip of the idyllic island of Ile de Ré in the Charente-Maritime department of Nouvelle Aquitaine, the seaside town is pitch perfect for camping holidays in the west of France.
Camping holidays in Saint-Clément-des-Baleines
Camping adventures don’t come much better than those enjoyed by holidaymakers who stay in Saint-Clément-des-Baleines. Enjoy a brilliant location with access to the beautiful beaches of Plage de la Côte Sauvage and Conche des Baleines that join at the meeting point of the Baleines lighthouse.
La Cote sauvage
Camping nearby - St Clément Des Baleines (Ile de Ré)
Aunis Club Vendée
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What are our best campsites in Saint-Clément-des-Baleines?
Our best campsite in Saint-Clément-des-Baleines, La Cote Sauvage is situated just seconds from the sea and provides the perfect setting for truly memorable camping holidays on the coast. The resort is rustic and offers up a range of accommodation options from standard pitches to luxury yurt tents.
As well as enjoying a selection of sports onsite such as petanque and table tennis, guests can try a selection of aquatic activities nearby the campsite including windsurfing, paddle boarding and kite surfing. The surroundings landscapes of La Cote Sauvage are ideal for scenic walking and cycling excursions.
Further afield, you’ll find several campsites on neighbouring Ile d’Oléron, including Campsite Airotel Oléron that’s situated within an area of woodland close to enchanting Oléron Castle.
What are the best things to do while camping in Saint-Clément-des-Baleines?
Among Ile de Ré’s beautiful landscapes, you’ll find quaint fishing towns and stunning beaches that rival those of the Côte d’Azur. The island’s capital and fortified port, Saint-Clément-des-Baleines, is found on the western most tip and is a popular place for visitors thanks to its facilities and interesting historic sites.
While Ile de Ré may be small, it’s surprisingly packed with plenty of charming attractions to keep both you and the kids occupied. Saint-Clément-des-Baleines is famous for its 17th century walled fortifications and Phares des Baleines lighthouse — now a museum— as well as its bustling quayside, that’s awash with great local restaurants.
The island’s natural beauty speaks for itself, with sandy stretches like Plage de la Conche and Le Bois Plage attracting beach-goers after sun, sea and surf. There’s also several miles of sand dunes fringed by pine trees as well as the island’s protected salt marshes, both of which are great for long hikes and leisurely cycle rides.
If you fancy a day trip off island, there’s cosmopolitan cities like La Rochelle (just over the Ile de Ré Bridge), Rochefort and Cognac within an hour’s drive. You’ll also find France’s most well-known wine region a little further away, with the city of Bordeaux at its centre.
Being just 5km wide, it’s possible to see much of Ile de Ré in just a couple of days. Most of the island is made up of salt marshes or sand dunes, many of which are protected areas and only able to be explored on foot or bike.
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