This pretty verdant site, is a haven for nature lovers and for anyone who loves peace and tranquility. Its friendly new owners and staff work hard to make sure guests enjoy their stay in this popular campsite.
New this year to the swimming pool area, with its paddling pool for the younger children, is a superb 12 person jacuzzi available from mid june to mid september.
The lovely restaurant offers a range of local cuisine and there is the newly redecorated indoor area with bar and an outside terrace set in the garden to enjoy al fresco dining in the shade of the trees.
Set across from the banks of the Sevre River, in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, this site is perfect for fishing and the site hires out canoes and bicycles enabling guests to explore the local area. Visitors can discover many signposted walking paths, 300 kms of cycle trails as well as the canals with boats to hire, just perfect to explore in different ways.
The views from the river are picturesque with quaint houses dotted along the riverside and plenty of spots for a picnic along the way. The historic village of Coulon is within walking or cycling distance along the river banks and offers other dining possibilities. There is a local bus service that runs to the railway station 600 metres from the site. Around and about in the area are many fabulous day trips to the local islands and the town of Niort.
Around and About
Vineyards, Puy du Fou, Futuroscope, Marais Poitevin, Niort, La Rochelle, Ile de Ré, Ile d’Oléron, Ile d’Aix, Melle Arboretum, Rochefort, Hiking, Cycle routes, Boat trips, Fishing, Bird watching.
Prices
| Pitch size (m2) | Pitch surface | Electricity | Electricity amperage | Water | Water shared | Drainage | Drainage shared | Other services on pitch | Separated by | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special pitch - SP | 160 | grass |
Yes |
10 |
Yes |
Yes |
trees |
Useful Info
Latest arrival time - low: 10:00 PM
Latest arrival time - high: 10:00 PM
Earliest departure time - low: 7:00 AM
Earliest departure time - high: 7:00 AM
Is there a set arrival day? No
Sites key:
jayaretee
Reviewed: 03/06/2024 16:04
We were booked here for 7 nights in mid-May and received a very friendly welcome from the young ladies on reception on arrival. We had booked an extra large serviced pitch and were allocated one of the largest we have ever been on, 140m2 to 180m2. All pitches are on... Show more
ScreenNameEF729F976B
Reviewed: 23/10/2023 13:35
I have no hesitation in recommending this site.The grounds are lovely the facilities great.Pool area excellent.Site bar and restaurant very busy and we were told the food was good.reception staff excellent.We paid for a larger than normal pitch with water and it was huge.The area is great for cycling and... Show more
Mrwaltz
Reviewed: 07/07/2022 20:05
This was a lovely peaceful site in mid June. I could see why a lot of British motorhomers and caravanners return. The location is good, pitches decent sized & staff very helpful & friendly. Nice canal walk into Coulon in the rain. We wished we could have extended our stay... Show more
barberboy
Reviewed: 19/06/2022 18:09
I’m overall this is a good site. Their were just a couple of niggles for us to drop a star. 1. Petty perhaps but my wife and I were disappointed with no hot water in the wash basins. The showed were fine. It was only the hand basins. I dislike... Show more
BurtandJoyce
Reviewed: 27/05/2022 19:36
This area is a delight: canals and rivers everywhere. Really recommend a boat trip to appreciate the incredible canal system and wildlife. Pitches were generous in size, restaurant useful rather than gourmet and a friendly bar area. It was very hot whilst we were there so a... Show more
Keith Maddock
Reviewed: 02/10/2020 12:52
La Venise Verte really has everything on site or within a 20 minute walk for a really great stay. The pitches are big, the site was busy but really peaceful. (September 2020) . Facilities: shower block, toilets and dish washing facilities are very clean. The outdoor swimming pool looks great with a... Show more
ROCKYD
Reviewed: 13/07/2019 18:38
We stayed at this site with friends in late June early July. It is easy to find if you follow the clubs directions and do not go through Benet.On our arrival about 1pm,we found the reception to be closed for lunch but on their return the staff were very helpful... Show more
YoungSpud
Reviewed: 03/08/2018 18:31
We arrived on site on World Cup Final day - much anticipation for the French! The pitch allocated was flat; approx 10m x 15m and offered plenty of shade from the hot weather (much needed) and the water supply and drainage were straightforward at the rear of the pitch. At the time... Show more
Blackbird
Reviewed: 23/07/2018 19:34
Great site, will certainly return. Be aware although advertised as each pitch having water and drainage the location of these facilities is at the front of some of the pitch and you'll need extra long piping to reach the drain.Also the water is shared with the next pitch and you'll need... Show more
DaveJenYearsley
Reviewed: 25/08/2017 13:51
We were allocated a fairly small pitch, bit tight but space for awning. Lovely restaurant. Good facilities. Friendly. Nicely situated for cycling.
jayaretee
Reviewed: 03/06/2024 16:04
We were booked here for 7 nights in mid-May and received a very friendly welcome from the young ladies on reception on arrival. We had booked an extra large serviced pitch and were allocated one of the largest we have ever been on, 140m2 to 180m2. Al...
