Friendly campsite in Charente-Maritime
4-star campsite on the Ile d’Oléron
Le Maine campsite in Charente-Maritime welcomes you in comfort on the west coast of Oléron, south of the Ile d’Oléron (17). During your weekends and vacations at the campsite, you can choose between relaxation and activities.
Our family campsite is located at Grand-Village Plage on the Ile d’Oléron on comfortable pitches equipped with all amenities and FREE WIFI access throughout the campsite.
Our campsite on the Ile d’Oléron is fully equipped to accommodate people with reduced mobility (PRM), so you can enjoy a comfortable vacation while taking full advantage of the island’s charms.
We’re also happy to welcome our animal friends. Being close to both the beaches and forests of the island, they will be able to flourish fully during your vacation at our campsite.
Cycling vacations from the campsite
The Cycl’Oléron is a network of cycle paths covering almost 160 km of the length and breadth of the Ile d’Oléron.
Along the famous Vélodyssée cycle route, take a detour to discover the magnificent and varied landscapes of the Ile d’Oléron.
If you prefer to cycle, there’s a cycle path directly from the Viaduct to Camping Le Maine.
There are no less than 3 cycle paths starting from Camping Le Maine, stretching to the north, south and east of the island. This extensive network allows you to travel to all the island’s towns and cities. Discover its many itineraries, explore its marshes, forests and seaside from the campsite.
A must-see surf spot
The Vert-Bois surf spot is very popular with local surfers.
From the campsite it’s easy! Put on your wetsuit, cross the road and the woods, and just 1,200 m later, you’re ready to go with your surfboard under your arm.
Surfing is possible all year round, especially from March to October. In season, a rental shack for boards and wetsuits is located at the edge of the beach, opposite a food-truck. Another spot not far from the campsite, Plage des Allassins, is very popular for its long, shallow waves. Here you’ll find the Take Off surf school run by one of Oleron’s leading surfers.
A family story
It was my grandparents who bought this Oléronaise farm, which was to be the scene of agricultural and wine production, forestry and a paradise for farm animals: chickens, ducks, dairy cows and draught horses.
With the advent of paid vacations, wilderness camping began to develop, and my Grandfather and Father regularly met campers in the meadow who asked for a holiday.
This conviviality and the evolution of tourism prompted my father to think about this camping project, which was born with the help of my mother in 1985. At the time, we opened with just 60 pitches. This is traditional camping, where people gather around stoves and gas lamps, close to nature. At the request of our customers, our services have evolved with the boom in mobile homes, followed by unusual accommodation.
Today, more than ever, we’re committed to defending our Oleron DNA, a caring, ethical and sustainable tourism that’s close to our environment and for everyone! Traditional camping pitches for some and comfort/glamping accommodation for others.
Whether you’re a sportsman, a disabled person, a solo traveler, a couple, a family, with your pets, by car, by boat, by bike, on foot, by bus… for 1 night or 2 or 3 or more, there’s a solution for everyone.
The whole team is proud to bring you the service, the smile, the kindness, the good advice and the good deals of the Ile d’Oléron, these values that we share with you Sonia, Arnaud, my Mother and me.
Looking forward to meeting you, Cécilia.
