Camping Saintes Grandes Rives, formerly known as "Camping Au fil de l'Eau", is ideally located in the heart of the town of Saintes, in Charente-Maritime. Nestling in a wooded park on the banks of the Charente,... it offers a peaceful, leafy setting for campers.
The campsite offers 153 spacious pitches spread over 7 hectares, shaded by plane, ash, poplar and maple trees, some of which are over a hundred years old, guaranteeing well-being and tranquillity.
Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, fun and sports facilities for all ages, barbecue areas and essential services such as sanitary facilities and laundry. A concierge team is on hand to help guests enjoy local attractions, and friendly entertainment is available, including nature and culture workshops, 'guinguette' evenings, and activities such as pétanque and mini-golf.
Just a 10-minute walk from the historic centre of Saintes, visitors can discover an exceptional Gallo-Roman heritage, including the Arch of Germanicus, the amphitheatre and the thermal baths. The town also boasts medieval monuments such as the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre and the Abbaye aux Dames, as well as lively, picturesque streets, ideal for sampling local specialities and discovering regional produce.
Nature lovers and sports enthusiasts can enjoy water-based activities and excursions along the Charente, on foot, by bike or by boat. Traditional gabare trips, e-boat and kayak hire, and hiking trails are all available. Saintes is also on the Flow Vélo, linking Angoulême to Ile d'Aix, and is a major stopover on the route to Santiago de Compostela.
Camping Saintes Grandes Rives is open from 1ᵉʳ May to 30 September, welcoming solo campers, families or friends, cycle-touring enthusiasts, hikers and visiting camper vans. Read more