Where are the best campsites in the Vienne?
Whether you want to visit Poitiers, the charming little villages of the Vienne or have fun with your children at the Futuroscope, there's always a campsite to suit you. Camping also means choosing accommodation that will immerse you in the holiday atmosphere and delight your children.
4-star Le Futuriste campsite
Located 10 km from Poitiers and with a direct view of the Futuroscope, Le Futuriste campsite **** in Saint-Georges-lès-Baillargeaux welcomes you all year round to a peaceful, green setting. This campsite offers 123 pitches as well as fully equipped chalets and mobile homes, some of which are accessible to people with reduced mobility. Holidaymakers can enjoy an aquatic area with a heated indoor pool open from April to October, and an outdoor pool with slide available in July and August. Summer entertainment includes evening events, sports activities and a children's club. There is also a bar-restaurant and a grocery shop, open in season, as well as a Wi-Fi connection and a bread depot available all year round. There is also a fishing pond on site. Ideally placed for visiting Futuroscope and discovering Vienne, Camping Le Futuriste combines comfort, relaxation and leisure in a friendly atmosphere.
Cheaper campsites near Poitiers
Located in Avanton, very close to Poitiers and just a few minutes from the A10 motorway, Camping du Futur *** welcomes you to a natural and friendly setting. Open from April to October, it offers 73 pitches (51 for tents, caravans and motorhomes) as well as 20 accommodation units to rent: mobile homes, trailers, "Coco Futuros" and bohemian caravans. The aquatic area includes a heated outdoor swimming pool, open from 1 June to 15 September. The campsite also has a snack bar, mini-golf, games room and children's play area, as well as petanque, basketball, football and table tennis campgrounds. Practical services include a grocery/snack bar, bread depot, free Wi-Fi, launderette and motorhome service area. The site is also accessible to the disabled, with adapted accommodation and dedicated sanitary facilities. Highly appreciated for its cleanliness, warm welcome and peaceful atmosphere, it's a perfect base for exploring Futuroscope and the Vienne region.
Camping Capfun near Poitiers
Located in Couhé, in a green setting on the banks of the river, La Rivière campsite **** welcomes you from April to September for nature holidays, ideal for the whole family. This Capfun campsite offers mobile homes, chalets and traditional pitches. Its aquatic area includes a heated indoor swimming pool, a paddling pool, an outdoor swimming pool, slides and jacuzzis accessible in season. In summer, children join the Club Carabouille, while the whole family enjoys the entertainment, games and evening events. On site: mini-golf, sports campgrounds, playground, river access for fishing, snack bar, grocery shop, Wi-Fi, launderette and bike hire. The site is suitable for people with reduced mobility and accepts pets under certain conditions. Camping La Rivière offers a good balance between nature, comfort and leisure, for a relaxing or active stay in the heart of the Poitou region.
Campsite with swimming pool near Poitiers
Located in a wood at Chalandray, the Bois de Saint-Hilaire *** campsite welcomes you from April to September to a peaceful 7-hectare site, 30 km from Futuroscope. You'll find 30 spacious pitches and 9 unusual accommodations (lodges, tipis, Coco-Sweet, yurts, retro caravans, 6-person mobile homes). Its aquatic area includes a heated summer swimming pool with solarium. The campsite offers mini-golf, a multi-sports campground, playgrounds, table tennis, pétanque and a games room. The surrounding paths are ideal for hiking and cycling. On site: snack bar, bread shop, free wifi throughout the site, launderette, bike hire. Swimming pool open from June, bar open from May to the end of September, pizzeria in July and August. The campsite is suitable for people with reduced mobility, accepts pets on pitches (not permitted in rental accommodation), and offers electric hook-ups and motorhome drainage. The Bois de Saint-Hilaire campsite embodies the spirit of nature, simplicity and comfort, ideal for a peaceful family holiday, between idleness and leisure, in the heart of the Haut-Poitou region.
5-star La Roche Posay campsite
The La Roche Posay campsite ***** is open from April to September (high season from 5 July to 30 August). Set in 8 hectares on the banks of the Creuse, 1.5 km from the town, it offers 205 pitches and 116 rental units (including 14 Premium units), with private sanitary facilities on some pitches. Its water park includes an indoor pool, an outdoor pool with slides, balneotherapy benches, a paddling pool and the new 2025 Aquascope. Leisure facilities include a fitness room, multi-sports campgrounds, mini-club, entertainment, evening events and water sports activities such as canoeing and paddle boarding. You can also relax on the landscaped banks. On site: bar-restaurant, grocery shop, Wi-Fi, bike hire, launderette, electricity points, shuttle bus to the village, and facilities for disabled guests. Pets welcome. An ideal campsite for combining nature, well-being and top-of-the-range comfort, with your family or for a spa treatment.
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Discover the Vienne
Poitiers, the city of a hundred bell towers
Once known as the "city of a hundred steeples", Poitiers is the former capital of the Poitou-Charentes region. It has a rich religious and architectural heritage, including the 11th and 12th century church of Notre-Dame-la-Grande, with its sculpted façade.
You should not miss the light shows that highlight the ancient facades of the building every evening in summer. Not to be missed. Wander through the many narrow streets to the small squares and marvel at the architecture of the townhouses and old houses.
For art lovers, the Musée Sainte-Croix houses fine art collections and the Musée Rupert de Chièvres exhibits old paintings and decorative arts.
A diversion to Châtellerault
Second only to Poitiers in the Vienne department, Châtellerault is a destination rich in heritage and history. Visitors are seduced by the diversity of its emblematic monuments, starting with the majestic Pont Henri IV, built in the 17th century and a true symbol of the town with its elegant arches spanning the Vienne. There's also the Gothic church of Saint-Jacques, which was an important stopover on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela.
Châtellerault is also home to the Maison Descartes, where the famous philosopher spent part of his youth, and which has now been converted into an exhibition centre.
The Hôtel de Sully, a former 18th-century town house, is another of the town's architectural treasures.
As well as its monuments, Châtellerault offers a pleasant setting with its landscaped banks of the Vienne, its museums such as the Grand Atelier (formerly the Musée de l'Auto, Moto et Vélo), its shady parks and its lively market. With its mix of history, culture and nature, the town is a must-see for lovers of heritage and local discoveries.
Chauvigny, a medieval gem
The medieval town of Chauvigny, perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Vienne river, is one of Poitou's architectural treasures. Rich in exceptional heritage, it is an invitation to stroll along its cobbled streets, where every turn reveals an ancient façade, a vaulted passageway or a vestige of the past.
Among the must-sees is the imposing collegiate church of Saint-Pierre, a masterpiece of Romanesque art from the 12th century, renowned for the finesse of its sculpted capitals. The town also boasts a unique group of five fortified castles on the same promontory, bearing witness to an exceptional military and feudal past.
Like Poitiers, Chauvigny combines a medieval atmosphere, religious heritage and panoramic views, offering visitors a captivating immersion in the history of the Middle Ages.
La Roche-Posay, a spa town
The spa town of La Roche-Posay is renowned throughout France - and far beyond - for its specialised treatments for skin disorders, thanks to its thermal water with exceptional dermatological properties. Every year, thousands of people come here to treat eczema, psoriasis, scars and burns.
But La Roche-Posay is more than just a spa town: it's also a small town full of character, which has managed to preserve the traces of its rich past. You can admire an imposing medieval keep, the remains of an ancient fortress, and its fortified gateway with machicolations, a well-preserved example of the defensive architecture of the Middle Ages.
The perfectly manicured gardens of the spa park provide a soothing setting for a stroll.
A blend of heritage, nature and well-being, La Roche-Posay combines history and modernity in a peaceful, welcoming atmosphere.
Saint-Savin, a Vienne treasure
Situated in the commune of Saint-Savin, some forty kilometres east of Poitiers, the abbey of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe is a jewel in the crown of New Aquitaine's religious heritage. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is often referred to as the "Sistine Chapel of Romanesque art".
The abbey is home to the largest collection of magnificently preserved Romanesque frescoes in Europe. These 11th-century paintings, which cover the vaults of the nave, depict scenes from the Old Testament with exceptional narrative force and rich detail. The painted vault, 42 metres long, is impressive both for its size and for the freshness of its colours.
Around the building, the site also offers a modern interpretation centre, a peaceful cloister and a spiritual atmosphere conducive to contemplation. A major cultural stop-off for any stay in the Vienne.
Angles-sur-l'Anglin, a timeless gem
Angles-sur-l'Anglin is proudly listed as one of France's most beautiful villages, a title that perfectly reflects its exceptional charm. Here, there is a gentle harmony between the peaceful river that meanders slowly through the landscape, the imposing medieval castle perched atop a rocky outcrop overlooking the village, and the pretty houses with picturesque facades that line its narrow streets. This small town, in the heart of an unspoilt natural setting, has marvellously managed to retain all its authenticity and its medieval soul, offering a real journey back in time. As you stroll through its streets, you'll inevitably be seduced by its unique atmosphere of serenity, beauty and living history. A place where every stone tells a story, and where the charm is there from the first glance.
Futuroscope, celebrating the future
It's impossible to talk about the Vienne without mentioning the famous Futuroscope park, located just a few kilometres from Poitiers. This unique park offers around forty innovative attractions, combining leisure, science and technology. Aimed at the whole family, it offers an extraordinary range of fun and sensory experiences, where every visit is an invitation to discover and marvel.
Some of Futuroscope's attractions have even won international awards, testifying to the quality and originality of the attractions on offer. Whether through 3D films, motion simulators or immersive shows, the park promises unforgettable moments, full of surprises and emotions.
A true place of entertainment and learning, Futuroscope appeals to young and old alike, making every visit an exciting adventure at the heart of the technologies of the future.
Meet the primates
Finally, the Vallée des Singes, south of Poitiers, is a unique animal park in France, entirely devoted to primates. More than 350 monkeys, belonging to around thirty different species, live there in semi-liberty, in an environment designed to respect their well-being and natural behaviour.
There are no cages here: the animals live on vast plant-covered islands, separated from visitors by streams, allowing them to immerse themselves peacefully and respectfully. As you stroll along the park's paths, you'll come across pygmy marmosets, impressive gorillas and curious lemurs that don't hesitate to approach you.
It's an ideal place for a family outing, combining discovery, education about biodiversity and moments of relaxation in a green setting. La Vallée des Singes also raises awareness of the need to protect endangered species through its many conservation programmes.