Campsite 4
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Camping La Venise Verte
Welcome at the place of Nadège & Grégory
Get back to nature in France’s ‘Green Venice’
Nadège & Grégory
4 star campsite in Poitou in the heart of the Marais Poitevin with heated outdoor pool, evening entertainment and children’s activities, camping pitches, mobilehomes and chalets to rent
Camping La Venise Verte, Poitou - An eco-campsite in the heart of the beautiful Marais Poitevin.
Located close to Niort in the protected Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park and recently awarded European Ecolabel status, La Venise Verte blends perfectly into its natural surroundings. Hire a canoe and take a fascinating trip on one of the park’s many canals – just some of the 300km of cycle paths, walking routes and waterways which criss-cross the park. Whether you come for a short break or a longer holiday, you’ll find plenty to see and do.
The + points
A campsite which blends perfectly into its landscape
Landing stage and canoe hire on site
Electric bike hire and plenty of cycle paths nearby
" I love: Excellent site. Great cycling. Lovely area. Chose this area not sure What to expect. It was great "
" I love: Really liked the friendliness and helpfullness of the reception crew, the pitch was a good size and the site very clean. "
" I love: stay here each time we pass through the region going out and returning from Spain,new owners have and are continuing to make subtle Improvements all round and the reception staff could not be more helpful,even arranging a vet for our pet passport formalities to return to the Uk,including ordering a taxi to take and wait for us.all part of the excellent service they offer. A first class site. "
" I love: The food was very good on site. The staff very helpful. Would go back! "
" I love: Countryside "
Leisure facilities and services
Heated outdoor pool
Paddling pool
Free WiFi dedicated zone
Rental accommodation accessible to people with reduced mobility
Pets allowed on camping pitches(€)(conditions apply)
Pets allowed in rental accommodation(€)(conditions apply)
Restaurant and Snack bar
Bar
Small shop
Fresh bread delivered daily
Motorhome service point
Bike hire
Children’s playground
Regional products
Badminton court
Volleyball court
Pool facilities
On site
- Heated outdoor poolsdl (from 15/06 to 15/09)sdlPaddling pool
Leisure facilities
On site
- Children’s playground
- Boules court
- Table tennis table
- Table football
- Volleyball court
- Badminton court
- Library
Nearby
- Tennis court (2km)
- Cinema (16km)
- Gym (8km)
- Golf course (12km)
Activities
On site
- Fishing
- Walking
- Cycling
- Bike hire
- Canoeing/kayaking
Nearby
- Horse riding (10km)
- Stand-up paddle boarding (2km)
- Pony trekking (10km)
- Donkey rides (10km)
- Horse-drawn carriage rides (2km)
- Woodland adventure course (30km)
- Go-karting (12km)
- Hot air ballooning (2km)
- Orienteering (2km)
Services
On site
- Snack bar (from 01/05 to 30/09)
- Food to take away (from 01/05 to 30/09)
- Pizzas (from 01/05 to 30/09)
- Bar (from 01/04 to 10/10)
- Fresh bread delivered daily (from 01/04 to 10/10)
- Launderette
- Disabled toilet/washing facilities
- Sheet hire
- Safes
- Fridge hire
- Barbecue hire
- Wi-Fi (Free) (dedicated zone)
- Baby kit hire
- Baby area
- TV hire
- Small shop (from 01/04 to 10/10)
- Restaurant (from 01/05 to 30/09)
- Regional products
- Motorhome service point
Nearby
- Bakery (2km)
Entertainment
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Well worth a visit Nearby Camping La Venise Verte Nouvelle Aquitaine
Explore the sights and monuments of Niort (market hall, keep, the Jardins de la Brèche, etc.) with Niorty the Dragon using Niort’s fun outdoor discovery guide smart phone app.
Something different
For something out of the ordinary, take a guided dawn or twilight boat trip from the campsite’s landing stage and taste some local specialities. A trip around the nearby town of Coulon on its tourist. train A hot air balloon ride over Coulon and the campsite. A visit to the St-Hilaire-la-Palud bird reserve.
Don’t miss
The Maison du Marais Poitevin visitor centre in Coulon. A fun and educational guided tour of the Marais Poitevin through five exhibition rooms including a short film screening and games and puzzles for children (1.5 h).
Walking/cycling route
Take a bike ride from the campsite to the charming Marais village of Arçais, then on to Coulon where you can visit the Ambassade du Cacao artisan chocolate factory and a little museum dedicated to angelica officinalis, a plant symbolic of the Marais Poitevin (1 hour) before returning to the campsite. Circuit length: 3 hours/25km.
Driving route
Take a drive to the Royal Abbey of Aliénor in Nieul-sur-Autise. Its 1-hour guided tour of the abbey is designed specifically to help 5- to 8-year-olds understand the fascinating history of the Middle Ages. Return trip 3 hours/36km.
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Camping by bike
What better way to explore the Marais Poitevin than on two wheels? Located close to the protected Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park, La Venise Verte offers a warm welcome to cyclists and non-cyclists alike. A series of cycle paths, ranging from 20 to 35km in length, radiate out from this eco-friendly campsite site, offering an ideal way of exploring the local area and spending a great afternoon with the family! A French “Accueil Vélo” campsite since 2016, La Venise Verte guarantees a cycle-friendly welcome.
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Campsites with fishing
Set in Coulon, in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, the site is an anglers’ paradise that will delight beginners and old hands alike. This part of France offers a variety of fish species including eels, largemouth bass, pike and perch as well as the chance to try your hand at some new fishing techniques. It’s also a great place to celebrate France’s Fête de la Pêche on 2 June, when the campsite will be organising a special event hosted by a professional angler!
Campsite contact details
178 route des bords de Sèvre
79510 Coulon
Nouvelle Aquitaine
Camping pitches open from 02/04 to 03/10
Rental accommodation open from 02/04 to 03/10
Number of pitches: 120
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Latitude : 46.315054
Longitude : -0.608786
4 star campsite in Poitou in the heart of the Marais Poitevin with heated outdoor pool, evening entertainment and children’s activities, camping pitches, mobilehomes and chalets to rent
An eco-campsite in the heart of the beautiful Marais Poitevin.
Located close to Niort in the protected Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park and recently awarded European Ecolabel status, La Venise Verte blends perfectly into its natural surroundings. Hire a canoe and take a fascinating trip on one of the park’s many canals – just some of the 300km of cycle paths, walking routes and waterways which criss-cross the park. Whether you come for a short break or a longer holiday, you’ll find plenty to see and do.
A campsite which blends perfectly into its landscape
Landing stage and canoe hire on site
Electric bike hire and plenty of cycle paths nearby
From 84 € per week
For a camping pitch for 2 people (7 nights) from 21/05/2022 to 28/05/2022
From 199 € per week
For rental accommodation for 2 people (7 nights) from 17/09/2022 to 24/09/2022
Heated outdoor pool
Paddling pool
Free WiFi dedicated zone
Rental accommodation accessible to people with reduced mobility
Pets allowed on camping pitches(€)(conditions apply)
Pets allowed in rental accommodation(€)(conditions apply)
Restaurant and Snack bar
Bar
Small shop
Fresh bread delivered daily
Motorhome service point
Bike hire
Children’s playground
Regional products
Badminton court
Volleyball court
Pool facilities
On site
- Heated outdoor poolsdl (from 15/06 to 15/09)sdlPaddling pool
Leisure facilities
On site
- Children’s playground
- Boules court
- Table tennis table
- Table football
- Volleyball court
- Badminton court
- Library
Nearby
- Tennis court (2km)
- Cinema (16km)
- Gym (8km)
- Golf course (12km)
Activities
On site
- Fishing
- Walking
- Cycling
- Bike hire
- Canoeing/kayaking
Nearby
- Horse riding (10km)
- Stand-up paddle boarding (2km)
- Pony trekking (10km)
- Donkey rides (10km)
- Horse-drawn carriage rides (2km)
- Woodland adventure course (30km)
- Go-karting (12km)
- Hot air ballooning (2km)
- Orienteering (2km)
Services
On site
- Snack bar (from 01/05 to 30/09)
- Food to take away (from 01/05 to 30/09)
- Pizzas (from 01/05 to 30/09)
- Bar (from 01/04 to 10/10)
- Fresh bread delivered daily (from 01/04 to 10/10)
- Launderette
- Disabled toilet/washing facilities
- Sheet hire
- Safes
- Fridge hire
- Barbecue hire
- Wi-Fi (Free) (dedicated zone)
- Baby kit hire
- Baby area
- TV hire
- Small shop (from 01/04 to 10/10)
- Restaurant (from 01/05 to 30/09)
- Regional products
- Motorhome service point
Nearby
- Bakery (2km)
Entertainment
- Evening entertainment :sdl Dates orsdl2 times a week sdl sdl
- Activities for children 1 : for 5 to 10 year-oldssdl Dates orsdl2 times a week sdl sdl
- Family activities :sdl Dates orsdl1 times a week sdl sdl
Well worth a visit Nearby Camping La Venise Verte Nouvelle Aquitaine
Explore the sights and monuments of Niort (market hall, keep, the Jardins de la Brèche, etc.) with Niorty the Dragon using Niort’s fun outdoor discovery guide smart phone app.
Something different
For something out of the ordinary, take a guided dawn or twilight boat trip from the campsite’s landing stage and taste some local specialities. A trip around the nearby town of Coulon on its tourist. train A hot air balloon ride over Coulon and the campsite. A visit to the St-Hilaire-la-Palud bird reserve.
Don’t miss
The Maison du Marais Poitevin visitor centre in Coulon. A fun and educational guided tour of the Marais Poitevin through five exhibition rooms including a short film screening and games and puzzles for children (1.5 h).
Walking/cycling route
Take a bike ride from the campsite to the charming Marais village of Arçais, then on to Coulon where you can visit the Ambassade du Cacao artisan chocolate factory and a little museum dedicated to angelica officinalis, a plant symbolic of the Marais Poitevin (1 hour) before returning to the campsite. Circuit length: 3 hours/25km.
Driving route
Take a drive to the Royal Abbey of Aliénor in Nieul-sur-Autise. Its 1-hour guided tour of the abbey is designed specifically to help 5- to 8-year-olds understand the fascinating history of the Middle Ages. Return trip 3 hours/36km.
Camping by bike
What better way to explore the Marais Poitevin than on two wheels? Located close to the protected Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park, La Venise Verte offers a warm welcome to cyclists and non-cyclists alike. A series of cycle paths, ranging from 20 to 35km in length, radiate out from this eco-friendly campsite site, offering an ideal way of exploring the local area and spending a great afternoon with the family! A French “Accueil Vélo” campsite since 2016, La Venise Verte guarantees a cycle-friendly welcome.
Campsites with fishing
Set in Coulon, in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, the site is an anglers’ paradise that will delight beginners and old hands alike. This part of France offers a variety of fish species including eels, largemouth bass, pike and perch as well as the chance to try your hand at some new fishing techniques. It’s also a great place to celebrate France’s Fête de la Pêche on 2 June, when the campsite will be organising a special event hosted by a professional angler!