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Eden Villages L'Ileau d'Oléron - Suroît
Saint Georges-d'Oléron, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FranceShow on map
4.2At a glance
Camping Eden Villages L'Ileau d'Oléron - Suroît is a 4-star family campsite on the west coast of Île d'Oléron, in Charente-Maritime, France. Spread over 5 hectares, it suits families with children of all ages. Its star attraction is a heated pool with slides, and the sandy beach of l'Ileau is just 350 m away.
- Number of stars
- 4 stars
- Size of the campsite
- 5 hectares
- Distance to beach
- 350 m
- Nearest airport
- La Rochelle (LRH), 84 km
- Distance from Utrecht
- 1.003 km
- Kids club
- 5 to 12 years, July and August
- Toddler pool
- 1 to 3 years, less than 40 cm deep
- Heated Pool With Slides
- Sandy Beach 350 m Away
- 40+ Attractions Within 10 km
Where can a family find an Atlantic breeze, a heated pool with slides and a sandy beach in one easy package? On the west coast of Île d'Oléron, in Charente-Maritime, where Camping Eden Villages L'Ileau d'Oléron - Suroît spreads over 5 hectares at L'Ileau. This 4-star campsite opens its gates from April to late September and has a wonderfully easygoing island rhythm.
What will the children do all day? Quite a lot. They can race down the slides, splash in the heated paddling pool for ages 1–3 and join the kids club for ages 5–12 in July and August, with treasure hunts, workshops and mini-shows. Evenings bring themed nights, concerts, karaoke and bingo, while adults can join tournaments, fitness and yoga.
Where will you sleep? Choose a mobile home, a Chalet Lodge VIP or an equipped tent, or bring your own tent, caravan or camper to one of the 267 places. Pitches with private sanitary facilities come with a kitchenette, a shower room and a dining area under an arbour, and a mobile home adapted for guests with reduced mobility is available. Eco-minded families will like the solar water heaters on the mobile homes, the photovoltaic panels and the waste sorting.
And getting here? From Utrecht it is about 1,003 km: take the A10 from Paris towards Bordeaux, leave at Saintes, head for Île d'Oléron, cross the bridge and follow the signs to Saint-Georges-d'Oléron. La Rochelle airport (LRH) is 84 km away. Once settled, the restaurant-bar, the grocery shop with fresh bread and bike hire are all on site, and the beach is only 350 m from the campsite.
- Heated Pool With SlidesCovered pool with three slides, plus a heated 100 m² outdoor pool and whirlpool
- Sandy Beach 350 m AwayCross the dunes to l'Ileau's fine sand, with free shuttles to more Oléron beaches
- 40+ Attractions Within 10 kmMore than 40 attractions within 10 km, from salt marshes to treetop adventure courses
Why this campsite
✔ Heated Pool Fun – Three slides and a pool that opens to the sky
✔ Beach Nearby – Stroll over the dunes to l'Ileau beach, 350 m away
✔ Toddler Paddling Pool – Heated and shallow, perfect for ages 1–3
✔ Kids Club – Ages 5–12 enjoy treasure hunts and mini-shows in summer
✔ Free Shuttles – Hop on to reach more Oléron beaches without driving
✔ Cycle Paths – Rent bikes at reception and follow signposted routes
✔ Shaded Pitches – Settle into shade with your tent, caravan or camper
✔ Island Adventures – More than 40 attractions within 10 km of the campsite
- Pool
- Kids pool
- Coverable swimming pool
- Toddler pool
- Outdoor pool
- Indoor pool
- Water park included
- Water chutes
- Whirlpool
- Heated pool
- Bathing cap
- Bathing cap not obligatory
- Bermuda
- Bermudas not allowed at pool
- Water Playground
Water is the heart of this campsite. The covered pool is heated to 28°C and can be opened to the sky, and three slides, one of them longer than 10 m, guarantee unforgettable splashes. The main pool is surrounded by rocks, giving the whole water park a Mediterranean mood, and a heated 100 m² outdoor pool and a whirlpool invite you to unwind. Little ones have their own heated paddling pool of 90 m², under 40 cm deep and made for ages 1–3, plus a water-play area. The covered pool welcomes swimmers from spring, so even a cooler April day can start with a swim. Pack your swimsuits, the water is waiting.
- Sailing
- Windsurfing
- SUP
Water sports and canoeing are part of the offer at the campsite, and with the Atlantic coast of Île d'Oléron on your doorstep there is plenty of room to get out on the water. Ask at reception for the latest options and bring your sense of adventure.
- Sea
- Sandy beach
- Pebble beach
- Shuttle bus to beach
Only dunes separate the campsite from l'Ileau, a fine sandy beach, and the ocean is just 350 m away. Free shuttles also run to other beaches on the island, so the coast is easy to explore. Swimming is at its best at high tide, so check the tide times and the shuttle timetable before you head out.
- Restaurant
- Pizzeria
- Food trucks
- Take away available
- Gelateria
- Snack bar
- Bar
Hungry? The air-conditioned restaurant-bar serves takeaway and cooked dishes, fast food and ice cream, ideal for relaxed family evenings. In high season a food truck joins the line-up. Fresh bread is available in the morning from the bread depot, so breakfast on your terrace or pitch is easy and delicious.
- 5-a-side football
- Basketball
- City bikes to hire
- Archery
- Multi sports terrain
- Jeu-de-boules
- Tabletennis
- Petanque
- Bicycle hire
Plenty to do on site: a multisport ground, pétanque, table tennis and archery keep the whole family moving. Rent bikes at reception and follow the signposted cycle paths from the campsite to explore Île d'Oléron at your own pace.
- Playground
- Billiards / Snooker
- Games room
- Arcade games
- Mini club
- Evening Shows
- Animation
- For children
- Evening Entertainment
- Animation languages
- French
- Karaoke
- Theme Nights
- Bingo
- Kids Club
- Concerts
- Teenagers Club
- High Season
- Quiz nights
In July and August the animation team keeps things lively. The kids club for ages 5–12 runs games, challenges, workshops, treasure hunts and mini-shows, and a teen club is part of the offer. Evenings bring themed nights, concerts, karaoke and bingo, with adults joining tournaments, quizzes and shows. A playground, an arcade and a library fill the quieter moments.
- Mountain bikes to hire
- Kids bikes to hire
- Access for persons with reduced mobility
- Bedlinen rental
- Baby package to rent
- Night Watchman
- First-aid kit available
- Defibrillator onsite
- Languages spoken
- English
- French
- German
- Bike rentals
- Museum and excursion tickets
- Payments
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Pets allowed
- Dogs allowed
- Category 1 & 2 dogs not allowed
- Vaccination record required
- Fresh Bread Daily
- Minimarket
- Paved and Gravel Roads
- Pitches for tents
- Pitches for campers and Caravans
- Fresh water near pitch
- Electricity on pitch
- Sanitary block
- Standard WC (Sitting)
- Squat WC (Squatting)
- WC for kids
- Chemical toilet disposal point
- Private bathrooms available
- Sanitary facilities for disabled
- Hot water for dishes
- Hot Showers
- Showers
- Launderette
- Washing machines
- Clothes dryers
- Gas BBQ allowed
- Electric BBQ allowed
- Private kitchen on Pitch
- Outdoor fitness
- Jacuzzi
- Yoga Sessions
Keep fit on holiday with a fitness and weights area and outdoor fitness, and in July and August join fitness and yoga sessions. After a swim, unwind in the whirlpool.
- Paid subscription
- Available in all areas
- Available in accommodations (not included)
Details
- Location
- Near the sea
- Terrain
- Flat
- Distance sea/lake
- 100 m - 1 km
- Accommodation type
- Chalet, Pitch, Mobile home
- Suitable for
- Babies and Toddlers (0-3), Children (4-12), Teenagers (13+), Seniors, Adults
- Luxury level
- Standard
- Address
- Rue de Ponthezière - Saint Georges-d'Oléron 1720, 17190, Saint Georges-d'Oléron
Click to enlargeThe surroundings
Île d'Oléron is France's Atlantic playground in miniature, and Le Suroît sits on its west coast. Within about 20 km you will find a patchwork of pine forests, dunes, salt marshes and long sandy beaches, dotted with pretty villages and the town of Château d'Oléron. The island is largely rural, so expect open skies, big horizons and a gentle pace, with more than 40 attractions within 10 km of the campsite, from treetop courses to mini-golf, for the days when you want some action.
Distances
- Distance sea/lake
- 100 m - 1 km
- Nearest airport
- La Rochelle – Île de Ré (LRH), 84 km
- Distance from Utrecht
- 1003 km
- Distance from Calais
- 822 km
- Supermarket
- Pharmacy
- Beach
- Sea
- Minigolf
- Local Market
- Treetop rope parcour
Sights & attractions
- Phare de Chassiron13 kmClimb the lighthouse for views, then roam the rocky coast
- Citadelle du Château-d'Oléron17 kmFortress, colourful oyster huts and a harbour stroll with kids
- Plage et Petit Train de Saint-Trojan20 kmLittle train through pine woods, wide beaches and forest cycling
- Vestingstad Brouage40 kmStroll the 17th-century ramparts and browse artisan shops
- Château de la Roche Courbon42 kmCastle, gardens, caves and treasure hunts for kids
- Zoo de La Palmyre47 kmSpot animals all day, with a sea lion show
- Arsenal des Mers / Corderie Royale51 kmNaval arsenal and rope-making heritage that fascinates children
- Grande Conche and Notre-Dame de Royan58 kmSandy beach, playgrounds and a striking concrete church
- Aquarium La Rochelle84 kmMeet sharks, turtles and jellyfish in a giant aquarium
- Vieux-Port and towers of La Rochelle86 kmClimb the towers, wander the harbour and Halles market
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Pets
Pets are welcome under a few simple rules: one animal per rental or pitch, kept on a lead and not left alone on the pitch or in the rental. Your pet must be vaccinated, with an up-to-date vaccination booklet, and the daily rate applies. Category 1 and 2 dogs are not allowed.
Cars and parking
A free car park is available at the campsite. The grounds are closed at night and a night watch is on duty, so you can leave the car and enjoy the holiday.
Reception
Reception is open Sunday to Friday 09:30-12:30 and 15:00-19:00, and Saturday 08:30-19:00. Check-in is from 16:00 for rentals and 14:00 for pitches; rentals check out by 10:00 and bare pitches by 12:00. Bike hire, bed linen and baby kit are available. Leaving early? Drop your key in the mailbox at the entrance.
Supermarket
The on-site grocery shop covers your daily needs and has a bread depot for fresh bread in the morning, so you can stock the kitchenette or the picnic basket without leaving the campsite.
Wi-Fi
Wifi is available as an optional extra, so you can share your holiday snaps with friends and family whenever you like.
Tip from our team
In our experience, the best moment for the slides is straight after breakfast, before the beach calls your name. Check the tide table before you set off: swimming at l'Ileau is at its best at high tide. Travelling with a toddler? Head for the heated paddling pool, under 40 cm deep and made for ages 1–3. We recommend marking the free beach shuttle times in your phone, because the ride to the other Oléron beaches is too good to miss. Borrow bikes at reception and follow the signposted cycle paths for a lazy island morning, with fresh bread from the campsite shop as your reward. July and August are kids club season: ages 5–12, treasure hunts, workshops and mini-shows, while parents finally sit down with a coffee. Storks and herons live in the protected bird area nearby, a gem for a slow morning with a camera. Want your own bathroom on holiday? Pick a pitch with private sanitary facilities, a kitchenette and an arbour-covered dining area. Peckish after the beach? Grab an ice cream at the campsite or order something from the restaurant-bar. Driving down from the Netherlands? Take the A10 towards Bordeaux, leave at Saintes and cross the bridge onto the island.
Reviews
4.2Very good442 reviews via Tripadvisor
All reviews on Tripadvisor 442 reviews via Tripadvisor
Disappointed“Upon our arrival we went to the mobile home where what a surprise! everything was dirty except for the windows which are visible. We had to redo the cleaning and also clean all the dishes, which were dirty, toaster, coffee maker. There was a little note saying that two people had come to do the cleaning. Well, just the windows. The door curtains were full of chocolate stains. I called to warn them that the mobile home was dirty. They sent someone back. Who had a bottle and a wipe. Which means that this person cleaned everything with the same wipe.😰 I don't do that at home. Lack of hygiene. I asked for the curtain to be changed, no one came. Instead of enjoying ourselves as planned, we spent more than 3 hours cleaning. Because for us, it was not possible not to redo the cleaning after the person who came to clean, if you can call it that. Negative point. The mobile home cleaning staff needs to be reviewed. We had to clean the table outside 4 times, the water was brown! The chairs were full of spider webs! The campground needs a good cleaning. They say the pool is heated. That is false. It is not heated. Furthermore, there are tiles that are loose around the pool, dangerous! Restaurant needs to be reviewed too. Numerous power outages. In the morning of the same day. The reception is very poor. We had to pay $12 to get Wi-Fi. And it didn't really work. Paying for Wi-Fi at a 4-star campsite? And per person. Because it's impossible to share the Wi-Fi. That seems a shame to me because the reviews before booking were positive. But apparently there has been a change of ownership. That is what explains the other negative comments. This campsite does not deserve 4 stars. I have photos but I prefer not to share them. What I will remember about this campsite. It's the activity leaders. Top-notch.”
lysianed70
Accustomed to Le Suroît for 15 years“We are regulars at the Le Suroît campsite; we have been going there for our vacations for 15 years, both off-season and in peak season. Unfortunately, since the buyout by Eden Village, the maintenance of the restrooms leaves something to be desired: clogged and unclean showers, toilets lacking toilet paper, and dirty urinals. This is the first time we have seen this in 15 years. We have the impression that the installation of mobile homes was prioritized over the well-being of the campers and the maintenance and upkeep of the sanitary blocks. Given the rates charged in peak season, it is not worth a 4-star rating today. We will come back next year one last time to see if it has improved, but in the off-season. The positive point is the kids' club activities and pool activities; they always have a pleasant smile, and Doudou at the restaurant, with whom we spend very good times. It's a real shame, we had found a pleasant family campsite where you can meet the regulars.”
emimathguyon
Campsite to avoid“Very dirty campsite. The walls along the showers are green with grime, the floor is very dirty, the tiles are covered in limescale, the dirt is embedded, and spiderwebs are present throughout the sanitary block. In 10 days, no cleaning... Mosquitoes are very numerous in the restrooms, both alive and dead; bites are guaranteed.”
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Frequently asked questions
Is there wifi at Camping Eden Villages L'Ileau d'Oléron - Suroît?
Wifi is available as an optional extra, so you can share your holiday snaps with friends and family or plan tomorrow's adventure whenever you like. With the pool, the beach and the island's cycle paths on your doorstep, there will be plenty of moments worth sending home.
Can I bring my dog or cat to Camping Eden Villages L'Ileau d'Oléron - Suroît?
Your four-legged friend can join the holiday under a few simple rules. One animal is allowed per rental or pitch, kept on a lead and never left alone on the pitch or in the rental. Your pet must be vaccinated, with an up-to-date vaccination booklet to hand, and the daily rate applies. Category 1 and 2 dogs are not allowed.
Does Camping Camping Eden Villages L'Ileau d'Oléron - Suroît have a swimming pool?
Yes, and it is the highlight of the stay. The covered pool is heated to 28°C and can be opened to the sky, with three slides, one of them longer than 10 m. There is also a heated 100 m² outdoor pool and a whirlpool, while little ones have a heated paddling pool of their own.
How far is Camping Eden Villages L'Ileau d'Oléron - Suroît from the beach or a lake?
The ocean is only 350 m away, and just the dunes separate you from l'Ileau, a beach of fine sand. Free shuttles also take you to other beaches on Île d'Oléron. Swimming is at its best at high tide, so check the tide times and the shuttle timetable before you set off.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Camping Eden Villages L'Ileau d'Oléron - Suroît?
Check-in starts at 16:00 for rentals and 14:00 for pitches. On departure day, rentals check out by 10:00 and bare pitches by 12:00. Reception is open Sunday to Friday 09:30-12:30 and 15:00-19:00, and Saturday 08:30-19:00. Leaving before reception opens? Simply drop your key in the mailbox at the entrance.
Are there restaurants or a supermarket at Camping Eden Villages L'Ileau d'Oléron - Suroît?
Hungry holidaymakers are well looked after. The air-conditioned restaurant-bar serves takeaway and cooked dishes, fast food and ice cream, and in high season a food truck joins in. The on-site grocery shop covers your daily needs, with a bread depot for fresh bread every morning.
Is Camping Eden Villages L'Ileau d'Oléron - Suroît suitable for families with children?
Families are what this campsite does best. Toddlers have a heated paddling pool for ages 1–3, and older children race down the slides. In July and August the kids club for ages 5–12 organises treasure hunts, workshops and mini-shows, and a teen club, a playground and an arcade keep everyone busy.
What does a week at Camping Eden Villages L'Ileau d'Oléron - Suroît look like?
Day 1: arrive, settle in and fetch fresh bread from the shop. Day 2: slides and pool after breakfast. Day 3: cross the dunes to l'Ileau beach, ideally at high tide. Day 4: rent bikes at reception and follow the signposted cycle paths. Day 5: explore salt marshes, the treetop courses or the bird area with storks and herons. Day 6: kids club in July and August, then karaoke or bingo in the evening. Day 7: one last swim before check-out.
Is the campsite a good choice for toddlers?
Little ones are spoilt here. The heated paddling pool of 90 m² is under 40 cm deep and made for ages 1–3, and a water-play area adds to the fun. Baby kit is available to hire, and the playground and the shallow beach days over the dunes make holidays with a toddler wonderfully relaxed.
Which types of accommodation can I choose from?
You can sleep your way. Choose a mobile home, a Chalet Lodge VIP or an equipped tent, or bring your own tent, caravan or camper to a shaded pitch. Pitches with private sanitary facilities include a kitchenette, a shower room and a dining area under an arbour, and a mobile home adapted for reduced mobility is available.
How do I get to the campsite from the Netherlands?
From Utrecht it is about 1,003 km by road. Take the A10 from Paris towards Bordeaux, leave at Saintes, follow the signs for Île d'Oléron, cross the bridge and continue to Saint-Georges-d'Oléron. Prefer to fly? La Rochelle airport (LRH) is 84 km away, which makes a flight-and-car holiday easy to plan.
What is there to do around the campsite?
Île d'Oléron has more than 40 attractions within 10 km. Visit the protected bird area with storks and herons, feed animals at Myocastors Park, play mini-golf or tackle a treetop adventure course. You can also stroll through the salt marshes, browse typical markets or cycle the signposted paths from the campsite.
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