Campsite and Pier
in the heart of the Marais Poitevin

Camping in the Heart of the Marais Poitevin – The Green Venice

Located in the heart of the Marais Mouillé, in the wildest and most preserved part of the Green Venice, our family-friendly campsite is the perfect starting point to explore the Marais Poitevin by boat or canoe, a truly unique site in Europe.

Domaine Le Lidon has been awarded the Clef Verte label, an international distinction recognizing our commitment to sustainable tourism.

From our private dock, you can safely embark on an adventure and navigate through hundreds of kilometers of waterways.

With its numerous flat and shaded hiking and cycling trails, nestled in the heart of unspoiled nature, you can also set off on foot or by bike directly from the campsite to explore the lush green landscape.

Located in Southwest France, in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the Marais Poitevin is classified as a Grand Site de France. Shaped by and for humans over the centuries, it offers visitors tranquility and relaxation.

During your stay at Le Lidon, you can explore this unique natural site as well as visit the islands of Charente-Maritime and the beaches of the Vendée coast.

ACSI DISCOUNT – ACSI CARD – FFCC available in May, June, and September.

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A campsite bordered by canals, a domain with a swimming pool

Campsite *** with heated swimming pool

The Swimming Pool at Our Campsite in the Marais Poitevin

Our swimming pool in the Marais Poitevin is open from June 15 to September 15. Its 20-meter main pool and paddling pool for the little ones ensure fun and relaxation for the whole family.

Enjoy the sun loungers and parasols around the pool, perfect for sunbathing and unwinding.

Campsite with swimming pool

A pier in the middle of the canals

Set Off by Boat or Canoe Directly from the Campsite’s Dock

Depart by boat or canoe directly from the campsite’s dock, with or without a guide.

In this protected natural environment, be amazed by the sight of kingfishers, herons, and if you’re lucky, you may even spot otters…

Campsite with landing stage

Fishing at Campsite of Lidon

The waters of the marsh are of good quality and very fish-rich. You will find solutions for fishing on a daily or weekly basis, along with all the information you need on site.

Fishing at the Lidon campsite

Choose the accommodation of your dreams at Domaine du Lidon

In the Heart of the Marais Poitevin

Nestled in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, surrounded by nature and located along a canal in the Green Venice, Camping Le Lidon offers 31 rental accommodations and 109 grassy pitches. Most are shaded, spread over 2.5 hectares, and largely accessible to people with reduced mobility.

The campsite is situated in a Natura 2000 protected area, part of the wild and classified Marais Mouillé. As a result, some camping pitches may not be perfectly flat, but you will enjoy an unspoiled natural setting with no concrete developments.

All our holiday rentals in the Marais Poitevin are fully equipped, featuring an outdoor picnic table and lounging chairs, allowing you to relax and fully enjoy nature.

Pets are allowed for an additional fee, provided they are kept on a leash and their vaccination record (rabies vaccination up to date) is presented. Category 1 and 2 dogs are not permitted.

Only one pet under 20 kg is allowed per rental.

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24m2 canvas and wood tent

2 rooms

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The services of our campsite

Restaurant

Bars/Snacks

Laundry room

Animations

Heated swimming pool

Wifi zone with charge

BBQ

Poitevin Marsh, a thousand things to see there

On foot

Visit the marsh on foot from the campsite.

By bike

Visit the marsh by bike from the campsite.

By boat / canoe

Visit the marsh by boat from the campsite.

The beauties of the Marais

The Poitevin Marsh, classified as a Grand Site de France since 2010, is the second largest wetland in France.

It contains a number of animal and plant species that will delight nature lovers.

Shaped by Man over the centuries, this exceptional Marsh can be discovered by boat through these many canals, by bike on bicycle paths or on foot along paths lined with pollard ash trees emblematic of the Marsh.

Discover the Marais Poitevin

Campsite le Lidon
in the heart of the Marais Poitevin

Peace, Nature, and Discovery

Our campsite in the heart of the Marais Poitevin welcomes you for a peaceful and relaxing stay in a lush green setting, surrounded by the beautiful canals of the Green Venice.

Our campsite is located in Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud, the capital of the Wild Marsh, close to Coulon, the capital of the Green Venice, and within easy reach of La Rochelle, Île de Ré, Île d’Oléron, Île d’Aix, Fort Boyard, the Vendée coast, and the famous theme parks Puy du Fou and Futuroscope. We are also near the beaches of the Vendée coast and Charente-Maritime.

Whether you are traveling alone, as a couple, or with your family, you can explore the Marais Poitevin from Niort to the Atlantic coast, while staying in a protected natural environment, at the heart of a Grand Site de France.