Frequently asked questions

No.

No.

The campsite is independent and family-friendly.

Famille Plus, Qualité Tourisme, Vignoble et Découvertes.

On the Ile d’Oléron, more in the middle of the island on the Atlantic side, between La Cotinière and Domino.

No.

The Sables Vignier beach is 1.8km from the campsite. Beautiful sandy beach with lifeguard surveillance in July and August, suitable for families.

Carrefour Contact in Chéray 2.5km away, or Leclerc, Super U, Lidl and Aldi in St Pierre d’Oléron 5km away.

There are markets every morning in all the villages in July and August. Alternatively, there’s the Chéray market every morning, 2.5km from the campsite.

The campsite is fully covered by wifi.

Yes, about 500m from the campsite. A map of cycle paths is provided on arrival.

A little further along the same road that passes in front of the campsite. See routes on the CdC website.

Contact our partner Beach Bike (promotional code sent to the campsite after booking to benefit from a 10% discount).

Number of bedrooms, age and level of equipment. All mobile homes have a shared inventory, some have a dishwasher, and the “+” have air conditioning.

No.

The campsite is separated by a local road that serves other campsites and the beach.
On the larger part, you’ll find the reception, swimming pool, city-stadium, playgrounds, mini-farm, foodtrucks and Guitoune (bread and pastries, small grocery store and snack bar).
On the smaller side, you’ll find the wellness area, the gym, a small playground, the mini-club, the bar and evening entertainment.
Mobile homes are available on both sides of the campsite, with no difference in quality.

Both sides of the campsite are gated. The road is equipped with two large speed bumps to slow down cars, which are limited to 30 km/h, and crosswalks for safe crossing.

From May to September, children can enjoy 2 play areas, maxi-trampolines, a city-stadium and ping-pong tables. They can also visit the animals at the mini-farm and, of course, have fun in the pool and on the slides. In July and August, activities include a mini-club, creative workshops, pony rides, face painting and archery.

No. There are charging stations in Chéray, in the Godeau parking lot, or next to the tourist office in Saint-Pierre-d’Oléron.

No, the mobile home’s electrical system does not allow electric cars to be recharged.

Access to the campsite by car is by magnetic card all year round. In July and August, the gates are closed from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., making it impossible to enter or leave the campsite by car. In case of emergency, a guard is on hand to open the gates.

The campsite is very committed to waste management and offers a complete sorting platform: bins for household waste, sorting bags for cardboard, plastic and all packaging, bins for glass, bioseau for compost, sorting of shells and corks. There is only one sorting platform on the campsite, which is kept clean and tidy to avoid visual and olfactory nuisance.

Prices are available at: https: //reservation.secureholiday.net/fr/4297/ or on the “Reservation Contract” document.

The tourist tax is €0.66 per person over 18 and per night. It is calculated at the time of booking and paid with the balance of your stay.

A baby under the age of 2 counts as one person. For example, there can’t be 2 adults, 2 children and 1 one-year-old baby in a rental for up to 4 people.

Even with a parental waiver, unaccompanied minors may not rent or occupy a mobile home without the presence of an adult.

To choose your pitch, please contact the campsite on 05 46 76 69 07 or by e-mail at contact@campinglabouliniere.com. It’s best to choose your pitch before booking, to make sure it’s right for you. If you wait too long, the campsite will not be able to change your pitch, as the others may already be allocated.

Yes, it is possible to book several rentals close to each other. To choose your mobile home, please contact us on 05 46 76 69 07 or by e-mail at contact@campinglabouliniere.com.

Mobile homes in a category with “+” are equipped with air conditioning.

Wherever you are on the website, you always have access to the “Book” button in the top right-hand corner. Simply enter the dates of your stay and choose your rental. The site will ask you for your contact details and the names of those taking part in the holiday. A 25% deposit is required to confirm your reservation.

You can pay directly by credit card online, send a cheque or vacation vouchers by post, make a bank transfer or pay by Chèques-Vacances Connect.

It is only possible to pay in instalments if the booking is made more than one month before arrival. 25% deposit to be paid on booking, then :

• Reservations made more than 3 months in advance: the balance is payable in 2 instalments: 50% three months before arrival and 50% (+ tourist tax) one month before arrival.
• Reservations made between 3 and 1 month before arrival: the balance is payable one month before arrival.

If the reservation is made less than one month before arrival, the stay must be paid in full at the time of booking.

If booked more than one month before arrival: 25% deposit on booking. If the reservation is made less than one month before arrival, the stay must be paid in full at the time of booking.

Subject to availability and with the agreement of the Management, it is possible to modify your reservation by e-mail. If the change is made less than one month before arrival, it will be charged at €35.

You can take out Neat Camping’s Flex+ holiday cancellation and interruption insurance at the time of booking for 4% of the rental price. General cancellation conditions are available in the “Documents to download” section.

A deposit of €400 is required on arrival. It is not cashed and is returned on departure if everything is in order. This deposit can be paid by check or credit card.

One pet, dog or cat, is allowed per rental. The supplement is €4 per day. The animal must be declared before arrival and, if possible, at the time of booking, as not all mobile homes can accommodate animals. Pets must be vaccinated, identified and kept on a leash in the campsite. Pets must not be left alone in the rental unit (risk of damage, barking or heatstroke). Feces must be picked up.

Bed linen is optional and must be ordered at the time of booking. If they are added less than one month before arrival, the change will be charged €35 in addition to the cost of sheets.

Each rental is equipped with an electric plancha, with a small folding table to set it up outside the terrace on the plot.

All rentals are equipped with TV with TNT channels.

Each holiday participant receives a code to connect to the campsite Wi-Fi with one device. The Wi-Fi network works throughout the campsite and in the rentals.

Saturday arrivals start at 2 pm. This timetable may vary according to the number of guests or sanitary conditions. Arrival and departure times are always communicated before your stay.

In the event of late arrival, please notify the campsite by telephone on 05 46 76 69 07 or by e-mail at contact@campinglabouliniere.com. A map is left at reception with your name and directions to your mobile home. The inventory of fixtures has already been made and you can settle in. You’ll need to go to reception the next morning for check-in formalities.

Only with the agreement of the Management and if the number of people on the plot does not exceed the capacity of the mobile home.

Only one vehicle may be parked on the plot for the duration of your stay. You can bring in a 2ᵉ vehicle only on arrival and departure to unload and load your belongings. During the stay, other vehicles will be parked in the indoor parking lot or in one of the outdoor parking lots.

For departure, you need to make an appointment with the reception staff to carry out an inventory of fixtures. Appointments are limited, so don’t wait until the last minute. A free cleaning kit with cleaning products is available the day before departure.

Dishes are not counted on arrival or departure. Only general condition and cleaning are checked.

The rental must be returned ready for re-letting. To help with end-of-stay cleaning, you can collect a free cleaning kit with cleaning products from reception the day before your departure. If you do not wish to do the end-of-stay cleaning, you can subscribe to the paying option at the time of booking or during your stay (subject to availability).

The aquatic area is open from May 1 to September 20.

The aquatic area features a 1,000 m² solarium with deckchairs and loungers, a large 200 m² covered and heated pool with a gentle slope, a covered and heated paddling pool with a small slide, 2 outdoor slides with a heated catch basin, and 2 outdoor aquaglide slides with heated water.

Children are always under parental supervision, and unaccompanied children under 10 years of age are not allowed in the pool area. A lifeguard is present only in July and August.

The slides are only open in the afternoon on request in May-June and September.

In May, June and September the aquatic area is open from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm. In July and August, the aquatic area is open from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. all week and 10:00 p.m. on Friday evenings (opening hours 2025).

The water in the pool area is heated to 27°C.

One-piece and two-piece bathing suits, briefs, boxer shorts and swim shorts are permitted.

Access to the aquatic area is strictly reserved for La Boulinière campsite guests.

On arrival, each guest is given a silicone swimming pool wristband. These wristbands must be worn to access the pool area (except for young children) and must be returned on departure.

There’s no teen club with a sign-up schedule, but activities are offered throughout the week (teen meet-and-greet, virtual reality workshops, Carrera Go electric car circuit, FIFA and Just Dance tournaments, creative workshops, sports tournaments, etc.).

The campsite offers a mini-club for children aged 4 to 10, from Monday to Friday. The BAFA-qualified children’s activity leader welcomes children from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. A different activity schedule is offered each week, and children can sign up for any activity they like during the week.

All children’s activities are free of charge. For adults, all activities and visits are free, except for additional creative workshops, which cost €15.

The activity schedule is sent 2 or 3 days before your arrival, in July and August. Registration begins after the welcome cocktail on Sunday morning.

There’s no mini-market on the campsite, but a convenience store selling basic necessities is open only in July and August.

There’s a market in Chéray, 2.5 km from the campsite, open every morning, Domino 2 km away, and Saint-Pierre-d’Oléron, 5 km from the campsite, open every morning in summer. For supermarkets, there’s Carrefour Contact in Chéray, and Leclerc, Super U, Lidl and Aldi in Saint-Pierre-d’Oléron.

La Boulinière campsite offers bread and pastries to order, only in July and August.

There’s no restaurant at the campsite, but a different foodtruck is present every evening in July and August (moules-frites, burgers, galettes bretonnes, northern specialties, ribs and roast chicken, etc.). In the afternoons of July and August, the campsite’s Guitoune, next to the swimming pool, offers drinks, cocktails, ice creams, waffles, crêpes, paninis and more.

The campsite bar is open every evening in July and August (except Fridays and Saturdays, when La Guitoune is open until 8 p.m.). The bar is open until midnight when there’s a theme night (show, concert, dance), otherwise until 10 pm.

For bike rentals, contact our partner Beach Bikes, who delivers bikes directly to the campsite. When you confirm your booking, you’ll receive their contact details, rates and a promotional code.

Linen rental is available at the time of booking and is extra. If your stay is longer than a week, sheets are changed on Fridays.

Baby equipment can be reserved at the time of booking. The campsite offers a cot, high chair, stroller, bath bouncer and bathtub.

The laundry is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Tokens are available at reception. You can use your own washing powder or buy tablets at reception.

The private wellness area is open on Mondays and Wednesdays in summer by reservation only. It’s a very relaxing place with a whirlpool bath, a sauna and a hammam, a relaxation lounge and a beautiful Italian shower. This private area is available for €14 per person for one hour of relaxation.

In summer, our masseuse Stéphanie welcomes you to the wellness area on Tuesdays and Thursdays by reservation only. She offers targeted or full-body massages of varying lengths, as well as a children’s massage.

If you do not take out cancellation insurance :

• In the event of cancellation more than 30 days before arrival, the campsite retains the deposit of 25% of the stay + options + 35 € booking fee;
• In the event of cancellation less than 30 days before arrival, the full amount of the stay will be retained by the campsite.

If you take out Flex + cancellation insurance for 4% of the price of the stay + options :

• If the reason for cancellation is included in the cancellation conditions, the insurance will reimburse you the sums paid, minus the cancellation insurance premium.
• If the reason for cancellation is not included in the cancellation conditions, the insurance will reimburse 70% of the amount paid, minus the cancellation insurance premium.

It doesn’t often rain on the Ile d’Oléron, and our microclimate helps us keep the sun shining! However, in the event of bad weather, the reception team is on hand to advise you on various sheltered activities (cinema, museum, etc.).

The campsite offers a wide range of family activities. The reception team will be happy to advise you on such things as the Myocastors park, pony rides, the Prés Valet leisure park, boat trips, cruises around Fort Boyard, the Ferme aux Ânes, treasure hunts and more.

The island of Oleron offers a multitude of water sports activities for all ages. Our partner Drop In Surf Academy can introduce you to surfing or help you perfect your skills. There are also numerous windsurfing and sand yachting schools. You can discover the island of Oleron in a different way, with canoe or paddle trips in the marshes.

There are tourist offices in the main villages on the island of Oleron. For more information, visit www.ile-oleron-marennes.com.