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Camping Bel Essor

Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef · Loire-Atlantique

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Camping Bel Essor

Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef · Loire-Atlantique

In Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef, Bel Essor is a traditional 2-star campsite with 140 pitches, 500 m from the sea and close to the village, between Pornic and Saint-Brevin.

Rating
2 stars
Suggested time
1 night or more
Type of place
2-star campsite · Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef · Côte de Jade
Atmosphere
A traditional family campsite, close to the village and the sea.
Getting there
Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef (Loire-Atlantique)

Who this place suits

With family
8/10
As a couple
7/10
With friends
8/10
Solo
6/10
With a dog
7/10
Reduced mobility
5/10

These scores are calculated from what the page records: official rating, facilities, difficulty, duration and location. They are a guide, not a substitute for contacting the venue, especially about accessibility.

About

Bel Essor stands on Rue de Tharon in Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef, a short walk from the village centre and 500 metres from the sea, between Pornic and Saint-Brevin. It has kept a traditional spirit. Over 2 hectares, it has 140 pitches set out in areas: families, groups, tents and pitches without electricity. Equipped caravans, with garden furniture, fridge, gas and crockery, and bungalows are also for rent. From 1 July to 27 August, the snack bar serves grills, galettes, ice creams and drinks, and a programme of activities keeps young and old busy every day in summer, with a friendly evening each week. Bread, pastries and newspapers are sold at reception. The campsite holds the Accueil Vélo label, and some washrooms are accessible to people with reduced mobility. La Vélodyssée runs along the Côte de Jade, and Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef is known for its biscuit factory. By the sea, the Grande Plage de Tharon, in Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef, is about 4 minutes by car (2.1 km), and Les Rochelets beach about 7 minutes by car (6.4 km). Nearby, you can visit Pornic castle, about 13 minutes by car (10 km), and the Roche Percée in Préfailles, about 15 minutes by car (12 km).

Highlights

  • Sea 500 m away
  • Village a short walk away
  • Caravans and bungalows for rent
  • Snack bar and activities in summer
  • Accueil Vélo label
  • Grande Plage de Tharon 4 minutes by car (2.1 km)

Practical information

Address
Rue de Tharon, 44730 Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef

Tips on the spot

  • Reception is open from 8 am to 12.30 pm and from 3 pm to 7.30 pm.
  • Wi-Fi is free at the snack bar; a MiniBox can be rented to get it on your pitch.
  • Rentals run Saturday to Saturday.
  • Market day: in Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, the Marché de l’Océan is held on Saturday mornings, Avenue du Président-Roosevelt.
  • For a walk: the “Circuit du Boivre”, a 12.7 km loop of medium difficulty, starts from Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, about 7 minutes by car (4.9 km).

Frequently asked questions

How far is the sea?

500 metres.

Is there a snack bar?

Yes, from 1 July to 27 August.

When is the campsite open?

In 2026, it was open from 25 April to 26 September.

Which beach can you reach from the campsite?

The Grande Plage de Tharon, in Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef, about 4 minutes by car (2.1 km).

What is there to visit nearby?

Pornic castle, about 13 minutes by car (10 km); then the Roche Percée, about 15 minutes by car (12 km).

Is there a market near the campsite?

Yes, in Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, about 9 minutes by car (7.5 km): the Marché de l’Océan is held on Saturday mornings.

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See also the campsites in Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef.

Source: DATAtourisme (ADN Tourisme), Licence Ouverte 2.0, updated 18 September 2026.

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