Campsite
Camping Les Écureuils
La Bernerie-en-Retz · Loire-Atlantique
In La Bernerie-en-Retz, Les Écureuils is 300 m from the sea and 400 m from the town centre, with an indoor pool, a lagoon and three slides.
- Rating
- 4 stars
- Suggested time
- 1 night or more
- Type of place
- 4-star campsite, Chadotel, La Bernerie-en-Retz
- Atmosphere
- A large family campsite within walking distance of the sea and the town.
- Getting there
- La Bernerie-en-Retz (Loire-Atlantique)
Who this place suits
- With family
- 10/10
- As a couple
- 7/10
- With friends
- 8/10
- Solo
- 5/10
- With a dog
- 7/10
- Reduced mobility
- 6/10
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
Les Écureuils covers 5.5 hectares on avenue Gilbert-Burlot in La Bernerie-en-Retz, 300 metres from the sea and 400 metres from the centre. The Chadotel campsite has 313 pitches: 173 rentals and 140 bare pitches. The heated indoor pool has 150 m² of pools. Outdoors, a 700 m² water area combines a heated pool, a hot tub, a lagoon and three slides. Everything is free for campers from April to September, 10 am to 7 pm. The kids’ club, free during the summer holidays, welcomes 4 to 12 year olds, and shows take place in the evening in July and August. The Le Campeur snack bar, a bar and takeaway, tennis, padel and mini golf complete the services, with Wi-Fi across the campsite. The beach, the customs officers’ path and the shops are all within walking distance, so you can spend your stay without a car. La Bernerie is known for shore fishing, and Planète Sauvage is 25 minutes away. Nearby, Pornic is about 15 minutes by car (10 km).
Highlights
- The sea 300 m away, the town centre 400 m away
- Heated indoor pool of 150 m²
- 700 m² outdoor water area, lagoon and three slides
- Free kids’ club for 4 to 12 year olds in summer
- Tennis, padel and mini golf
Practical information
- Pets
- One pet per booking: €4 a day on a pitch, €6.50 in a rental; category 1 and 2 dogs and exotic pets excluded
Tips on the spot
- 2027 season: from 2 April to 26 September.
- A wristband is required at the pool in July and August.
- One mobile home is adapted for people with reduced mobility.
- Pets are not allowed in the pools or on the play areas.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the sea?
300 metres.
Is there an indoor pool?
Yes, heated, 150 m².
Are pets allowed?
Yes, one per booking, with a supplement.
When is it open?
In 2027, from 2 April to 26 September.
Which beach can I reach from the campsite?
The Fontaine aux Bretons beach, in Pornic, about 9 minutes by car (4.3 km).
What is there to visit nearby?
Pornic, about 15 minutes by car (10 km), with its old harbour and castle; then the Noëveillard lighthouse, about 16 minutes by car (9.7 km).
Book
Source: DATAtourisme (ADN Tourisme), Licence Ouverte 2.0, updated 18 September 2026.
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