Campsite
Mini-camping du Manoir de l’Espérance
Corsept · Loire-Atlantique
In Corsept, the mini campsite of the Manoir de l’Espérance occupies one hectare of flower-filled grounds, on the Vélodyssée and the Loire à Vélo, with a heated pool.
- Suggested time
- 1 night or more
- Type of place
- Mini campsite · Corsept · Loire estuary
- Atmosphere
- A charming mini campsite in the grounds of a manor.
- Getting there
- Corsept (Loire-Atlantique)
Who this place suits
- With family
- 8/10
- As a couple
- 6/10
- With friends
- 8/10
- Solo
- 6/10
- With a dog
- 8/10
- Reduced mobility
- 5/10
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About
The Manoir de l’Espérance, a 19th century house, is in Corsept, in Loire-Atlantique, 7 kilometres from Saint-Brevin-les-Pins. Its mini campsite occupies one hectare of flower-filled grounds on the Loire estuary. There are no marked out pitches: you set up wherever you like. Shared toilet blocks with hot water, a shared, equipped tea room (sink, fridge, freezer, microwave, crockery), tables and a barbecue. The bar, breakfasts and dinners at the host table are open to campers. The pool is a 1930s swimming lane edged with Volvic stone, restored and covered, heated to 27 degrees from 15 April to 15 October. The estate also has guest rooms, gîtes and an unusual stay. On the Vélodyssée and the Loire à Vélo, the manor holds the Accueil Vélo label and hires out bikes. It has held the EU Ecolabel since 2014 and the Rando Accueil label, and received the Destination d’Excellence label in May 2025. By the sea, Rochelets beach, in Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, is about 14 minutes by car (11 km), and Océan beach about 15 minutes by car (11 km). Nearby, you can visit the Saint-Nazaire seafront, about 20 minutes by car (16 km), and the Commerce de Bonne-Anse tower in Saint-Nazaire, about 21 minutes by car (17 km).
Highlights
- One hectare of flower-filled grounds
- Heated 1930s pool
- EU Ecolabel
- Vélodyssée and Loire à Vélo
- Host table and bar
- Pitch wherever you like
Tips on the spot
- Book a dinner at the manor’s host table.
- Swim in the pool, heated to 27 degrees until 15 October.
- Hire a bike on site to follow the estuary.
- Market day: In Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, the Pins market is held on Thursday and Sunday mornings, Place du Marché and rue de Pornic.
- For a walk: “Circuit de la Digue”, a 16.8 km loop rated difficult, starts from Corsept., about 2 minutes by car (1.4 km).
Frequently asked questions
Which beach can you reach from the campsite?
Rochelets beach, in Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, about 14 minutes by car (11 km).
What is there to visit around the campsite?
The Saint-Nazaire seafront, about 20 minutes by car (16 km); then the Commerce de Bonne-Anse tower, about 21 minutes by car (17 km).
Is there a market near the campsite?
Yes, in Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, about 9 minutes by car (7.9 km): the Pins market is held on Thursday and Sunday mornings.
Book
Source: DATAtourisme (ADN Tourisme), Licence Ouverte 2.0, updated 18 September 2026.
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