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Village nature insolite Les Rives de Grand Lieu

Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu · Loire-Atlantique

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Village nature insolite Les Rives de Grand Lieu

Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu · Loire-Atlantique

In Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu, Les Rives de Grand Lieu is a 3 star nature campsite on the Boulogne river, with tipis, bubble tents and a swimming lake 50 m away.

Rating
3 stars
Suggested time
1 night or more
Type of place
3 star campsite · Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu · Grand-Lieu lake
Atmosphere
A quiet nature village with unusual stays, between river and vineyards.
Getting there
Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu (Loire-Atlantique)

Who this place suits

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

Les Rives de Grand Lieu is on avenue de Nantes, in Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu, beside the river and among the vineyards, less than 30 kilometres south of Nantes. The shops in the centre are 200 metres away. The campsite has 180 pitches over 4.5 hectares, 67 of them rentals. You can sleep in a mobile home, a chalet or unusual accommodation: tipis, transparent bubble tents, safari chalets, yurts and Coco Sweet pods on stilts. One unit for 4 people is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Reception and the restaurant are housed in a yurt. A lake 50 metres away is open for swimming in July and August, and the Le Grand 9 water park is 500 metres away. Wi-Fi is free and bikes can be hired. The Grand-Lieu lake and the 9th century Carolingian abbey church of Saint-Philbert are close by. Nearby, you can visit the Château des ducs de Bretagne in Nantes, about 27 minutes by car (26 km), and the Musée d’Histoire de Nantes, about 27 minutes by car (26 km).

Highlights

  • Tipis, bubble tents, yurts and safari chalets
  • Swimming lake 50 m away in summer
  • Le Grand 9 water park 500 m away
  • Reception and restaurant in a yurt
  • Shops 200 m away
  • Carolingian abbey church nearby

Practical information

Address
1 avenue de Nantes, 44310 Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu
Pets
Pets allowed.

Tips on the spot

  • To book, call 02 40 78 88 79.
  • The rentals are reached on foot from the car park at the entrance.
  • Swimming in the nearby lake is only allowed in July and August.
  • For a walk: “Circuit de l’Eclogite”, a 4.2 km easy loop, starts from Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu., about 4 minutes by car (2.9 km).

Frequently asked questions

What unusual accommodation is there?

Tipis, transparent bubble tents, yurts, safari chalets and Coco Sweet pods on stilts.

What is there to visit around the campsite?

The Château des ducs de Bretagne, about 27 minutes by car (26 km); then the Musée d’Histoire de Nantes, about 27 minutes by car (26 km).

Which walk can you do near the campsite?

“Circuit de l’Eclogite”, an easy 4.2 km loop starting from Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu.

How do you contact the campsite?

By phone on 02 40 78 88 79.

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Source: DATAtourisme (ADN Tourisme), Licence Ouverte 2.0, updated 29 June 2026.

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