Dog-friendly Camping in Charente-Maritime

Once you’ve arrived at your pet-friendly campsite in Charente-Maritime, are you wondering what to do? This is a region where many activities are possible with your pet: you can go for walks, swim, and make many discoveries with your four-legged companion, who will be welcome in many places.

In Charente-Maritime, there are a few beaches where pets are allowed. The beach of Bonne Anse Bay in La Palmyre welcomes dogs all year round on a section of its coast, between the Chemin des Corsaires and the Coubre lighthouse. On Oléron Island, L’Écuissière beach and Bourcefranc-le-Chapus beach are also accessible to dogs on a leash. For water sports enthusiasts, you can go canoeing or kayaking in Saujon with your dog, or even try dog paddleboarding on Ré Island.

You can discover many pet-friendly cultural sites in Charente-Maritime. The Château des Énigmes welcomes your furry friends under 30 kg, kept on a leash. A little further south, you can visit the citadel of Oléron castle with your dog all year round. Also consider walks in the charming villages. You will be warmly welcomed in Saint-Sauvant near Saintes or in Talmont-sur-Gironde, where you can stroll through historic streets. If you want to cool down, the Régulus or Matata caves are accessible to dogs.

The region is full of trails for nature lovers, perfectly suited for a stay at a dog-friendly campsite in Charente-Maritime. Dog hikes are organized by dog trainers in the south of the department, for a friendly experience. On Oléron Island, you can also visit the salt marshes of Port des Salines, or visit an oyster hut with your dog.