Camping La Tour des Prises

The Camping La Tour des Prises embodies 4-star art of living on Île de Ré. Set in the heart of La Couarde-sur-Mer, the estate features its large water area with a heated indoor pool, outdoor pool and paddling pool – everything is designed for refined family holidays on the island.

On the upscale rental side: the Premium mobile homes (29 m², 6 people) and Premium XXL (36-37 m², 6 to 8 people) offer air conditioning, a semi-covered terrace, a spacious living room, a comfortable bathroom, and full equipment. The Family mobile homes at 25 m² and Confort Plus at 35 m² round out a range designed for discerning families. For an unusual experience, the Coco Sweet combines a wooden cabin with modern comfort.

The campsite is located 500 m from Plage des Prises, a classified fine-sand beach. The cycle paths of Île de Ré start at the campsite and lead to Saint-Martin-de-Ré (the UNESCO-listed Vauban fortified town), Ars-en-Ré (the black-and-white village), Le Phare des Baleines lighthouse, and the harbour of La Flotte. On-site dining with a snack bar, pizzeria and takeaway meals, plus premium services: housekeeping, sheet rental, baby kit.

To discover other luxury campsites on Île de Ré: Camping de l’Île Blanche in La Flotte-en-Ré, Camping La Bonne Étoile in Bois-Plage, or Camping Les Grenettes in Sainte-Marie-de-Ré. Also check out our guide What to do on Île de Ré.

The Camping La Tour des Prises offers a range of upscale services worthy of its 4 stars. At reception, a bilingual team, VIP welcome for families, tailor-made advice for discovering Île de Ré (Michelin-starred restaurants, artisan markets, organic vineyards).

On the comfort side: housekeeping service on request, quality sheet rental, a complete baby kit (cot, high chair, bath), a baby area in the sanitary facilities, fridge rental. The on-site restaurant-pizzeria serves takeaway meals and offers a local menu (Ré oysters, Charente wines). Upscale grocery store, snack bar by the pool.

Technical comfort: free Wi-Fi, a compliant motorhome service area, modern sanitary facilities with hot water, laundry, upscale bike rental (electric bikes included). TV room, games room, multi-sports pitch, children’s playground. Wheelchair accessible, pets accepted (dogs on a leash, excluding categories 1 and 2).

For other premium experiences on the Atlantic coast: Camping Le Suroît – Île de Ré, Camping Les Grenettes, or Camping Le Paradis in Vendée.

Île de Ré is best explored by favouring refined experiences. Blue Flag beaches 500 m from the campsite (Plage des Prises, Plage du Goisil), upscale sailing schools for private lessons, catamaran outings at sunset, private cruises to Fort Boyard and Île d’Aix.

By bike, the cycle paths of Île de Ré give access to Saint-Martin-de-Ré (the UNESCO-listed Vauban fortified town, gourmet restaurants, artisan shops), Ars-en-Ré (the black-and-white bell tower, Provençal-style market), the Lilleau des Niges nature reserve (bird watching for migratory birds), and the salt marshes (guided tour with a salt farmer).

On the local produce and gastronomy side: Ré oysters from oyster farmers (tastings at the shack), wines from the Île de Ré vineyard (co-operative cellars), AOP potatoes, fleur de sel from the Salines. The market in La Couarde-sur-Mer (Place de l’Église) is one of the most authentic on the island.

At the campsite: pool entertainment, children’s shows, themed evenings, games room, table tennis, pétanque. Also discover our guide What to do on Île de Ré and our Village Airotel Corsaire 2 Plages in Châtelaillon-Plage.