Camping le Donjon de Lars in Courseulles-sur-Mer
Calvados, Normandy · Beach 450 m away · Open 3 Apr → 1 Nov
The campsite
Key facts
Camping le Donjon de Lars is a 5-star campsite in Courseulles-sur-Mer (Calvados), open from 3 April to 1 November, with direct access to the beach. Heated indoor pool, water park and dogs welcome; 366 pitches.
Listing updated on 22 October 2026, from 4 sources cited at the bottom of the page.
How to stay here
- TentNo
- CaravanNo
- MotorhomeNo
- CampervanNo
- Mobile homeYes
- Chalet or bungalowNot recorded
On site and around
On the facilities side: indoor pool, shop with fresh bread, launderette, playground, kids' club, Wi-Fi, pets allowed and wheelchair access.
Caen, the préfecture, is 16 km (10 miles) away as the crow flies. For a swim, Plage des Confessionnaux is 9 km (6 miles) away. Le Parc de l'édit, 370 m away, makes a good first outing. Distances are as the crow flies.
Access by caravan and motorhome
According to the Nesters who have been there.
- Electric hook-ups
- Motorhome waste disposal and water
- Access for large outfits
- Manoeuvres and bends
- Ground of the pitches
- Twin-axle caravan
- Maximum length accepted
- Pitch size
Have you been there with a caravan or a motorhome?
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Motorhome, or caravan and car, over 10 metres long: please call the campsite before you set off.
Large outfit: the campsites that take one →Our sources describe it as offering rentals only: please check that it takes caravans and motorhomes before you set off.
Facilities
Swimming
- Swimming pool
- Outdoor pool
- Indoor pool
- Heated pool
- Water slides
- Water park
- Paddling pool
- Direct beach access
On site
- Shop with fresh bread
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Launderette
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair access
Rentals
- Air-conditioned rentals
Children and entertainment
- Playground
- Kids' club
- Entertainment
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Category 1 and 2 dogs not accepted
Cycling
- Bike hire
List taken from our sources; a facility that is missing here may still exist.
Photos
Photos from the campsite's official website, sorted by Campernest.
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At a glance
- Classification
- 5 starsclassified on 6 December 2021
- Category
- Tourismmostly short stays
- Pitches
- 366
- Capacity
- 1650 people
- Pets
- Yes, 2 max.
- Open
- 3 Apr → 1 Novaccording to the campsite's website
- Chain
- Capfunaccording to the campsite's website
What does the star rating mean?
French campsites are rated from 1 to 5 stars for 5 years by Atout France, the national tourism agency, after an inspection by an accredited body. The rating assesses facilities, services, accessibility and sustainability against a national grid. It is optional: an unrated campsite is not necessarily less well run.
Frequently asked questions
When is Camping le Donjon de Lars open?
According to its website, Camping le Donjon de Lars is open from 3 April to 1 November. Dates may change from one year to the next, so please check them before booking.
Are dogs allowed at Camping le Donjon de Lars?
Yes, pets are welcome: up to 2 pets per pitch. Category 1 and 2 dogs (France's restricted breeds) are not accepted.
Is there a swimming pool at Camping le Donjon de Lars?
Yes, Camping le Donjon de Lars has a heated indoor pool, with a water park, water slides and a paddling pool.
How far is Camping le Donjon de Lars from the beach?
According to its website, the campsite has direct access to the beach.
Where can you empty a motorhome near Camping le Donjon de Lars?
The nearest motorhome service area, “Aire de camping-car communale du Parc de l'Edit à Courseulles-sur-Mer”, is 390 m away, with waste disposal, free of charge.
What accommodation can you rent at Camping le Donjon de Lars?
According to its website: mobile homes, some of them air-conditioned.
How many stars does Camping le Donjon de Lars have?
Camping le Donjon de Lars is rated 5 stars by Atout France, the French tourism agency, since 6 December 2021. It has 366 pitches for 1650 people.
Is the Wi-Fi free at Camping le Donjon de Lars?
Yes, according to its website, the Wi-Fi is free.
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Data sources (4)
- Hébergements touristiques classés en France (classified tourist accommodation) – Atout France, Licence Ouverte 2.0Classification of 6 December 2021.
- DATAtourisme, the French national tourism data platform – ADN Tourisme and tourist offices, Licence Ouverte 2.0Record updated on 23 July 2026.
- © OpenStreetMap contributors – OpenStreetMap, ODbL licenceLocation of campsites and motorhome service areas.
- Official campsite website – Details read on the website and written up by CampernestChecked on 22 October 2026.