Camping Ariane in Merville-Franceville-Plage
Calvados, Normandy · Beach 300 m away · Open 28 Mar → 2 Nov
The campsite
Key facts
Camping Ariane is a 3-star campsite in Merville-Franceville-Plage (Calvados), open from 28 March to 2 November, 300 m from the beach. Indoor pool, spa and wellness area, dogs welcome, electric hook-ups and motorhome service point; 156 pitches.
Listing updated on 22 October 2026, from 5 sources cited at the bottom of the page.
How to stay here
- TentYes
- CaravanYes
- MotorhomeYes
- CampervanYes, like motorhomes
- Mobile homeYes
- Chalet or bungalowNot recorded
On site and around
Facilities mentioned by our sources: indoor pool, shop with fresh bread, launderette, playground, Wi-Fi, pets allowed and wheelchair access.
To reach Caen, the main town of the département, allow for 16 km (10 miles) as the crow flies. The closest beach is Plage des Confessionnaux, 10 km (6 miles) away. Observatoire d'oiseaux, 2 km (1 mile) 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
- Yes
- Motorhome waste disposal and water
- Yes
- 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?
Be the first Nester to review the access: length accepted, lanes, bends, pitch surface…
Motorhome, or caravan and car, over 10 metres long: please call the campsite before you set off.
Large outfit: the campsites that take one →Classified in the French « loisirs » (leisure) category, the site lets more than half of its pitches by the year or the season, so there is less room for short stays. It is best to book before arriving with a caravan.
Facilities
Your pitch
- Electric hook-ups
Motorhome services
- Motorhome service point
Swimming
- Swimming pool
- Indoor pool
- Spa and wellness (sauna)
On site
- Shop with fresh bread
- Fresh bread delivery
- Launderette
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair access
Rentals
- Wheelchair-accessible rentals
Children and entertainment
- Playground
- Entertainment
Pets
- Pets allowed
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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Most useful:
At a glance
- Classification
- 3 starsclassified on 30 September 2022
- Category
- Leisuremostly pitches let by the year
- Pitches
- 156
- Capacity
- 468 people
- Pets
- Allowed
- Open
- 28 Mar → 2 Novaccording 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 Ariane open?
According to its website, Camping Ariane is open from 28 March to 2 November. Dates may change from one year to the next, so please check them before booking.
Are dogs allowed at Camping Ariane?
Yes, pets are welcome.
Is there a swimming pool at Camping Ariane?
Yes, Camping Ariane has an indoor pool, with a spa and wellness area.
How far is Camping Ariane from the beach?
The beach is about 300 m away.
Can you stay at Camping Ariane with a caravan or a motorhome?
Camping Ariane offers touring pitches. The pitches have electric hook-ups. The maximum length accepted is not known yet: with a motorhome, or a caravan and car, over 10 metres long, please call the campsite before you set off.
Where can you empty a motorhome near Camping Ariane?
The campsite has its own motorhome service point for emptying waste water and toilets. The nearest motorhome service area, “Aire de camping-cars – Merville-Franceville-Plage”, is 1.4 km away, with waste disposal, free of charge.
What accommodation can you rent at Camping Ariane?
According to its website: mobile homes, and rentals accessible to people with reduced mobility.
How many stars does Camping Ariane have?
Camping Ariane is rated 3 stars by Atout France, the French tourism agency, since 30 September 2022. It has 156 pitches for 468 people.
Is the Wi-Fi free at Camping Ariane?
Yes, according to its website, the Wi-Fi is free.
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Data sources (5)
- Hébergements touristiques classés en France (classified tourist accommodation) – Atout France, Licence Ouverte 2.0Classification of 30 September 2022.
- DATAtourisme, the French national tourism data platform – ADN Tourisme and tourist offices, Licence Ouverte 2.0Record updated on 13 October 2026.
- © OpenStreetMap contributors – OpenStreetMap, ODbL licenceLocation of campsites and motorhome service areas.
- Wikimedia Commons – Photos under a free licence, authors credited under each photo
- Official campsite website – Details read on the website and written up by CampernestChecked on 22 October 2026.