Camping le Lidon in Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud
Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Open 30 Apr → 12 Sept
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Key facts
Camping le Lidon is a 3-star campsite in Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud (Deux-Sèvres), open from 30 April to 12 September. Heated pool, dogs welcome, electric hook-ups and motorhome service point; 140 pitches for tents and motorhomes.
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 bungalowYes
On site and around
On the facilities side: swimming pool, restaurant or snack bar, shop with fresh bread, launderette, playground, Wi-Fi, pets allowed and wheelchair access.
To reach Niort, the main town of the département, allow for 20 km (13 miles) as the crow flies. Barrage et écluses de Bazoin, 4.5 km (3 miles) 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
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Motorhome, or caravan and car, over 10 metres long: please call the campsite before you set off.
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Your pitch
- Electric hook-ups
- Shaded pitches
- Grass pitches
Motorhome services
- Motorhome service point
Swimming
- Swimming pool
- Outdoor pool
- Heated pool1 Jun → 30 Sept, according to the campsite's website
- Paddling pool
- By a river
On site
- Shop with fresh bread
- Fresh bread delivery
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant or snack bar
- Launderette
- Wi-Fi
- EV charging point
- Wheelchair access
Children and entertainment
- Playground
- 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 of Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud and its surroundings, under a free licence (Wikimedia Commons). These are not photos of the campsite. Photos of the campsite (overview, pool, accommodation, pitches, activities) and videos will be added by the campsite itself or by members.
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At a glance
- Classification
- 3 starsclassified on 7 July 2026
- Category
- Tourismmostly short stays
- Pitches
- 140
- Capacity
- 420 people
- Pets
- Allowed
- Open
- 30 Apr → 12 Septaccording to the campsite's website
- Labels
- Clef Verte (Green Key), Accueil Vélo (cyclist-friendly)
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 Lidon open?
According to its website, Camping le Lidon is open from 30 April to 12 September. Dates may change from one year to the next, so please check them before booking.
Are dogs allowed at Camping le Lidon?
Yes, pets are welcome. Category 1 and 2 dogs (France's restricted breeds) are not accepted.
Is there a swimming pool at Camping le Lidon?
Yes, Camping le Lidon has a heated pool (heated from 1 June to 30 September), with a paddling pool.
Can you stay at Camping le Lidon with a caravan or a motorhome?
Yes, Camping le Lidon welcomes motorhomes. 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 le Lidon?
The campsite has its own motorhome service point for emptying waste water and toilets.
What accommodation can you rent at Camping le Lidon?
According to its website: mobile homes, chalets, bungalows and unusual accommodation.
How many stars does Camping le Lidon have?
Camping le Lidon is rated 3 stars by Atout France, the French tourism agency, since 7 July 2026. It has 140 pitches for 420 people.
Is the Wi-Fi free at Camping le Lidon?
The campsite has Wi-Fi; we do not know yet whether it is free.
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Data sources (5)
- Hébergements touristiques classés en France (classified tourist accommodation) – Atout France, Licence Ouverte 2.0Classification of 7 July 2026.
- DATAtourisme, the French national tourism data platform – ADN Tourisme and tourist offices, Licence Ouverte 2.0Record updated on 4 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.