Camping Centre Hélio Marin in Vendays-Montalivet
Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · By the sea · Open 28 Mar → 27 Sept
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Key facts
Camping Centre Hélio Marin is a 4-star campsite in Vendays-Montalivet (Gironde), open from 28 March to 27 September, with direct access to the beach. Heated indoor pool, water park, spa and wellness area, dogs welcome and electric hook-ups; 1735 pitches for tents, caravans 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 site, our sources list: indoor pool, restaurant or snack bar, shop with fresh bread, launderette, playground, kids' club, Wi-Fi and pets allowed.
Vendays-Montalivet is 66 km (41 miles) from Bordeaux, the main town of the département. The nearest beach, Plage CHM de Montalivet P1, is 1 km (1 mile) away. Worth a visit nearby: Sentier pédagogique du marais de la Perge, 3.1 km (2 miles) away. 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
- 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.
Large outfit: the campsites that take one →Facilities
Your pitch
- Electric hook-ups
- Car on the pitch
Swimming
- Swimming pool
- Outdoor pool
- Indoor pool
- Heated pool
- Water slides
- Water park
- Paddling pool
- Spa and wellness (sauna)
- Direct beach access
- By the sea
On site
- Shop with fresh bread
- Fresh bread delivery
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant or snack bar
- Launderette
- Wi-Fi
- EV charging point
Children and entertainment
- Playground
- Kids' club
- Teens' club
- Entertainment
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Category 1 and 2 dogs not accepted
Cycling
- Bike hire
- Bike repair station
Other
- Naturist
List taken from our sources; a facility that is missing here may still exist.
Photos
Photos of Vendays-Montalivet 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
- 4 starsclassified on 23 September 2022
- Category
- Tourismmostly short stays
- Pitches
- 1735
- Capacity
- 5205 people
- Pets
- Yes, 2 max.
- Open
- 28 Mar → 27 Septaccording to the campsite's website
- Chain
- Homairaccording 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 Centre Hélio Marin open?
According to its website, Camping Centre Hélio Marin is open from 28 March to 27 September. Dates may change from one year to the next, so please check them before booking.
Are dogs allowed at Camping Centre Hélio Marin?
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 Centre Hélio Marin?
Yes, Camping Centre Hélio Marin has a heated indoor pool, with a water park, water slides, a paddling pool and a spa and wellness area.
How far is Camping Centre Hélio Marin from the beach?
According to its website, the campsite has direct access to the beach. The nearest one listed by the tourist office is Plage CHM de Montalivet P1, 1 km away as the crow flies.
Can you stay at Camping Centre Hélio Marin with a caravan or a motorhome?
Yes, Camping Centre Hélio Marin welcomes caravans and 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 Centre Hélio Marin?
The nearest motorhome service area, “Aire Vendays Montalivet, La Pinède”, is 890 m away, with waste disposal.
What accommodation can you rent at Camping Centre Hélio Marin?
According to its website: mobile homes, chalets, bungalows, glamping tents, unusual accommodation and apartments.
How many stars does Camping Centre Hélio Marin have?
Camping Centre Hélio Marin is rated 4 stars by Atout France, the French tourism agency, since 23 September 2022. It has 1735 pitches for 5205 people.
Is the Wi-Fi free at Camping Centre Hélio Marin?
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 23 September 2022.
- DATAtourisme, the French national tourism data platform – ADN Tourisme and tourist offices, Licence Ouverte 2.0Record updated on 29 July 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.