The most beautiful campsites in Basse-Normandie

There are 186 campsites in Basse-Normandie, most of them located on the coast, very popular during the summer for its beautiful wild beaches and famous seaside resorts. 690€ on average for a week camping in Basse-Normandie, the prices vary according to the periods, but also according to the situation of the campsite.The region is made up of 4 departments, the characteristics of which are as follows, as well as some campsite proposals which, we hope, will help you prepare your holidays:

Choose a campsite in Calvados

One of the 72 campsites in Calvados named after the rocks off Arromanches-les-Bains.Main city of the region, Caen, "green city" with a maritime atmosphere has not finished charming tourists, offering superb monuments to visit, such as the memorial, the City of History for Peace or the various buildings dedicated to William the Conqueror.17 minutes from there, settle down as best you can at Camping Bois et Marais 4* (in Touffréville), a pretty high-end campsite overlooking the Caen plain, with a beautiful heated and covered swimming pool and a playground for children... To be as close as possible to the famous seaside resort of Deauville, we recommend camping Yelloh Village Les Haras 4*, located 1 km from the sea and equipped with all the infrastructure you need (swimming pool, sports grounds...).

You dream of discovering the medieval charming city of Bayeux, with its famous Bayeux tapestry and very close to the historic beaches and landing sites... You can safely pack your bags at the Queen Mathilde 3* (in Etreham) campsite, equipped with a heated swimming pool and games for children and offering many activities for the whole family.

Also close to the landing beaches, the Château de Martragny 4* (in Martragny) campsite invites you to stay in the heart of a haven of tranquility and greenery, sparc of a superb castle. Beautiful swimming pool, sports fields and entertainment are available. From there, you will be at the gates of Lisieux and can admire the Sainte-Thérèse de Lisieux cathedral or visit the city's distilleries.

The surroundings of Vire, another flagship city, are a mosaic of green landscapes, revealing magnificent Normandy valleys and groves, meadows where the horses so beloved in the region graze, and small typical granite houses. Don't miss the castle of William the Conqueror, built in the nearby town of Falaise.

In Clécy, 30 minutes away, you will find the campsite Les Rochers des Parcs 3* nestled in a green setting and giving access to a river, for a holiday in the heart of nature. Beautiful hikes are possible in the surroundings of these 2 cities and in the natural sites of the region.

At the entrance to the Cerisy forest, you can stay at the beautiful Domaine de Litteau 4* (in Litteau) campsite, which has all the facilities necessary for a top-of-the-range campsite (aquatic area with slide, children's club, entertainment...) in a natural setting so relaxing.

Finally, plan to spend about 1500€ in the middle of summer for a week camping in Basse-Normandie in this department, and 550€ in the low season.

Your campsite in the Channel

The Channel is an ideal setting for your holidays, a real gem for the eyes made of contrasting landscapes where moors, marshes, woods, cliffs, plains and beautiful green countryside are mixed together. There are 16 campsites in La Manche, home to the famous Mont Saint-Michel, one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in France.

Camping Saint-Michel 3* will welcome you to its wooded grounds at the foot of Mont Saint-Michel, if you want to enjoy the view of this fabulous site, its swimming pool and the activities organized there. Don't forget to look at the campsites in Cotentin. They are mainly located on the coast of the peninsula.

Below Granville, a popular seaside resort on the coast, Camping Château de Lez-Eaux 5* is the perfect destination for a relaxing holiday in the English Channel. Near the shore, you will also have access to a beautiful lake and can use the campsite's splendid aquatic area (covered and with slides), as well as register your children in the club and have fun during the activities organised by the team.

Going up the coast, visit Notre-Dame de Coutances Abbey before enjoying a well-deserved walk in the Cotentin and Bessin Marshes Regional Natural Park. You will find the 4* L'Etang des Haizes campsite in La Haye-du-Puits, where you will be like a pasha, with a beautiful swimming pool with a slide and a lake with direct access from the campsite, then you will reach Cherbourg and its unmissable sites, its Italian theatre and the quays and port of Chantereyne, which are regularly animated with events. Continuing your journey along the coast, do not miss the village of Barfleur, classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France, without walking around, and visit Valognes, a city of art and history not to be missed.

In the surrounding area, pack your bags at camping La Gallouette 3* in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, a charming family campsite with shaded grounds, swimming pool, entertainment and children's club, all this just 18 km from Valognes.

On average, expect €660 for a week camping in the English Channel, while the other highlights of the region are the Vauban Tower, Champrepus Castle, the great waterfalls of Mortain, the castle and hermitage of Gratot, as well as various manors and castles scattered throughout the Channel. If you are looking for inspiration, we recommend our selection from the Top 10 campsites on the Normandy coast.

Magnificent campsites in Orne

Finally, you will find 15 campsites in Orne, if you have chosen to choose a temporary home for your holidays in this very wooded department (Andean forest, Ecouves...) and crossed pretty rivers, for the pleasure of sportsmen who can practice all possible and imaginable water activities (fishing, canoeing, rafting, canyoning...).The Normandy-Maine and Perche natural park will delight nature and hiking lovers, who will be at ease at the charming little campsite de la Rouvre in Meni-Hubert-sur-Orne, quite simple because it offers the bare minimum of pretty pitches and basic infrastructures (and a mountain bike rental service!), but nestled in a magnificent setting with a breathtaking view of the surrounding nature.

At a stone's throw, visit Alençon, a lace city, and its beautiful Notre-Dame basilica, or Flers and its castle with its collection museum.

Le camping du Pays de Flers 2* is a small campsite located just outside the city, and equipped with a swimming pool with a water slide.

Finally, Ecouves 3* campsite will welcome you just a stone's throw from the beautiful Ecouves forest in a magnificent panorama, and even in a caravan, if you dream of an extraordinary holiday.

A week camping in this department costs on average 0€, even a little more in high season, ideal for walks in natural sites.

Don't forget to visit the beautiful city of Argentan, its church of Saint-Germain and the Maison de la Dentelle. Note the other essential sites of the Orne such as the Roche d'Oëtre, a splendid natural lookout, the Notre-Dame des Sées cathedral or the Château d'Ô. The thermal spa of Bagnoles de l'Orne also attracts many people taking the waters all year round.