Le Petit Dauphin

A family setting near the beaches

Le Petit Dauphin opens its doors from April 25 to September 30 in Les Mathes-La Palmyre, in Charente-Maritime. The campsite is run by Annie and Régis, whose personalized welcome comes up often in visitor feedback.

Just 5 km from the fine sand naturist beaches of the Atlantic coast, the site sits in a more urban setting than an isolated one: it's tucked between shops and the neighboring Luna Park, open in July and August until 2 am. Worth noting for those seeking absolute quiet.

Pool and life on site

The campsite's strong point, mentioned by many regulars, is the heated and covered pool, kept between 25 and 29°C. A real plus outside the hottest months.

On the food front, a bakery opens from 7 am and a snack bar runs from 7 am to 11 pm, with table service from noon to 2 pm. Vegetarian visitors are specifically catered for, and pets are welcome. Activities fill the evenings and weekends.

Accommodations and rates

The campsite offers several types of mobile homes (Louisiane, Grand Confort, Standard Confort), as well as pitches for tents, caravans and campervans. The 3 star rating shows in the overall comfort of the site.

For a 2 night weekend, expect between 138 and 200 euros depending on the type of accommodation chosen, plus a tourist tax of 0.66 euros per person per night. Discounts apply for long stays: 5% from 2 weeks, 10% from 3 weeks, 15% beyond 4 weeks.

What visitors say

Reviews highlight a family atmosphere, a warm welcome from the team (Annie, Régis and Aurore come up often in comments) and well kept sanitary facilities. Some criticism concerns the overall upkeep of the site, worth factoring in depending on your standards.

The clientele mixes families and solo visitors looking for a hassle free naturist experience, with Royan 23 km away and the Palmyre zoo nearby for a change of scenery.