Camping La Joletiere
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#1 of 2 campsites in Mervent
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Camping Joletiere*** is a quiet family camping in the middle of the Mervent / Vouvant's forest and 300 m from the lake. It is equipped with an indoor heated swimming pool open from April to October, and a playground (trampoline, table tennis, petanque, playground) In summer activities are offered and the restaurant is open. You can rent locations, mobile home, chalet or caravan for one night or one week depending on the time. Other services: bicycle rental, WiFi, small grocery store, bed linen rental ... Discover the camping site: campinglajoletiere
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99 Departementale, 85200 Mervent France
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We've been coming to La Joletière for years now, drawn both by the location in the heart of the really magnificent Mervent Forest and by the welcoming atmosphere of the site itself.
This is not a big site. It doesn't have all the whistles & bells. What it does have is very pleasant and helpful new owners (who have really started to leave their own mark on the site), an excellent heated / covered swimming pool that is fabulous for children, generous sized pitches, a good play area and a very serviceable bar / restaurant.
An easy walk from the village of Mervent (and the local authority have just invested in new paths) and a number of restaurants. The whole of the forest is on the doorstep - it is possible to walk for hours in magnificent near solitude.
The site has pitches for tents, caravans / motor homes and there also a number of mobile homes / chalets for rent.
This is a lovely, quiet, site and is absolutely ideal for family holidays.
This is not a big site. It doesn't have all the whistles & bells. What it does have is very pleasant and helpful new owners (who have really started to leave their own mark on the site), an excellent heated / covered swimming pool that is fabulous for children, generous sized pitches, a good play area and a very serviceable bar / restaurant.
An easy walk from the village of Mervent (and the local authority have just invested in new paths) and a number of restaurants. The whole of the forest is on the doorstep - it is possible to walk for hours in magnificent near solitude.
The site has pitches for tents, caravans / motor homes and there also a number of mobile homes / chalets for rent.
This is a lovely, quiet, site and is absolutely ideal for family holidays.
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Date of stay: April 2015Trip type: Travelled with family
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We arrived here on a very hot day and were very pleased to see the well shaded plot we were given, with high hedges and some trees to keep the sun off. The plots are well laid out and roomy, our had its own water tap as well as electricity.
The site has a swimming pool which always puts the price up, whether you use it or not, but it was popular with families as you'd expect.
There were some problems with the hot water systems while we were there: the washing up area had none, and it appeared that some campers also had issues with their hot water in the chalets. The engineers were in putting them right as we were leaving, however.
We didn't feel that the management were that welcoming, and other campers said the same thing, but we still had a good stay. The nearby town of Mervent is a pretty enough place with a small grocery store but not a lot more in the way of shops. There is a tourist information centre, however, and a water sports centre which we personally made good use of hiring canoes twice, next to a lakeside/café restaurant.
The site has a swimming pool which always puts the price up, whether you use it or not, but it was popular with families as you'd expect.
There were some problems with the hot water systems while we were there: the washing up area had none, and it appeared that some campers also had issues with their hot water in the chalets. The engineers were in putting them right as we were leaving, however.
We didn't feel that the management were that welcoming, and other campers said the same thing, but we still had a good stay. The nearby town of Mervent is a pretty enough place with a small grocery store but not a lot more in the way of shops. There is a tourist information centre, however, and a water sports centre which we personally made good use of hiring canoes twice, next to a lakeside/café restaurant.
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Date of stay: August 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Small campsite, with smallish typical French pitches separated by mature privet hedges. Very friendly English speaking staff.
Well spaced accessible hookup points and drinking water supplies with proper taps and threaded outlets to enable easy refilling.
Covered swimming pool, free wifi around reception and small shop and restaurant open in main season.
Shower and toilet facilities appear to be original and could really, REALLY do with upgrading and refurbishing, but if you've been to Southern Italy and Sicily, then you will have seen much worse.
Well spaced accessible hookup points and drinking water supplies with proper taps and threaded outlets to enable easy refilling.
Covered swimming pool, free wifi around reception and small shop and restaurant open in main season.
Shower and toilet facilities appear to be original and could really, REALLY do with upgrading and refurbishing, but if you've been to Southern Italy and Sicily, then you will have seen much worse.
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Date of stay: May 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We had booked this campsite but the man at reception was so bad mannered , it was difficult to deal with him . he gave us a site and said come back later when his wife could speak English as it was evident he was not prepared to try any English and was impatient with my attempt to communicate in French . He allocated a site which we didn’t like , small , quashed in between 2 tents . We couldn’t get out of the place quickly enough . We had paid a deposit but knew by his attitude no way would we get it back so we cut our loses and left . Scary awful site , we were relieved to leave . I’d give it 0 stars if this were possibly . One of the worst sites and I’ve been to France a lot . Disappointed as we had to go try find somewhere else quite late . Overall a bad experience !!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: First appearances of this site and the bad mannered man at reception was enough to give be a bad...
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All night outside drinking party was allowed which was still going at 06.30!
Strangely owners had a note on their accueil saying ' they were not available this evening!'.
Very primitive toilet block and disabled facilities non existent.
Strangely owners had a note on their accueil saying ' they were not available this evening!'.
Very primitive toilet block and disabled facilities non existent.
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Date of stay: September 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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lepetitmondedecindy asked a question Jul 2015
Equeurdreville-Hainneville, France25 contributions9 helpful votesbonjour, j'aimerez avoir plus de photos sur les chalets 4/6pers , et j'aimerez savoir s'il y a des animations pour les petits 5ans ?
merci
Lorsque nous sommes arrivés à ce camping, nous étions les tous premiers clients de la saison. Etant donné que toutes les installations n'étaient pas tout à fait opérationnelles, les nouveaux propriétaires avaient mis à notre disposition un mobile-home dont l'état était impeccable.
Malheureusement le mauvais temps nous a chassé de la région, et n'avons guère eu le temps de vérifier s'il y avait des jeux ou animations pour enfants. Mais n'hésitez de contacter ces personnes qui seront très heureux de vous renseigner.
Cordialement.
"First appearances of this site and the bad mannered man at reception was enough to give be a bad vibe !! "Read full review
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Frequently Asked Questions about Camping La Joletiere
Which popular attractions are close to Camping La Joletiere?
Nearby attractions include Natur'zoo de Mervent (2.1 km), Château de Terre Neuve (7.0 km), and Parc de Pierre Brune (2.6 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Camping La Joletiere?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Camping La Joletiere?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Camping La Joletiere?
Conveniently located restaurants include Pinky, L'Ardoisine, and Café du Miracle.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Camping La Joletiere?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Is Camping La Joletiere located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.8 km away from the centre of Mervent.
Are pets allowed at Camping La Joletiere?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Camping La Joletiere?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Château de Terre Neuve (7.0 km), Chevalement d’Epagne (7.8 km), and Église Saint-médard De Mervent (1.0 km).
Is Camping La Joletiere accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.