La Ronde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Camping du Port
Camping du Port is a small naturist campground in La Ronde, a rural commune in the Charente-Maritime department of southwestern France.
About this place
Camping du Port is a small naturist campground in La Ronde, a rural commune in the Charente-Maritime department of southwestern France. The site sits in the forested inland region between Cognac and the Atlantic coast, an area known for quiet countryside, Romanesque churches, and proximity to both river valleys and the sandy beaches of the Charente coastline. Like many modest French naturist campgrounds, Camping du Port offers a simple, back-to-basics experience — likely tent pitches and caravan spots under shade trees, with basic amenities such as toilets, showers, and possibly a small swimming area or natural pond access. The setting appeals to visitors looking for low-key naturist camping away from the larger, resort-style sites that dominate France's Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts. This is the kind of place where you'll spend your days reading in the shade, walking wooded trails, and chatting with neighbors over a bottle of local Pineau. France has a dense network of smaller naturist campgrounds affiliated with the Fédération Française de Naturisme (FFN), and Camping du Port fits that profile — a seasonal, family-run site where naturism is practiced in a relaxed, unglamorous way. If you're touring the Charente region and want a naturist stopover that's quiet and unpretentious, this is a solid option.
Visitor notes
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Who visits
Visitor demographics not well-documented. Likely draws French and regional naturist regulars, couples, and retirees touring the Charente countryside by caravan. Smaller French naturist campgrounds tend to attract an older, quieter crowd rather than families with young children or international backpackers.
How to find it
The campground is in La Ronde, a small village roughly 40 km southeast of Saintes and 25 km west of Cognac. Access is by car; the coordinates place it in rural farmland near the village center. Parking is on-site. Contact details in the address field suggest advance booking is advisable, especially in summer.
Things to watch out for
Likely operates seasonally, typically May through September. Confirm opening dates and availability by phone before traveling — small sites like this may close early or late in the season if occupancy is low. No English-language website or online booking visible, so expect to arrange your stay by phone in French.
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Etiquette & ground rules
Nudity is welcomed throughout the site whenever weather permits, with the common-sense norm of using a towel between you and shared surfaces. Photo and video are not allowed without prior, explicit consent. Quiet hours and any age or guest policies are typically posted at reception; ask if unsure.
Where you can stay
- Tent sites
- RV sites
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