Camping Zephir

Welcome to Zephir 4-star campsite in Les Mathes La Palmyre, Charente-Maritime

Located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, in the department of Charente-Maritime, Zephir campsite welcomes you in Les Mathes La Palmyre, 22 avenue de la Coubre. This 4-star Capfun campsite enjoys a prime location 3 km from the beaches of La Palmyre and the Grande Côte, right in the Coubre state forest, right next to the Zoo de La Palmyre, 15 min from Royan, 30 min from the Île d’Oléron and 1h from La Rochelle.

Zephir campsite combines the charm of a shaded estate amid maritime pines with the high-end amenities of a 4-star establishment: water park with slides, heated indoor pool, fully equipped mobile homes, kids clubs and entertainment in high season. A combination that appeals to families looking for active holidays between the Atlantic Ocean, the beaches of the Côte de Beauté, the Gironde estuary, the Charente islands and discovering the maritime heritage of Charente-Maritime.

Around Zephir campsite, Charente-Maritime offers exceptional richness: beaches of La Palmyre (3 km), Grande Côte and Bonne Anse, the Coubre state forest with its iconic lighthouse, Zoo de La Palmyre one of the finest in Europe, Ronce-les-Bains, Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, Royan (15 min) and its Art Deco seaside town, Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, Talmont-sur-Gironde one of the most beautiful villages in France, Meschers-sur-Gironde and its cave dwellings, Marennes and its AOP oysters, Brouage the fortified town, the Île d’Oléron (30 min via the bridge) with Saint-Trojan and Château-d’Oléron, Rochefort (45 min) and the Hermione, Fort Boyard, Saintes (45 min) and its Gallo-Roman amphitheatre, the Île d’Aix, La Rochelle (1h) and its three towers, the La Rochelle Aquarium, the Île de Ré (1h15) via the bridge, Cognac (1h) and its trading houses.

The water park at Zephir campsite: slides and pools in Charente-Maritime

Dive into the aquatic area of Zephir campsite, a true oasis of freshness on the Côte de Beauté! The complex combines a heated indoor pool, heated outdoor pools, multi-lane water slides and a fun paddling pool for the enjoyment of the whole family, in Charente-Maritime, close to the Zoo de La Palmyre, Royan, the Coubre forest and the Île d’Oléron.

The multi-lane water slides at Zephir campsite promise thrills to share as a family. Side-by-side descents, refreshing turns and landings in supervised pools: a genuine aquatic playground that delights teens and adults alike in Les Mathes La Palmyre, between La Palmyre a family seaside resort, Ronce-les-Bains, Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, Royan queen of the Côte de Beauté, the bright Île d’Oléron, the Île de Ré, La Rochelle and its Vieux-Port, Rochefort and the Hermione, Marennes oyster capital and Brouage the fortified town. Lifeguards provide continuous supervision for worry-free swims.

The heated indoor pool extends the water fun whatever the weather at Zephir campsite. Essential given the oceanic climate of the Côte de Beauté, it is open throughout the campsite’s opening period, letting the whole family enjoy a comfortable swim in a bright, welcoming pool, just a few kilometres from the fine sandy beaches, the dunes and the Atlantic Ocean.

Younger children love the fun paddling pool at Zephir campsite. Small slides, water games, mushrooms and refreshing cascades make up a world entirely dedicated to toddlers. A poolside bar with a shaded terrace rounds out the offer for parents, who can enjoy a refreshing drink while the children play safely in Les Mathes La Palmyre, in Charente-Maritime.

Activities and entertainment at Zephir campsite

At Zephir campsite, entertainment fills the high season with the famous Capfun Fun Dose programme: kids clubs Clapou (4/6 years), Politicator club (7/10 years) and teen club Nobodys (11/17 years). Sports tournaments, themed evenings, a big family game, aqua wake-up sessions, aquagym, dance workshops: everything is on offer for a lively, sociable holiday in Les Mathes La Palmyre, on the Côte de Beauté.

Around Zephir campsite, there’s no shortage of activities. The beaches of La Palmyre (3 km) and the Grande Côte invite you to swim, surf, bodyboard and stroll along the shore. The Coubre forest can be explored on foot or by bike thanks to a dense network of shaded cycle paths. The Zoo de La Palmyre, one of the finest zoos in Europe, is just minutes from the campsite. Royan (15 min) charms with its Art Deco architecture, its large beach and its carillon. Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, Ronce-les-Bains and Talmont-sur-Gironde (one of the most beautiful villages in France) round out the discovery of the Côte de Beauté.

Fans of heritage and nature will enjoy visiting the Île d’Oléron (30 min via the bridge) with its beaches, its Chassiron lighthouse and its oyster farms, Marennes the oyster capital and its Cité de l’Huître, Brouage the fortified town where Champlain was born, Rochefort (45 min) and the frigate Hermione, the Île d’Aix accessible by boat with its Napoleonic museum, Fort Boyard visitable from Fouras, Saintes (45 min) and its Gallo-Roman amphitheatre, La Rochelle (1h) and its three medieval towers, the La Rochelle Aquarium, the Île de Ré (1h15) via the bridge and Cognac (1h) and its great trading houses. Catamaran trips, horse riding, shore fishing in Les Mathes and hiking on the GR360 and the coastal path round out the activities.

For a taste of Charente gastronomy, try the local specialities: Marennes-Oléron IGP oysters, bouchot mussels AOP, mussel éclade, mogettes, cagouilles (snails), Charente galette, Charentes-Poitou AOP butter, Pineau des Charentes AOC, Cognac AOC, Île de Ré salt, Île de Ré AOP potatoes and Poitou farmhouse goat’s cheese. The markets of La Palmyre, Royan and Marennes are must-visits to experience the soul of Charente-Maritime.