Camping La Rivière

Welcome to Camping La Rivière 4★ in Valence-en-Poitou

Located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, in the Vienne department, camping La Rivière welcomes you in Valence-en-Poitou, at 1 La Garnison in Châtillon. This 4-star Capfun campsite enjoys an exceptional location on the banks of the Charente, 30 minutes from Poitiers, 40 minutes from the Futuroscope and a stone’s throw from Civray and Angoulême (1 hour).

Camping La Rivière combines the charm of a vast wooded estate on the riverbank with the high-end facilities of a 4-star establishment: a water park with water slides, heated indoor pool, modern mobile homes with terraces, children’s clubs and entertainment in high season. A combination that appeals to families looking for an active holiday between the Futuroscope, the Vallée des Singes, Planète Sauvage, Poitiers with its medieval districts, and discovering the Charente valley by canoe or bicycle.

Around camping La Rivière, the Vienne and its neighbours offer exceptional richness: the Futuroscope (40 minutes), an iconic theme park, the Vallée des Singes in Romagne (20 minutes), the Center Parcs Bois-aux-Daims, Poitiers (30 minutes) and its Notre-Dame-la-Grande church, Angoulême, capital of the comic strip (1 hour), Cognac (1 hour 15 minutes) and its cognac houses, Oradour-sur-Glane, a martyred village, and the Vienne and Charente rivers, navigable by bicycle or canoe.

The water park at Camping La Rivière: water slides and pools on the banks of the Charente

Dive into the aquatic area of camping La Rivière, a true oasis of coolness on the banks of the Charente. The complex combines a heated indoor pool, heated outdoor pools, multi-lane water slides and a fun paddling pool for the pleasure of the whole family, 30 minutes from Poitiers and 40 minutes from the Futuroscope, in the heart of the Vienne.

The multi-lane water slides at camping La Rivière promise thrills to share as a family. Side-by-side descents, refreshing bends, giant tubes and landings in supervised pools: a genuine water playground that delights teenagers and adults alike in the heart of the Poitou region, between the Charente valley and the Poitou plain. Lifeguards provide continuous supervision for worry-free swimming, in this green riverside setting, a stone’s throw from the Futuroscope and the Marais poitevin nature park.

The heated indoor pool extends the aquatic pleasures whatever the weather at camping La Rivière. Ideal in the early and late season under the Poitou oceanic climate, it is accessible throughout the campsite’s opening period, allowing the whole family to enjoy a comfortable swim in a bright, welcoming pool, close to Poitiers, the historic capital of Poitou and its famous Notre-Dame-la-Grande church.

The youngest guests love the fun paddling pool at camping La Rivière. Small slides, water games, mushroom fountains and refreshing waterfalls make up a world entirely dedicated to toddlers. A poolside bar with a shaded terrace completes the offer for parents, who can enjoy a refreshing drink facing the banks of the Charente while the children play safely in Valence-en-Poitou.

Activities and entertainment at Camping La Rivière

At camping La Rivière, entertainment sets the pace of the high season with the famous Fun Dose Capfun programme: children’s clubs Clapou (4/6 years), the Politicator club (7/10 years) and the Nobodys teen club (11/17 years). Sports tournaments, themed evenings, a big family game, aquatic wake-up sessions, aquagym, dance introductions: everything is there for a lively, sociable holiday on the banks of the Charente, in the heart of Poitou.

Around camping La Rivière, there is no shortage of activities. The Futuroscope (40 minutes) is the region’s iconic theme park, with virtual reality attractions, immersive shows and the grand night-time show “La Clé des Songes”. The Vallée des Singes in Romagne (20 minutes) is home to 38 primate species living semi-free in a 22-hectare park. Poitiers (30 minutes) reveals its medieval heritage with the Notre-Dame-la-Grande church, the Saint-Jean baptistery and the Palace of the Dukes of Aquitaine.

Nature and heritage enthusiasts will enjoy the Charente valley by canoe or bicycle, Angoulême, capital of the comic strip (Comic Strip Museum, Cité internationale), Cognac and its cognac houses (Hennessy, Martell, Rémy Martin), Oradour-sur-Glane, a martyred village, the Norée caves, the Château de La Rochefoucauld, the Jardins de Colette in Varaignes, and the markets of Civray and Couhé.

For Poitou and Charente gastronomy, taste local specialities: broyé du Poitou, tourteau fromagé, farci poitevin, Chauvigny goat cheese, Montmorillon macaroon, Pineau des Charentes, cognac, Charente galette, cagouilles à la charentaise (Charente-style snails). Visit the markets of Civray (Tuesday), Poitiers (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) and Angoulême (Saturday) to experience the spirit of Poitou and Charente.