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.
Camping La Rivière offers a complete range of services to make your stay in the Vienne easier. From the moment you arrive in Valence-en-Poitou, you will appreciate the team’s warm welcome and the facilities that make this 4-star campsite a leading family destination in the heart of the Poitou region, 30 minutes from Poitiers and 40 minutes from the Futuroscope.
For dining, enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant, ideal for family meals after a day at the water park or the Futuroscope. A snack bar completes the offer for quick lunches between swims, a pizzeria delights guests on summer evenings, and a grocery shop lets you stock up on essentials and Poitou specialities (broyé du Poitou, tourteau fromagé, farci poitevin, Chauvigny goat cheese, Pineau des Charentes, cognac). Free wifi is available at the bar and reception so you can stay connected during your holiday at camping La Rivière.
Equipment rentals make organising your stay easier: cotton sheets, bath towels, baby kit (high chair, travel cot, bath), television rental and a safe. The pitches have an electrical hook-up for motorhome users, and camping La Rivière is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Bicycle and canoe rentals let you explore the Charente valley and reach the surrounding villages with complete freedom.
Pets are welcome at camping La Rivière (surcharge during the season), on a lead and up to date with their vaccinations. Gas barbecues are allowed on the pitches and shared barbecues are available so you can make the most of the friendly atmosphere at this campsite nestled on the banks of the Charente, between Poitiers, Angoulême and Cognac.
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Camping La Rivière is open from April to the end of September 2026. The heated indoor pool allows guests to enjoy comfortable swims throughout the season, in a wooded setting on the banks of the Charente, 30 minutes from Poitiers and 40 minutes from the Futuroscope.
Do you have a question about your stay at Camping La Rivière? The team can be reached at 05 49 59 21 16 or by email at riviere@capfun.com. The campsite is located at 1 La Garnison in Châtillon, 86700 Valence-en-Poitou, in the Vienne, on the banks of the Charente, 30 minutes from Poitiers and 40 minutes from the Futuroscope in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
📍 1 La Garnison, Châtillon, 86700 Valence-en-Poitou
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