Located in Pays de la Loire, in the Maine-et-Loire department, camping Lac de Ribou welcomes you in Cholet, in the heart of the Mauges. This 5-star Capfun campsite enjoys a prime location on the shore of Lac de Ribou, a nature leisure area offering supervised swimming, water activities, sailing, paddleboarding and hiking trails, just 20 minutes from the famous Puy du Fou.
Camping Lac de Ribou combines the charm of a green lakeside estate with the high-end facilities of a 5-star establishment: a water park with slides, a heated indoor pool, modern mobile homes with a terrace, children’s clubs and entertainment in high season. A combination that appeals to families seeking a holiday between nature, heritage and leisure, in the land of the Vendéens, of Cholet’s textile industry, and with the Loire close by.
Around camping Lac de Ribou, the Maine-et-Loire and the Vendée offer exceptional appeal: Puy du Fou at 20 min (the world’s best theme park, awarded twice), Lac de Ribou and its leisure area, Cholet and its Museum of Art and History (5 min), the Mauges and their windmills, Clisson and its medieval castle (30 min), Nantes (1h) and the Machines de l’Île, as well as the Loire Valley castles (Angers, Saumur).
Camping Lac de Ribou offers a comprehensive range of services to make your stay in the Maine-et-Loire easier. From the moment you arrive in Cholet, you will appreciate the warm welcome from the team and the high-end facilities that make this 5-star campsite a leading family destination by the lake, just steps from Puy du Fou.
For dining, enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant, ideal for family meals after a day at the lake or at Puy du Fou. A snack bar rounds out the offer for quick lunches between swims, and a grocery shop lets you stock up on essentials. Free wifi is available at the bar and reception so you can stay connected during your holiday at camping Lac de Ribou.
Equipment rental makes organising your stay easier: cotton sheets, bath towels, a baby kit (high chair, travel cot, baby bath), TV rental and a safe. The pitches have an electrical hook-up for motorhome owners, and camping Lac de Ribou is accessible to people with reduced mobility, with adapted sanitary facilities and accessible pathways.
Pets are welcome at camping Lac de Ribou (€35/week in low season, €42/week in high season), on a leash and up to date with their vaccinations, for an additional fee. Gas barbecues are permitted on the pitches, and shared barbecues are available so you can fully enjoy the friendly atmosphere of this campsite, nestled in the countryside of the Mauges, by the lake.
Indicative rates. Availability and final prices on the campsite's official website.
Camping Lac de Ribou is open from 3 April to 20 September 2026. The heated indoor pool allows you to enjoy comfortable swims throughout the whole opening season, on the shore of Lac de Ribou in Cholet.
Any questions about your stay at Camping Lac de Ribou? The team can be reached on 02 41 49 74 30 or by email at lacderibou@capfun.com. The campsite is located at Allée Léon Mandin, 49300 Cholet, on the shore of Lac de Ribou, 20 minutes from Puy du Fou in the Maine-et-Loire.
📍 Allée Léon Mandin, 49300 Cholet
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