D 240, 17480, Le Château-d'Oléron
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La Gaconnière offers a free shaded, fenced parking area run by Patrick and Elodie, who provide an exceptionally warm welcome. The flat, clean terrain is quiet and sits near a bike path. Hosts are sociable and arrange short-term stays; recent guests report excellent overnight stays and safe peaceful surroundings.
From travellers' reviews
Listing copied from our source, 2 months ago
Listing copied from our source, 2 months ago
Many thanks to Patrick and Elodie for your warm welcome. I had a pleasant time. Change nothing; you are perfect. Welcoming travelers is very rare nowadays. Shaded, flat, clean, quiet grounds. I slept like a baby and felt completely safe. Do not hesitate to stop here. PS: Shame on those who leave bad reviews. Some people still understand nothing.Translating
A wonderful, very warm welcome with great kindness and good humor. The place is perfect, clean, and very quiet. Cycle path in front of the gate.Translating
Exceptional welcome from a colorful couple. If you enjoy sharing and exchanging, you will feel at home. If you are looking for solitude and no contact, move on; the fact that it is free should not make you forget the owner's approach. Thank you, Patrick and Elodie.Translating
This motorhome reception area, however generously it may claim to be, is located in an Nr zone (remarkable natural area) of the Château d'Oléron local development plan, which prohibits any type of accommodation. In addition, this land, surrounded by scrubland that the owners do not maintain, adjoins a protected woodland area. During this heatwave, hosting sometimes more than 10 vehicles is irresponsible.Translating
What a wonderful meeting. Thank you, Patrick, for your welcome and kindness. We had a fantastic time; everything is perfect, whether in the shade or in the sun. I am afraid of repeating the same messages as the others, but I confirm them: you have a heart as big as this. Take care of yourself, and see you soon, surely.Translating
Many thanks to Patrick for his welcome and kindness. He is very available to his guests, always ready to help. His welcome is warm, caring, and convivial. The grounds are perfectly located next to the cycle path. Thank you, Patrick, for fixing our cooler despite the late hour. Patrick knows how to create convivial moments among his guests.Translating
Many thanks to Patrick and Élodie for their warm welcome. As soon as we arrived, we were invited to have drinks with the other lucky guests admitted to the grounds, followed by an epic evening for the France/UK semifinal. Another BIG thank-you to our generous host, a strong personality, who even provides tourist office documents and his own additional tips for the stay. An address to remember!Translating
A place worth stopping at. Patrick, Elodie, and Julie are very generous and invite you to a convivial aperitif that allows you to meet wonderful people. We stayed for 2 nights and will gladly return.Translating
Thank you very much for your welcome. We arrived unexpectedly at 9 p.m. and were received very kindly. Shaded grounds with the cycle path passing in front. It is lovely to see so much kindness and generosity.Translating
Many thanks to Patrick for making his grounds available, where conviviality and simplicity prevail in a small group! In short, everything we love. Simple and spontaneous exchanges. A great address to remember! In any case, we will come back!Translating
Many thanks to Patrick for allowing us to stay on his grounds, even in his absence. No services, but a peaceful night in this shady location. We will gladly return.Translating
A spot that does the job; you can sleep soundly on this fenced property. Thanks to the owner, whom I was not lucky enough to meet. Walking the dog is possible on the other side of the road. Thank you.Translating
Many thanks to Patrick and Élodie for their welcome and kindness, and especially for a service they are not obliged to provide. We will return with great pleasure.Translating
We had a very good night on these grounds. The hosts are very kind, and the aperitif lets you get to know one another; it feels good when nobody says hello at parking areas or campsites! Quiet and secure place, closed at night with a barrier!Translating
What can I say? Many thanks to Patrick and Elodie for their welcome, kindness, and advice. Shaded spot near the cycle paths. Very nice market in Château d'Oléron. Camaraderie among motorhome travelers. We had a lovely stay. Dominique and Christian.Translating
Thank you. Finding a place is good, but finding a host like you is a truly rare gem! From our arrival, we immediately felt your generosity and hospitality. And what can I say about those convivial moments? The traditional little aperitif that brings everyone together—you have the secret to creating a unique atmosphere where we share laughter and conversation. Thank you again.Translating
What can I say about Patrick? First of all, a big thank-you for his welcome and kindness. Patrick brings you breakfast in the morning to start the day well. You can take your bicycles onto the cycle paths straight from the site to visit the area. The grounds are very shady and well maintained! Stop at Patrick's and you will have a pleasant stay.Translating
Come on, Patrick and Élodie, five stars—you thoroughly deserve them. Friendly welcome and location. A convivial atmosphere with everyone. Truly, thank you again. Alain and Domi.Translating
Yes, sincerely, I think we can thank Patrick, who gives the warmest of welcomes to motorhome travelers passing through his grounds. He is always available and can even bring you croissants and bread for breakfast. In the evening, he organizes a shared aperitif with the other motorhome travelers; everyone brings a bottle. A wonderful convivial moment.Translating
We spent an evening at Patrick's. Very friendly welcome and a great aperitif that allowed us to meet some lovely people. Who deserves thanks? Patrick. Sabine and Michel.Translating
People like Patrick remind us that hospitality, simplicity, and generosity still exist. Many thanks to him for this lovely interlude and wonderful encounter. We strongly recommend this stop to passing motorhome travelers. If you like sloping parking areas under the sun, parked tightly together, and without human contact, move on.
Excellent spot for motorhomes, well located with direct access to the cycle paths, ideal for discovering the region. The owners are extremely kind: on the day we arrived, they welcomed us with a convivial and genuine aperitif. A true moment of sharing that perfectly reflects their hospitality. We recommend this place without hesitation. Pierrette and Patrick.
We spent three nights on Patrick's grounds, and he is a very friendly person. There was a little aperitif on the day we arrived. I recommend it for motorhome travelers who appreciate authenticity. For TV and Wi-Fi addicts, there are none, but there are peaceful holidays beside the cycle path.
Thanks to Patrick for his wonderful welcome. You should be held up as an example to many other hosts who charge for parking and are much less welcoming than you. Thank you for the convivial moment we shared during my visit.
I am responding to Mrs. VEERLEVAES's comment. There is no mess, but a caravan generously made available to possible seasonal workers. She lets her dog roam and even frightened my Chihuahua. The heated phone call concerned the owner and his insurance, away from the site. The beer offered was not her preferred brand. Judge this comment in the context of a free location!!!
I don't see the plus side. The site is full of junk. The owner invites you for an aperitif (which is charming in itself), but I did not really feel I could refuse. In the morning, the man was shouting so loudly on the phone that my dog crawled under the seat in fear. I give an extra star because it is all well-intentioned, but this is not really a place of peace and beauty.
Many thanks to Patrick for his welcome and generosity. It is very nice to share an aperitif with the other travelers.
Thanks to Patrick for his warm welcome. We had a good time around an aperitif that allowed us to get to know one another. Many thanks to Patrick and Elodie.
We were well received. One point to note: the sound level can be quite lively. If you are ready to share an aperitif every evening with Patrick, Élodie, and the other motorhome travelers, this place is for you. No fuss here: familiarity is the norm. However, some conversations may not suit those seeking more discretion and restraint.
We stopped at Patrick's last Thursday. Thanks to him for his warm welcome over a shared aperitif with the other campers that evening. The next day, Patrick offered to bring us croissants and chocolate pastries, and he even drove us to the market. An original and friendly welcome where you can choose whether or not to linger. Thank you!
Many thanks to Patrick for his welcome and for the convivial moment over an aperitif when we arrived at noon. There were exchanges with the other motorhome travelers in the evening; everyone brings a little something as an extra thank-you for his hospitality. Cathy and Florent.
Many thanks to Patrick for his exemplary welcome. We had a lovely time sharing with the other motorhome travelers! We also had a peaceful night's sleep. Patrick will offer you lots of thoughtful little touches.
The children, as well as the parents, appreciated Patrick's welcome. A lovely, shady, quiet area, perfect for a good night's sleep! The extra touch is a convivial moment over an aperitif, where everyone brings and shares something. Patrick asks for nothing, but it is perfectly normal to give something back!