Motorhome area of Saint-Gelais (Deux Sèvres)
Welcome to the Saint-Gelais (Deux Sèvres) area.
This territory offers you several areas in Deux-Sèvres, ideal for your stops.
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1, impasse des Trimardières
79410 Saint Gelais
Region : Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Department : Deux-Sèvres (79)
Stopover area
GPS : 46.386748° -0.394726°
Open
Free pitches : 10 / 14
Destinations
Heritage
Right now:
13,32 € /24h
Including 1,32 € tourist tax
Area services
146A
Regulations
Customer reviews
4.6/5(21 reviews)
Nearby areas
Area advantages
Immediate proximity to Saint-Gelais town center, with easy access to shops and services.
Direct access to hiking trails, including the "La pierre et l’eau" circuit.
Peaceful and green environment, perfect for a relaxing break.
Nearby
Point of interest
HERITAGE :Saint-Gelais Church: 12th-century Romanesque building, listed historical monument (0.5 km).
Circular Protestant Temple: A unique historical monument in the region (0.6 km).
Renaissance Castle (0.5 km).
LA FUTAIE RECREATION AREA (0.5 km) Including: nautical base (canoe and kayak rentals on the Sèvre Niortaise from mid-June to mid-September); children's playground; pétanque courts; picnic tables; covered shelter; toilets; fishing pier; canoe launch; open-air café "guinguette" (June to September); "La pierre et l’eau" hiking trail: 10 km loop through local heritage; Eiffel-style railway and pedestrian bridge (0.6 km).
VILLAGE SHOPS (1 km)
Restaurant "Le Bar des Sports" [Lunchtime only, booking highly recommended] (rue des Herpens).
Social Café at the Tiers-Lieux [Wednesday and Friday evenings].
Bread machine and hairdressers.
Food trucks: Pizza on Wednesdays (Place Louis de Saint-Gelais); Burgers on Thursdays of even-numbered weeks (Espace Agrippa d'Aubigné).
API Mini-market (rue du Prieuré).
NEARBY
Niort: Dynamic city with its medieval keep and lively markets (8 km).
Marais Poitevin: Natural area nicknamed the "Green Venice," ideal for boat trips (20 km).
Échiré: Neighboring town with shops, restaurants, and the Coudray Salbart medieval fortress (2 km).
Chauray: Neighboring town with shops and restaurants (3 km).
Cherveux: Village home to a medieval castle and shops (5 km).
Local markets
Halles Market, Niort: "France's Most Beautiful Market 2024" (8 km), Tuesday to Sunday mornings.
Échiré Market: Every Friday evening (4 pm to 8 pm), Place de la Halle (1.5 km).
Cherveux Market: 1st Wednesday of every month (4 pm to 8 pm), (except August), Place de l'Ormeau (3 km)
Events
March 7, 2026: OVNI orchestra concert (Espace Agrippa d'Aubigné).
May 31: "Choirs of songs" concert (church).
June 6 and 7, 2026: Saint-Gelais en Fête: soapbox race (village center), "Tourtière" dinner (La Futaie - booking required).
June 20, 2026: Music Festival (La Futaie).
July 4 to 12, 2026: Grand Biennale with Aquarev painting exhibition (Espace Agrippa d'Aubigné).
August 28, 2026: Open-air cinema (La Futaie).
August 29, 2026: Astronomy night (La Futaie).
September 5, 2026: The "Jeux-lasiens" (La Futaie).
Early September: Sustainable Development Weeks (program online).
September 19-20, 2026: Heritage Days (program online).
Nearby markets
Good deals
MAISON DU MARAIS POITEVIN
Description :
The Maison du Marais Poitevin traces the history of the marsh and its inhabitants across 5 exhibition rooms. The Maraiscope explains who dug the canals and why during a large-screen projection with its animated scale model. A guide is present every day to answer your questions.
Offer:
On presentation of your Camping-Car Park voucher, benefit from a discount of €1 per person, i.e. €7/adult and €3.50/child.
Valid
until 30/12/2026
Reserved for customers
With access card
RESTO BISTRO
Description :
A friendly restaurant located in Saint-Gelais, this bar-brasserie offers home-style cooking in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Whether you want to enjoy a coffee, share a moment with friends, or watch a match in a welcoming setting, it is the ideal address. Simplicity and good spirits await you for an enjoyable and authentic experience.
Offer:
On presentation of your Camping-Car Park voucher, benefit from a free aperitif.
Valid
until 30/12/2026
Reserved for customers
With access card
Seasonal rates
24h stopover
Current price
25/07/2026 - 31/12/2027
12,00 € /24h
5h parking + services
Current price
Starting today
6,00 €
Tourist tax
Current price
01/01/2026 - 31/12/2026
1,32 € /24h
Description
Located in the heart of Saint-Gelais, the area offers direct access to the charm of this picturesque village.
Surrounded by green landscapes, it's an ideal starting point for exploring the region.
Close to local amenities, it ensures a comfortable stay for motorhome travelers.
Tourism / Discovery
Saint-Gelais, nestled in the Deux-Sèvres department, invites you to discover its rich and varied heritage.
The village stands out with its 12th-century Romanesque church, listed as a historical monument, overlooking the valley and bearing witness to the centuries-old history of the region. Nearby, the circular Protestant temple — unique in the region — intrigues visitors with its unusual architecture and dramatic past.
Nature lovers will enjoy the hike "La pierre et l’eau", a 10 km trail winding between the Sèvre Niortaise and the surrounding plains. This path offers a journey through nine centuries of history, passing by iconic sites such as the Mélusine fountain and a Renaissance château.
For a water-based experience, the Saint-Gelais leisure base offers canoe and kayak rides along the peaceful banks of the Sèvre, allowing visitors to soak in the bucolic scenery.
