Nature campsite with heated swimming pool in Normandy
Close to Bayeux, Saint-Lô and the D-Day landing beaches, our small nature campsite lies in the heart of the Normandy countryside, between land and sea, in Calvados and on the edge of the Manche département. Delphine and Laurent will give you a simple, warm welcome.
A simple, warm welcome
At Camping Le Picard, we have chosen to keep a friendly, peaceful atmosphere, far from the big holiday resorts. There are just the two of us welcoming you and running the campsite day to day, and we love taking the time to chat, give you advice and share our favourite places.
Here, everyone enjoys their holiday at their own pace: discovering Normandy, spending time together as a family, taking time to rest or simply savouring the peace and quiet and the nature.
Everything you need, on site
The essentials for making the most of your stay, with a range of services to suit your needs.
Heated outdoor swimming pool
Open from April to mid-September. Swimming shorts are not allowed. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Snack bar
Cold drinks, ice creams, food to eat in or take away.
July & August: open daily from 7 pm to 10 pm.
Off season: by reservation on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 7 pm to 9 pm. Closed in October.
Small grocery shop
At reception, you’ll find a few basic essentials: water, milk, coffee, pasta… as well as a selection of local products: cider, calvados, Isigny caramels…
Free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi throughout the campsite.
Bakery service
From 1 May to 15 September, order your fresh bread or pastries before 7 pm the day before, and collect them from reception the next morning between 9 am and 11 am.
Fishing pond
Carp and coarse fish in the campsite pond. No-kill fishing: all fish are returned to the water.
New, modern toilet and shower blocks
3 recent toilet and shower blocks with hot water included, plus a separate accessible facility for guests with reduced mobility, with shower, washbasin, toilet and sink.
Tickets
Book your skip-the-queue tickets for Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey and La Cité de la Mer in Cherbourg directly at the campsite reception.
Storage area
Leave your caravan with us for winter storage and enjoy a practical, economical solution for your next stays in Normandy. Price: €350 per year.
Fridge & freezer
Fridges are available to hire at €8 per day. A freezer is also available free of charge for your ice packs.
Launderette
Use our self-service launderette, with 1 washing machine and 1 tumble dryer. Tokens are sold at reception.
Waste water disposal
For motorhomes and caravans, there are 2 chemical toilet disposal points and a waste water disposal area.
A day at Camping Le Picard
No set activities, no schedule, just the simple pleasures of a day on holiday.
In the morning, taking your time in the shared garden
Aromatic herbs and seasonal fruit, free to pick. It’s also where people bump into each other in the morning.
Cooling off in the swimming pool during the day
Our pool is heated to a minimum of 26°C so you can enjoy a pleasant swim all season long. And on some days, it gets even a little warmer!
Playing and spending time as a family
Table tennis, Home-Ball, pétanque and a swing. Boules and bats can be borrowed from reception. Board games available.
Taking a break by the pond
You’ll love strolling, reading or simply relaxing there. And to go with it, our Bibliocamping offers books in French and English.
Following sporting events
Football matches, the Tour de France… The big sporting events are watched together on the TV in the snack bar. And for the more energetic, the paths around the campsite are perfect for running, walking or cycling.
Admiring a stunning sunset
As the day draws to a close, watch in wonder as the sun sinks behind the fields.
Advice, friendly encounters and home cooking
At reception, we take the time to help you and share our favourite places: markets, local producers, visits and little spots we’re particularly fond of. Reception is open every day from 9 am to noon and from 2 pm to 7 pm.
We welcome you in French, English and Spanish. Nine out of ten campers come from abroad, so it helps if we understand each other.
In the evening, join us at the snack bar for a friendly, warm atmosphere. To eat in or take away, Laurent cooks simple, hearty food, including his famous homemade bœuf bourguignon, his Normandy cheese platter and his D-Day sundae. On Fridays in summer, fish & chips and moules-frites theme nights (booking required) also add a little rhythm to your holiday.
