Campsite at Portbail-sur-Mer (7 km), on the west coast of the Cotentin peninsula

The Cotentin smile

Why choose a campsite near Portbail for your vacation in Manche?

Dreaming of an escape between sea and wilderness? Welcome to Portbail-sur-Mer, a destination where a change of scenery is guaranteed. When you book a campsite near Portbail, you’ll have privileged access to what’s so nicely called “The Smile of the Cotentin”, such is its gentleness that it contrasts so sharply with the harshness of the surrounding coastline.

The Queen of the Cotentin Beaches awaits you

Choosing the Portbail coastline for your camping holiday means following in the footsteps of the first vacationers of the Belle Époque. Recognized as “La Reine des Plages du Cotentin” (The Queen of the Cotentin Beaches ) as early as 1898, the resort has built its reputation on its long sandy beach, which stretches 5 km to Barneville-Carteret. Thanks to the natural protection of the islands of Jersey and Guernsey, and the beneficial influence of the Gulf Stream, you’ll enjoy a mild microclimate and Blue Flag-certified bathing.

Family vacations on the Côte des Isles

Portbail is one of the few resorts in the Cotentin region to have been awarded the Famille Plus label. This means that everything has been thought out with children in mind: optimum safety on the fine sandy beaches (supervised in season), special activities all summer long, and special prices for shops and activities.

Choosing a campsite for a vacation in Portbail-sur-Mer means you can enjoy the sea, a preserved natural setting and a more convivial stay. It’s a good option if you’re looking for a simple, family-friendly vacation close to outdoor activities.

You’ll enjoy a wide choice ofaffordable accommodation, from simple pitches to mobile homes. Enjoy the swimming pool, on-site children’s activities and evening entertainment .

It’s also a good base for visiting the major sites of the Manche region, such as Cherbourg, Mont-Saint-Michel, Sainte-Mère-Église and the Normandy landing beaches.

the beach at Portbail begins at Le Havre and ends to the north at Barneville-Plage,
family strolling through the aisles of Les Bosquets campsite in Normandy's Manche region
Small in size, big in memories

Les Bosquets, your seaside campsite in the Cotentin region

Thanks to its privileged location on the Côte des Isles, 10 minutes from Portbail, Camping Les Bosquets is an excellent base from which to enjoy this charming village, its harbour and its sandy beaches.

A seaside holiday: facing the islands of Jersey and Guernsey, our campsite is just 400 metres from Carteret beach.

A campsite on a human scale: here, calm and conviviality are the order of the day. Far from the big complexes, our 11 hectares of wooded land are home to 104 bare pitches and 17 mobile homes, for vacations in total tranquillity.

A heated pool: enjoy water maintained at 27°C, while the little ones play in the paddling pool.

Activities for the whole family: kids’ club, bouncy castle, trampoline, pétanque tournaments, themed evenings… everything is designed to create great family memories.

An affordable campsite: enjoy the Normandy experience at an affordable price, with pitches from €13.20 per night and mobile-home stays from €200 per week.

Sleeping at Les Bosquets, by the sea

Mobile home and campsite rentals

Ideally located between Carteret and Portbail-sur-Mer, Les Bosquets campsite offers 17 mobile homes for rent and 105 pitches for tents, caravans or motorhomes. All our accommodations benefit from an exceptional setting, 400 m from the sea and facing the Channel Islands, one of the most beautiful views on the west coast of the Cotentin peninsula.

Rent a mobile home near Portbail

Our mobile home rentals 10 minutes from Portbail have 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms. All mobile homes are fully equipped for a stress-free stay: kitchen with hob, fridge and crockery, living room with TV, bathroom with shower, separate toilet and terrace with garden furniture. Comfortable and bright, they can accommodate up to 6 people. Ideal for family vacations in the Cotentin region.

Pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes

Are you looking for a campsite near Portbail-sur-Mer, close to the beach and without feeling cramped? Set in 11 hectares of parkland, our seaside pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes offer a natural, unspoilt setting for a natural holiday in La Manche. Shaded and well-defined, they provide access to heated sanitary facilities, showers and electricity. From €13.20 per night for campers, €12 for a camper van.

Mobile home with terrace for vacations on the west coast of the Cotentin peninsula
the heated Les Bosquets swimming pool and terrace with deckchairs
Between play, relaxation and shared moments

Your campsite with heated pool near Portbail

Just 7 km from Portbail-sur-Mer, Camping Les Bosquets boasts an aquatic area with two pools: a heated pool at 27°C for adults and a paddling pool for children.

Deckchairs are available for relaxing by the water. In July and August, aquagym sessions are offered. The aquatic area is open from May 15 to September 7, from 10am to 7pm.

For everyone’s comfort, bathing suits are essential. As bathing is unsupervised, we rely on the vigilance of parents to look after their little bathers.

Create your memories, we’ll take care of the rest

Family campsite in Portbail with activities and services

At the family-friendly Les Bosquets campsite, vacations in and around Portbail are a breeze: kids’ club, multi-sports pitch, evening entertainment, snack bar and food truck in high season.

Activities for the whole family

The campsite offers activities for all ages: bouncy castles, trampoline, playgrounds and kids’ club for the little ones, multi-sports pitch for teenagers, pétanque and belote for adults. A fun-filled vacation for the whole family.

Evening entertainment

In the evening, the campsite takes on a different atmosphere. We meet on the terrace, share an aperitif quiz, sing karaoke, try our luck at the lottery, then the music takes over with concerts and dance evenings. Themed entertainment delights young and old alike.

The services of our 3 star campsite

Take advantage of the campsite services: snack bar and food truck in high season. On the menu: ready-made meals, aperitif platters, burgers… On-site laundry facilities and an electric recharging point. A baby kit is available free of charge: cot, highchair, changing mat, bathtub and toilet seat reducer. Available and ready to listen, our team will be happy to share its ideas for outings and discoveries around Portbail.

3-star campsite on the côtes des Isles with activities and entertainment for couples and families
The 11th-century Notre-Dame church, with its fortified bell tower, stands on the edge of the harbour and is a listed historic monument.
On the Côte des Isles, in the Cotentin region, Camping Les Bosquets welcomes you near Port-Bail-sur-Mer
Portbail market, Sunday morning
Portbail beach, facing the Channel Islands
Where the sea shapes vacations

What to do in Portbail-sur-Mer

Portbail is a must for any vacation or weekend getaway in La Manche. An ancient Gallo-Roman town, it is one of the most beautiful natural and historical sites in the Cotentin region. Its privileged location facing the Channel Islands, its fine sandy beach with transparent waters and its harbour nicknamed the“smile of the Cotentin” make it a popular destination for holidaymakers, just 10 minutes from Les Bosquets campsite.

Portbail harbour

This wild haven offers hiking trails, water sports (sand yachting, paddle boarding) and a beaching port facing the Channel Islands. At high tide, the water surrounds the fortified church of Notre-Dame, offering a unique spectacle between land and sea.

The beach and the sea

The Sémaphore beach is five kilometers of fine sand with the calm sea behind the islands. Perfect for children, perfect for taking a breather. The nautical school offers sand yachting lessons for those who want a little more thrill.

The marina

The port of Portbail offers an authentic port of call, set in the heart of the harbor coast, far from the glitz and glamour of other Normandy ports. If you’ve got a boat, or just fancy watching the masts swing, this is the place to be.

The thirteen-arched bridge

Built in 1873 in the middle of Portbail’s harbour, it is the symbol of the village. 80 meters long, it links the village to the beach. Check tide times before coming.

The village

Explore the village of Portbail, with its stone houses, art galleries and craftsmen. Don’t miss the Sunday morning market for gourmet souvenirs.

The campsite’s favorite : climb aboard the Cotentin tourist train from Portbail to Carteret. You’ll travel through the wooded hinterland of the Côte des Isles, at the gateway to the Parc Naturel Régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin.

Camping 3 étoiles Les Bosquets – Manche – Cotentin – Normandie

Ouvert du 1er avril au 10 octobre 2026

Prêt à réserver vos vacances en camping près de Portbail ?

À 7 km de Portbail, à 400 m de la plage. Séjour dès 2 nuits (hors juillet & août)

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13,20 €/nuit
Tente, caravane, camping-car
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200 €/sem.
4 personnes — terrasse en bois
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6 pers.
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Piscine chauffée à 27°C — 15 mai au 7 sept.
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