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Cholet, in the Maine-et-Loire department, in Pays de la Loire, is an inland town, far from the Atlantic coast. It's around its bodies of water, notably Lake Ribou, that the local camping offer is concentrated, with one listed establishment benefiting from this lakeside setting developed for swimming and water sports.
People camp here for water that's calmer and gentler than the ocean, in a setting of wooded hills typical of the Cholet hedgerow countryside. It's a destination that appeals to families seeking a balance between nature, light water activities and closeness to a lively town shaped by its textile heritage.
Cholet thus makes it possible to combine a freshwater stay with a visit to a well-equipped medium-sized town, halfway between Angers and Nantes. It's a practical base for discovering the Anjou hedgerow countryside while enjoying a body of water developed for the whole family.
Lake Ribou, developed with a supervised beach and a water sports centre, is the great outdoor meeting point for people from Cholet, along with Lake Verdon a little further away. Sailing, paddleboarding or simply swimming are all practised here, in a setting of wooded hills in the Anjou hedgerow countryside.
Cholet also keeps the memory of the Vendée Wars, one of whose theatres it was, and of its textile industry, symbolised by the Cholet handkerchief. The Museum of Art and History retraces this local history, while the town centre, rebuilt after the Second World War, keeps twentieth-century architectural heritage to discover street by street.
The shores of Lake Ribou, laid out with walking paths, finally offer a pleasant setting for a walk or bike ride, between picnicking and nature watching. The circuit that runs around the lake stays accessible to the whole family, with no particular difficulty.
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| Campsite | Rating | by the lake | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camping Lac de Ribou | 4 ★ | ✓ | 250€/sem. | 3.8/5 |
