Camping de la Saulaie

8.6 14 reviews

Grass pitches on site (added by manager 19 Aug 2022)

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Family-friendly site on an island in the Loire with stunning views
A 10-minute walk from the centre of La Charité-sur-Loire
Handy stopover on long canoe trips and Loire à Velo bike rides

Heading off for a Burgundy break? Bagging a berth on the banks of the Loire would be a most excellent idea. But take your riverside stays to the next level and settle on an island right there in the middle of the mighty river – how’s that for extra holiday points (or bragging rights, if you like)? This novel experience can be had at Camping de la Saulaie, which takes its castaways to the island of Fauborg and gives them views of La Charité-sur-Loire, the medieval town 10 minutes’ walk away from the site (the island is linked to the mainland via road bridge on both sides – no need to start fashioning your own raft to source supplies). Folk stop by here with many diverse activities in mind: it’s a handy stopping point for those making a long pilgrimage on the St James’s Way, pedalling along the Loire à Velo bike route or paddling canoes along the river. And it’s also most welcoming to those with less ambitious plans that mainly involve château visits, gentle strolls and in-depth examination of the local cheese and wine offerings. Whatever plans you have for the days, nights will be spent at a family-friendly site that welcomes travelling dogs and has a play area and games room for the entertainment of les enfants. Strolling into town for dinner is a cinch, but if you’d rather make the most of your island setting you’re equally welcome to set up a barbecue for a self-cooked dinner.

Site type

Open now

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri, 29 Mar to Mon, 30 Sept 2024

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping de la Saulaie

Quai de la Saulaie

La Charité-sur-Loire

Nièvre

France

58400

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

47.17682°N
3.01018°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Feeling active (but not quite so active as to set out on one of the long-distance options)? Set out for more easily achievable walks in the Bois de Raveau (15 minutes’ drive), Forêt de Bertranges (20 minutes) or the Forêt de Poiseux (half an hour), or hire canoes a few minutes’ walk from the site to paddle as far as you feel able along the river. It’s worth strolling around La Charité-sur-Loire, too – the town’s church and priory are UNESCO-listed, and the historic centre is famed for the booksellers, illustrators and bookbinders squirrelled away among the medieval ramparts. The Loire Valley staples of châteaux and wineries are in plentiful supply around here: for the former, head to Château Grand’Cour, Château des Bordes or Château de Pesselières, all of which are within a 20-minute drive. Follow up by making the 25-minute drive north to the wineries strewn along the river near Sancerre to select a bottle or few to take back for sundowners on site.

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Nice clean site on the river with good facilities. Friendly staff and…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	4

Peter E. Sept 2022

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Nice clean site on the river with good facilities. Friendly staff and within short walking distance to beautiful old town.

Recommend to friends Visit again

le cadre ,les sanitaires…

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

jacques d. Aug 2022

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: le cadre ,les sanitaires

Disliked: portail ,fermeture a 22H ,pourquoi mettre un portail a code si celui ci ne s'ouvre plus a partir de 22h ,il faut rester avec le véhicule a l'extérieur du camping,alors que vous avez payé la place et l'électricité,extra!!!!!!!

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Comfy and clean tent. Nicely shaded. Great washing and showering facilities. Great…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Jo and John Y. Aug 2022

Trek rental tent

Liked: Comfy and clean tent. Nicely shaded. Great washing and showering facilities. Great location close to a very pretty town.

Disliked: Pitch slightly small if you have a car.

Recommend to friends Visit again

De ligging van de camping, de service van de eigenaren, de broodjes…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Fernand F. Aug 2022

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: De ligging van de camping, de service van de eigenaren, de broodjes halen en bestellen in de tuin vlakbij de camping, het dorpje dat dichtbij is, het sanitair

Recommend to friends Visit again

Camping agréable dans une jolie région.

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2022

Trek rental tent

Liked: La gentillesse et la disponibilité des accueillants. La proximité de la Guinguette. Emplacement agréable, spacieux.

Disliked: Absence de papier toilette. Local loisirs à améliorer.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Staff in reception very pleasant and helpful…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Isabella S. Jul 2022

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Staff in reception very pleasant and helpful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing location and lovely restaurant across the road with live music, friendly…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jun 2022

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Amazing location and lovely restaurant across the road with live music, friendly staff who were very patient with our poor French :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

bien installations très propre

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Francis D. Jun 2022

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: beau terrain bon accueil beau emplacement à recommander

Recommend to friends Visit again

Sehr schöner, unkomplizierter Campingplatz mit hilfsbereiten Besitzer:innen!…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous Jun 2022

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Sehr schöner, unkomplizierter Campingplatz mit hilfsbereiten Besitzer:innen!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good campsite in a great location.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2022

Trek rental tent

Liked: The location was fabulous an easy walk to the local village which was beautiful. When we arrived we decided to stay an extra night which the staff were very accommodating about. We also needed an extra blanket as the temperature dropped and again no issue at all. Lovely and friendly even with our limited French.

Disliked: We weren’t advised we needed to bring toilet paper. They mentioned bring your own bedding but not toilet paper which caught us out the first night.

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Does Camping de la Saulaie have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Camping de la Saulaie dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping de la Saulaie? Feeling active (but not quite so active as to set out on one of the long-distance options)? Set out for more easily achievable walks in the Bois de Raveau (15 minutes’ drive), … Read more