Camping de L’Île Auger

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Quiet, dog-friendly site set over 5.8 hectares by the River Vienne
In the UNESCO-listed town of Chinon; Tours 40 minutes' drive
Play area, picnic benches and laundry room; public pool over the road

On the edge of the UNESCO-listed town of Chinon, with fantastic views over its royal fortress, Camping de L’Île Auger is a simple site set in 5.8 hectares of green space alongside the peaceful River Vienne. Settle down in this quiet spot for Loire Valley day trips full of wine, countryside strolls and exceptional architecture. If you’re whiling some time away on site, there’s a play area, picnic benches and a barbecue space. The on-site laundry room is a less fun, but always handy, addition. It’s also worth noting that the site is pet-friendly and well-behaved dogs are welcome. Two-minutes’ walk over the road is a municipal public pool, where overnight guests at the site get discounted entry. Chinon town centre's mix of cafés, crêperies, restaurants and food shops are under a kilometre away, meaning 10 minutes on foot is all you need to access its many attractions and amenities. You'd also do well to bring a bike along, as this part of the Loire Valley is full of cycle-friendly tracks and trails that hug the rivers and go deep inland through quiet countryside. A few hundred metres away from base there is also a kayak hire shop.

Site type

187

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

French

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

Disabled facilities

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

Budget/backpacker

Gastronomic delight

Leave the car at home

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

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Seasonal pitches

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping de L’Île Auger

Quai d'Anton

Chinon

Indre-et-Loire

France

37500

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CET (GMT+01:00)

GPS

47.16377°N
0.23529°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

You can hardly miss Chinon’s Royal Fortress, perched high above the river opposite the campsite. A 10-minute stroll will take you through its gates and on a journey to discover its tumultuous history spanning 2,000 years. If you’re visiting this region on holiday, taking a tipple or two is usually on the to-do list. Visit the Combier Distillery (30 minutes’ drive) – the Loire Valley’s oldest – to see how they’ve been brewing up gin, absinthe and all manner of liqueurs since 1834. Or simply search for vineyards near Chinon and take your pick to sample some fine Saumur wines. The city of Tours (40 minutes’ drive) is an easy day trip where a wander around the Musée des Beaux-Arts or Jardin Botanique is a lovely way to pass an afternoon. A more adventurous way to explore the world of plants is an hour away by car at Terra Botanica theme park. Or make friends with the animals at Zoo de la Flèche (1 hour 10 minutes).

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Location Toilets basic but clean…

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Sara F. Oct 2022

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Location Toilets basic but clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

easy check in…

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John B. Sept 2022

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: easy check in

Disliked: nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location close to town

Overall	6/10
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Ian G. Sept 2022

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Location, friendly welcome

Disliked: Nothing

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Friendly staff

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Michael c. Sept 2022

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Great facilities, short walk to a beautiful town

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful location close to Chinon with good facilities

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Paul B. Sept 2022

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Location, facilities, pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

The large and busy site right on the banks of the…

Overall	10/10
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susan w. Sept 2022

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: The large and busy site right on the banks of the Loire with wonderful views across the water to the castle on the rock. Warm welcome. Large pitches with electric. Water nearby. Plenty of facilities which were large and very clean. Pump out and grey water dump. Very efficient laundry services. A 5 min walk over the bridge took you right into the heart of the town with lovely little squares filled with cafes, bars and restaurants. A super market and butcher are also found here. A 5-minute stroll through the old city took you to the wine caves for tasting and purchase. There is a little bar on the beach of the river open for late-night music but having said that, the entire area was quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice stay next to river and close to walk into Chinon. Nice staff

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Charlotte R. Sept 2022

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Pitches good size and plenty of facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pitches were well laid out and plenty of room, good clean facilities

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Anonymous Sept 2022

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Great location and facilities.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great facilities, nice welcome upon arrival…

Overall	10/10
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Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
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Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2022

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Great facilities, nice welcome upon arrival

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic location. Facilities clean and staff friendly.

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

Anonymous Sept 2022

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Location/clean/quiet/fridge

Disliked: Nothing

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Does Camping de L’Île Auger have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Camping de L’Île Auger dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping de L’Île Auger? You can hardly miss Chinon’s Royal Fortress, perched high above the river opposite the campsite. A 10-minute stroll will take you through its gates and on a journey to discover its tumultuous … Read more