Camping La Porte d'Autan

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The outdoor pool
The outdoor pool
Kids playing in the pool
Spacious pitches
Pitches under the trees
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Kids playing in the pool
Spacious pitches
Pitches under the trees

  • Leafy family site surrounded by castles, abbeys, gorges and caves
  • A 10-minute walk to the spectacular old town of Saissac
  • Outdoor pool, restaurant, bar, play area and games room
It’s not just about the pizza at this fab family site, skilfully crafted before your very eyes by one of the Camping La Porte d'Autan owners. Nor is it about the cassoulet… or, indeed, the Fitou, Corbiere, Minervois, Blanquette de Limoux fine wines… all of which are within sampling distance at the handsome restaurant. Non, the first checklist item to rave about on bragging texts, calls and social media posts to those still stuck at home (ha) is the fab vista unfolded around you, both on site and in the immediate surrounds. For they are mighty fab indeed: Camping La Porte d'Autan is a leafy site in the foothills of the spectacular Black Mountain or Montagne Noire, between the Aude and Tarn departments of Languedoc-Roussillon. It’s 10 minutes’ walk from the splendid old town of Saissac, which overlooks the Gorge of Vernassonne almost 500 metres below as well as the valley plain between Carcassonne and Castelnaudary: do, really, bring your camera… It’s a fine, green and remote setting here, with spacious grassy areas under the trees and plenty of room for family games all around. There's a heated outdoor pool and paddling pool, as well as other leisure facilities including a playground with trampoline, table tennis, games room and evening entertainment such as live music. A shop selling groceries and wine is also on site; more shops including a butcher’s, bakery, grocery store and pharmacy are just down the road in Saissac.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 69
Caravans for hire 9
Tent pitches 69
Touring caravan pitches 69
Open now
Opens 26 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/06 and 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 05/07 and 25/08.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Sat, 26 Apr to

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Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 47 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

79% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, well-maintained campsite with spacious, private pitches, often shaded and offering great views. Facilities, including showers and toilets, are generally reported as clean, though some noted limited availability. Guests appreciated the friendly owners, the eco-friendly approach, and the convenient location near a supermarket and a charming village. While the pool is clean, it was sometimes described as cold. Some visitors mentioned issues with insect bites and a lack of activities for those seeking entertainment, alongside minor concerns regarding toilet waste disposal and limited WiFi.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Everything, friendly host, lovely spot, fabulous…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Everything, friendly host, lovely spot, fabulous surroundings, nothing was too much trouble.

Disliked Nothing

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Excellent site Stayed another 3 nights…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Excellent site
Stayed another 3 nights

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Estubimos muy bien. Una parcela muy…

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Helena S.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Estubimos muy bien. Una parcela muy amplia y con sombras, cerca de los sanitarios y la zona de fregadero.

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If I was passing that way again. I’d stay again.

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Martin C.

Electric grass pitch

Liked The location was lovely, the town of Saissac in walking distance and the chateau history was interesting. A free bus ride to Carcassonne is a must. Be aware the last bus home is at 18:10.
The campground is geared to nature, being mindful of water usage. The facilities were all good. Laundry and dishwashing area is perfect for your needs. Toilets - make sure you bring your own loo paper. Showers do the job. You have to keep pushing the on button. But this saves on water. The shower & toilet block shut from 11pm for cleaning and for the night apart from 2 toilets and a wash basin.
The views were amazing from the camp and the ruins of the chateau.
A short 5 minute walk out of camp brings you to a grocery shop. It has everything you need. Next to that is a butcher. He shuts at midday. Get there early because the queues are long.
Stéphanie and Jean-Louis work very hard. Their philosophy of nature conservation shows around the campground.

Disliked Nothing really.

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Très bon accueil. Camping agréable respectueux…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Très bon accueil. Camping agréable respectueux de l’environnement. Pensons revenir une autre fois.

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One night only. Nice pool. Lovely…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked One night only. Nice pool. Lovely views. Clean and friendly

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Wonderful, private plots to set up…

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Scott F.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Wonderful, private plots to set up in. Clean, all the right amenities and close to a wonderful town.

Disliked Swim trunks only, no shorts, for some strange reason!!

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Clean, peaceful and well located.

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Nicholas B.

Electric grass pitch

Liked A lovely small site with nice shady pitches, a well stocked Carrefour immediately outside, and very clean facilities, well situated for lots of the regional attractions.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Repetiría sin duda.

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Muy cómodo y amplió. Tranquilo y familiar.

Disliked Me gusto todo, solo avisar que para usar la piscina se debe llevar bañador de natación, no sirven las bermudas.

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A great little eco site!

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Ceri A.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very spacious pitches with just the right amount of shelter from the sun. Loved the hedge boundaries too! Clean showers and toilets (bring your own loo roll though!) and a decent swimming pool. Carrefour mini market just outside the gates was super handy, with quality food and fresh bread available daily. The hosts were friendly, and the food in the site bar / cafe was tasty.
The site was family friendly but surprisingly quiet, with almost no noise after 9pm.
Saissac village and ruins were a short walk away too, and Carcassonne a short drive away. Really enjoyed our stay and recommend to anyone thinking about staying.
We also needed a vet to administer a tape work tablet for the AHC and the local vet in Saissac was both within walking distance and very amenable.

Disliked Our electric occasionally tripped out when using the kettle ( we think they run on 6amps). No big deal really, but unlike the UK, you can’t reset the trip so if you fancy an early cuppa, be mindful that the hosts may not be about to reset the trip switch for you.

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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 cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Toddler's pool 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

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping La Porte d'Autan

Rue Boris Vian

Saissac

Aude

France

11310

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

43.36142°N
2.16076°E

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

Local town Saissac has been settled for centuries around the 10th-century château – one of the biggest castles in the region and the oldest one of the Cathars. Reach its strategic position at the entrance of the Black Mountain from the side of the village; the castle is open daily. For day trips, it’s well worth the 55 minutes’ drive to the Gouffre de Cabrespine, one of the biggest caves in the world open to the curious public, and one of 24 caves in the south of France making up a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also UNESCO-listed are the Limousis caves (50 minutes), and a historic destination of a different flavour at the spectacular Canal du Midi, just over an hour’s drive away. Must-see urban sites from here include the 14th-century bastide town of Revel, 20 minutes away; Castelnaudary, within half an hour, and another UNESCO World Heritage Site in the medieval city of Carcassonne, 35 minutes’ drive away.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping La Porte d'Autan have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping La Porte d'Autan dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping La Porte d'Autan? Local town Saissac has been settled for centuries around the 10th-century château – one of the biggest castles in the region and the oldest one of the Cathars. Reach its strategic position … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping La Porte d'Autan?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping La Porte d'Autan? From £17.30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.