Camping du Moulin de la Gassotte
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Add your business details- In the grounds of an old water mill on the banks of the Gartempe river
- A 10-minute walk from Saint-Savin; 45 mins' drive from Futuroscope
- Fishing on site; public open-air pool a five-minute walk away
An old water mill on site – how very splendid. Indeed, as its name may suggest, Camping du Moulin de la Gassotte is in the grounds of a historic mill, with a hectare and a half of partly shaded space on the banks of the Gartempe river.
That old mill once supplied the Vienne town of Saint-Savin, 10 minutes’ walk from the site. These days life mainly works the other way round, with the town keeping guests sorted for shops, restaurants and things to see and do (including the UNESCO-listed 12th-century abbey, and the waterslides of the open-air public pool, both within a few minutes’ walk).
The riverside setting’s not just there for decoration; it also means that guests can set out on canoe trips or settle in for fishing days (once they’ve bought a permit from reception, that is). Watery views make a pretty backdrop for a picnic too; the site has a playground on hand to amuse nippers who tire of taking in the scenery.
Want to see inside the mill? Of course you do – and you’re most welcome. Part of the ground floor of the old building has been converted into a sociable common room with TV, a library and tables and chairs; it’s also the best place to log on to the free wifi to plan outings and adventures.
Site type
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43Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
French
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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 restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Seasonal pitchesLocation
Camping du Moulin de la Gassotte
10 Rue du 8 Mai 1945
Saint-Savin
Vienne
France
86310
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris CET (GMT+01:00)
GPS
46.569°N
0.86879°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
Surely you’ll have to start with a stroll to the centre of Saint-Savin to see the 12th-century murals that have earned the town’s abbey the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Like what you see? Set off to see more of that sort of thing on the Valley of Frescoes trail, a route that links a dozen local monuments that sport murals dating from the 12th century to the 19th.
Taking in more of the area’s history might involve a trip to the pretty village of Angles-sur-l’Anglin (15 minutes’ drive) or setting off for Chauvigny (15 minutes) to mosey around its medieval streets and take a tour of the ruined castles on a hill just outside the town.
Or perhaps you’d like to look more to the future? If so, the multimedia installations, spectacular shows and thrill rides of Futuroscope are 45 minutes’ drive away. Keeping things in the here and now is a possibility too: there’s plenty of life to see at La Planète des Crocodiles (25 minutes’ drive) and Monkey Valley (an hour).
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Good pitches friendly welcome
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Electric optional grass and gravel pitch
Liked We only used the site for a stop over on the way to Spain and being November not all facilities were available toilet block being the main one but very friendly good sized level pitches although it was dark when we arrived and we left early the site and the area looked very nice
Disliked No toilet or showers due to time of year
Recommend to friends Visit again
Frequently asked questions
- Does Camping du Moulin de la Gassotte have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Camping du Moulin de la Gassotte dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping du Moulin de la Gassotte? Surely you’ll have to start with a stroll to the centre of Saint-Savin to see the 12th-century murals that have earned the town’s abbey the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Like … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping du Moulin de la Gassotte?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m.