Camping de Thoissey - Val de Saône

From €15.75 For 1 night, 2 adults 7.3 20 reviews
Pitches (added by manager 11 Jan 2023)
Piscine chauffée ouverte de juin à août avec toboggan et plongeoir (added by manager 13 feb 2024)
Shaded pitch (added by manager 11 jan 2023)
Le camping vu du ciel (added by manager 14 feb 2024)

  • Family-friendly site with tree-shaded pitches, on the Saône river
  • Water Gardens 10 minutes’ drive; Beaujolais vineyards 15 minutes
  • Playground and pétanque; restaurant and riverside bar
On the outskirts of the village of the same name, Camping de Thoissey - Val de Saône sits where the Chalaronne river flows into the Saône, in the eastern department of Ain. The vineyards of the Beaujolais region (15 minutes’ drive) extend just across the Saône and are excellent destinations for interesting (wine-soaked) excursions. Hold that thought. Before driving (or cycling) through the French countryside looking for wineries and cellars, take some time to discover where you’ll be staying. Shaded by tall trees, the site has plenty to keep the entire family entertained, including a play area. For water-based activities, make your way to the marina on the river, where you can arrange a boat tour or a fishing expedition. The calm waters of the Chalaronne are popular with paddleboarders and kayakers, or you can have a go at wakeboarding and waterskiing at Totem Wake Park (20 minutes). After a meal at the on-site restaurant (which serves burgers, pizzas and other classics), you can relax with a drink at the riverside tables, watching a game of pétanque and catching the sunset before heading back to your accommodation to get ready for an evening of organised entertainment. In addition to several restaurants and cafés, Thoissey village has a bakery and a grocery store for your provisions (should you want to do your own cooking or decide to have a barbecue).

Site type

Motorhome pitches 300
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 8
Tent pitches 300
Touring caravan pitches 300
Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Spanish

Open from Mon, 15 Apr to

Open from Sat, 19 Oct to

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Would not recommend!!

Overall 2/10
Location 4
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Lois R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: There was very little to like about this site. The lady who checked us in was polite and it was quite pretty set on the river but otherwise it was awful

Disliked: Pretty much everything. The sanitary block was very basic, no hand wash or toilet roll. It was also unisex which isn’t the nicest. We struggled to find a pitch with an electric hook up, they were all incredibly old and worn, looked like they weren’t in use. There was no pitches marked out at all so we had no idea where we could go. There was a huge amount of rubbish everywhere and the site was very scruffy. There was no restaurant open, the pool was closed, and there were no other facilities. Wifi did not work and we were right near the main reception. We couldn’t wait to leave and would not recommend it to anyone. Lucky we were only there a few hours for a stop over!

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From the manager: Bonjour Lois R, Nous vous remercions d'avoir pris le temps de partager vos impressions suite à votre séjour au camping. Nous sommes sincèrement désolés d'apprendre que votre expérience n'a pas été à la hauteur de vos attentes. Vos commentaires sont précieux, et nous les prenons très au sérieux. Nous prenons déjà des mesures pour résoudre les problèmes soulignés. Nous comprenons à quel point des vacances reposantes sont importantes, et nous sommes déterminés à améliorer notre service pour garantir une expérience agréable à nos clients. Nous espérons avoir l'occasion de vous accueillir à nouveau pour vous offrir une expérience qui reflète pleinement la qualité que nous visons. Cordialement, L'équipe du camping.

Der Platz an sich ist schön und die Sanitäranlagen sauber.…

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Gregor W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Der Platz an sich ist schön und die Sanitäranlagen sauber.

Disliked: Der Pool war nicht geöffnet. Wurde nur kurz erwähnt. Ich hätte mir ein bisschen Preisnachlass gewünscht da wir mit vier Kindern da waren und extra wegen des Pools gebucht haben.

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From the manager: Bonjour Gregor W, Nous vous remercions pour votre commentaire. Nous sommes ravis que votre séjour au camping ce sont bien déroulé. Concernant la piscine, elle ferme ses portes fin août car c'est la fin de saison, et cela est bien indiqué. Mais nous comprenons à quel point des vacances reposantes sont importantes, et nous sommes déterminés à améliorer notre service pour garantir une expérience agréable à nos clients. Nous serons ravis de vous accueillir à nouveau cet été pour que votre famille et vous puissiez profiter de la piscine. Nous vous encourageons à parler de votre expérience à votre entourage. Au plaisir de vous revoir au camping. Cordialement, L'équipe du camping.

Good location, large pitches

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 6
Trudy C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Location Site was very pretty Pitches spacious and well laid Out There was a huge storm in the middle of our stay which absolutely decimated some of the site. The staff afterwards were excellent and checked up on everybody to ensure no one was hurt and although we were without power afterwards they did get it fixed as soon as they could.

Disliked: Lots of litter on site when we arrived Swimming pool not on site but municipal pool next door which we could use however we were not told on arrival to take our cards with us to the pool to get a discount so ended up having to pay full price.

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From the manager: Bonjour Trudy C, Nous vous remercions d'avoir pris le temps de partager vos impressions suite à votre séjour au camping. Nous sommes sincèrement désolés d'apprendre que votre expérience n'a pas été à la hauteur de vos attentes. Vos commentaires sont précieux, et nous les prenons très au sérieux. Mais comme vous l'avez souligné la tempête à fait des dégâts et donc des déchets sur le site. Nous avons déjà pris des mesures pour résoudre les problèmes soulignés. Nous comprenons à quel point des vacances reposantes sont importantes, et nous sommes déterminés à améliorer notre service pour garantir une expérience agréable à nos clients. Nous espérons avoir l'occasion de vous accueillir à nouveau pour vous offrir une expérience qui reflète pleinement la qualité que nous visons. Cordialement, L'équipe du camping.

Pool is not part of the site and many facilities are broken

Overall 2/10
Location 8
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Close to the river

Disliked: The pool shown does not belong to the campsite. This is so misleading, it's a public pool and it was absolutely rammed, and the changing rooms were really dirty. There is no way to get back in the site after swimming and you have to walk all the way around the barrier to the main entrance to get back in.

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From the manager: Bonjour, Nous vous remercions d'avoir pris le temps de partager vos impressions suite à votre séjour au camping. Nous sommes sincèrement désolés d'apprendre que votre expérience n'a pas été à la hauteur de vos attentes. Vos commentaires sont précieux, et nous les prenons très au sérieux. Nous prenons déjà des mesures pour résoudre les problèmes soulignés. Nous comprenons à quel point des vacances reposantes sont importantes, et nous sommes déterminés à améliorer notre service pour garantir une expérience agréable à nos clients. Nous espérons avoir l'occasion de vous accueillir à nouveau pour vous offrir une expérience qui reflète pleinement la qualité que nous visons. Cordialement, L'équipe du camping.

Alles gut…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Dirk D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Alles gut

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From the manager: Thank you for your good rating. We hope to see you again at the campsite. Have a good day! The whole campsite team.

We loved this site. Peaceful site with a lovely river view and…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Amanda M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: We loved this site. Peaceful site with a lovely river view and great swimming pool

Disliked: If you are male and want to swim, don’t forget your trunks (swimming shorts not allowed)

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From the manager: Thank you for your nice comment. We hope to see you again at the campsite. Have a good day! The whole campsite team.

Super find will be back

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Stephen J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Location Polite friendly staff Amazing pool Great little restaurant

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From the manager: Thank you for your nice comment. We hope to see you again at the campsite. Have a good day! The whole campsite team.

Ottimo

Overall 10/10
Location 2
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Piazzole ampie e campeggio silenzioso.

Disliked: Un sacco di insetti in estate. davvero lontano dal centro di Parigi

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From the manager: Bonjour, Merci pour votre commentaire ! Nous sommes ravis que votre séjour au camping ce soit bien déroulé. Votre satisfaction nous encourage à nous améliorer davantage. Nous sommes désolés que les insectes aient gênés votre séjour. Nous sommes situé à 1km du centre ville de Thoissey, médecin, pharmacie, bars, restaurants, supermarché et autres boutiques sont accessibles à moins de 10min en voiture. Nous vous encourageons à parler de votre expérience à votre entourage. Au plaisir de vous revoir au camping. Cordialement, L'équipe du camping.

Propres et nikel

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Flavie H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: L'endroit et beau , les piscines et le personnel sont au top et le bar et vraiment sympa

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From the manager: Bonjour Flavie H, Un grand merci pour votre commentaire ! Nous sommes ravis que votre séjour au camping ait été à la hauteur de vos attentes. Votre satisfaction nous encourage à nous améliorer davantage. Nous vous encourageons à parler de votre expérience à votre entourage. Au plaisir de vous revoir au camping. Cordialement, L'équipe du camping.

Vrij vlakke staanplaatsen En grote staanplaatsen

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Het was een leuke rustige camping

Disliked: Wij vonden het wel jammer dat je overdag op het terras geen ijscoup of cocktail kon bestellen. En bier kreeg je in een plastic beker.

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From the manager: Bonjour, Nous vous remercions pour votre commentaire ! Nous sommes ravis que votre séjour au camping ce soit bien déroulé. Votre satisfaction nous encourage à nous améliorer davantage. Concernant ce que vous n'avez pas aimé, vos commentaires sont précieux, et nous les prenons très au sérieux. Nous prenons déjà des mesures pour résoudre les problèmes soulignés Nous vous encourageons à parler de votre expérience à votre entourage. Au plaisir de vous revoir au camping. Cordialement, L'équipe du camping.


Features

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

Pétanque

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Waterslide

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

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

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

Very large (over 200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Seasonal pitches

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping de Thoissey - Val de Saône

Le Port

Thoissey

L'Ain

France

01140

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

46.16517°N
4.79236°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

Crossed by wooden bridges, the ponds and streams at the Water Gardens (10 minutes’ drive) aim to recreate a peaceful, Zen-like Asian landscape, complete with floating lotus plants, waterfalls and a bamboo garden. In addition to colourful koi carp, you might spot frogs, herons and dragonflies. Big cats, giraffes and lemurs are among the residents at Touroparc Zoo (10 minutes), which stretches over 12 luxuriant hectares. There are also attractions for children, especially younger ones, with a traditional carousel and a miniature train. Meanwhile, adventurous kids can go on a tree-climbing course. Wine lovers should head to Hameau Duboeuf (10 minutes), a theme park with a distinct vinous focus. Interactive exhibits (such as a flight over the vineyards of Beaujolais) illustrate the local viticultural heritage, and you can also visit a cellar with oak and stainless-steel vats – before the inevitable tasting session.

Offers

Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Non-electric grass pitch
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Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Electric grass pitch
  • 10% off 10

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

  • Does Camping de Thoissey - Val de Saône have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping de Thoissey - Val de Saône dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping de Thoissey - Val de Saône? Crossed by wooden bridges, the ponds and streams at the Water Gardens (10 minutes’ drive) aim to recreate a peaceful, Zen-like Asian landscape, complete with floating lotus plants, waterfalls and a bamboo … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping de Thoissey - Val de Saône?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping de Thoissey - Val de Saône? From £13.53 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.