Camping du Moulin de la Gassotte

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Trees around the pitches
Pretty gardens
Gîte exterior
Sanitary

  • 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 and play area on site; shops and restaurants nearby
An old water mill on site – how very splendid. As its name may suggest, Camping du Moulin de la Gassotte is in the grounds of a historic mill on the banks of the Gartempe river, with many trees adding shade to the park-like grounds. That old mill once supplied the Vienne town of Saint-Savin, 10 minutes’ walk from the site. In the town, there are shops, restaurants and plenty of things to see and do, like checking out the Abbey of Saint-Savin, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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 wifi to plan outings and adventures.

Site type

Tent sites 43
Travel trailer sites 43
RV sites 43
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • Please note, the toilet/shower block is only open from 1 April until 31 October.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

German

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Camping du Moulin de la Gassotte

10 Rue du 8 Mai 1945

Saint-Savin

Vienne

France

86310

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

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).

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping du Moulin de la Gassotte have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • When can I check in and check out of Camping du Moulin de la Gassotte?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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