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If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a campsite charges modern prices while providing facilities from several centuries ago, wonder no more.
This place doesn’t need renovating — it needs an archaeologist.
We paid for an electric hook-up, which apparently meant we had paid for the opportunity to have electricity rather than electricity itself. There weren’t enough hook-up points for the pitches that had paid for them, so presumably electricity here is allocated on a first-come, first-served Hunger Games basis.
The toilets were an experience. Dated, dirty, no toilet paper provided, and around half were squat toilets. Nothing quite prepares you for arriving desperate for the toilet and discovering that the campsite has unexpectedly booked you onto a lower-body workout.
And then we come to the showers.
I can only assume these were originally installed in 16th-century France and have remained completely unmodernised in the interests of historical preservation. The temperature settings appeared to be cold, very cold, and question your decision to come on holiday.
Calling them “showers” may actually be generous. It was closer to being lightly pressure-washed with Alpine snowmelt.
The whole campsite feels extremely outdated and poorly maintained. Basic facilities were dirty, electricity we’d paid for wasn’t adequately provided, and hot water appears to be a technological advancement that hasn’t yet reached this particular corner of France.
If you’re looking for clean facilities, reliable electricity and a warm shower after a day travelling, I’d recommend looking elsewhere.
If you’re looking to experience medieval France without the inconvenience of owning a time machine, however, absolutely perfect.
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