Camping Le Petit Port

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On the banks of the Nivernais canal (added by manager 09 May 2024)
On the banks of the nivernais canal
Grass pitches shaded by trees
Grass pitches among trees and hedges
Grass pitches
Reception
Marina near the site
Nivernais canal
Bike-friendly site
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Grass pitches shaded by trees
Grass pitches among trees and hedges
Grass pitches

  • Peaceful site between canal and river on the edge of Châtel-Censoir
  • A 20-minute drive to Vézelay; Auxerre 40 minutes
  • Direct access to Nivernais Canal cycle path; hire bikes on site
A river on one side, a canal on the other… and with a small town a few minutes' walk away too (with bus stops and a railway station for jaunts further afield). Many pieces of the ‘excellent holiday location' jigsaw are already in place at Camping Le Petit Port, just across the Nivernais Canal from the Burgundy town of Châtel-Censoir. All of the above adds up to a site that benefits from both a peaceful countryside atmosphere and the convenience of being close to town amenities like shops and places to eat. They're only a few minutes' walk away, but you don't even have to go that far for refreshments if you don't feel like it, as you can buy drinks and ice creams on site or order bread and pastries for your breakfast. Being right by the canal means some lovely views, of course – but it also means easy access to the 175 kilometres of bike path along the tow path. There are bikes for hire on site (including electric bikes) if you've not brought your own, and upon your return to site you can cool off with a dip in the waters of the Yonne river on the other side of the site. Other facilities on site include a play area, table tennis and a launderette. When you're not out and about on bikes, you can take urban strolls around places like Auxerre and Vézelay, visit the Rocks of Saussois or head into the northern part of the Morvan Regional Natural Park for walks among woods, hills and lakes.

Site type

Caravans for hire 3
Rent a tent 3
Motorhome pitches 60
Tent pitches 60
Touring caravan pitches 60
Open now
Opens 5 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri, 5 Apr to

Reviews

8

Overall rating based on 2 reviews View breakdown

100%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Very tranquil site, lovely situation great walks and cycle rides along the…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Stella S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Very tranquil site, lovely situation great walks and cycle rides along the canal. Erin and staff extremely welcoming and friendly, probably the cleanest facilities we've seen. Off season so hard to judge the extras but with the village just 10 minutes walk away all the basics close at hand , the restaurant in the village superb a must if you stay here

Disliked: No wi-fi

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Cracking site

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

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Pitch size, beautiful location- river canal old village very helpful warden, spotless facilities.

Disliked: Dated facilities and overgrown pitches ( this could be due to recent flooding) would have given 5 stars with talc probably not possible due to floods

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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 Watersports Wild swimming

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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful

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

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Camping Le Petit Port

516 Le Petit Port

Châtel-Censoir

Yonne

France

89660

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

47.53563°N
3.63277°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

Heading out into the surrounding countryside, your first stop should probably be the Rocks of Saussois (five minutes' drive), a popular climbing spot that has excellent views from both the base and the top, 50 metres up. Also close by are the 15th-century Château de Faulin (five minutes), and the chance to step further back into the past among the dinosaurs of Cardoland (15 minutes) or the ancient remnants at the Fontaines Salées archaeological site. Vézelay (20 minutes) has its fair share of historic attractions as well – chief among them the Sainte-Marie-Madeleine Basilica, a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture. Musée Zervos, Musée de l'Oeuvre Viollet-le-Duc and La Maison du Visiteur are also worth visiting while you're wandering through the town's pretty streets, and there are several wineries on the edges of town. Heading north instead, you may like to stop at the Caves of Arcy-sur-Cure (25 minutes) to see what lies beneath the surface of this area, or continue on to Auxerre (40 minutes) to explore the traditional Burgundian architecture, visit the Saint Germanus Abbey and sip a glass of local wine in a riverside café.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Le Petit Port have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Le Petit Port dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Petit Port? Heading out into the surrounding countryside, your first stop should probably be the Rocks of Saussois (five minutes' drive), a popular climbing spot that has excellent views from both the base and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Petit Port?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Petit Port? From €12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.