Resort & Camping - Val De Braye

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Mobile-home pitches (added by manager 31 May 2022)
Tipi exterior
Paths throughout the pitches
Tipis

  • Quiet campsite in a green setting an hour's drive from Tours
  • Bike trails, châteaux and opportunities for fishing in the local area
  • Pool complex, tennis, playground, pétanque and bar
Resort & Camping - Val de Braye is a quiet and green place to stay in a riverside location just a few minutes' walk from the centre of Bessé-sur-Braye and an hour's drive from Tours. With a pool complex that's made up of a heated outdoor pool, an indoor pool, a waterslide, a jacuzzi and a paddling pool, there's plenty of entertainment for the aquatically inclined. On top of that, away from the water, pétanque and tennis courts and a playground are available. Wander down to the banks of the river Braye that hug the edge of the campsite – it's a great spot for fishing (talk to reception to get hold of the relevant permit) or for simply taking advantage of the peace and quiet to relax, read a book or tuck into a picnic. The bar has snacks and meals during the day, while those who prefer to cook have the on-site food shop. You can also walk the short distance into the centre of Bessé-sur-Braye, where the Saturday market is not to be missed. In terms of functional facilities, the site has two shower blocks, toilets (including some which are accessible) and family bathrooms. Bathing facilities for babies are also available.

Site type

Tent pitches 60
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Touring caravan pitches 60
Motorhome pitches 60
Caravans for hire 9
Rent a tent 2
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 site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/05 and 31/01.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6:30 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

French

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

77%

would recommend this site to a friend

77%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Met de plaats die we hadden , veel groen, ruim , de…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Met de plaats die we hadden , veel groen, ruim , de speeltuin. Het restaurant op de cite . Het vriendelijk personeel.

Disliked: Met het ijskoude water van het zwembad. Wasmachine en drogers staan ter beschikking maar moeten gerepareerd worden !

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From the manager: Bonjour, Thank you for your review. We appreciate your time rating us. Merci.

Great stay at the tipi, the children loved staying there, beds are…

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

2 bedroom tipi (no private bathroom amenities, open balcony)

Liked: Great stay at the tipi, the children loved staying there, beds are comfortable, we brought our own linen. Had mostly everything in there for staying with children. The toilets and showers were clean and the tumble dryer is free! Small park but the swimming pool was a good asset. Staff and owner are very friendly and helpful.

Disliked: No mugs or kettle for coffee/tea. No wifi but that wasn’t important for our stay. The only down side was there wasn’t much else for the children to do, the park was small not suitable for young children. The restaurant was a set, one option menu. Not to everyone’s budget or cuisine. No pizza or snacks.

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From the manager: Bonjour, Thank you for letting us know that you enjoyed staying with us. We have noted the points highlighted by you. Although we would like to clarify that we have wifi available which covers 80% of the camping and you need to get the password for the same from reception and its for free. Would be amazed to host you again. See you soon.

Recommend this excellent site.

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

2 bedroom tipi (no private bathroom amenities, open balcony)

Liked: We really enjoyed our 3 night stay at this site, staying in 1 of the teepee tents. It is a lovely family run site, and the family are very friendly and helpful. The campsite has excellent facilities, including free access to the swimming pool next door. We found the teepee fun for a family, and well equipped for preparing simple family meals. We ate at the onsite Indian restaurant one night, which was very good. The campsite is well situated in a pleasant and quiet area, and only a short walk to the centre village and a short drive to the supermarket. There is a great cycle track just across the road from the campsite, perfect for family bike rides. Onsite tennis courts need a bit of tlc, but still fun for a few games. We did a day trip to the Museum and race circuit at Le Mans, which was less than an hour.

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From the manager: Bonjour, Thank you for your wonderful review and good to hear that you enjoyed all our facilities. See you real soon. Merci.

Wonderful Stay with Excellent Service

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

Electric grass pitch

Liked: We had a very pleasant stay at this campsite. The host was incredibly friendly and always available to answer any questions we had. They spoke English very well, which made communication easy and comfortable. One of the great things about this campsite is that you can choose your own pitch, and all of them come with free electricity, which was a nice bonus. The facilities were clean, including the toilets and showers, which had adjustable temperatures for extra comfort. There’s also a pool available, and you can get free entry with coupons provided by the campsite. However, it’s important to note that the pool has a strict policy against swim shorts, so be prepared for that. The route to the campsite is stunning, offering some breathtaking views. However, the immediate area around the campsite is less impressive, but it didn’t detract from our overall experience.

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From the manager: Bonjour, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We appreciate your patronage and good to hear that you enjoyed our facilities and staying with us. Hoping to see you soon. Good day.

Super stay - will return

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

Glamping 2 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow (no private bathroom amenities, sheltered balcony)

Liked: Great tent chalet with good equipment Very clean facilities Excellent pool next door (indoor and outdoor) Great play park for kids Also plenty of other sporting activities to do - tennis etc

Disliked: Not possible to sit next to pool and watch kids play. You have to be in the pool.

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From the manager: Bonjour, Thank you so much for your review. We are glad to know that you enjoyed staying with us. See you very soon.

Awful Mobil home, filthy dont go

Overall 2/10
Location 2
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 6
Graham H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

2 bedroom static caravan (six person)

Liked: The size of the site is good and the reception staff spoke good English and were friendly. It does have free washing and drying facilities and the WiFi was a bonus.

Disliked: Would never stay again! We stayed in a Mobil home - pitch 7,. Inside it was so basic - but dirty! We didn’t even use any of the cutlery provided and instead used our own. We boiled a pan of water for a cup of tea and the water had a scum on the top. Both bedrooms stank and the bunk bed room definitely had a dint in the floor which could have been a hole under the Lino. The bathroom sink was old and had cigarette burns on the sink and toilet. It had mould and mildew on the outside! The shower block and toilets were far better than the caravan facilities. We were happy to leave after two days. Everything needed washing before using and that’s should not be how it is for the money - disgusting! The swimming pool is not part of the site it is a council pool next door which you get vouchers for - some vouchers! Nothing in the area very dull!

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From the manager: Bonjour, Kindly accept our apologies for your inconveniences. We have noted your points and would be taken that to action. Merci.

Excellent site, level pitches, nice tree cover, friendly staff

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 4
Stuart L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Everything. Clean, what you would expect

Disliked: Swimming pool rules. Need to be pre displayed, wifi does not spread to whole site

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From the manager: Bonjour, Thank you for your wonderful review. See you soon.

Perfekt , klare weiter Empfehlung

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

2 bedroom tipi (no private bathroom amenities, open balcony)

Liked: Der Campingplatz ist super sauber , hatten ein Zelt gemietet und es war super ! Sie kinder waren begeistert . Die Umgebung war wunder schön . Der Bäcker um die Ecke hatte die besten Baguette die wie je gegesen haben!!!!!

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From the manager: Bonjour, Thank you so much for your reviw. See you soon.

Good site. Great value for money!

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

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Location Facilities Restaurant Value for money

Disliked: We stayed here in our VW camper en route between Poitiers and Caen. This is an excellent and well-run-site just a few minutes walk from the village centre. There is a pool with water slide onsite as well as a bar-restaurant serving Indian food. The site and facilities were clean and tidy and we would definitely stay here again.

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From the manager: Bonjour, Thank you for your wonderful review. Good to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. As mentioned the camping and restaurant, both are open throughout the year. Merci.

Très chouette camping je recommande

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

Electric grass pitch

Liked: L'emplacement était spacieux nous avons pu le choisir. Électricité à dispo et compris dans le prix. Niveau tarif rien à dire c'était nickel. L'accueil est top. Sanitaire nickel . Aire de jeux terrain de tennis accessible sans problème, piscine idem avec toboggan jacuzzi et hammam.

Disliked: Que je ne puisse pas faire congeler mes pains de glace à l'accueil. Certains campings le font mais pas celui là.

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From the manager: Bonjour, merci pour votre précieux avis. C'est bon de savoir que nous vous avons bien servi et nous notons l'intérêt de garder un réfrigérateur à la réception. Merci.


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Waterslide Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities 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 Tents for hire 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

Budget/backpacker Gastronomic delight Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches) Pub campsite

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Resort & Camping - Val De Braye

25

Rue du Val de Braye

Bessé-sur-Braye

Sarthe

France

72310

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

47.832°N
0.75242°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

This is château country. The nearest is Château de Courtanvaux, a few minutes’ drive away (or half an hour's walk), where kids' activities are organised during summer. You could also check out the Château de Montmirail (35 minutes' drive), a medieval castle dating from the 15th century overlooking an attractive village below. Next, take the time to visit the village of Trôo, home to cave-dwellers during the medieval period who carved their homes out of the local limestone hills (10 minutes). If you're travelling as a family, head next to the Saint Calais leisure centre (under 15 minutes), where pedalos, pétanque, miniature golf and playgrounds are all on the cards. Trips a little further afield could take you to the 24 Hours of Le Mans museum, home to 140 high-speed vehicles as well as the famed Le Mans racetrack itself (50 minutes). Alternatively, the city of Tours with its historic districts and timber-fronted houses is an hour away, while the popular Zoo de La Flèche (also an hour away) is home to more than 1,500 animals in an attractive 18-hectare park.

Offers

Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Electric grass pitch
  • 44% off Special Offer 44%
Tipi, yurt, wigwam, dome, bell tent
2 bedroom tipi (no private bathroom amenities, open balcony)
  • 44% off Special Offer 44%
  • 52% off Special Offer 52%
Caravan for hire
2 bedroom static caravan (four person, disabled friendly)
  • 44% off Special Offer 44%
  • 52% off Special Offer 52%
Caravan for hire
2 bedroom static caravan (six person)
  • 44% off Special Offer 44%
  • 52% off Special Offer 52%
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Glamping 2 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow (no private bathroom amenities, sheltered balcony)
  • 44% off Special Offer 44%
  • 52% off Special Offer 52%

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Resort & Camping - Val De Braye have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Resort & Camping - Val De Braye dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Resort & Camping - Val De Braye? This is château country. The nearest is Château de Courtanvaux, a few minutes’ drive away (or half an hour's walk), where kids' activities are organised during summer. You could also check out … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Resort & Camping - Val De Braye?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Resort & Camping - Val De Braye? From €12.32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.