Camping de Thoissey - Val de Saône

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Pitches (added by manager 11 Jan 2023)
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Piscine chauffée ouverte de juin à août avec toboggan et plongeoir
Shaded pitch
Le camping vu du ciel
Bord de saône, port fluviale et accès piscine
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Piscine chauffée ouverte de juin à août avec toboggan et plongeoir
Shaded pitch
Le camping vu du ciel

  • 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
Opens 15 April

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

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

7.9

Overall rating based on 31 reviews View breakdown

Peaceful

Voted 60% of visitors View breakdown

77%

would recommend this site to a friend

74%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Sehr ruhige Platz ideal zum Entspannen.…

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

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Sehr ruhige Platz ideal zum Entspannen.

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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 No rating
Robert K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Loved the pitch we had on the outside edge looking over the fields … saw a pair of owls in the late evening. Facilities were very good, warm shower, clean toilets. Wife and daughter loved the pool and the diving board. Would stay again.

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Ich empfehle diesen Campingplatz

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

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Auf dem Weg von Spanien nach Deutschland verbrachten wir eine Nacht auf einem Campingplatz. Mir gefiel der Campingplatz. Es liegt in der Nähe des Flusses, es gibt ein Schwimmbad und einen Spielplatz für Kinder. Es gab keine Mücken.

Disliked: Alles war gut

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De natuur, rustige plek, dicht bij de wc.…

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

Electric grass pitch

Liked: De natuur, rustige plek, dicht bij de wc.

Disliked: De wc”s hadden een beetje een vieze guur

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Schöner, ruhiger Campingplatz

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

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen und hatten einen sehr angenehmen Aufenthalt auf unserer Durchreise. Wir würden wiederkommen!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location…

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

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Location

Recommend to friends Visit again

The relaxed atmosphere, the location, the access to the municipal pool which…

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

Electric grass pitch

Liked: The relaxed atmosphere, the location, the access to the municipal pool which was included in the stay, the facilities including a bar with authentic French events in the evening and access to 2 further restaurants at the entrance of the site (you have to book). There was a 15-20 min walk along the river into the town which was lovely. You could hire canoes or a boat (you will need cash and ID) €130 for 4 hours for the boat which we took to Macon where there was free mooring and you can go and look around which was well worth a visit. Large pitches with lots of shade from the trees. We would definitely recommend this site.

Disliked: You had to collect the passes for the pool each day from reception. The site would rather give them to you for the duration of your stay but the pool want it done on a daily basis.

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Great location on the river, good facilities

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

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Location

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Les emplacements libres, l'ombre partout dans le domaine, l'accès à ma piscine,…

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

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Les emplacements libres, l'ombre partout dans le domaine, l'accès à ma piscine, le calme du camping.

Disliked: De passage qu'une seule nuit dommage!

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Spacious pitch Access to river for walking/cycling…

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

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Spacious pitch Access to river for walking/cycling

Disliked: Lack of cohesive Motorhome facilities water and emptying in different places Bread late at 9am for breakfast

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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. Nous transmettons vos remarques au pôle concerné. Au plaisir de vous revoir au camping. Cordialement, L'équipe du camping.

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 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 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)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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 +0200 (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
  • 10% off 10 –
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Electric grass pitch
  • 10% off 10 –

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • 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:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping de Thoissey - Val de Saône? From €15.75 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.