Camping de la Saulaie

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 8.6 14 reviews
Grass pitches on site (added by manager 19 Aug 2022)
Trek rental tent (added by manager 19 aug 2022)
Path through the site (added by manager 26 jun 2019)
Entrance to the site (added by manager 26 jun 2019)

  • Family-friendly site on an island in the Loire with stunning views
  • A 10-minute walk from the centre of La Charité-sur-Loire
  • Handy stopover on long canoe trips and Loire à Velo bike rides
Heading off for a Burgundy break? Bagging a berth on the banks of the Loire would be a most excellent idea. But take your riverside stays to the next level and settle on an island right there in the middle of the mighty river – how’s that for extra holiday points (or bragging rights, if you like)? This novel experience can be had at Camping de la Saulaie, which takes its castaways to the island of Fauborg and gives them views of La Charité-sur-Loire, the medieval town 10 minutes’ walk away from the site (the island is linked to the mainland via road bridge on both sides – no need to start fashioning your own raft to source supplies). Folk stop by here with many diverse activities in mind: it’s a handy stopping point for those making a long pilgrimage on the St James’s Way, pedalling along the Loire à Velo bike route or paddling canoes along the river. And it’s also most welcoming to those with less ambitious plans that mainly involve château visits, gentle strolls and in-depth examination of the local cheese and wine offerings. Whatever plans you have for the days, nights will be spent at a family-friendly site that welcomes travelling dogs and has a play area and games room for the entertainment of les enfants. Strolling into town for dinner is a cinch, but if you’d rather make the most of your island setting you’re equally welcome to set up a barbecue for a self-cooked dinner.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 39
Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 8
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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. 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.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri, 29 Mar to

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Nice clean site on the river with good facilities. Friendly staff and…

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

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Nice clean site on the river with good facilities. Friendly staff and within short walking distance to beautiful old town.

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le cadre ,les sanitaires…

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

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: le cadre ,les sanitaires

Disliked: portail ,fermeture a 22H ,pourquoi mettre un portail a code si celui ci ne s'ouvre plus a partir de 22h ,il faut rester avec le véhicule a l'extérieur du camping,alors que vous avez payé la place et l'électricité,extra!!!!!!!

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Comfy and clean tent. Nicely shaded. Great washing and showering facilities. Great…

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

Trek rental tent

Liked: Comfy and clean tent. Nicely shaded. Great washing and showering facilities. Great location close to a very pretty town.

Disliked: Pitch slightly small if you have a car.

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De ligging van de camping, de service van de eigenaren, de broodjes…

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

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: De ligging van de camping, de service van de eigenaren, de broodjes halen en bestellen in de tuin vlakbij de camping, het dorpje dat dichtbij is, het sanitair

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Camping agréable dans une jolie région.

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

Trek rental tent

Liked: La gentillesse et la disponibilité des accueillants. La proximité de la Guinguette. Emplacement agréable, spacieux.

Disliked: Absence de papier toilette. Local loisirs à améliorer.

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Staff in reception very pleasant and helpful…

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

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Staff in reception very pleasant and helpful

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Amazing location and lovely restaurant across the road with live music, friendly…

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

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Amazing location and lovely restaurant across the road with live music, friendly staff who were very patient with our poor French :)

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bien installations très propre

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

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: beau terrain bon accueil beau emplacement à recommander

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Sehr schöner, unkomplizierter Campingplatz mit hilfsbereiten Besitzer:innen!…

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

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Sehr schöner, unkomplizierter Campingplatz mit hilfsbereiten Besitzer:innen!

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Good campsite in a great location.

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

Trek rental tent

Liked: The location was fabulous an easy walk to the local village which was beautiful. When we arrived we decided to stay an extra night which the staff were very accommodating about. We also needed an extra blanket as the temperature dropped and again no issue at all. Lovely and friendly even with our limited French.

Disliked: We weren’t advised we needed to bring toilet paper. They mentioned bring your own bedding but not toilet paper which caught us out the first night.

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Features

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

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Gastronomic delight

Lake and/or mountain

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)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping de la Saulaie

Quai de la Saulaie

La Charité-sur-Loire

Nièvre

France

58400

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

47.17682°N
3.01018°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

Feeling active (but not quite so active as to set out on one of the long-distance options)? Set out for more easily achievable walks in the Bois de Raveau (15 minutes’ drive), Forêt de Bertranges (20 minutes) or the Forêt de Poiseux (half an hour), or hire canoes a few minutes’ walk from the site to paddle as far as you feel able along the river. It’s worth strolling around La Charité-sur-Loire, too – the town’s church and priory are UNESCO-listed, and the historic centre is famed for the booksellers, illustrators and bookbinders squirrelled away among the medieval ramparts. The Loire Valley staples of châteaux and wineries are in plentiful supply around here: for the former, head to Château Grand’Cour, Château des Bordes or Château de Pesselières, all of which are within a 20-minute drive. Follow up by making the 25-minute drive north to the wineries strewn along the river near Sancerre to select a bottle or few to take back for sundowners on site.
  • Does Camping de la Saulaie have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping de la Saulaie dog friendly? Yes View all features
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  • When can I check in and check out of Camping de la Saulaie?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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