When can I check in and check out of Camping La Porte d'Autan?

Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: noon Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Camping La Porte d'Autan?

From R404,78 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Camping La Porte d'Autan

View prices & book Last booked 6 days ago 8.3 30 reviews

Leafy family site surrounded by castles, abbeys, gorges and caves
A 10-minute walk to the spectacular old town of Saissac
Outdoor pool, restaurant, bar, play area and games room

It’s not just about the pizza at this fab family site, skilfully crafted before your very eyes by one of the Camping La Porte d'Autan owners. Nor is it about the cassoulet… or, indeed, the Fitou, Corbiere, Minervois, Blanquette de Limoux fine wines… all of which are within sampling distance at the handsome restaurant. Non, the first checklist item to rave about on bragging texts, calls and social media posts to those still stuck at home (ha) is the fab vista unfolded around you, both on site and in the immediate surrounds. For they are mighty fab indeed: Camping La Porte d'Autan is a leafy site in the foothills of the spectacular Black Mountain or Montagne Noire, between the Aude and Tarn departments of Languedoc-Roussillon. It’s 10 minutes’ walk from the splendid old town of Saissac, which overlooks the Gorge of Vernassonne almost 500 metres below as well as the valley plain between Carcassonne and Castelnaudary: do, really, bring your camera… It’s a fine, green and remote setting here, with spacious grassy areas under the trees and plenty of room for family games all around. There's a heated outdoor pool and paddling pool, as well as other leisure facilities including a playground with trampoline, table tennis, games room and evening entertainment such as live music. A shop selling groceries and wine is also on site; more shops including a butcher’s, bakery, grocery store and pharmacy are just down the road in Saissac.

Site type

Open now

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.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/06 et 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).
The bar and/or restaurant is open between 01/07 et 31/08.
Entertainment and activities are available between 05/07 and 25/08.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Sat, 26 Apr to Thu, 02 Oct 2025

Pitch types & availability

Electric grass pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Min 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

6 people maximum

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Trailer tent or Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Trailer tent, Tent

Features

Electric: 6 amp included

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
European plug

Other restrictions

Extras

Dog (2 max)

price varies
Extra tent (1 max) €3 (€3) per night
Extra vehicle (1 max)

price varies

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From €20.06 (€20.06) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great location, well thought out park allowing adequate space for privacy and…

Overall	9/10
Location	10
Value for money	9
Accommodation	9
Facilities / Activities	9
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Nicholas D. May 2025

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Great location, well thought out park allowing adequate space for privacy and good facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

La tranquilidad!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Tere C. Sept 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: El sitio perfecto!respiras aire puro super limpio todo y encantador y ecologico nos gusto muchisimo aparte de todas las vistas que tiene.el personal muy amable.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little woodland idyll

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

Christine B. Sept 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Nice big shady pitch with hedges for privacy. Spectacular sunset and great mountain views when the cloud finally lifted. Pool looked beautiful but didn't use it. Eco site with compost bin, ethical cleaning methods, a leave and take corner. Lovely little supermarket and butcher at the entrance to the site. Peaceful in September. Warm welcome

Disliked: Heavy rain stopped play and we got bitten loads but that's no one's fault.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Camping familial, paisible où l on peut se ressourcer.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Marie-Anne P. Aug 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: L emplacement spacieux et bien ombragé. L accueil des gérants. La propreté des sanitaires. Le camping est joliment fleuri. La belle vue panoramique.

Disliked: .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Eco friendly camping.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Ceryn M. Aug 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Ideally situated close to the town of Saissac and around half hour drive from carcassonne. Supermarket on entrance. Plenty for children to do, communal barbecue area, pool. Small onsite bar (cash only)
Enclosed pitches

Disliked: Groups of children running round the place and screaming did not make for a relaxing break. It’s is a shame as we loved the site itself. We left a day early.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Un camping excelente, los anfitriones son una maravilla

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Laura D. Aug 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Alojamiento muy recomendado, la tranquilidad, limpieza y el personal fueron geniales
La zona de parrillas estaba muy bien posicionada en un lugar muy limpio y bien mantenido, este sitio es ideal para todo tipo de personas que busquen tranquilidad absoluta.
Por las mañanas tendrás un despertar mágico debido a la cantidad de pájaros que se ponen a cantar

Disliked: Todo me gustó

Recommend to friends Visit again

Le prix, propreté, accueil et calme…

Overall	4/10
Location	4
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Noel C. Aug 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Le prix, propreté, accueil et calme

Disliked: Manque énormément d'animation, nous sommes partis avant la fin de notre séjour car le lieu était très ennuyeux pour nous et trop isolé

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Beautiful site in perfect location with all everything you need

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

John D. Aug 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Absolutely beautiful campsite, perfect pitch (31) with plenty of shade and amazing views, don’t be put off by the reviews of the toilets, they now keep some toilets in the main block open 24 hours so always enough toilets and showers which are kept very clean. The owners are really lovely and if your french is not great speak English. The food from the bar is very good and there is a supermarket just outside the gates that pretty much has everything. A walk into the village is a must and the ruined castle is well worth a visit. There is a cash machine at the post office.

Disliked: Absolutely nothing

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Views & Sunsets

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Thomas P. Aug 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Beautiful views of plains

Recommend to friends Visit again

Relaxed atmosphere. Lovely pool and views…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Dawn A. Aug 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Relaxed atmosphere. Lovely pool and views

Disliked: Bugs. There's nothing the owners can do about it, but we got bitten more than most sites.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 TV room Take away Tennis Toddler's pool 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

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping La Porte d'Autan

Rue Boris Vian

Saissac

Aude

France

11310

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

43.36142°N
2.16076°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

Local town Saissac has been settled for centuries around the 10th-century château – one of the biggest castles in the region and the oldest one of the Cathars. Reach its strategic position at the entrance of the Black Mountain from the side of the village; the castle is open daily. For day trips, it’s well worth the 55 minutes’ drive to the Gouffre de Cabrespine, one of the biggest caves in the world open to the curious public, and one of 24 caves in the south of France making up a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also UNESCO-listed are the Limousis caves (50 minutes), and a historic destination of a different flavour at the spectacular Canal du Midi, just over an hour’s drive away. Must-see urban sites from here include the 14th-century bastide town of Revel, 20 minutes away; Castelnaudary, within half an hour, and another UNESCO World Heritage Site in the medieval city of Carcassonne, 35 minutes’ drive away.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.

Dogs

A valid vaccination certificate must accompany your dog.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

General

Entertainment and activities are available between 05/07 and 25/08.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Pool

Only park guests are authorised to use the pool.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Reception

Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. between 26/04 - 30/06 and 01/09 - 02/10.
Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from to between 01/07 et 31/08.

Pool

Swimsuits are obligatory and swimming shorts or Bermuda shorts are not permitted.

General

The bar and/or restaurant is open between 01/07 et 31/08.

Vehicles

The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. If you wish to bring a car along with your motorhome/campervan please select the extra.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Pool

The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/06 et 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).

Dogs

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.

Vehicles

Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

General

You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Dogs

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Camping La Porte d'Autan have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Camping La Porte d'Autan dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping La Porte d'Autan? Local town Saissac has been settled for centuries around the 10th-century château – one of the biggest castles in the region and the oldest one of the Cathars. Reach its strategic position … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Camping La Porte d'Autan?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Depart by: noon

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How much does it cost to stay at Camping La Porte d'Autan? From R404,78 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.