Camping La Porte d'Autan

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The outdoor pool
The outdoor pool
Kids playing in the pool
Spacious pitches
Pitches under the trees
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Shaded pitches
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Kids playing in the pool
Spacious pitches
Pitches under the trees

  • 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

Motorhome pitches 69
Caravans for hire 9
Tent pitches 69
Touring caravan pitches 69
Open now
Opens 26 April

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

Reviews

8.3

Overall rating from 36 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

75% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely, peaceful, well-kept campsite with spacious, shady spots and great views. Eco-friendly too. Clean facilities, nice pool, friendly owners. Close to village/shop. Small issues: limited Wi-Fi, inconsistent shower temp/pressure.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Wonderful, private plots to set up in. Clean, all the right amenities…

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Scott F.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Wonderful, private plots to set up in. Clean, all the right amenities and close to a wonderful town.

Disliked Swim trunks only, no shorts, for some strange reason!!

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While site was lovely and well kept. Hosts were also very…

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Jane P.

Electric grass pitch

Liked While site was lovely and well kept. Hosts were also very nice. Showers were clean and hot. It was nice and quiet at night too. The pool was inviting but cold 🥶. WiFi at the bar. Although we didn’t have children there were plenty of activities for them.

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The views were great. The pitch sizes were good and even had…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked The views were great. The pitch sizes were good and even had choices of sun and shade. Facilities were good, with plenty of hot water showered and toilets were clean but you need your own toilet roll. The owners very friendly and even gave me a cork screw as I had forgotten to pack mine. Wi-Fi free at the site but only by the bar area and reception

Disliked We were unfortunate to have mixed weather there so we did experience rain

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Très bien…

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Ludovic C.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Très bien

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site close to supermarket site is well maintained and tidy

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Phil W.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Swimming pool very clean and refreshing showers and WC ALSO VERY CLEAN AND GOOD SIZE pitches

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site level shady pitches helpful staff

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roger s.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful site close to village centre
Good sized shady pitches

Disliked Water could have been hotter and more powerful

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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Nicholas D.

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!

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Tere C.

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.

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Lovely little woodland idyll

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Christine B.

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.

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Marie-Anne P.

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 .

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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 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°E

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.

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 R421,29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.