Brain de Nature

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  • Pitches on an educational farm in Loire-Anjou-Touraine Natural Park
  • Half an hour’s walk from wineries; 20 minutes’ drive from Saumur
  • Wildflower area and animals on site; breakfast for an additional fee
Fill your mind with the sights and sounds of nature at Brain de Nature – this Maine-et-Loire site is set on an educational farm where your neighbours will be sheep, goats and horses and the sunrises and sunsets have a tendency to be rather fabulous. Everything here is designed to promote the joys of nature and preserve it – pitches have access to eco-friendly facilities including a solar shower and compost toilet made from recycled materials, and there’s a lovely wildflower meadow where guests can take a wander and pick flowers to make bouquets. As a farm site, you’ll be out in a rural location, but not far from the village of Allonnes, which is five minutes’ drive away for a supermarket, bakery, butcher, bank and places to eat. There’s also a good market in Bourgueil (10 minutes' drive) on a Tuesday morning, and another in Saumur (20 minutes) on a Saturday. For an additional fee, the site owners can also deliver you breakfast (7am-10am), which includes an artisanal pastry and bread, butter and jam, along with local honey and coffee, tea or hot chocolate. This rural location puts you in pole position for outdoor activities such as cycling, horse riding, walking or visiting local wineries for tastings. The closest wineries are in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, just over half an hour’s walk away, and there are plenty more in Saumur. Meanwhile, Les Cimes de Courcy, five minutes’ drive away, is nice for a quick family outing, with a forest play area and dining venues.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 1
Motorhome pitches 1
Tent pitches 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 30 consecutive nights.
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
  • Units heavier than 3500 kg are not allowed.
  • 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.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 7 Pitchup.com customers

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100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely farm stay, tranquil with friendly farm animals. Host David and family are welcoming, building a stunning homestead. Shady, quiet pitches ideal for unwinding. Ablutions are basic but unique (compost toilets, outdoor showers). Great communication, vineyard tips too! Showers temporarily off for one.

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Arrival date (latest first)

A very basic campsite with a friendly, hospitable owner

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked A friendly and helpful host/owner
A very quiet campsite on a small holding well away from the village centre

Disliked No running water so constantly had to ask for drinking water

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Great stop off with a shady pitch under a walnut tree. We…

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Rupert W.

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked Great stop off with a shady pitch under a walnut tree. We stayed one night as we travelled south and spent an afternoon relaxing after a long drive.
Very easy to find, the sat nav took us right there and David was there to meet us who was a wonderfully welcoming host.
The ablutions are very rudimentary - a composting toilet and an outside shower. I enjoyed my shower whilst being watched a horse but it may not be for everyone! Think of this as an off grid aire and you'll be just fine!

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Great comms from David. Very friendly and hospitable. David and his family…

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Phil B.

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked Great comms from David. Very friendly and hospitable. David and his family are building a beautiful homestead. It was a privilege to stay here.

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Lovely place would definitely recomend

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Mark M.

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked Fantastic quiet place with friendly animals. David couldn't be more helpful awesome breakfast and welcoming guy.

Disliked Showers out of action on our night stopover.

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Very friendly owner and lovely green pitches!

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Emily P.

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked Very peaceful area surrounded by farm animals and fields, lovely place to spend the night and wake up to the sound of birds singing!

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Superb!

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Nick H.

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked What a great place to stay. David’s farm was completely charming - our neighbours were goats, pony’s and a beautiful (and chatty) pig called Maggie.
This is a peaceful place surrounded by vineyards and run by David and his very friendly family.
We were made to feel very welcome and were introduced to the local vineyards and area. Highly recommended

Disliked Nothing at all

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Feeling at one with nature!

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Michael M.

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked Absolutely wonderful stay! David and his family were really friendly, they have a beautiful site with lots of lovely animals. The family has an incredible vision for the future - and we look forward to coming to stay again xx

Disliked N/A

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Features

No 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 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 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 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wild camping

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

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Brain de Nature

17

Route du Moulin de Jarry

Le Patoi

Brain-sur-Allonnes

Maine-et-Loire

France

49650

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

47.29242°N
0.07664°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

Saumur (20 minutes’ drive) simply has to be on the schedule when you’re staying here – this town on the banks of the Loire river is a lovely place to wander around, with a spectacular château and lots of medieval buildings to see. You may also like to take a wine-tasting tour of the town, see the tanks and armoured vehicles at Musée des Blindés and watch a show or take a tour at the Cadre Noir riding school. The Loire Valley is of course littered with lovely historic buildings, so you may also like to stop by at villages like Candes-Saint-Martin and Montsoreau (15 minutes), visit the Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud (20 minutes) or explore the gorgeous Château d’Ussé (half an hour), whose classic turrets were said to be the inspiration for Sleeping Beauty’s castle. For family days out, clamber up into the trees at Saumur Forest Aventures (20 minutes), or set off to Bioparc de Doué-la-Fontaine (35 minutes) to see animals from around the world in natural-style habitats within an old quarry.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Brain de Nature have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Brain de Nature dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Brain de Nature? Saumur (20 minutes’ drive) simply has to be on the schedule when you’re staying here – this town on the banks of the Loire river is a lovely place to wander around, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Brain de Nature?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Brain de Nature? From R370,70 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.