An attractively landscaped small site set off the main tourist track, run by a friendly English couple. It’s a tranquil place to relax, and a haven for birds and wildlife, with slightly sloping grass pitches which are shaded to varying degrees by tall trees. The owners and their staff make every effort to ensure guests enjoy a comfortable stay. There's a pool and play area providing entertainment for children and wine tasting, vineyard tours and food evenings for adults.
There’s no shortage of activities in the region. Families will enjoy a trip to Futuroscope or Puy du Fou, while Poitiers can be reached within an hour and has some interesting historic and religious monuments. The site is perched on the Santiago de Compostela route, and the medieval market town of Airvault is within walking or cycling distance.
Futuroscope, Monkey Valley, Terra Botanica, Fontevraud, Poitiers, Saumur, Angers, Chinon, Thouars, Parthenay, Walking trails, Cycle routes, Wine caves, Châteaux.
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Latest arrival time - low: 10:00 PM
Latest arrival time - high: 10:00 PM
Earliest departure time - low: 7:00 AM
Earliest departure time - high: 7:00 AM
Camping de Courte Vallée is ideally situated on one of the main roads going south through France, with easy access for caravans and motorhomes around the town of Airvault and to the camp site. There is now an autoroute all the way from Rouen to Saumur (A28). We are approx 30 miles south of Saumur.
The camp site is well signposted from the D725, avoiding the town centre - just follow the blue and white signs!
Caravans arriving from north-east or east are not permitted down the main street of Airvault and should not approach from this direction. It is not advisable to follow Sat Nav directions to this site!
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Diane Frances
Reviewed: 03/03/2019 08:49
We arrived having booked at full price through the Caravan Club and were told we were expected. No one about and no message but a generic one glimpsed through window of office saying take any pitch. Did this and then discovered no electricity or water available on main ground...had to... Show more
Footos
Reviewed: 07/09/2017 19:13
We arrived and there was nobody in reception. Another UK family told us to look through reception window to see what pitch we had reserved for us. We found our pitch number and helped ourselves to it. Washroom was good, pool area looked very family friendly (we didn't use it)... Show more
bobbins1
Reviewed: 17/07/2017 18:10
When was the last time this site was visited by a CC inspector? This is the worst site we have ever stayed on in the 20+ years we have been visiting France! We arrived in the middle of the heatwave so all the grass pitches were very dry and barren... Show more
twotwitchers
Reviewed: 09/07/2017 11:49
Unlike most of the campers we met at this site, who had booked a longer holiday, we chanced upon it as a handy stop off on our way north , using our Acsi card and were pleasantly surprised. Yes it does seem to be full of British campers ( actually... Show more
nikki n keith
Reviewed: 16/10/2016 16:40
As annual visitors to France, we decided to look for a site to visit and one that could store our caravan. Camping de Courte Vallee seems to fit the requirements. I lovely little site with spacious pitches, nice pool which I would say was of an adequate size , and... Show more
AnnandVic
Reviewed: 21/08/2016 18:31
We stayed here, booking through the Caravan Club, from 31st July and departed 16th August 2016. We have travelled extensively abroad with our caravans for more than 30 years. We thought the site was great. We had no trouble finding the electricity point. The site was quiet.... Show more
mikep1
Reviewed: 18/08/2016 20:29
We spent 2 days at this site during August this year and very surprised that this camp site made its way into the range of sites recommended by the caravan club. Standards are not anywhere near those that I would expect the caravan club to be associated with and very... Show more
dmorgan
Reviewed: 16/08/2016 17:10
Staff clearly exasperated at check in, however, allocated a lovely private pitch hedged to 3 sides so easy to put it behind me. Couldn't find the electric hook up so went back to reception, they said there was one out there somewhere and offered an extension lead. I eventually found the... Show more
anniedavid
Reviewed: 27/07/2016 13:47
We first visited this site 20 months ago in our 27ft motor home. It is on the edge of a lovely medieval village with easy access to larger towns, markets and vineyards. We booked in for 1 night on our way back from the south of France, but stayed for... Show more
2sausagedogs
Reviewed: 24/06/2016 21:45
Chilly welcome. Pitch allocated already occupied. Scruffy pitches. Poor maintenance. Untidy surroundings. This photo is many years out of date. Facilities overstretched. Not a site for those touring France. Avoid at all costs. Response from the Caravan Club: Thank you for leaving your review on our website. We are disappointed to hear... Show more
Diane Frances
Reviewed: 03/03/2019 08:49
We arrived having booked at full price through the Caravan Club and were told we were expected. No one about and no message but a generic one glimpsed through window of office saying take any pitch. Did this and then discovered no electricity or wate...
