L'Etang de la Brèche Saumur Site no: LR013

At a Glance

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• Action and Adventure
• Action and Adventure
• Near lake
• Football
• Other sports
• Kids clubs
• Waterslides

A delightful, family-run Castels parc, in a peaceful rural setting opposite the River Loire.

Camping L’Etang de la Brèche is five miles from the market town of Saumur. With an upmarket country club atmosphere the parc is extremely well maintained by the owners. There are also spacious grounds for children to explore and a swimming pool complex with four pools surrounded by a pleasant sun terrace. Beautiful old stone buildings surround a courtyard housing a shop, oakbeamed bar and elegant conservatory restaurant. Local trains can sometimes be heard from the parc.

Setting: Countryside

Star Rating: 4

Opening dates

Mobiles open 15/05/2010 - 11/09/2010

Tents open 08/05/2010 - 04/09/2010

Pitches

Number of Pitches: 201

Shade: Some have some.

Surface: Grass and dust

Tent Privacy: Some of the pitches are separated.

Mobiles privacy: Some of the pitches are separated.

Keycamp Extras

Linen Hire
Charcoal BBQ provided
Wine Notes
Chateaux Notes
All-terrain Buggy

Important information

Vehicles

Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

Maximum number of vehicles: 1

Extra Vehicle Charge: €4.00

Dogs

Are dogs allowed: Yes

Must be kept on a leash: Yes

Maximum number of dogs: 2

Which accommodation are dogs allowed in: All accommodation types except Prestiges and Vistas

Out and about

This area is famous for its excellent wine, grown on the banks of the Loire, and is also well known for its mushroom caves and troglodyte houses built into limestone cliffs. The zoo at Doué-la-Fontaine has many wild animals roaming free and is extremely popular with families.

The following facilities are available:

Reception

Languages spoken: French, English, Dutch, German

Other services: Phone card, fax, stamps, post box, bike hire, minigolf hire, fridge hire, washer/dryer tokens, local information. Internet available WiFi available Credit cards accepted: Visa and Mastercard

Shops

Minimarket: Details not known Open 08/05/2010 - 12/09/2010

Main shop: Details not known Open 08/05/2010 - 12/09/2010

Dining

Restaurant: Traditional, family atmosphere Location: Overlooking the pool Open 12/05/2010 - 15/09/2010

Take-away: Grills, pizza’s or hamburgers Open 12/05/2010 - 15/09/2010

Bars

Bar Small and traditional Open 12/05/2010 Location: Next to restaurant.

Other

Animation Team: Mainly sports activities. Open 15/07/2010 - 25/08/2010

Television Room: satellite tv

Games Room: Video games, pinball and table football.

Laundry

Washers: 5 x machines €4.00 per load

Dryers: 2 x machines €2.00 per load

Sanitation

Hot Showers
Baby Baths
Baby Changing Facilities
Toilets
Children's Toilets

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

First pool

For: Toddlers. Open 08/05/2010 - 12/09/2010 (Outdoor Heated)

Depth: From 0.10m to 0.30m

Size: 61m2

Second pool

For: All the family. Open 08/05/2010 - 12/09/2010 (Outdoor Heated)

Depth: From 0.40m to 1.20m

Size: 225m2

Third pool

For: All the family. Open 08/05/2010 - 12/09/2010 (Covered with retractable roof Heated)

Depth: From 1.50m to 1.50m

Size: 113m2

Fourth pool

For: Plunge pool. Open 08/05/2010 - 12/09/2010 (Outdoor Heated)

Depth: From 0.90m to 1.10m

Size: 80m2

Waterchutes: Twisty with high sides and passes under the slide (1 x chutes) Restrictions: Supervision is compulsory, only children older than 8

Waterslides: Narrow with a small bump in the middle (3 x slides) Restrictions: Minimum size 1.20m supervised by parents

Extra information

Sunloungers
Sun Terrace

Regulations: Shorts not allowed, T-shirts not allowed, Inflatables not allowed, Parental supervision required

The following activities are available:

Site Run Children's Activities

Sports and Crafts

Languages spoken: Major EU languages

Open 01/07/2010 - 01/09/2010

Watersports

Canoeing

Sports

Tennis

Open 08/05/2010 - 12/09/2010

2 full size courts, Synthetic

Charge: €8.00 / hour

Equipment hire available: Yes

Table Tennis

4 tables

Football

1 five-a-side pitch

Badminton

Open 08/05/2010 - 12/09/2010

1 court

Basketball

Open 08/05/2010 - 12/09/2010

1 size court, Synthetic grass

Volleyball

1 court

Boules

Site arranged tournaments available

Horse Riding

Supervised: Yes

Helmets available

Pony-trekking

Supervised: Yes

Helmets available

Fishing

Open 08/05/2010 - 12/09/2010

Fresh water fishing( Carp, catfish, zander)

Minigolf

Playgrounds

4 playgrounds

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

Open 08/05/2010 - 12/09/2010

Adults: €50.00 / week €12.00 / day

Children: €35.00 / week €10.00 / day

helmets available

child seats available

Specialist Activities

Painting on ceramics

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

The following local attractions are available:

Nearby

Nearest river: Direct access

Nearest lake: Direct access

Shopping

Nearest town/village: Saumur: 6km

Places of Interest

Saumur: 5km
Chinon: 21km
Tours: 56km
Angers: 72km
Le Mans: 128km
Orleans: 184km

Attractions

Futuroscope

Futuroscope is the European theme park of the moving image. It is both fun and educational and the futuristic buildings house many attractions. Almost 25 million visitors since 1987. 140,000 miles of film are projected each year. An excellent selection of services including many restaurants, baby changing, cash machines, parking, shops etc.

Zoo de Doué-la-Fontaine

Zoo set in 10 hectares of land, with approximately 500 animals.

Le Puy du Fou

A reconstruction of an 18th century village with villagers in costume. The ruins of a 13th century chateau where you can watch a fabulous falconry display or see the Vikings at war. You can spend hours wandering the grounds and gardens. The evening show is an incredible open-air night show with 850 people and 50 horsemen.

Musee des Blindes

This museum celebrates the history of the tank from 1917 to today. There are over 800 tanks and military vehicles from all over the world of which 200 are in working condition.

Chateau d'Usse (Sleeping Beauty)

Château d' Ussé was the inspiration for the tale of Sleeping Beauty. Situated on the edge of the forest of Chinon, the present château was built in the 15th century. Gothic and Renaissance architecture. The old chapel and large gallery house many 11th century tapestries.

Abbaye de Fontevraud

Built at the end of the 11th Century. Before the French Revolution it was the most important and richest Abbey in France. Served as a prison between 1804-1965. Now home to the cultural centre for the west of France. Surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Château Azay-le-Rideau

Built on an island by the Indre River in the early 16th Century. The castle is a mixture of two great styles - French and Italian Renaissance. The interior is preserved as a renaissance museum. It houses a collection of 16th and 17th Century Flemish tapestries.

Château de Chinon

Château de Chinon is mostly in ruins but is impressive for the views it offers over the Vienne valley. Visited by Joan of Arc to persuade Charles VII to regain his kingdom. Richard the lionheart died here in 1199.

Rochemenier

Rochemenier is a troglodyte (cave dwelling) village. Two ancient farms containing several hundred agricultural implements and pieces of furniture. An underground chapel and troglodyte house which demonstrates how it is still possible to live in this kind of dwelling. Guided tours available.

Wine Museum Chinon

Situated in a wine cellar, this museum explains the process of wine-making through miniature models. Wine tasting included in the entrance fee.

The following travel details are available:

Airport(s)

Poitiers airport: 104km

Tours airport: 66km

Nantes airport: 170km

Angers Airport: 55km

Port(s)

Caen: 281km

Cherbourg: 400km

Dieppe: 384km

Le Havre: 332km

Roscoff: 419km

St Malo: 277km

Public Transport

Local Railway: Saumur, 6km

Services to: Paris, Lyon, Nantes and Tours

Also known as the garden of France, the Loire Valley is famous for its flowers, rolling countryside and vineyards. The home of over a hundred enchanting chateaux, the Loire Valley is the perfect place to explore turrets, towers and magnificent ornamental gardens. Le Grand Park du Foy offers an action-packed journey through time. Futuroscope has a theme park, 360 degree cinemas and amazing shows.