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Camping La Forge de Ste Marie *****

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6.4

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In the beautiful and wooded region of Champagne-Ardenne, you'll find the peaceful Camping La Forge de Sainte Marie. Here you come to quietly enjoy an authentic piece of France, far away from the crowds. What makes this place special is that you stay between the old buildings of a historic forge. In the former workshops, you can now swim or eat.

Pitches by the pond

The campsite consists of neat fields with many trees and plenty of open space. The pitches are terraced and offer ample privacy. The most beautiful spots are along the pond. Besides camping pitches, you can also rent neat mobile homes. The activities on the campsite are adapted to the public. In high season, there are children's activities and a kids club.

Swimming pool in old workshop

In the former workshop of the forge is a fine indoor pool with a large whirlpool. Outside is a sunbathing area, so in the summer you can dry off in the sun. You will also find various sports fields, TV room and table tennis table on the premises. For the children, there is a bouncy castle and trampoline in the summer. More entertainment is available in the form of playgrounds. About an hour's drive away is the Nigloland amusement park with lots of fun attractions for the little ones.

Charming restaurant

In one of the old stone buildings, you will find the attractive campsite restaurant. Here you can eat well at very reasonable prices. There is a nice terrace on the water. You can also buy fresh bread at the campsite itself.

Campsite accepts ACSI Club ID

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This inspector visits Camping La Forge de Ste Marie every year and inspects the campsite based on more than 200 facilities and other points. The inspector is an employee of ACSI and not affiliated with the campsite.

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Reviews (12)

Average rating: 6.4

Toilet facilities: 6.1
Staff: 6.9
Price - quality comparison: 6.6
Child friendliness: 6.8
Entertainment: 5.5
Sports facilities: 6.1
Swimming pool: 6.5
Food and drink: 5.9
Surroundings: 7.0

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HR, on this campsite in June 2024
4.7

Travelling party: Couple

hand on heart I can say this is THE worst site I have ever stayed on.
Not peak season so things are expected to be less than optimum ? The prices would suggest otherwise. And this is without the surcharge for the one night “short stay booking fee” 18th June should be fully functional I would think.
My habit of only booking the first night has paid off as multiple nights here would be a nightmare. After the one night I’m tempted to ask for a refund it was so poor but should I waste my holiday time and energy ?
The place wasn’t full, yet they put us on pitch 71 a small rough pitch that looked like it was the site of bonfires, overlooking a building site. We declined this pitch and ended up on pitch 66 which was green and quieter until 6:15am. When the pitch tap was used initially out poured rusty brown water. So not yet been flushed through I would suggest.
The restaurant wasn’t open on our days there. It’s an adhoc part time thing that you find out once on site. Thus we enquired about using our own BBQ this was refused. I believe they hire them though !! (Should have stayed on pitch 71 you can bonfires on there and others!)
So come prepared with wonderful French bread and cheese for those sandwiches that you’ll be making after that long drive to get here.
Many of the cabins don’t look finished when we looked around the site balanced on breeze blocks for all to see. But some where occupied. There are plenty of new cabins so the investment is there yet the wider site and pitches look sad and neglected. The building site appears to be aspirations of a swimming slide complex that I can’t see happening before 2025. So 2024 summer season of work next to the new cabins and astroturf seating area next to the indoor pool, the work seems to start at around 6:15am we found out the next morning to a chorus of machines and their reverse warning bleepers.
The toilet block nearest our pitch was (for the ladies as my wife tells me) rationed to one shower cubicle with a lightening quick press button operation and one small wash hand basin but without water. For that you have to use a big laundry sink.
Will I be coming back ? dear god no. Will I be recommending it to friends - no not if i want to keep them.
This review is unusual for me as I rarely feel moved to comment but as a 60 something man trying to enjoy a holiday with his wife away from the rat race of work, this place disappointed.

Facilities

General information

Guide price 1: €37.20
Guide price 2: €53.20
Period of opening: 05-04-2024 till 20-09-2024
Area: 11 ha
Altitude: 250m
Number of touring pitches: 200 (100 - 200m²)
Number of accommodation units for hire: 47
Campsite suitable for disabled persons: Yes

** Amenities in bold we know are not included in the overnight price and that there will be additional charges for them. Please note that some non-bold amenities may also incur additional costs.

Popular amenities

Indoor swimming pool (heated)
- surface area:150 m2
Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Mobile homes
- total:32

Internet

Mobile internet
- Type:4G
WiFi zone

At the reception

ACSI Club ID is accepted as an identity document
Advance booking recommended for high season
Credit cards accepted
- credit card:Visa Card | MasterCard
Payment by debit card/Maestro possible
Defibrillator
Reception easily accessible for the disabled
Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
- languages:Dutch | French | English | German

Pitch amenities

Water connection at/near the pitch (max. 15 m)
Waste water drainage at/near the pitch (max. 15 m)
Tap at/near the pitch (max. 50 m)
Also suitable for caravans > 5.5m, excluding towbar
Electrical hook-ups possible
- Max. electricity:6 ampère | 10 ampère
Euro-plug required

Campsite rules

Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Caravans allowed
Tents allowed
Small extra tent permitted
Motorhomes allowed
Barbecues permitted
- type of BBQ:gas | electricity | charcoal

Dogs

Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
- Max. total:2

Toilet facilities

Washbasins: hot water
Washbasins: cold water
Heated toilet facilities
Individual washcabins: hot water
Individual washcabins: cold water
Children's sanitary facilities
Standard toilets
Toilet paper provided
Chemical toilet disposal point
Showers: hot water
A shower (150 cmsx150 cms minimum) and a toilet (165x220cms or 190cmsx190cms minimum)
Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
Canteen/restaurant has toilet adapted for disabled people
Baby room

Ground and vegetation

Pitches with plenty of shade
Pitches with some shade
Unshaded pitches
Marked pitches
grass
Terraced site
Hard standing pitches

Washing, washing-up, cooking

Washing up sinks: hot water
Washing up sinks: cold water
Washing machine(s)
Laundry sinks: cold water
Laundry sinks: hot water
Dryers
Ironing facilities

Food, drink and groceries

Fresh bread available at the camp site
Groceries: limited selection
Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
Snack bar
Pizzeria
Takeaway meals
Simple menu
Bar
Communal barbecue area
Freezing for cooling elements

Rental accommodations

Mobile homes
- total:32
Apartments
- total:15

Available to hire at the campsite

Electric bikes

Swimming

Indoor swimming pool (heated)
- surface area:150 m2
Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
- surface area:20 m2
- Heated:Yes
Swimming shorts not permitted

Wellness

Whirlpool

Water sports and recreation

Fishing

For children

Children's playground: large
Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
- surface area:20 m2
- Heated:Yes
Children's playground: small
Games room
Children's sanitary facilities
Baby room
Video games
No entertainment programme

Sport and games

Table tennis table
Multi-sports field
Jeu de boules alley(s)

Recreation (adults)

Fishing
Cycle routes starting at the camp site
- level:average | easy
Marked out walking routes near the camp site
- level:average | easy
Games room
Television
Video games

Situation of campsite

Situated on river/stream (max. 0.1 km)
Located in the woods
Shopping opportunities in the vicinity (< 10 km)
- distance:5 km
Located right next to the river/stream

For motorhomes

Motorhomes allowed
Special facilities for motorhomes
- electrical hook-up optional (Max. electricity: 6 ampère | 10 ampère)
Also suitable for motorhomes > 8m and > 4 tonnes
- weight:10000 kg

Disabled

Disabled sanitary facilities on one level or accessible via a ramp
Width of door 100 cms minimum
Foldaway/lockable supports on at least 1 side of the toilet
Height toilet-seat approx. 48 cms
Next to toilet on at least one side approx. 90cms room to manoeuvre
In front of toilet at least 120 cms room to manoeuvre
No threshold of over 2cms high in sanitary block
Width of corridor in sanitary block 120 cms minimum
A shower (150 cmsx150 cms minimum) and a toilet (165x220cms or 190cmsx190cms minimum)
Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
Special parking spaces for disabled people
Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
Canteen/restaurant has toilet adapted for disabled people
Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
Reception easily accessible for the disabled

Miscellaneous

Footpaths and roads are lit
Patrolled grounds
Quiet during the day
Quiet during the night
Special parking spaces for disabled people

Weather

The weather on this campsite

Weather forecast

	Sat 23 / 11	Sun 24 / 11	Mon 25 / 11	Tue 26 / 11	Wed 27 / 11	Thu 28 / 11	Fri 29 / 11
Max.	5.8°	16°	16.6°	11.4°	11.7°	9.1°	9.4°
Min.	0°	7°	9.2°	6.7°	6.6°	4.7°	3.5°
Precipitation	5%	5%	95%	30%	90%	60%	0%
Wind direction	S	S	S	SW	SW	NW	E
Wind speed	3	4	5	3	4	3	3

Climate

	Relative humidity	Precipitation total (mm)	Hours of sunshine
Jan	85%	63	2
Feb	82%	57	3
Mar	77%	59	4
Apr	73%	52	5
May	72%	71	6
Jun	69%	75	7
Jul	70%	59	8
Aug	72%	67	7
Sep	80%	63	6
Oct	84%	59	4
Nov	87%	65	2
Dec	87%	71	2

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Camping La Forge de Ste Marie
D427
52230 / Thonnance-les-Moulins
France
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48°24'23"N 5°16'16"E
From Joinville via the D60 to Thonnance-les-Joinville (2 km), then via the D427 through Poissons and Noncourt in the dir. of Thonnance-les-Moulins (10 km).