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Camping du Vieux Château ***

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8.2

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To the north of the popular seaside resort of Pornic, just five hundred metres from the elongated sandy beach, Camping du Vieux Château is a great destination for the whole family. From the campsite, which is situated in the middle of a quiet residential area, you can walk to the restaurants and shops in the town centre within a few minutes.

Compact campsite

The compact campsite is well-organised and has slightly more mobile homes and chalets than touring pitches. A number of trees and shrubs provide shade, but there are also many pitches for sun lovers. You have quite a bit of space on the pitch itself, but there is less space between the pitches.

Always swimming

At the entrance, the swimming pool and the bar form the heart of the campsite. In the summer months there is plenty of liveliness, but always in a friendly way. Even when the weather is not so good, you can enjoy a nice swim at Camping du Vieux Château. The water is heated to 28 degrees and has a glass canopy.

Bite and drink

The bar (open mid-June to end of August) is a great place for a drink or snack. In the summer months there are pizzas on the menu and you can order bread for the next morning. For daily shopping there is a supermarket about three kilometers away. Or stroll through the weekly market in Tharon-Plage for fresh fruit, vegetables and fish.

Fun and games

For children there is an enclosed playground. But there is also plenty to do outside the campsite. For example on the child-friendly beach to which you walk in only a few minutes.

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€17 per night during lowseason
Campsite accepts ACSI Club ID

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Inspected annually

This inspector visits Camping du Vieux Château 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 (206)

Average rating: 8.2

Toilet facilities: 8.6
Staff: 9.6
Price - quality comparison: 9.1
Child friendliness: 7.2
Entertainment: 7.6
Sports facilities: 8.0
Swimming pool: 9.0
Food and drink: 6.5
Surroundings: 8.2

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Ghislaine F, on this campsite in September 2024
10.0

Travelling party: Seniors

Liked - Lovely and close to the beach
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Simon A, on this campsite in July 2024
10.0

Travelling party: Young couple

Liked - Staff very helpful, everything was clean and tidy
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David K, on this campsite in June 2024
10.0

Travelling party: Group of friends

Liked - Very nice little campsite run by nice people. The rented chalet was a good size and very fair price. Nice and clean and comfortable.
Great location 5 minutes walk from beach.
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June, on this campsite in June 2023
7.8

Travelling party: Seniors

Pleasant stay on this small but well kept site. Staff helpful and friendly always a smile.
Close to a huge beach. Easy to cycle as fairly flat. Enjoyed out stay and would use again.

David L, on this campsite in September 2022
8.5

Travelling party: Seniors

Liked - Nice small relaxed site with friendly well informed staff.
Other campers friendly.
Disliked - Snacks not open.
Source: Ctoutvert

Facilities

General information

Guide price 1: €36.32
Guide price 2: €50.32
Period of opening: 05-04-2025 till 05-10-2025
Area: 1.1 ha
Number of touring pitches: 27 (80 - 120m²)
Number of permanent pitches: 16
Number of accommodation units for hire: 30
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

Wifi 80-100% coverage
Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Situated on the coast (max. 0.5 km)
Mobile homes
- total:30

Internet

Mobile internet
- Type:4G
Wifi 80-100% coverage

At the reception

Reservation with CampingCard ACSI also possible
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
Reception easily accessible for the disabled
Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
- languages:Italian | French | English | German
Payment request on the spot, via mobile phone

Pitch amenities

Tap at/near the pitch (max. 50 m)
Also suitable for caravans > 5.5m, excluding towbar
Electrical hook-ups possible
- Max. electricity: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
Twin-axle vehicles permitted
Barbecues permitted
- type of BBQ:gas | electricity | charcoal
Own boats permitted
Motorboat
Sailing boat

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
Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
Showers: hot water
Showers: cold water
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
Baby room
Beach showers

Ground and vegetation

Pitches with plenty of shade
Pitches with some shade
Unshaded pitches
Marked pitches
grass

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
Microwave
Ironing facilities

Food, drink and groceries

Breakfast available
- period:15-06/01-09
Fresh bread available at the camp site
- period:08-05/15-09
Groceries: limited selection
Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
Restaurant (limited choice)
- period:01-07/01-09
Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
Snack bar
- period:15-06/01-09
Pizzeria
- period:15-06/01-09
Takeaway meals
- period:15-06/01-09
Bar
- period:15-06/01-09
Freezing for cooling elements

Rental accommodations

Mobile homes
- total:30

Available to hire at the campsite

Refrigerators
Bicycles
Surfboards
Kayaks
Sailing-boats
Rowing-boats

Swimming

Indoor swimming pool by means of a sliding roof
- surface area:72 m2
- Heated:Yes
Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
- surface area:30 m2
- Heated:Yes
Sea swimming (max. 0.5 km)
Beach showers
Swimming shorts not permitted

Beach

Sandy beach
Rocky coastline

Water sports and recreation

Fishing
Windsurfing permitted
Windsurfing course
Jetty/buoy
Snorkelling
Waterskiing permitted
Scuba diving
Motorboat
Own boats permitted
Sailing boat
Sailing permitted
Sailing lessons
Boat crane
Trailer slope

For children

Children's playground: large
Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
- surface area:30 m2
- Heated:Yes
Entertainment programme: Children (at least 2x a week - h.s.)
- languages:French | English
- period:01-07/28-08
Dance nights
Children's sanitary facilities
Baby room

Sport and games

Table tennis table
Jeu de boules alley(s)
Golf course nearby (max. 10 km)
- distance:9 km
- total:18
Canoes
Kayaks
Mountain bike routes at the campsite
- difficulty:easy

Recreation (adults)

Entertainment for children from 13 to 18 years (at least 2x a week)
- languages:French | English
- period:01-07/28-08
Entertainment programme: Adults (at least 2x a week - h.s.)
- languages:French | English
- period:01-07/28-08
Fishing
Cycle routes starting at the camp site
- level:easy
Marked out walking routes near the camp site
- level:easy
Television

Situation of campsite

Situated on the coast (max. 0.5 km)
Distance to the sea (max. 10 km)
- distance:0.5 km
Close to motorway junction (< 10 km)
- distance:3 km
Public transport near the camp site (max. 0.5 km)
- distance:0.5 km
Shopping opportunities in the vicinity (< 10 km)
- distance:0.5 km

For motorhomes

Motorhomes allowed
Also suitable for motorhomes > 8m and > 4 tonnes

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
Door-springs light enough (3-4 kgs pressure)
Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms 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 pitches for disabled people
Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
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 pitches for disabled people

Location

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Camping du Vieux Château
54 avenue d'Anjou, Tharon-Plage
44730 / St. Michel-Chef-Chef
France
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47°9'36"N 2°9'47"W
D213, Route Bleue St. Nazaire-Pornic, exit La Plaine sur Mer, D96 to the big roundabout, then dir. Tharon-Plage. Turn left and follow campsite signs.