Camping Les Breuils, 55100 Verdun, Tel 0329861531
To Find Site:- Leave the A4 autoroute at junction 31 and head
towards Verdun. As you approach Verdun the campsite is well signed (The
campsite is not far from the Citadelle if you need a point to aim for)
At the roundabout take first exit to campsite.
Over the last ten years we have stayed at this site three times
as
it is usefully situated en route to and from Germany. The landscaping
and greenery of the site gives it a very pleasant look and feel.
The site is long, tapering down at the far end
past the reception. The only changes we have witnessed in the time we
have been visiting the site
is an increase in the number of mobile
homes. Most times we have been here we have experienced wet weather for
at least part of our stay. The effect on the pitches is that it makes
them very messy and there are some simple ways to address this by
providing at least some all-weather pitches but as yet this has not been
done. Fortunately the pitches opposite the main toilet block exit onto a
wide road and if you have a motorhome it’s sensible to put the front
drive wheels on the tarmac to prevent getting stuck or park your car on
the road across the pitch. Pitches vary in size and tend to be narrower
than they are long although there are some larger pitches available.
Some pitches are set around a picturesque lake. The site is popular with
overnighters so pitch size is not always critical. Most are delineated
by hedges, some tall, and
trees. Electric points are convenient to pitches but are mounted fairly
high up. They use CEE17 blue connectors and are rated at 6 amps, best to
check for reverse polarity.
For such a large site water points are
a bit scarce. The main toilet block is looking very tired and could do
with refurbishment. The glaze on some of the tiles in the showers has
worn away which makes them look less than clean. The second block which
is much further into the site is nicer in terms of showers and privacy
cubicles although again the toilets are seatless and no paper is
provided. The motorhome service point is situated at the end of a wide
site road so there is plenty of room to move around. The chemical
emptying point is also here, there is another at the second toilet
block. WiFi is free but only available around the bar area and is not
particularly strong signal wise. Mobile signal is quite good as was
mobile data. The
reception area houses the booking in desk, a bar, a basic shop where
bread can be ordered and a popular camp restaurant with both indoor and
covered outdoor eating areas.
For children there is a playground near
to reception and near the motorhome service point there is an enclosed
ball game area. The site has a nice swimming pool complex which slides
and shoots.
Whilst the site is often used for an overnight stay it is worthy
of a longer stay. It’s a relatively easy walk into Verdun and the
Citadel. There is a large indoor market. In reception you can help
yourself to a map detailing the important historical parts of the City.
For those who think the walk might be too much there is a two hourly bus
service from within the site into Verdun. For major shopping there is a
Cora supermarket on the eastern outskirts of the City.
