Camping Les Portes de L’Anjou, 9 Rue du Camping, F-49430 Durtal,
Tel 0241763180
To Find Site:- The best approach to this campsite is to leave
the A11 at junction 11 and take the Durtal bypass D652 towards La
Fleche. When you get to the D323 turn right towards Durtal. Watch out
for left turn down the hill which is signed to the campsite. The access
road is not wide but should not cause an issue.
Camping Les Portes de L’Anjou is situated on the banks of the
River Loir in the town of Durtal not far north of Angers. Not much
English is spoken on reception. There is direct access to a path along
the river from several points through the campsite. It is a long thin
site stretching to the left and right of the site reception. It is more
than likely that it is an ex Municipal campsite. The pitches, all on
grass, vary in size but most are quite generous. Some are in little cul
de sacs so without a mover access to these pitch could be difficult.
However there are plenty of alternatives. Pitches seem to be allocated
when booking in although you can ask to move if the allocate pitch is
unsuitable. Also payment for short stays is expected on booking in which
is a little unusual. Electric points are convenient to most pitches
although a longer lead may be required for some pitches. They are rated
at 10amps and use CEE 17 blue connectors, although best to check for
reverse polarity. Water points are a bit sparse on the ground but there
are a few dotted around. Grey water waste can be disposed of at the
motorhome emptying point and either of the two chemical emptying points.
There are two toilet blocks, the older one at the town end of the site
which is of a good standard with unseated toilets but paper provided.
The second block nearer reception is newer and of an excellent standard.
Next to reception is a bar/snack/takeaway although interestingly bread
cannot be ordered. The site has free WiFi but this is restricted to the
area around reception. For children there is a small playground and also
a small kick about area. Access to the Municipal Swimming Pool is also
free for campers on application to reception. During the low season the
site accepts the ACSI discount card.
This site is useful as a stopover or for a longer stay. The
centre of Durtal is just a short walk from the campsite and there are
some small shops there. For more serious shopping there is a Super U nor
far from the centre. Pick up a town map from reception which shows an
interesting walk around the historical sites in the town.
