Camping L’Isle Verte, 49730 Montsoreau, Tel 02415176560
To Find Site:- From Saumur on the D947 direction Chinon. When
entering Montsoreau the campsite is on the left, clearly marked. If
approaching from Chinon do not try and access the site along the river
in Candes St Martin but follow the diversion for heavy goods and
caravans via the D7 to Montsoreau. If coming from the south via Loudun
the D147 is a perfectly good road.
Camping L’Isle Verte is situated along the banks of the River
Loire. It is in walking distance of the village of Montsoreau. There are
about 95 touring pitches. The ones along the river are popular but they
do also look out on a public footpath which will affect privacy. There
is also unsecured access to this footpath from the site in several
places. ( I have been informed that access is now much more secure
with coded locked gates, 2016) The pitches vary in size and shape although if you have a larger
outfit you should be able to find a pitch large enough. Also on site is
a variety of other accommodation for hire. The site has many tall trees
so pitches have to be selected with this in mind if satellite reception
is required. Unusually for France the electric connections are rated at
16 amps via CEE17 blue connectors. Water points are available around the
site. Chemical toilet disposal and grey water waste are centrally
situated at the motorhome service point. There is quite a nice play area
for children. In front of the bar/snack restaurant terrace is a nice
swimming pool complex. The single toilet block is situated near to
reception. It is of a good quality with seatless pedestal toilets with
paper provided.
Site wide WiFi is available at additional cost.
The campsite accepts Camping Cheques during the low season.
Montsoreau is within a short walk of the site and a little further on is the old town near to the Chateau which is open to the public. Boat trips can be taken from the quay in the town. This site is ideal for exploring the Loire, Vienne and Cher Valleys and the many famous chateaux along the banks of these rivers. Saumur and Chinon are the closest. The Abbaye de Fontevraud is a few miles inland from the campsite. For shopping there is a small supermarket in Montsoreau and a nice Sunday market. For a larger supermarket and fuel there is a Super U in Chinon.
