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Ecological camping with donkey trekking, Loire Valley

4.67 (3 reviews) Verified Le Controis en Sologne, Centre-Val de Loire, France #s005610
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Ways to spend the night

  • Cabin

  • Tent

About this location

Enjoy a unique getaway at an ecological camping site and benefit from unusual accommodation to recharge as a family. Immerse yourself in a peaceful and environmentally respectful setting where nature reigns and you can:

Relax and take your time for an experience of relaxation and well-being
Sleep lulled by the hooting of owls and wake to the song of birds
Share stories around a wood fire for outdoor leisure and relaxation
Adopt an eco-responsible attitude by going green with environmentally conscious camping
Admire the starry sky far from light pollution for a rural escape and return to nature
Disconnect from daily life thanks to limited Wi-Fi and absence of electricity, offering natural immersion in camping without electricity
Feed the farm animals for a complicit moment with nature, practicing ecotourism
Go hiking accompanied by a donkey for an authentic experience
Taste fresh boiled eggs
Contemplating a magnificent sunset
Discover and savor local products for an authentic gastronomic experience during your family stay

Book your stay now at this nature camping site in the Loire Valley, a place of sustainable tourism, and treat yourself to an enchanted break away from the stress and agitation of daily life.

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Your host

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Amenities

  • Drinking water

  • BBQ

  • Hot water

  • Cooking basics

  • Dishes and cutlery

  • Electric kettle

Kitchen and commodities

  • Drinking water

  • BBQ

  • Hot water

  • Cooking basics

  • Dishes and cutlery

  • Electric kettle

    In the shared kitchen

  • Coffee maker

    In the common kitchen

Comfort & Fun

  • Fire basket

  • Firewood available

    For the campfire area only

  • Decorative lights

  • Hammock

  • WiFi

  • Mobile reception

  • Barrier-free access to pitch

    Contact us before booking

  • Barrier-free access to toilet

  • Barrier-free access to shower

Sanitation

  • Toilet

    Shared toilets

  • Hot shower

  • Waste disposal

Electricity

  • Electricity

    Only in shared buildings - reception, shared kitchen

  • Phone charging station

    In the shared kitchen

Pet-friendly

  • Horses allowed

    A fenced meadow can be reserved next to the campsite.

In case of rain

  • Covered kitchen

    Shared kitchen and large reception tent

  • Rain shelter

    Shared kitchen and large reception tent

Family-friendly

  • Animals on site

    We have our dogs that roam the campsite looking for petting, and we also have donkeys and chickens. We organize donkey treks.

  • Playground for children

    A small wooden cabin, a swing, and books and board games. Boules and molki are available for loan.

Parking

  • Parking on site

    Cars remain in the parking lot. No cars are allowed inside the campsite.

  • Bicycle storage

Views

  • Sunrise view

  • Sunset view

  • Forest view

Seating area

  • Picnic table

    A common area with tables and benches

  • Outdoor seating area

    Garden furniture, hammocks... are available to all

  • Indoor seating area

    Shared kitchen, reception tent and campfire area for roasting marshmallows in the evening!

Available pitch types

The host is insured by our partner AXA

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Select check-in and check-out dates to see available pitches.

Wooden cabin

  • Cabin

In the heart of the forest, enjoy our authentic wooden cabins.
In its green setting, enjoy the calm and recharge your batteries with your family.
Forget your car and take advantage of the many cycle paths to discover the Loire Valley castles by bike or hike with a donkey ...

from € 140.00 per night
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Max. people
5 persons
Pitches
1 pitch
25m2

Wooden cabin

  • Cabin

    Cabin

In the heart of the forest, enjoy our authentic wooden cabins.
In its green setting, enjoy the calm and recharge your batteries with your family.
Forget your car and take advantage of the many cycle paths to discover the Loire Valley castles by bike or hike with a donkey ...

Check-in between: 16:00–19:00

Check-out between: 08:00–10:30

Min. number of nights: 4

Child price applies from this age: 0

Child price applies to this age: 16

Guest can book the same day until: 12:00

Number of beds: 4

Size per pitch: 25m2

Kitchen and commodities

  • Kitchen
    Outdoor kitchen with stove and dishes.

  • Dining table
    A table inside the cabin + wooden table and benches outside

  • Gas stove

Comfort & Fun

  • Bed linen, pillow and duvet
    Sheets are provided for stays of 4 nights or more; blankets, pillows and duvets are available. Sheet kit for hire: 10 euros/bed

Surface

  • Wood

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded. If the host does not accept the reservation, guests will receive a full refund.

Rules

Pets allowed: no

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Max. people
5 persons
Pitches
1 pitch
25m2

Tent
Bring your own

  • Tent

We welcome you in the heart of the forest near the castles of the Loire.
Electricity and water in common areas only.
A kitchen is available (fridge, coffee maker, kettle, etc.), barbecue, toilets and showers and campfire.
Just plan your tent, sleeping bag and stove!

from € 16.00 per night
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Max. people
10 persons
Pitches
3 pitches

Tent

  • Tent

    With your Tent

We welcome you in the heart of the forest near the castles of the Loire.
Electricity and water in common areas only.
A kitchen is available (fridge, coffee maker, kettle, etc.), barbecue, toilets and showers and campfire.
Just plan your tent, sleeping bag and stove!

Check-in between: 16:00–19:00

Check-out between: 08:00–10:30

Can guests place their tent/van wherever they wish? no

Min. number of nights: 3

Child price applies from this age: 2

Child price applies to this age: 14

Guest can book the same day until: 12:00

Kitchen and commodities

  • Dining table
    Shared kitchen with oven, kettle, coffee maker, dishes (except pots and pans), freezer with ice pack

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded. If the host does not accept the reservation, guests will receive a full refund.

Rules

Pets allowed: no

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Max. people
10 persons
Pitches
3 pitches

Your host, Sabrina

4.67 (3 reviews)

Acceptance rate: 60%

Response time: average

Tips

  • Enjoy nature in the heart of the Loire châteaux

  • Hike with one of our donkeys

  • Blois market next to the castle on Saturday mornings

  • In Blois, there are many places to eat. L'herbe rouge in Avaray

  • Miss Gourmard, a gourmet tea room. For a very good Avarum restaurant in Fougères sur Bièvre

Surroundings

At this location

  • Chickens

  • Other, namely

  • Forest

What you can find in the area

  • River or stream

  • Urban area

  • Forest

Ways to spend the day
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    Hiking

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    Cycling

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    Wine or beer tasting

At this location

  • Chickens

  • Other, namely

    Donkey farm. We have 16 donkeys for trekking.

  • Forest

    The campsite is on the edge of the Cheverny forest

  • Vegetable garden

    We hold gardening workshops with children and you can use aromatic plants on our permaculture mounds.

What you can find in the area

  • River or stream

  • Urban area

  • Forest

  • Meadow or plain

  • Vineyard

    In Cheverny, taste 3 wines for free at the Maison des Vins, 5 minutes by car and many producers in the surrounding area.

Ways to spend the day

  • Hiking

    Hiking or donkey trekking

  • Cycling

    Numerous cycle paths The castles by bike.

  • Wine or beer tasting

    Small brewery less than 5 km from the campsite and we are in the Loire wine region - AOC Cheverny, Chenonceaux ...

  • Horseback riding

    Equestrian center 10 minutes away

  • Swimming

    Municipal swimming pool 5 minutes from the campsite and natural swimming pool 15 minutes away

  • Sightseeing

    Loire Valley Castles: Chambord, Cheverny, Blois, Chenonceaux, Amboise, Chaumont-sur-Loire Garden Festival, Beauval Zoo

  • Visiting nearby towns

    Blois, Amboise

  • Wildlife watching

    Many walks in the forest.

  • Canoeing or kayaking

    20 minutes from the campsite on the Loire

  • Fishing

    Numerous ponds and rivers 20 minutes from the campsite

  • Making a campfire

  • Outdoor cooking

  • Activities on the farm

    Feeding donkeys and chickens and hiking with donkeys

  • Wildlife observation

    More than 30 species of birds were heard in the spring by an ornithologist. Laurent has a degree in herbalism and can introduce you to the medicinal and culinary plants of the region.

Sustainability

  • Waste separation

  • Food products from locals

  • Solar panels

  • Green power

  • Organic cleaning products

  • Water-saving measures

Permaculture gardens Bird watching Knowledge of medicinal and culinary plants of the forest

Additional info

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded. If the host does not accept the reservation, guests will receive a full refund.

Rules

Pets allowed: no

Checking in and out

Check-in between: 16:00–19:00
Check-out between: 08:00–10:30

Closing periods

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