Camping Le Petit Port
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- Peaceful site between canal and river on the edge of Châtel-Censoir
- A 20-minute drive to Vézelay; Auxerre 40 minutes
- Direct access to Nivernais Canal cycle path; hire bikes on site
A river on one side, a canal on the other… and with a small town a few minutes' walk away too (with bus stops and a railway station for jaunts further afield). Many pieces of the ‘excellent holiday location' jigsaw are already in place at Camping Le Petit Port, just across the Nivernais Canal from the Burgundy town of Châtel-Censoir.
All of the above adds up to a site that benefits from both a peaceful countryside atmosphere and the convenience of being close to town amenities like shops and places to eat. They're only a few minutes' walk away, but you don't even have to go that far for refreshments if you don't feel like it, as you can buy drinks and ice creams on site or order bread and pastries for your breakfast.
Being right by the canal means some lovely views, of course – but it also means easy access to the 175 kilometres of bike path along the tow path. There are bikes for hire on site (including electric bikes) if you've not brought your own, and upon your return to site you can cool off with a dip in the waters of the Yonne river on the other side of the site. Other facilities on site include a play area, table tennis and a launderette.
When you're not out and about on bikes, you can take urban strolls around places like Auxerre and Vézelay, visit the Rocks of Saussois or head into the northern part of the Morvan Regional Natural Park for walks among woods, hills and lakes.
Site type
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Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
French
Open from Fri, Apr 18 to
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Very tranquil site, lovely situation great walks and cycle rides along the…
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Power optional grass campsite
Liked: Very tranquil site, lovely situation great walks and cycle rides along the canal. Erin and staff extremely welcoming and friendly, probably the cleanest facilities we've seen. Off season so hard to judge the extras but with the village just 10 minutes walk away all the basics close at hand , the restaurant in the village superb a must if you stay here
Disliked: No wi-fi
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Liked: Pitch size, beautiful location- river canal old village very helpful warden, spotless facilities.
Disliked: Dated facilities and overgrown pitches ( this could be due to recent flooding) would have given 5 stars with talc probably not possible due to floods
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on park
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toiletNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service pointLocation
Camping Le Petit Port
516 Le Petit Port
Châtel-Censoir
Yonne
France
89660
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
47.53563°N
3.63277°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Heading out into the surrounding countryside, your first stop should probably be the Rocks of Saussois (five minutes' drive), a popular climbing spot that has excellent views from both the base and the top, 50 metres up. Also close by are the 15th-century Château de Faulin (five minutes), and the chance to step further back into the past among the dinosaurs of Cardoland (15 minutes) or the ancient remnants at the Fontaines Salées archaeological site.
Vézelay (20 minutes) has its fair share of historic attractions as well – chief among them the Sainte-Marie-Madeleine Basilica, a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture. Musée Zervos, Musée de l'Oeuvre Viollet-le-Duc and La Maison du Visiteur are also worth visiting while you're wandering through the town's pretty streets, and there are several wineries on the edges of town.
Heading north instead, you may like to stop at the Caves of Arcy-sur-Cure (25 minutes) to see what lies beneath the surface of this area, or continue on to Auxerre (40 minutes) to explore the traditional Burgundian architecture, visit the Saint Germanus Abbey and sip a glass of local wine in a riverside café.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Camping Le Petit Port have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Camping Le Petit Port dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping Le Petit Port? Heading out into the surrounding countryside, your first stop should probably be the Rocks of Saussois (five minutes' drive), a popular climbing spot that has excellent views from both the base and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Petit Port?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Petit Port? From $19.57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.