When can I check in and check out of Brain de Nature?

Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Brain de Nature?

From €18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Brain de Nature

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Pitches on an educational farm in Loire-Anjou-Touraine Natural Park
Half an hour’s walk from wineries; 20 minutes’ drive from Saumur
Wildflower area and animals on site; breakfast for an additional fee

Fill your mind with the sights and sounds of nature at Brain de Nature – this Maine-et-Loire site is set on an educational farm where your neighbours will be sheep, goats and horses and the sunrises and sunsets have a tendency to be rather fabulous. Everything here is designed to promote the joys of nature and preserve it – pitches have access to eco-friendly facilities including a solar shower and compost toilet made from recycled materials, and there’s a lovely wildflower meadow where guests can take a wander and pick flowers to make bouquets. As a farm site, you’ll be out in a rural location, but not far from the village of Allonnes, which is five minutes’ drive away for a supermarket, bakery, butcher, bank and places to eat. There’s also a good market in Bourgueil (10 minutes' drive) on a Tuesday morning, and another in Saumur (20 minutes) on a Saturday. For an additional fee, the site owners can also deliver you breakfast (7am-10am), which includes an artisanal pastry and bread, butter and jam, along with local honey and coffee, tea or hot chocolate. This rural location puts you in pole position for outdoor activities such as cycling, horse riding, walking or visiting local wineries for tastings. The closest wineries are in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, just over half an hour’s walk away, and there are plenty more in Saumur. Meanwhile, Les Cimes de Courcy, five minutes’ drive away, is nice for a quick family outing, with a forest play area and dining venues.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Bookings must not be for more than 30 consecutive nights.
Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
Units heavier than 3500 kg are not allowed.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Pitch types & availability

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

5 people maximum No dogs allowed

Ground type: Grass and earth

Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 8.0m depth (19.7ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)

5 people maximum No dogs allowed

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Roof tent or Trailer tent or Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 6.0m width x 8.0m depth (19.7ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)

Ground type

Grass and earth

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Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Roof tent, Trailer tent, Tent

Features

Electric: 6 amp extra cost

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Picnic table

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Extras

Breakfast (5 max)

€7 (€7) per item
Electric hook-up (1 max)

€3 (€3) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From €18 (€18) 1 night, 2 adults

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Lovely place would definitely recomend

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Mark M. Apr 2025

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: Fantastic quiet place with friendly animals. David couldn't be more helpful awesome breakfast and welcoming guy.

Disliked: Showers out of action on our night stopover.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly owner and lovely green pitches!

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Emily P. Apr 2025

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: Very peaceful area surrounded by farm animals and fields, lovely place to spend the night and wake up to the sound of birds singing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Superb!

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Nick H. Mar 2025

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: What a great place to stay. David’s farm was completely charming - our neighbours were goats, pony’s and a beautiful (and chatty) pig called Maggie.
This is a peaceful place surrounded by vineyards and run by David and his very friendly family.
We were made to feel very welcome and were introduced to the local vineyards and area. Highly recommended

Disliked: Nothing at all

Recommend to friends Visit again

Feeling at one with nature!

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Michael M. Oct 2024

Electric optional grass and earth pitch

Liked: Absolutely wonderful stay! David and his family were really friendly, they have a beautiful site with lots of lovely animals. The family has an incredible vision for the future - and we look forward to coming to stay again xx

Disliked: N/A

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Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Brain de Nature

Route du Moulin de Jarry

Le Patoi

Brain-sur-Allonnes

Maine-et-Loire

France

49650

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

47.29242°N
0.07664°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

Saumur (20 minutes’ drive) simply has to be on the schedule when you’re staying here – this town on the banks of the Loire river is a lovely place to wander around, with a spectacular château and lots of medieval buildings to see. You may also like to take a wine-tasting tour of the town, see the tanks and armoured vehicles at Musée des Blindés and watch a show or take a tour at the Cadre Noir riding school. The Loire Valley is of course littered with lovely historic buildings, so you may also like to stop by at villages like Candes-Saint-Martin and Montsoreau (15 minutes), visit the Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud (20 minutes) or explore the gorgeous Château d’Ussé (half an hour), whose classic turrets were said to be the inspiration for Sleeping Beauty’s castle. For family days out, clamber up into the trees at Saumur Forest Aventures (20 minutes), or set off to Bioparc de Doué-la-Fontaine (35 minutes) to see animals from around the world in natural-style habitats within an old quarry.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 30 consecutive nights.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Vehicles

Units heavier than 3500 kg are not allowed.
Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Brain de Nature have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Brain de Nature dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Brain de Nature? Saumur (20 minutes’ drive) simply has to be on the schedule when you’re staying here – this town on the banks of the Loire river is a lovely place to wander around, … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Brain de Nature?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: noon

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Brain de Nature? From €18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.