Ferme du Caroire
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- Wooded camping pitches in 50 hectares on a farm near Azay-le-Ferron
- In the Brenne Regional Nature Park; visitor centre 20 minutes’ drive
- Snacks, picnic service and restaurant on site; direct access to walks
Tucked away in the Brenne Regional Nature Park, Ferme du Caroire is a wild camping spot on a working farm near Azay-le-Ferron in Indre. You can pick your tree-shaded pitch on arrival, and with a choice of 50 hectares to choose from, there’s no need ever to see another soul on this quiet, rural site.
What is definite however, is that you will meet animals. Three generations of the Vandooren family have farmed on this land; they breed goats and cows and you’ll see them grazing in nearby fields. If you’d like to learn more about the farm set up, you also have the chance to participate in feeding and milking – ask on arrival at the site.
You’ll never go hungry here, as there’s an all-day service in the simple, wooden restaurant, kicking off with breakfast and brunch, serving burgers and hot dogs later in the day and winding up with dinner. You can also taste the fruit of the Vandoorens’ labours as snacking platters of homemade terrines and goats’ cheeses are available to buy on site, and you can order picnics if you’re off out exploring the region. Please just be sure to book everything 24 hours in advance.
Amenities include a shower block and recycling facilities, but note as there is no electricity, you’ll need to bring torches from home.
Site type
5
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2Open all year
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (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.
- The bar and/or restaurant is open between 01/07 et 30/09.
- Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
French
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Friendly and helpful host, peaceful rural location with cows grazing next to…
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Non-electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Friendly and helpful host, peaceful rural location with cows grazing next to the pitches. Shop on site selling local produce and cheese made on site. Shower facilities a little shabby but otherwise decent.
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The farm, restaurant and rustic feel were just what we were looking…
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Non-electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked: The farm, restaurant and rustic feel were just what we were looking for. The owner was amazing and very helpful. She prepared our dinner for our late arrival, goat burger and goats cheese lasagne, with French cider, and allowed us to walk our dogs off the leads in the fields. We sat under the trees in the evening with the sound of the goats as company. Clean, unisex toilets and amazing shower. Will definitely return when we are in the area again.
Disliked: Nothing.
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote locationUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Ferme du Caroire
10 Champ d'Œufs
Azay-le-Ferron
Indre
France
36290
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
46.8279°N
1.04233°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
What with all the animal feeding and 50 hectares of farmland to explore, you may never find time to leave Ferme du Caroire, but there’s plenty to keep you entertained just off the farm too – the Castle Park and Gardens of Azay-le-Ferron (five minutes’ drive) for a start, where stately apartments are open for guided tours and formal gardens for strolls at a magnificent 17th-century château.
If you’re keen to get back to nature, Brenne Regional Nature Park is known for its mixture of lakes and moorland, a haven for wading birds like herons and bitterns. You can learn more about the park’s abundant wildlife at the Maison du Parc visitor centre (20 minutes) and learn about its backstory from prehistoric times to the present in the Ecomusée de la Brenne (25 minutes).
Discovery trails like the Sentier du Blizon (20 minutes) wend their way through remote corners of the park, and you can swim, sunbathe or get out on the water on paddleboards and kayaks at the Étang de Bellebouche (25 minutes).
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Ferme du Caroire have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ferme du Caroire dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ferme du Caroire? What with all the animal feeding and 50 hectares of farmland to explore, you may never find time to leave Ferme du Caroire, but there’s plenty to keep you entertained just off … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ferme du Caroire?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: Anytime