L’Ile d’Offard, a 4 star campsite in Saumur
A member of the Flower Campings group, L’Ile d’Offard welcomes you in Saumur, in the heart of the splendid Valley of the Kings! Just for a night during your bike trip along the Loire à Vélo cycle route, or an even longer stay, you’ll enjoy this 4 star campsite’s services and facilities with an aqua park…
One of the loveliest campsites in the Loire Valley
Whether you’re looking for a holiday resort between the historic Touraine and Anjou regions or simply planning your stages for a trip along the Loire à Vélo cycle route, there is no doubt that the L’Ile d’Offard campsite will meet your needs! This establishment is located in Saumur, a renowned tourist destination between Angers and Tours. The campsite extends over several hectares of greenery on the river island (Ile Offard) opposite the town, between two arms of the Loire river. A unique spot which makes this campsite one of the loveliest in the Loire Valley.
To meet the needs of all categories of holidaymaker, this establishment has numerous accommodation offerings. From the basic pitch to the Premium VIP Lodge, Canvas Ecolodge, cabin on stilts or even the mobile home accessible to people with reduced mobility, to the Premium cottage.
For passing holidaymakers, L’Ile d’Offard offers highly attractive options, such as the “Campétoile” timber cabin on stilts, Trek tent or even the “Freecamp” pitch, equipped with private sanitary facilities and summer kitchen with timber garden furniture set.
An aquatic park by the water
Besides a wide choice of accommodation options, the Ile d’Offard campsite offers numerous other attractions, starting with the water park. This consists of a large swimming pool, heated to 28°C, children’s paddling pool and water games, Jacuzzi and sunbathing area offering a breathtaking view over the Château de Saumur chateau!
To relax and unwind, holidaymakers can also go to the campsite’s wellness area. For 50 minutes, you can make the most of the benefits of a steam room, sauna followed by a cold shower, Jacuzzi in water heated to between 33 to 40°C, or even a massage lavished upon you, in the expert hands of a masseuse.
Amongst the other facilities on this campsite in Saumur, note the presence of a bar restaurant by the swimming pool, with a large terrace where evening activities normally take place during the summer. There is a grocery and bread outlet, bike hire service, launderette, kids club accommodating youngsters aged 4 to 12 and superb wooden play area and bouncy castle. You also have an outdoor gym, multi-sport ground, book cabin, ping-pong tables, etc. Two kilometres from the campsite, a water sports centre enables you to set out on the Loire river by canoe or kayak!
L’Ile d’Offard, the perfect starting point to discover Anjou
L’Ile d’Offard proves the ideal starting point to discover the Anjou region and the treasures there. From the campsite, you can very quickly reach Saumur, where one of the loveliest chateaux in the Loire Valley awaits you! This visit is a must, and from here you’ll be able to admire the magnificent view over the so-called royal river, old town and...the campsite established on the island opposite Saumur! The town holds the “Ville d’Art et d’Histoire” label (indicating exceptional architecture and heritage preservation, awarded by the French Ministry of Culture). It also houses numerous other treasures, including the pre-eminent Cadre Noir, the national equestrian academy, and Musée des Blindés armoured vehicle museum.
From the campsite, you can also quickly reach Doué la Fontaine, around 20 kilometres from Saumur, where Bioparc, one of the best wildlife parks in Europe awaits you! It is located in former coquina limestone quarries, giving this zoo a unique troglodyte nature over 17 hectares. It features more than 1,900 animals from 130 different species. Just a stone’s throw from Doué la Fontaine, Montreuil Bellay houses an impressive fortress dating back to the 9th century.
Following the course of the Loire river from Saumur up to Angers, many other discoveries await you. Stop in one of the numerous open-air cafes by the water, for a well-deserved break! In Angers enter the castle, one of the most visited buildings in the Pays de la Loire region, and admire the amazing Apocalypse Tapestry...
