Chartres site

Poshman
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edited March 2016 in Overseas Campsites & Touring #1

I was planning to stop at the Chartres municipal site  as a one-night stop over between Calais and the Dordogne at beginning of June. But the reviews I have read are mixed to say the least with toilets and itinerants cropping up as criticisms. Has anyone
been there in the last 12 months? Alternative site suggestions within 25 miles of Chartres would be appreciated.

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  • Natasha2
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    edited March 2016 #2

    We stayed in July last year, its fine for an overnight but we wouldn't have wanted to stay any longer. Some outfits didn't unhitch. 

    Used our own facilities so can't comment on the toilets.  There were a lot of workers using the site as their base. 

  • TheAdmiral
    TheAdmiral Forum Participant Posts: 506
    edited March 2016 #3

    I would not recommend staying there as the last time we were there a lady's handbag was stolen whilst she was showering, also on that same visit we were hitching up to leave and two Eastern European looking blokes came out of the undergrowth and offered help to a Dutch couple who were also hitching up to leave, I could see what was about to happen so I called out to warn them, these blokes were stood behind the Dutchman, one of them was holding a Torch about 18 inches long that I am sure he was going to use as a cosh. I went up to the Office and told the miserable Warden and he sent someone with two vicious Alsations but they had long gone by the time the dogs arrived

    So beware, safer to stay at the Municipal under Nonacourt in the CC European Directory

    Admiral

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited March 2016 #4

    We have stayed
    here     at a campsite called Camping Les Ilots de St Val which is not too far from Chartres. Its between  Maintenon and Nogent le Roi.

    David

  • InaD
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    edited March 2016 #5

    It's over 12 months since we stayed there, but I wouldn't go back in a hurry.  Some years ago it was much better and we have stayed there for a couple of nights to visit the cathedral.  But that was well over 10 years ago now.  Last time we stayed was 2014
    and the toiletblock had really gone downhill in cleanliness; a lot of the pitches were covered in mud and there were some dubious-looking characters around.

    We've also stayed at the site DK above mentions, as well as the one recommended by TheAdmiral, which is in

    St Remy sur Avre    , if you haven't got the European Sites Guide.

  • ValDa
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    edited March 2016 #6

    We stayed there a few years ago, but it's on our 'Not to go back to' list.  The wardens were unpleasant, the site was neglected with long grass, broken fences, and the toilet blocks were falling apart - things like rotten door frame bottoms, no locks on
    some doors, cracks in one sink, taps not working, and they were dirty.  Ok the dirt could be blamed on the weather which wasn't good, but the neglect and rot couldn't.

    Until I read some 'Under new management' and better reviews we shan't go back, convenient as it is for our trips.

  • Poshman
    Poshman Forum Participant Posts: 88
    edited March 2016 #7

    Thanks to everyone for their comments. Seems strange that it remains in the ACSI network and the description in the handbook paints such a lovely picture of the site. Still, will now stop elsewhere and will consider one of the two suggested stop-over sites
    not far away.What about Orleans which might be as far as I want to drive in a day having left home at 3.30am? Any recommended sites in that area?

  • royandsharont
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    edited March 2016 #8

    We stopped at Chartres end of October 2016. The site is all grass & we ended up pitching on a road due to the soft ground and so few campers before the site closed. All the above comments were evident but location is fantastic for visitung the Cathedral which is well worth the visit. I would use it again as a stop over if it suited me but it would not be my first choice. Regards, Roy

  • TheAdmiral
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    edited March 2016 #9

    Thanks to everyone for their comments. Seems strange that it remains in the ACSI network and the description in the handbook paints such a lovely picture of the site. Still, will now stop elsewhere and will consider one of the two suggested stop-over sites
    not far away.What about Orleans which might be as far as I want to drive in a day having left home at 3.30am? Any recommended sites in that area?

    We tend to stop at Salbris, about 40 miles South of Orleans, lovely site on a lake, if you stop for more than one night it is worth visiting the Matra Museum at Romorantin-Lanthenay, you can pick up details in reception.

    Another site worth consudering is at Nouan le Fuzelier, anothe site on a lake, both sites in ACSI

    Admiral

  • InaD
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    edited March 2016 #10

    Seems strange that it remains in the ACSI network and the description in the handbook paints such a lovely picture of the site.

    Ah, the tempting descriptions and pictures.  I never believe them, being a suspicious soul, but I read reviews as they are more realistic than a guide, be it an ACSI guide or otherwise.  They're in the business of selling sites and so wouldn't describe that
    site how it really is, in the case of the Chartres site.

  • ValDa
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    edited March 2016 #11

    Thanks to everyone for their comments. Seems strange that it remains in the ACSI network and the description in the handbook paints such a lovely picture of the site. Still, will now stop elsewhere and will consider one of the two suggested stop-over sites
    not far away.What about Orleans which might be as far as I want to drive in a day having left home at 3.30am? Any recommended sites in that area?

    I think it remains in ACSI because it's a very convenient place to stopover - particularly with the Dutch who've set off from Holland that day. 

    People recommend the site at
    Olivet     which is just a little south of Orleans.

    We've stayed at the sites recommended by Admiral, above.

  • triky auto
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    edited March 2016 #12

    We stopped at Chartres end of October 2016. The site is all grass & we ended up pitching on a road due to the soft ground and so few campers before the site closed. All the above comments were evident but location is fantastic for visitung the Cathedral
    which is well worth the visit. I would use it again as a stop over if it suited me but it would not be my first choice. Regards, Roy

    Write your comments here...Forward planning R & S ?? October 2016 ??  ??Surprised.

  • comfrylass
    comfrylass Forum Participant Posts: 71
    edited March 2016 #13

    we have stayed at remy for lot of years for a one night going and coming back from the tarn,nice little site,very clean.we always book and they have always got the reserved sign on pitch.just emailed  on sun as we go end july into third week august.

  • royandsharont
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    edited March 2016 #14

    Well spotted Triky, 2015 it should read. It is pleasing to know some of our fellow members actually read our comments. Hope you are enjoying the Concorde. Regards, Roy Happy

  • Wherenext
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    edited March 2016 #15

    I can echo The Admiral's comments having stopped at both of those sites. Orleans is worth visiting.

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