Camp Vallée Du Tarn

9.3 3 reviews

Beautiful morning (added by manager 04 Sep 2019)

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Friendly riverside site 10 minutes' walk from medieval Ambialet
Peaceful site with spectacular river and forest views
Fishing, bike hire, swimming and canoe safaris all available

Before you read on, it’s a fine idea to peruse the pics of Camp Vallée Du Tarn. That hammock and those fishing spots – if you’re seeking a peaceful place to pass the day in the Midi-Pyrénées, either of those will do very nicely indeed, n’est-çe-pas? Bring a stack of books and/or fishing kit and those choice spots could see you sorted for the duration if you wish. If, however, this small site’s spectacular river views have inspired you to see a bit more of the Tarn valley, this is a splendid place to base yourselves. Bike hire and canoe safaris can be had on site, wildlife walks are easily accessed in the surrounds, and it’s a leisurely 10-minute amble into the nearest village Ambialet (where there's a charging point for electric cars, plus two restaurants, a bar and a takeaway pizzeria). Reception has plenty of info on local attractions; if you need further recommendations, ask the owners for their tips. Life on site moves at a blissfully relaxed pace – friendly owners Erik and Monique maintain a book swap and wifi connection, and are happy for you to stoke up a barbecue or campfire for a lazy evening. They'll also sort you out with breakfast bits to get your day off to a tasty start, and host a communal dinner of barbecue food, pasta, fish, burgers and other dishes three times a week. For foodie stock-ups, it's half an hour's drive to the supermarkets in Albi, and several local markets are close by: ask on site for details. Please note that there are no facilities for chemical waste or grey water disposal on site, although there are service points nearby where this is possible.

Site type

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

German

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

Disabled facilities

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

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

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

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Camp Vallée Du Tarn

Les Bourdaries

Courris

Tarn

France

81340

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CET (GMT+01:00)

GPS

43.94417°N
2.38558°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

Pottering off to little villages is a popular way to spend some time around here. Once you’ve meandered around medieval Ambialet (10 minutes’ walk) and climbed up to its priory for some fab views, you might also like to check out Cordes-sur-Ciel (50 minutes' drive), the gorgeous Brousse-le-Château (half an hour) or Coupiac (25 minutes), where the nippers can get dressed up to immerse themselves in medieval life at the château. Albi half an hour away is another excellent place for a day out. Wander through the half-timbered streets and visit the cathedral if history’s your thing; those with an eye for culture and colour will want to drop in on the art museum filled with works by local lad Toulouse-Lautrec and maybe sashay through the fashion museum too. Venture a little further to Gaillac (45 minutes) for days spent wandering among the wineries and vineyards and a trip to the wine museum, or head to the Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park (45 minutes) for hikes, wildlife watching and other active days.

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful site with clean facilities & friendly hosts. good pitches.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Richard E. Jul 2022

Electric optional grass and earth pitch (XL)

Liked: This campsite is idyllic. A perfect retreat away from all the hustle and bustle of city life. The hosts Eric & Monique were fantastic and couldn't do enough for you. We stayed of a week and had three meals all cooked by the hosts which were excellent - especially the fish night.The river was beautiful to swim in there are kayaks to mess about in -we loved it here and was sad to leave. Showers and toilets were always clean even though they are outdoors. When we are in this area again we will definitely book again - loved every minute! Thanks Eric & Monique x

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you both so much, for these lovely words... ^_^ Don't you dare not book, when in the area haha. Definately hope to meet up again! Bises x

Very pretty site with clean facilities, welcoming hosts and good pitch

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Helen V. May 2022

Electric optional grass and earth pitch (XL)

Liked: Lovely site just by the river and surrounded by trees. Hosts very welcoming and friendly. Ordered croissant which arrived in the morning which was much appreciated. Facilities very clean and there was wifi near the reception. Had a very peaceful stay and would definitely go again to this site.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for this great review, Helen! À la prochaine!

Would be lovely when no snow around (April)

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Angela O. Apr 2022

Electric optional grass and earth pitch (XL)

Liked: Friendly hosts, riverside location

Disliked: No chemical cassette emptying. Deep down in valley in snow in April

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Does Camp Vallée Du Tarn have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Camp Vallée Du Tarn? Pottering off to little villages is a popular way to spend some time around here. Once you’ve meandered around medieval Ambialet (10 minutes’ walk) and climbed up to its priory for some … Read more