Camping De Mars

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Small and family-friendly site on the Mars peninsula
Spectacular views of Villerest lake and the Loire river
Pool, paddling pool and licensed restaurant with terrace

Adventurers, get thee to Mars. To the stellar Mars peninsula in France's spectacular Loire region, to be exact, a green and scenic place on the biggest meander of the lush Loire river. A most excellent 10-kilometre walk around the peninsula can be had in these handsome parts, passing the small site of Camping De Mars on its way to and from the church in nearby Cordelle. The site is a top spot for Mars adventurers to make their voyage back to each evening, as the grounds have spectacular views of the Loire river and the adjoining Villerest lake to settle peacefully down among after a long day's exploring. If you care not to venture too far, rowing and canoeing are available 100 metres away and many walking and hiking trails are nearby. If you care not to venture anywhere at all, the family team lays on summer activities such as pétanque competitions, darts, cooking workshops and dance nights. There's also a summer pool in scenic surrounds, fishing straight from the site, a games room, and a playground with trampoline, slide and other outdoor toys. Camping De Mars is less than 10 minutes' drive from local town Cordelle, but if you care not to venture anywhere for eats either, the licensed site restaurant serves pizza, salad and grilled meats. Coffee, cocktails and ice creams are also available throughout the day and bread orders are taken every evening. When you do decide to boldly go into the Mars peninsula and Loire valley countryside, a tourist info point is to hand to help you decide where to make for first.

Campground type

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Pétanque

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Tents for hire

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Scouts welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Lake and/or mountain

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping De Mars

Les Rivières

Cordelle

Loire

France

42123

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

45.91568°N
4.06065°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

The hiking and biking trails nearby include the 10-kilometre Mars peninsula path starting from the churchyard in Cordelle, passing Camping de Mars and the hamlets of Le Crêt and La Perrière on a circular loop. Bikes can be hired on site if you'd prefer to ride the route. Vino fans should take a gander at the Château de Boen winemakers' museum, within 40 minutes' drive at Boën castle, with displays including alcohol stills, info on winegrowing and artefacts sent in by local winegrowers. A few kilometres from there is Volerie du Forez, where the eagle-eyed can spy falcons on display, or learn to handle them under the supervision of an experienced falconer. Several traditional French villages including Semur-en-Brionnais (55 minutes), Charlieu (45 minutes), Lapalisse and Oingt (both around an hour) are within day trip distance. Or travel along to the spectacular greenery of two Remarkable Gardens of France: the gardens of Romans de Varenne-l'Arconce an hour and 10 minutes away, and the Garden of the Zéphyr within an hour and a half.

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Does Camping De Mars have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Camping De Mars dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping De Mars? The hiking and biking trails nearby include the 10-kilometre Mars peninsula path starting from the churchyard in Cordelle, passing Camping de Mars and the hamlets of Le Crêt and La Perrière on … Read more