Stops in Orleans area? (1 Viewer)

Oct 3, 2012
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We are off to Spain on Thursday morning 6.00am thru Tunnel! We are hoping to get as far as Orleans on A71 on the first day, is that a realistic goal? and can anyone recommend any good sites in the area (or Aires, I have the book but you cant beat a recommendation)
 
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We stayed on La Grande Sologne site on the RD2020 just south of Orleans. ACSI site no. 1523 on page 198 of this years book. There is also an aire at the entrance to the site.
 
May 7, 2011
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Hi Aire in Orleans
Aire: ORLEANS

ADDRESS: BASE DE LOISIRS, L'ILLE CHARLEMAGNE
TEL: 02 38 79 22 22 FAX:
EMAIL:
TYPE OF AIRE: MUNICIPAL

FACILITIES: WATER /GREY DRAIN/BLACK DRAIN/ ELECTRIC/ RUBBISH
LOCATION: SEMI-RURAL/ LAKE NO. OF SPACES: 4

PRICES/ RATES:
PARKING: FREE SERVICES: 2€ WATER or ELECTRIC
OPENING TIMES: ALL YEAR
GPS COORDS: N47.89441 E01.93868
DIRECTIONS: In ORLEANS, follow signs to LOIRE & PONT THINAT (dir. ST JEAN le BLANC). Take RTE de SANDILLON (D951) SOUTH & then turn LEFT to BASE de LOISIRS.
SITE DESCRIPTION This municipal aire is located about 2kms to the East of Orleans, on the south side of the Loire -- next to a large leisure lake & the Base de Loisirs. The aire is in a tarmac parking area where there are 4 spaces reserved for motorhomes, bordered by grass verges & trees -- a rural location surrounded by farmland to the south & the lake /Loire to the north. The 28ha Lake has various water based activities including canoeing, windsurfing, sailing & swimming (lifeguards in summer) -- there is also a large fine sandy beach. Euro-Relais service point with drainage platform.
REVIEW:
2009 A pleasant, quiet location with ample parking but few facilities nearby.


Aire: LA CHAPELLE ST MESMIN

ADDRESS: CHEMIN DES FOURNEAUX
TEL: 02 38 22 12 54 FAX:
EMAIL:
TYPE OF AIRE: MUNICIPAL

FACILITIES: WATER /GREY DRAIN/BLACK DRAIN/ ELECTRIC
LOCATION: URBAN/ RIVERSIDE NO. OF SPACES: 25

PRICES/ RATES: CREDIT CARD
PARKING: 5€ /24HRS, 8€/ 48 SERVICES: INCL
OPENING TIMES: ALL YEAR
GPS COORDS: N47.88549 E01.83961
DIRECTIONS: Exit A71 @ Jcn 1.In town, follow signs for CHATEAU. AIRE is adjacent.
SITE DESCRIPTION A private aire located on the south side of this small town & on the banks of the Loire within sight of the town's chateau. The aire is a conversion of the old municipal campsite into an aire with over 20 large (60m2), level spaces on grass, most with shade & ehu's. Lighting at night. The aire is not far from the town centre where there are bakeries, pharmacies, supermarket with petrol station, cafe bars, book shop, banks, butcher. Weekly market on Saturday morning. Artisanal service point with drainage grid.
REVIEW: 2012 An excellent municipal aire formed from the town campsite, on the banks of the Loire with walks/ cyclepath adjacent plus play area, mini golf & picnic tables. A quiet location yet not far from the town's services. Tariff includes electricity.




Aire: MARBOUE

ADDRESS:ESPACE "LOISIRS DES FONTAINES", RUE DE CROC MARBOT
TEL: 02 37 45 10 04 FAX:
EMAIL: mairie-de-marboue@wanadoo.fr
TYPE OF AIRE: MUNICIPAL

FACILITIES: WATER /GREY DRAIN/ BLACK DRAIN / ELECTRIC / RUBBISH / TOILETS
LOCATION: URBAN/ NEAR RIVER NO. OF SPACES: 5

PRICES/ RATES:
PARKING: FREE SERVICES: 2€ WATER OR ELECTRIC
OPENING TIMES: ALL YEAR
GPS COORDS: N48.1123 E01.3286
DIRECTIONS: From CHATEAUDUN take N10 NORTH to MARBOUE & upon crossing the Loir bridge, take 1st LEFT (Boulangerie on corner). AIRE is 100m on LEFT (one-way road).
SITE DESCRIPTION: The Aire is in a residential area on the south west side of Marboue, opposite a field & the River Loir. Parking is on grass accessed directly from a tarmac road, no shade but fairly quiet. There is a small WC block & it is 200m to the centre of town & shops. Nice walks nearby. AirServices service point with platform drainage.
REVIEW

2007 A very lovely place, opposite an open area with a sculpture & the River. Some noise from traffic crossing the bridge. The Aire was very clean (as were the toilets) & there is a very good Boulangerie on the corner of the road. Many thanks to the town for the provision of this Aire.
CAMPING CAR MAGAZINE RECOMMENDED 02/07: "A pleasant aire with an immaculate sanitary block, parking on grass & not far from the shops."
2011 "A quiet & free aire that can accept 5 vehicles with an AireServices borne, boules pitch & toilets." CAMPING-CAR MAGAZINE





Aire: BROU

ADDRESS: MADISON CARS, RTE DE NOGENT (D955)
TEL: 02 37 66 39 44 FAX:
EMAIL:
TYPE OF AIRE: PRIVATE

FACILITIES: WATER /GREY DRAIN/BLACK DRAIN/ ELECTRIC/ LAUNDRY
LOCATION: SEMI-RURAL NO. OF SPACES: 25

PRICES/ RATES:
PARKING: FREE SERVICES: 2€, 3€ ELECTRIC
OPENING TIMES: ALL YEAR
GPS COORDS: N48.21391 E01.14724
DIRECTIONS: Approaching BROU from WEST on D955, turn RIGHT about 1km before BROU to "MADISON CARS".
SITE DESCRIPTION This private aire is located about 1km West of Brou in the large level parking area of a motorhome repair & accessories business where there are ample spaces (little shade) close to a large lake & surrounded by open farmland. There is an adjacent restaurant (open Mon -- Sun, 1000-1500 & 1700-2200) & a nearby base de loisirs. The service point is artisanal with drainage platform & 8 ehu's. Facilities include a laundrette, accessory shop & repair facilities.




Hope these Help
Terry:sin::sin:

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Oct 3, 2012
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Thanks Fidget, currently sitting in the shade on a very hot afternoon at the Aire at LA CHAPELLE ST MESMIN as recommended, very nice indeed, 5euro free leccy and wifi. My first stop at an Aire.
 

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