When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Val Joyeux?

Camping and touring Arrive: 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Val Joyeux?

From €16.10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Camping Le Val Joyeux

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Family-friendly campsite on the edge of Château-la-Vallière
Two minutes' walk from Val Joyeux Lake and its beach
Pétanque, play area and small store; cafés and shops 10 minutes’ walk

Grass pitches at Camping Le Val Joyeux are scattered around both open and tree-shaded areas – but whichever you go for, you’ll be surrounded by a peaceful Indre-et-Loire forest full of centuries-old oaks and just a couple of minutes’ walk away from the beach area on the banks of Val Joyeux Lake. The atmosphere here is very much one of rural peace – but in fact the location is just on the edge of the pretty town of Château-la-Vallière, so you’ll be just 10 minutes’ walk from shops and places to eat. (And if you can’t be bothered to walk that far, you can stop in at the small shop on site, which also hires out towels and bed linen and gives out sightseeing advice.) This location puts you within easy reach of lots of Loire Valley days out, including châteaux, gardens and the AFTC Cyclorail 37. And with Val Joyeux Lake a couple of minutes’ walk away you won’t have far to go for swims (supervised from the beach in July and August), fishing, orienteering trails and kids’ games. Back at base there’s a pétanque court for a bit of gentle competition, and a play area to keep the tiddlers busy. Other facilities at this family-friendly site include a launderette, washing-up area, showers and toilets.

Site type

Opens 28 May

Tourist board rating

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Wed, 28 May to Sun, 7 Sept 2025

Pitch types & availability

Electric optional grass pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Min 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

6 people maximum

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Electric: 16 amp extra cost

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Use of a motorhome service point

Extras

Dog (3 max)		€3 (€3) per night
Electric hook-up (1 max)		€6 (€6) per night
Extra car (1 max)		€4 (€4) per night
Extra tent (1 max)		€4 (€4) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From €16.10 (€16.10) 1 night, 2 adults

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Daughter got stuck in the shower blocks!

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	6

Oliver W. Aug 2024

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Lovely walk to local village and really nice lake and beach over the road, good sized private pitches. Felt really homely

Disliked: Showers need serious attention as my daughter (aged 10) got stuck in the and had to get the lady from reception to rescue her who had NO urgency to do so. I got stuck in them also but was able to climb over the door. Shower flooded and also light failed late at night! The position of the sky lights in shower block enables people to see down into the blocks also. Not very well thought of!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely basic site in beautiful surroundings.

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

Ian D. Jul 2023

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Very calm and quiet site. Lovely surroundings, in a very quaint village. The staff are really friendly and pleasant, and the price for a solo traveller was very cheap. I would definitely stay here again.

Disliked: The toilet/shower block wasn’t very private, so could be of slight embarrassment to some.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Unfortunately would not go back or recommend.

Overall	2/10
Location	4
Value for money	4
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jul 2023

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Nothing but pitches could be lovely if maintained.

Disliked: Toilets and showers dirty.
Large groups of children running around all night. We should have been notified of large groups of children staying on a quiet site.
Vehicles driving in after 11pm
No toilet rolls
Lights in toilets didn't work

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful

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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Camping Le Val Joyeux

94 Rue du Camping

Château-la-Vallière

Indre-et-Loire

France

37330

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

47.54432°N
0.31396°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

It’s very much worth starting your break with a stroll around the pretty town centre of Château-la-Vallière (10 minutes’ walk) – and then perhaps heading out into the woods for a ride on the AFTC Cyclorail 37, where you’ll pedal a fixed bike along a disused railway line. Val Joyeux Lake (two minutes’ walk) is your closest place for watery activities like swimming and fishing; for more aquatic times, head to Rillé Lake (15 minutes’ drive) for walks, bike rides, paddleboarding, miniature golf and the chance to get up into the treetops at Baud’Rillé Adventure Park. To add a Loire Valley château to your schedule, try Château de Marcilly-sur-Maulne (10 minutes) or Château de Lorrière (20 minutes) – both designed in the classic French style and well preserved. Other days out might take you to the flower-filled paths of Le Jardin de Mireille (10 minutes) or to meet all sorts of animals from around the world at Zoo de la Flèche (half an hour).

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.

Dogs

A valid vaccination certificate must accompany your dog.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Vehicles

The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. If you wish to bring a car along with your motorhome/campervan please select the extra.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Dogs

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Vehicles

Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Camping Le Val Joyeux have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Camping Le Val Joyeux dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping Le Val Joyeux? It’s very much worth starting your break with a stroll around the pretty town centre of Château-la-Vallière (10 minutes’ walk) – and then perhaps heading out into the woods for a ride … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Val Joyeux?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Val Joyeux? From €16.10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.