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Huttopia Lac de Rillé

Rillé, Centre-Val de Loire
1 acre hosted by Huttopia F.
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Lakeside camping to the north of the Loire valley with a swimming pool, restaurant and bar plus a handful of glamping options

Huttopia have a simple formula across all their campsites – take a ginormous patch of natural woodland, subtly pimple it with eco-friendly camping facilities and then open the gates to any camper with an affinity for the trees. It’s formulaic in its approach but the result is anything but, after all, no two trees are alike and every setting offers something dramatically different. Take Huttopia Rillé, for example, the forest is almost a side-note to Étang de Pincemaille, a vast lake the campsite overlooks. It’s the surroundings that dictate the camping here. And we think that’s exactly how it should be.

The pitches themselves come in various types. There are shady woodland spots, tucked beneath the Scots pines, chestnut trees and lime trees that populate the woods. Some of the most prized positions are near the two tennis courts, built where the woods open out into a clear area. ‘Camping +’ pitches are also available – much the same but with a wooden picnic table for you to use – and then there are the glamping options, of which there are many.

Unusually for Huttopia, generally dominated by families bringing their own tents, the Rillé site is almost half taken up by glamping accommodation. All of the units, however, have a focus on their eco-credentials. Built out of French Douglas fir and gradually blending into the surroundings as they age, they range from small safari-tent like structures, such as the ‘Bonaventure tent’ sleeping two, right up to larger wooden cabins and gypsy caravans, well-equipped for an entire family. If you fancy travelling light and turning up with just your swimming togs and a toothbrush you can’t go far wrong here.

Water babies are in their element. If you’re not on the lake, dabbling around in pedaloes and canoes, then you’ll probably be bobbing about in the heated swimming pool which overlooks the lake, giving it a curious continuity. There’s a terrace that overlooks the swimming pool in turn, a handy place to enjoy a home cooked pizza and spread your map across the table to make a plan for the day. You could rent bikes to explore the local area, hop on the charming Rillé steam train that puffs its way around the lake or just stay put and acquisition the communal BBQ for the day. Life’s full of tough decisions.

Activities
Biking
Swimming
Natural features
Forest
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Location
Rillé, Centre-Val de Loire, FranceTraditional, ancestral territory of various First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Huttopia F.Joined in December 2016
From the host
Welcome to Huttopia Village Lac de Rillé in the Loire Valley! The ideal departure point for visiting the Loire castles. If you like tranquillity, nature, and culture, Huttopia Rillé is made for you...
Nearby attractions
Besides the campsite, the remaining banks of Lake Rillé are largely take up by a vast bird sanctuary in which over 250 different species have reportedly been observed. The Bird Protection League (LPO) runs ornithological outings around the lake in July and August – ask at reception if you're interested and they can provide further information. There is also an old steam train route that runs around the lake – Rillé Steam Train (0033 2 4796 4291) – and various car-free cycle routes, with bikes available to hire from the campsite. Further afield the region boasts some of the Loire valley's most dramatic châteaux: Azay-le-Rideau (0033 2 4745 4204), Villandry (0033 2 4750 0209), Langeais (0033 2 4796 7260), Champchevier (0033 2 4724 9393) and Cinq Mars La Pile (0033 2 4796 4049) are all within a half hour drive of the campsite.
Food and drink
The café-restaurant opens for breakfast or you can order fresh bread and pastries the evening before, collect it in the morning and eat it back at the tent. Meals generally start at around €10 and there are freshly made pizzas (made with organic flour and tomatoes) cooked in a wood-fired oven. You can also try the famous wines of the Touraine region, such as those from Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil. BBQs are available for anyone to use in the communal areas dotted around the site.
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