Huttopia Lac de Rillé Huttopia
Europe France Loire Valley Indre-et-Loire
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.
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Facilities
Excellent shower and toilet blocks, cleaned 3 times a day, including spacious family bathrooms, baby changing and disabled facilities. There is a heated swimming with a pleasant poolside area, café-restaurant (open daily July / August and weekends out of peak season) and a reception area with a small shop and plenty of tourist information. Canoes and pedaloes are available to hire on the lake and there is a small beach along its edge. There are 2 tennis courts, outdoor table tennis, volleyball and boules, plus an indoor lounge area with board and card games, books to borrow and a television. There is no Wi-Fi on site but a computer with internet is available.Suitable For
Glampers, campers,families, couples, tents, – yes. Cars left at the gate.
Nearby
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 & 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.Opening Times
April – October.
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Accommodation
68 tent pitches, ranging in size and accessibility, and 65 glamping units.Camping pitch with electricity
Bonaventure tent
Wood cabin
Gypsy Caravan for 2 people
Canadian Tent
Location
Contact Huttopia Lac de Rillé, Lac de Rillé, 37340, Rillé, Indre-et-Loire, France
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