Home Log in or Register

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Caravanning and Camping Abroad

Topic: Chartres

franbee

via mobile 12/5/2024 at 3:46pm
Location: Lancashire
Outfit: Leisuredrive VW T6 campervan

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 21/7/2009

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 3207

Site Reviews Total:	235

Site Reviews 2024:	19
Site Reviews 2023:	19
Site Reviews 2022:	21
Site Reviews 2021:	7
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	11
Site Reviews 2018:	9

Site Nights 2024:	30
Site Nights 2023:	37
Site Nights 2022:	40
Site Nights 2021:	14
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	16
Site Nights 2018:	13

Just spent a few delightful nights here on the refurbished city campsite, review will follow.
However, I just wanted to say a bit about the city. They have been following a policy of prioritising cycling to get around, this trip we found that they have removed a lot of traffic lights at junctions so motorists have to be very slow and careful going through. Also many more cycle ways installed. The road down from the campsite to the bridge has just 1 lane plus a cycle lane on each side and a footpath on 1 side. A helpful pictorial signs shows the motorist how to navigate this. And another road following the river south has been made 1 way for cars with a 2 way cycle lane.

We could do with some of this in the UK.

Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!

mgbgtv8

12/5/2024 at 5:49pm
Location: Neuvic_Entier France
Outfit: Rapido 7087

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 15/1/2012

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 494

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Did you see the Son et Luminere at the Cathereral well worth visiting Chartres for that.

bofs

12/5/2024 at 8:14pm
Location: Cumbria
Outfit: Coachman VIP 520

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 10/1/2008

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 2663

Site Reviews Total:	102

Site Reviews 2024:	5
Site Reviews 2023:	4
Site Reviews 2022:	11
Site Reviews 2021:	6
Site Reviews 2020:	9
Site Reviews 2019:	10
Site Reviews 2018:	8

Site Nights 2024:	22
Site Nights 2023:	25
Site Nights 2022:	54
Site Nights 2021:	24
Site Nights 2020:	36
Site Nights 2019:	55
Site Nights 2018:	47

We saw that last year - definitely well worth seeing.

longcol

12/5/2024 at 8:58pm
Location: Perigord Noir
Outfit: Outwell Oakland XL

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 03/7/2010

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 1145

Site Reviews Total:	10

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Quote: Originally posted by mgbgtv8 on 12/5/2024
Did you see the Son et Luminere at the Cathereral well worth visiting Chartres for that.

Done it several times - don't know if they still do but they used to run a bus from near the cathedral to all the different son et lumiere sites in the town.

Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!

franbee

via mobile 13/5/2024 at 6:16am
Location: Lancashire
Outfit: Leisuredrive VW T6 campervan

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 21/7/2009

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 3207

Site Reviews Total:	235

Site Reviews 2024:	19
Site Reviews 2023:	19
Site Reviews 2022:	21
Site Reviews 2021:	7
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	11
Site Reviews 2018:	9

Site Nights 2024:	30
Site Nights 2023:	37
Site Nights 2022:	40
Site Nights 2021:	14
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	16
Site Nights 2018:	13

Yes, we always go to see it, most years, sometimes twice. They still run the little tourist train round as well, but we cycle. The main show at the Cathedral has been extended. You can see it on YouTube.

Val A

13/5/2024 at 7:38am
Location: West - North Yorkshire
Outfit: Swift Speedbird 490 Mondeo Estate

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 19/10/2004

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 18734

Site Reviews Total:	30

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	1
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	4
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Quote: Originally posted by franbee on 12/5/2024
Just spent a few delightful nights here on the refurbished city campsite, review will follow.
However, I just wanted to say a bit about the city. They have been following a policy of prioritising cycling to get around, this trip we found that they have removed a lot of traffic lights at junctions so motorists have to be very slow and careful going through. Also many more cycle ways installed. The road down from the campsite to the bridge has just 1 lane plus a cycle lane on each side and a footpath on 1 side. A helpful pictorial signs shows the motorist how to navigate this. And another road following the river south has been made 1 way for cars with a 2 way cycle lane.

We could do with some of this in the UK.

Many people are still put off by the 'old' Chartres campsite (including us) where the shower and toilet doors were rotting off their hinges, the pitches unkempt and waterlogged, the place full of unsavoury characters, and the management downright surly! Recent reviews suggest a vast improvement.

Post last edited on 13/05/2024 07:42:11

bofs

13/5/2024 at 10:16am
Location: Cumbria
Outfit: Coachman VIP 520

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 10/1/2008

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 2663

Site Reviews Total:	102

Site Reviews 2024:	5
Site Reviews 2023:	4
Site Reviews 2022:	11
Site Reviews 2021:	6
Site Reviews 2020:	9
Site Reviews 2019:	10
Site Reviews 2018:	8

Site Nights 2024:	22
Site Nights 2023:	25
Site Nights 2022:	54
Site Nights 2021:	24
Site Nights 2020:	36
Site Nights 2019:	55
Site Nights 2018:	47

When we visited last year we stayed at the municipal site at Courville sur Eure (review left) as it was more suitable for our dogs.
When visiting Chartres we left the dogs in the car in one of the underground car parks (so they would be out of the sun) as they don’t do busy places. Very reasonable rates early evening onwards and Sundays, as I recall.

Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!

Kelper

13/5/2024 at 10:42am
Location: Northern Ireland
Outfit: Sterckeman Alize Concept CP480

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 21/4/2011

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 7948
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	93

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	8
Site Reviews 2022:	9
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	8
Site Reviews 2018:	6

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	50
Site Nights 2022:	49
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	52
Site Nights 2018:	53

We are just back from four days in Chartres ... staying with friends.
The Son et Lumiere sites are wonderful ... just over twenty of them if you do the full circuit!
The biggest at the cathedral (though not necessarily the best, imho).
The little tourist train does take you to about half the sites ... can't access all ... best way is to walk or cycle.
There used to be a guiding path of lights inset on pavements/roads etc which you could follow round the circuit ... this appears to be largely defunct now ... no idea whether it will be replaced ... so make sure you have the map ... paper of googled, so's you don't get lost!

lizzie

via mobile 17/5/2024 at 9:06am
Location: Surrey
Outfit: Rapido 741f motorhom

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 23/4/2002

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 1088
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	63

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	8
Site Reviews 2022:	9
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	3
Site Reviews 2019:	1
Site Reviews 2018:	4

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	17
Site Nights 2022:	27
Site Nights 2021:	6
Site Nights 2020:	8
Site Nights 2019:	6
Site Nights 2018:	4

Sounds fantastic. We couldn’t get in to the site late September last year as so many pitches were water logged but it’s on our hit list for future.

-------------
lizzie

In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravanning and Camping Abroad - Top of Page

Printable version

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

5708 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Recommend to Friend - Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums] [Caravan Sites & Camping] [Company Listings] [Features / Advice] [Virtual Brochure] [Shop!]
[Reception] [Competitions] [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale] [Event Diary] [Contact Us] [Tent Reviews]

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024