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Camping La Porte
Courson
Calvados
Normandy (Browse area)
14380
Tel: +33 0231590705 or +33 0786357010
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Pitches: 6
Open: 01/03/2024 to 31/10/2024
01/03/2025 to 31/10/2025
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
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 Disabled Friendly |
 No Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
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 No Motorhome Point |
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 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <10 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire On Site |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <10 miles |
 Watersports <10 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <10 miles |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 Public Transport <5 miles |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: July 2013 |
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| Reviewer: JimunSylvia |
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 We spent 10 glorious days at La Porte. We wanted somewhere un-commercial and central to explore Normandy, particularly the D Day Landing beaches. We also wanted to take in a stage of the Tour de France (Avranches to Mont St Michel - Stage 11). We couldn't have picked a better spot.
We arrived late after a very wet night in Brugge and were welcomed by Chris and Sharon and looked after as if we were returning friends.
The site is small, quiet and very well equipped (if Chris and Sharon haven't got it, you don't need it!).
Add a horse, a donkey, a friendly dog and 5 free and happy chickens to make this a real chill-out place to be.
We will definitely be going back. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Pinxton20 |
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Very pleasant site for 6 or so vans. Flat, spacious grass pitches at the end of a quiet lane. Easy access from the main Villedieu - Vire road - well signposted.
A very warm and relaxed welcome from the English owners - and friendly waves from the neighbours suggest a site in harmony with its surroundings.
Sharon and Chris offer meals and breakfasts which we didn't take advantage of this time - but might in the future.
We stopped 2 nights, and on Sharon's advice found a helpful vet in the next town who gave our dogs the injections for returning to UK. The main road passes through a forest with plenty of picnic places and dog walks only 5 minutes from the site.
The single toilet and shower are fine for a site of this size.
This is a site to relax and enjoy Normandy countryside, and to visit Villedieu, Vire and the beaches around Granville (40 minutes). A great place to slow down and recharge.
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Pedigree1 |
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We stayed at La Porte for 1 night whilst on a cycle camping trip from St Malo to Calais. Chris made us feel very welcome and even provided a fold up picnic table to save us our usual floor sitting.
The site and area are very quiet, despite being close to a rail line (trains are infrequent and don't run during the night). Facilities are basic but very clean and functional. We couldn't have asked for more. La Porte is thoroughly recommended.
Chris recommended a bar to us in Bayeux which was our next stop. We visited and it was very nice to be made similarly welcome there, despite our poor French.
We visited Mont St Michel the day before. This has been made into a huge tourist attraction of the sort you might expect at Disney World, Florida. It is quite hideous. My recommendation would be to photograph it from the coastal road east of Arromanches and give the visit a miss - unless you like that sort of thing.
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| Date of Visit: September 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Trisha M |
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We stayed at la Porte in September, we were the only visitors in the field and although we only planned on staying for one or two nights, we actually ended up staying for about six! We had lots of peace and quiet (as well as lots of rain)but we have never seen so many stars in the sky, it was beautiful. We still managed a couple of lovely walks and collected some chestnuts which we enjoyed, you cant get much fresher than that straight from the tree! Toilet and shower basic but always clean (we understand some improvements are planned).
Top marks have to go to Sharon and Chris who went above and beyond in helping us when we arrived, this was due to a forgetful wife leaving necessary medicine at home in England! Thanks to Chris and his help with the local pharmacy and doctor. This actually saved the rest of our holiday and I actually ended up not feeling like too much of a nuisance!
We can recommend this site to anyone looking for a rest and a break from the hustle and bustle of city life!
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Lynsmadonna |
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We've just returned from 4 nights at La Porte with our tent. Upon arrival, there was no-one to greet us but a note to say 'set up where you like' so we picked our spot and began setting up camp. While erecting the tent, Chris & Sharon came to greet us and offer any help. We had asked to borrow a bbq which they very kindly lent to us along with the offer of a 4 seater camping picnic table. We don't usually camp so were very grateful for their generous offer. The site is very basic, exactly what we wanted though. There was one toilet and a wet room shower, both were imaculate at all times. The field was a good size and with only 6 pitches, we weren't close to the other caravanners but enough to chat about our days out and one evening we all shared a drink along with Chris and Sharon. There are chickens, Chester the dog, Donke (the donkey) and Giselle a lovely pony so if you like animals, you'll enjoy this place.
We didn't venture into Courson really although there is a small bar that does food there and a little shop. We used the supermarket in a nearby town, St Sever for our immediate supplies. There are a couple of bars here too. We spent more time in Villedieu-les-Poêles where there is an excellent market on a Wednesday morning, plenty of shops, restaurants and bars. We ate at an excellent place called Le Samovar, not much English spoken so used my pigeon French to order and had an amazing meal.
Le Mont St. Michel is 45 mins away and Bayeaux 1 hour. The site is in an excellent location for all the Normandy tourist places.
We also visit Granville which is a large town, quite scruffy but had beautiful cliff walks with great views. There was a lovely beach just up from there at Breville Sur Mer.
All in all, an excellent stay. Chris and Sharon are lovely people and couldn't do enough for us.
I would absolutely recommend this site to anyone.
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Robinhood22 |
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A small, quiet campsite in the heart of the countryside, we arrived and were met by the owners Sharon and Chris who made us very welcome. Both owners were helpful and made sure all our needs were met, they even helped us to put up our awning as my husband is disabled!
A small village approximately 5 minutes drive away has a small supermarket, 2 bakeries and a few local shops that supplied all our requirements and needs. Being in the centre of the Calvados region all touristic venues were within easy reach in every direction.
The toilet and walk in shower were clean and of a high standard. There is a small play area for children and a small field next to the campsite that was home to the donkey, horse and chickens.
We have 2 small dogs and the campsite is ideal for pets with plenty of long safe county lanes to walk along. The location was peaceful and off the main road so therefore no passing traffic ensured constant peace and quiet. Sharon and Chris even offered us the use of a barbecue if we wanted.
Free internet connection was available. The cost of €15 per night fully inclusive of 10 amp electricity, awning, caravan, car, use of showers, 2 adults and 2 dogs was incredibly good value.
We have decided to take up the option of caravan storage at this site as it met all our needs. I can highly recommend this site if you need a quiet and relaxing holiday base.
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