Join CamperKing's France trip to camp in a UNESCO listed area

Open to all CamperKing owners, we've put together an exciting trip to the beautiful L'Orangerie de Beauregard campsite, located in the picturesque village of Villedômer, in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Loire Valley, where we will be hosting a complimentary barbecue, wine tasting, supplier demonstrations and much more!

With the remaining travel restrictions to France removed, this event is a great opportunity to catch up with other like-minded Club CamperKing members and share your experiences and campervan knowledge.

The team here has planned a relaxed weekend to get to know our Club CamperKing members, on a fabulous site within a beautiful area. It's a chance to offer our expert support, bring the club together and put faces to names!

Read on to find out more about the trip, how you can book as well as must-see local attractions around L'Orangerie de Beauregard campsite should you wish to extend your stay.

Destination

The beautiful L'Orangerie de Beauregard campsite, a site set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, at the heart of a property totalling 53 hectares of privately owned woodland and fields. It is on the edge of the picturesque village 'fleuri' of Villedomer and will give you an authentic glimpse of all that awaits in the Loire Valley.

Dates

The trip will be taking place from 2nd - 6th June 2022 and is during the Queen's Jubilee Bank Holiday.

Travel

The CamperKing team is travelling to Calais on Thursday 2nd June on the EuroTunnel at 8.20am. You can of course join us on the same crossing or make your own way over with the aim to arrive at the campsite at 3pm.

While we are there

• A complimentary welcome barbecue on Thursday evening
• A local wine and cheese tasting session on the Saturday evening, €7.50pp
• A local food truck that provides authentic locally sourced French cuisine such as sandwiches,  will be available on Sunday
• Supplier demonstrations
• The chance to talk to our knowledgeable team about aspects of our conversions
• Meet like-minded fellow CamperKing owners and share touring tips and advice
• An opportunity to explore a picturesque and quintessential French region

Local attractions 

L’Etang de l’Archevêque

Étang de l'Archevêque, 37110 Villedômer, France

L’Etang de l’Archevêque boasts over 23 hectares over gorgeous parklands to explore and enjoy a picnic along with a 12 hectare lake. Built by the monks of the Abbey of Gastines in the first half of the 16th century, it is bordered by woods, crops and meadows. The site is also home to many birds such as the Common Tern or Pochard, as well as several species of dragonflies.

Villedômer

Visit the quintessentially French village of Villedômer, which is just a five-minute walk from the campsite. Indulge in local history, with a 10th-century church St Vincent et St Gilles where one of the squires of Villedômer is buried.

Cycling around Villedômer

Planning to bring your bikes along? We've listed the top three cycling routes around Villedômer:

Sur les bords de la Loire – Eglise Saint-Julien de Tours Loop from Château-Renault

Length of ride: 4 Hours 23 Minutes

Distance: 43.5 miles

Eglise de la Sainte-Trinité Loop from Reugny

Length of ride: 1 Hours 8 Minutes

Distance: 11.7 miles

Eglise Saint-Martin – Eglise de la Sainte-Trinité Loop from Monnaie

Length of ride: 2 Hours 55 Minutes

Distance: 31.1 miles 

Chateaux

With over 40 chateaux in the surrounding area, come and soak in the richness of the heritage that is on your doorstep waiting to be explored. Discover the grandeur of Chambord, the beauty of Chenonceau, and the horticultural delights of Chaumont and Villandry to name but a few.

Visit Amboise

A visit to the Loire Valley would be incomplete without a visit to the royal town of Amboise. With the royal chateau inhabited by Francois I, it also boasts the Clos Lucé, final resting place of Leonardo da Vinci where there is a splendid exhibition of his many inventions. Take the opportunity here to wander around the pedestrian streets, have a coffee or an ice cream in one of the many cafés.

For more information or for any questions about the trip, contact communications@camperking.co.uk or call 01295 237920.