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Returned from Lac D'Orient after 7 nights at the end of August. First night we paid full price, other 6 nights were using camping cheques, paying for extra children. We were 2 mums on 2 pitches next to each other with 6 children aged from 5 to 16 between us. We enjoyed our stay here. We were pitched on pitches 112 and 113, close to the large toilet block. Flat, large pitches, very hard ground and stony, rock pegs definitely needed.
Although this is a large site it is reasonably quiet and doesn't seem over crowded, there were almost always washing up sinks, toilets and showers without queueing. They were cleaned regularly and the water was warm but could do with being a bit hotter when doing the washing up and the automatic taps are a bit of a pain when you're trying to fill your washing up bowl.
Swimming pools are a decent size with 3 slides, popular with all our children. All were quite cold although the inside one was warm in the actual room there was a very strong chlorine smell so I prefered the outdoor one. Plenty of sun loungers round the pool. Table tennis tables and multi-sports pitch available though the kids were too busy to use them.
Pizza and chips in the restaurant were reasonably priced and tasty. Free wifi used by the older children for their phones (Facebook and downloading Eastenders!) Wine tasting one evening we were there, honey tasting another, jewellery sale another night. The animations finished after our first night, from the programme that was posted on the wall it looked like they were quite busy with activities for most of the family during high season.
We had a bit of entertainment on one of our nights, there was a hornets nest in a hole in a tree just back from our pitches, two local firemen turned up with bee keeping suit, insecticide and bin bag and got rid of them, very impressive service.
Out of the 8 of us I was the only one who was bothered by midges, bitten all over my legs, interestingly, I was also the only one wearing insect repellant so figure that out!
The lake is just across the road from the site, the beach is nice and sandy and the water lovely and clear. Great for swimming in. On our second day there they took down the buoys that marked out the swimming area, guess it's only marked out at weekend/high season but it's still allowed. The lake bed slopes gradually and you can swim quite a way from the beach and still touch the floor. The older kids hired a pedalo for 15 euros for the hour. The younger kids and me enjoyed using their inflatables in the swimming area.
The village is very popular with motorhomes, there's an aire de camping car and they park up along the beachfront. Locals also took advantage of the lake after work. Wish we could do that at home.
Nigloland theme park is not far away from site, it's quite laid back for a theme park and even though there were lots of people there the queues were never very long, even for the scariest rides. There was a good combination of rides for all the family.
Supermarkets are a drive away from site though there is a small shop on site where you can order bread.
The countryside in the surrounding area goes from flat corn fields in one direction to Champagne vines on hillsides which is very pretty. We tried going for a tour round one of the champagne producers but their English speaking guide wasn't at work that day. We also went to the Royale Crystal factory but couldn't have a tour round the factory because they only make the crystal in the morning and their tours are in the mornings not afternoons, though the museum is interesting (especially with an inquisitive 5 year old in tow) though I don't recommend taking a 5 year old into the factory shop!
I'd have no hesitation in returning to Lac D'Orient again. Don't think I'd pay full price in high season, though with camping cheques out of season it is good value.
We stayed for 17 nights. Read all the recent reviews as they explain all that is important.
The surrounding area isn't mountainous, but rather rolling beautiful countryside and great for cycling.
One point to note is there are currently problems with heating water for washing up in the main facilities block. The owners were trying to arrange for this to be repaired, but getting trade people to do anything in France in August is difficult.
We stayed here overnight for one night on our way back from Lac Annecy. It was easy to find from the motorway (about 10-15mins). There are a few things which are excellent about the site: Toilets and Showers, Beachside location, Some fully serviced pitches, indoor pool, waterslide, free wifi, clean and well maintained condition, good children's play facilities, sports area etc.
I loathed the bar, characterless and expensive, with the barman blasting his preferred choice of technobeat music out until your ears bled, regardless of the age or musical taste of his customers. The restaurant / takeaway was located in the same area but the food was very nice, so compliments to the chef for the quality of the food, even if the menu was basic to say in the least.
I found the site characterless and mainly full of English people, and quite dull. The surrounding area is flat and uninteresting. I would hate to be stuck here for a week, even though the facilities are of a good standard.
The Mozzies are every bit as vicious as previous reviews suggest. It took all of 30 seconds for me to be bitten. Warning: Spray yourself and your car and your caravan before you pitch!
I must congratulate the site on the shower and wc block which was the highest standards I have seen in France. But this campsite wasn't my cup of tea.
The first impression of this site were not great! The reviews had prepared us for much comings and goings but did say that some pitches were grassy - ours was not! Pitching a tent on 'hardcore' was not nice! And we came away with only half a dozen pegs in tact as a result! The site specifies so many rules and hardly any were adhered to - silence from 10pm to 7am is simply a joke with the site entertainment continuing way beyond 11:30 and then youths playing foot/basketball til way after 1am not to mention the up all night drinkers and chatters!
The site however is situated in a beautiful area and the facilities both on site and nearby are just great and not too expensive to enjoy. There were only 3 showers in the block near to us but this was ok mostly. The shop was nice (with a great bakery order service) as was the bar. There were play areas for the children and the pools were lovely. We stayed for 8 nights and saw lots of changeover of neighbours which we were expecting but this didn't adversely affect us or our holiday. Most pitches were shaded by trees and this was super as we had fantastic weather over there. All in all a good holiday would take a second groundsheet, reinforced pegs and earplugs should we go again!
We only booked this over the phone a couple of days before arriving. The reception staff spoke good English and were helpful.
Overall a lovely site, with just a couple of things that let our stay down. We stayed for five nights. Our pitch was a very good size with own water and ehu. Partially shaded which was great as the weather was hot. Lots of trees on site, but some pitches missed out on shade.
Mixture of mostly Brits and French with a few other nationalities. I would say the majority of people were families with young children. We found that some of the French men would be chatting loudly long after everyone else had retired to bed. Our French is not good enough to be able to ask them to be quiet!
Toilets are great with seats and toilet roll. Showers with constant hot water. All kept very clean. Our pitch was opposite the smaller toilet block - about twenty meters away. They are cleaned at 6am every morning by a group of rather chatty ladies(who do a great job), BUT I like a lie in on holiday! We were woken every day at 6 by the sound of a hosepipe, the hand dryer going on and off, and buckets being dropped etc. They took half an hour. As we had booked so late and the campsite was full we didn't bother asking to move. I would recommend that you request a pitch further away, although as no-one else has mentioned this maybe it only happens in high season. Or take ear plugs.
Went prepared with mosi spray with 55% deet, but I must have missed a bit because I got seven bites on the first night. Definitely take some form of repellent or cover up in the evening.
The shop is very small and only sells the basics. Didn't buy anything at the bar, but the free wifi extends outside for a short distance, so our son could go and use his ipod without the need to go into the bar.
The lake is just across the road. Great area for kids. We hired a pedaloe and took our own small blow up dingy. It was very busy at the weekend with local people. I think some people must stay overnight in the car park, as we were woken at 4am Sunday morning by loud music coming from outside the site.
Went into Troyes - it's a lovely place. All the shops were closed as it was a Sunday. Ate at one of the restaurants on the main square which is currently having a new pavement laid.
Shopped at two of the smaller supermarkets in the nearest villages. They close from 12. 30 - 2. 30. Neither sold ice for the coolbox.
It's a bit pricey 44 euros per night for three of us and a tent.
Overall this is a lovely site - ten out of ten as far as French toilets go. Laid out nicely. Friendly. I just wish they would have cleaned the loos at a more civilised time of day!
We stayed in various campsites in France in July 2012 and most of them disappointed us bitterly, besides this wee gem.
The location is perfect. The directions are first class and it is easy found. The drive up to the campsite is a real treat with the lake on your left hand side.
The lake is stunning. The activities first class.
I have never seen such immaculate amenities at any other campsite anywhere. Should you have wanted to! you could easily have eaten your dinner off the toilet floor, new block is outstanding and immaculately cleaned frequently throughout the day.
Can't find fault at this campsite. We wish we'd have stayed here for the duration of our 3 week trip.
We stayed here for 15nights and were able to use camping cheques for the first eight nights. We booked online and emailed directly to the site. It was very efficient.
We arrived mid afternoon and were warmly greeted by the team at reception who speak great English but who will also let you practice your French too!
Our pitch was huge roughly 15m x 12m. We had direct water and waste so no filling barrels! The pitch was grassy and reasonably level.
Our two boys(age 8 and 11) enjoyed the waterslides, indoor and outdoor pools, along with the park. There was also a kids club which they enjoyed on two occasions.
We used the takeaway on two occasions. The food was hot and of the usual take away standard. The family portion of chips was large.
The toilet facilities were among the best we have seen in the UK and France. They were always very clean and I did not hesitate to use them - please note this is rare for me so it must reflect the high standards. We were closest to the small toilet block. The new block was fantastic with a special children's area. There was no shortage of hot water apart from one day and when we repoted it to reception it was fixed by lunchtime.
There was no shortage of water activities locally - pedaloes (17e for 4 people for an hour), electric boats (25e for an hour), canoes, windsufing, catamarans etc.
The boys also enjoyed swimming in the lake and playing on the beach.
We also went cycling. There is a traffic free path about 5km from the site and the roads to it are quiet. There is also a short circular route into the village of Mesnil.
We also visited the outlet shops at Troyes and got lots of bargains in their sales. There is a new Leclerc express about 10 minutes from the site at Lusigny which is very convenient.
Of course no trip to France is complete without some wine. We went champagne tasting at Les Richeys and then more tasting at the village of Chablis (1hr away).
We would return and also recommend this site for families. It is not commercialised with mobile home companies.
Finally some reviews mentioned mosquitoes. We went prepared with spray and candles. We were bitten but only a few times and it did not stop the enjoyment of the holiday.
Using camping cheque this site offers fantastic value. The location adjacent to lake offers lots to do for all age groups. The shower facilities could not be bettered. Spotlessly clean at all times. We had a superb pitch, large, hard standing and grass, with water and waste connection. A few pitches were muddy, but the staff directed you away from these. Troyes was a delight to visit, with lovely old buildings and churches. We wil be returning as it is only 250 miles from Calais, and a good stop over from/going south.
Stayed here for 5 nights. Excellent location within walking distance of the lake which has a sandy beach. Two shower blocks both very good and clean. Reception also warm and friendly. Tried my best French but had to resort to English fairly quickly which wasn't a problem. Grass pitches are large with water points adjacent. Some new pitches on hardstanding are being developed at the bottom of the site which appear to be a lot smaller. Not much room for awnings.
Pool area looked very tempting although we didn't use it as the weather was pretty wet. Some of the grass pitches were out of use as they were waterlogged. We would definitely go back though.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
Games Room 
Evening Entertainment 
No Fishing 
Wild Swimming <1 mile 
Indoor Pool On Site 
Outdoor Pool On Site 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf <5 miles 
Tennis On Site 
Beach <1 mile 
Watersports <1 mile 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
No Dog Walk 
Returned from Lac D'Orient after 7 nights at the end of August. First night we paid full price, other 6 nights were using camping cheques, paying for extra children. We were 2 mums on 2 pitches next to each other with 6 children aged from 5 to 16 between us. We enjoyed our stay here. We were pitched on pitches 112 and 113, close to the large toilet block. Flat, large pitches, very hard ground and stony, rock pegs definitely needed. 
