Le Chant D Oiseau
1821 Route De La Vente
Ld Le Chant D Oiseau Mouliherne Pays de la Loire (Browse area) 49390 Tel: +33 241 67 09 76 Visit their website
Pitches: 10 EHU Open: 01/03/2026 to 01/11/2026 01/03/2027 to 01/11/2027
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The sites location is ideal for touring the Chateau's in the region and enjoying the town of Samaur only a 20 minute drive away. We had a wonderful stay at Stu and Syb's idyllic French retreat. We were given a cup of tea and a warm welcome upon arrival. Our pitch was a good size, with both sun and shade. The facilities on site were clean and we never had to wait for a shower, which always had plenty of hot water. The site was also child friendly for our two year old. Bracken, Stu and Syb's dog was a real hit and what a relief that our son couldn't get in the pool, without asking for the ladder. The meals prepared twice a week, by Syb, were lovely and very reasonably priced, giving us a night off from cooking and washing up! These events gave us an opportunity to get to know people on site and enjoy the craic and alongside the wine tasting made our time there that little bit more special, bringing back with us fond memories and new friendships. We will definitely be back the next time we are in France and look forward to seeing Stu, Syb, Bracken and the family again.
Le Chant d'Oiseau is an oasis in the Loire Valley for peace and quiet. Stu & Syb and Bracken, their dog give a warm and friendly welcome, which included a lovely cup of tea/coffee on arrival. They provided a very useful information sheet, which was welcome too. Le Chant is set in a rural area between Vernantes and Mouliherne, but within an easy drive to Saumur, (20 mins). The pitches are a good size, providing plenty of room for the 10 caravans, all with hookups and 3 tents, with shade from the trees in hot weather. Stu & Syb invite guests to join them and their family for an evening meal and wine (you can bring your own) for a nominal sum, the one we attended was an excellent social event, where we didn't get to bed until 2:30 the next morning! Something new for 2007 is a wine tasting evening. We did not feel pressurised at all to attend either evening and enjoyed both. There are also 3 gites at Le Chant, one is new for 2007, which has been fitted out to a high standard. They are available all year round. To return to Le Chant would be like going back to visit friends or family, and will certainly be on our agenda on our next visit to France. We wish Stu, Syb and the family all the very best for the future and look forward to our next visit.
We have just returned from France where we spent 4 nights with Stu and Syb. We (2 adults and 3 boys) had the most fantastic stay. And would have extended it but for the fact that we had already paid in full for the next site we were due to stay at. The other 'first time' guests that were there at the same time as us all seemed to be extending their planned stays. So beware, do not book anything for after a visit here as it is a wrench to leave!
The facilities were always spotlessly clean and in perfectly adequate numbers for the size of the site. There is a washing machine (which we found very handy) The actual site is beautifully landscaped with shady trees and open areas. Plenty of space between you and the next pitch.
My 3 kids loved the pool, which you need to ask for the steps to access. I found this a plus point as I would have worried about my youngest if I thought there was an 'open' pool on the site that he could get into at anytime. There was always someone on hand to get the steps out anyway, so it was well used by the kids! There is a play area with swings and Stu and Syb also have a table tennis table and badminton net. So the kids were never bored, especially when they had the gorgeous 'Bracken' to play with (hide your Frisbee's ha-ha!) who the kids (and us) fell in love with, we wish our dog was as well behaved as she is!
We REALLY enjoyed the meal on site! and were up until the small hours chatting and laughing with all the other guests. Syb does a wicked lasagne. And Stu even managed to get my 'cheese hating' son to try some local cheese.which he now likes! A GREAT night out
After we left here we travelled about a bit, and we are in total agreement that this site had the best area of attractions within easy reach and the most beautiful surroundings of anywhere we went (or have been)
To sum up. This site is a beautiful little piece of France (and you really do feel like you are in France) from the typical French farmhouse to the wildlife and countryside around (I think a few chickens/ducks running around would complete the scene). Run by the most wonderful campsite/gite owners that I am sure you will ever meet, who are always on hand for advice (where to go for days out), help (putting our awning up) or just a friendly chat.
This was our second visit here and it definitely won't be our last! Stu & Syb and their family couldn't be more welcoming, helpful or friendly - from the cups of tea while we pitched to the loan of an airbed when ours deflated! The site itself is beautiful and well laid out with generous pitches between mature trees, surrounded by gorgeous scenery and filled with the sound of birdsong.truly idyllic. The shower block was always immaculate and the washing-up sinks were thoughtfully sheltered. The site is totally enclosed with the gate kept closed at all times and it was a wonderful environment for the kids to play safely and make friends - and they are constantly begging to go back! All in all this is a perfect place for a truly relaxing holiday.
Went for a week in May, weather wasn't that brilliant but cannot fault the site or the owners, Stu and Syb, who were excellent hosts. It is a small but beautiful site, which is kept spotlessly clean, and is situated in a love rural location with easy access to local shops, supermarkets and restaurants. It is ideally situated to make a great base for exploring the Loire valley, where you are spoilt for scenery and places to visit. If you just want to relax then pull up a chair sit back and listen to the abundance bird song and the sound of crickets that surround you in all directions. I will definitely be returning again.
After reading the reviews of this site, I am surprised that my review is as follows, although now after being there and reading between the lines some were saying the same but not being so open. We arrived a night earlier (arranged), with open arms at 10pm with a cup of tea, which was appreciated after a 10 ½ hour journey. The facilities are unisex toilet/shower block which consisted of; 1 shower cubicle, 1 toilet cubicle, 1 cubicle with a toilet & shower and 2 wash hand basins. Outside was a wash-up area with sink and drainer, fresh water and refuse/re-cycling bins, there was a washing line, swimming pool and swings for the children or like minded.
Location was idyllic, surrounded by fields, trees and bird song. Meal twice weekly 10 euros and wine tasting once a week. During our stay there were 7 out of the 8 max advertised that was 16 people including 4 children, the shower block was struggling during the morning, and if the weather was damp then it was full of grass. The wash-up area had no hot water, so those in tents were ferrying water form the shower block, and there was nowhere to put dried pots other than on top of the bins. The fresh water was the only supply, therefore it was also used to clean/top up the chemical toilets, which were emptied in 1 of the 2 toilets. It appears that you have to ask to be able to use the swimming pool, which we though strange as it was there for our use, and our safety was our responsibility. But you could use the swings as an when you pleased. The location; shops/bar was 5.64km, so be aware if you want to walk to the bar it takes about 1 hour each way, as we did it one afternoon, and a car journey is required to collect fresh bread etc in the morning. We partook in the meal on the Tuesday, OK for 10 euros including wine, although all the others took wine, we did feel that when we said no to the Friday night, it was expected that we would be there, we did feel that people went along with it as it was a small site.
I dont really think we should be letting anyone know just how wonderful this place and its owners are. Would really like to keep quiet about it but feel its only fair to share it with a few of you. Think Darling Buds of may, this site is tranquil, pretty, and owned by the friendliest people ever. We went as strangers and left feeling like part of their lovely famiy. While there we celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary, Stu and Syb booked us into a wonderful resturant and dropped and collected us from it so that we could have a glass or two of the hard stuff! We will return as soon as we can. Do yourself a favor and if you are travelling to this region pay them a visit, be warned though you will not want to leave!
If you are looking for peace and tranquility this is the place to stay. After a lovely welcome from Stuart and Syb who are very friendly and helpful, if needed, this is the perfect spot to chill out and relax. The gites are also very wheelchair friendly with plenty of space to move around, In our view well worth a visit.
Thanks Stu and Syb for making our holiday great. The site is lovely with adequate facilities and near to the attractions that the Loire has to offer. I think the small size and locations are ideal both for those wanting a short stop on the way through or those wanting to stay longer and explore the whole area. We really appreciated the generous pitch size and closeness of the washing facilities etc and, once we had navigated our way about, were surprised at how close most things were. I would highly recommend this site.
What a site and what fantastic people! After many hours of travelling we arrived in the dark to be greeted by Stu & Syb with open arms & immediately offered a cup of tea! The site is beautiful (as is it's name) - small, rural and totally enclosed with lots of shady spots. It is totally safe for children to play freely without danger. Twice a week Stu and Syb invite all staying guests to join them for a meal which encourages everyone from the kids to the grandparents to socialise. We met some fantastic people, many of whom we hope to meet back up with next year! There's loads to do in the area, although you could quite happily spend your entire holiday just chilling out on site. Nothing was too much trouble for Stu, Syb & their family, who "moved in" just over a year ago. We were lucky enough to be there on their anniversary - another opportunity for them to invite all their guests to join them for a very pleasant social occasion! Never before have we returned to the same place for a summer holiday - we have already booked for 3 weeks next year! You'd go a long way to better this place - and I'd challenge anyone to find better hosts. Long may Stu, Syb & family reside at Le Chant D'Oiseau - we wish them every success in their venture.
We have just returned from two weeks at this great little site. My kids thought it was the best site we have stayed on in France! Stu & Syb have gone out of their way to ensure that families have a holiday reminiscent of days gone by. The site is very secure for the kids and they can play happily and unrestricted. They have added a table tennis table, small net which can be used for badminton or short tennis and a golf driving net. A pair of wooden swing are further enhanced by all kids favourites, a swing from the branch of a tree. The facilities were adequate for the advertised number of pitches, however at one time there were thirteen! The hot water, toilets and showers were then truly stretched. Thirteen was a pitch too far not just for the facilities but for the aesthetics of the site. Once the large 'Y' dome tent was removed from its central position the site returned to a more open aspect all round.
The kids loved the small pool which unfortunately got taken over by algae before the conclusion of our trip. That said, a friend of Stu's was winning the war with it when we left.
The evening meals were a great idea which ensured a very friendly atmosphere among the guests and an excellent way to exchange knowledge on days out. If you go here takes Stu's advice and visit the 'The Grand Parc', it really is an awsome day out.
The site itself is set in a beautiful peaceful location with no obvious neighbours to speak of. If you are looking for a safe haven to holiday with your family in France, this is it.
We had to book this site in October 2005 and even then we were not able to have the dates we wanted, which speaks volumes for how good this site is! We couldn't wait to get there and we were not disappointed. As so many people have already said this is a wonderful place; Stu and Syb welcomed us with a drink when we arrived which was very welcome after the long drive. We were shown to our pitch and thankfully had some shade to put up our tent. The ability to order from the shopping list prior to our arrival made the first night very easy as we didn't have to dash out to shop for essentials. Facilities were as good as anywhere and the pool was more than welcome to cool off in. Stu and Syb made us very welcome and we felt completly at home. Everyone was very friendly and this made for a lovely atmosphere. The Super U at Vernantes was handy although we prefererred to shop in Saumur (about 15 minutes away). We enjoyed our two week stay so much we could've stayed longer. We have booked a stop over next year on our way to Bordeaux and we will definitely stay again when next in this area.
Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic! Joined Stu and Syb for there 1st anniversary on the site. They held a party for all the campers and what a fab night it was. They make everyone feel so welcome and make a point to get to know everyone that has taken the trouble in visiting them in their front garden. There is now a small dip pool which is great for the kids and adults for when the sun gets too hot! Very quiet and relaxing and the offer of the meal on a Tuesday and Friday is a must and at 10 euros it's a bargain, if your really lucky you can persuade Stu to get the guitar out! If your looking for something in the area don't look any further you won't be disappointed.
We intended this as a stopover on our way further south, but like many before us were enchanted with the site, and the welcome from Stu and Syb, and so we stayed longer than intended!
A lovely little site, very aptly named, a bird watchers paradise. We saw buzzards, hen harriers, swallows . All from our tent. It was a tranquil peaceful site. We loved a dip in the pool : much needed during the heat of this summer.
It is well positioned to visit Samur and the wonderful lazy Loire with its multitudes of chateau`s : and lovely little villages. Lots of wine tasting to be done! We visited a fascinating Troglodyte village : There are many limestone caves and tunnels in the area where they make wine, and grow mushrooms and live!
A fabulous campsite and a lovely area .well placed if your drive down from Calais as we did as a first stop South .or to fall under its spell and stay! We had a lovely communal meal under the trees with the other campers, catered and hosted by Stu and Syb. We will be back!
We had 11 nights here in mid june. Had a fantastic relaxing holiday. The site is small but perfectly formed,idyllic setting and a warm friendly atmosphere created by owners. The surrounding area, especially Samaur, is lovely with its fantastic chateau. Also the market on a satur day is well worth a visit.
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Is Le Chant D Oiseau child friendly? YES, it accepts children & has a playground View all facilities
Does Le Chant D Oiseau have a swimming pool? YES, there is a pool on site View all facilities
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
Rallies Welcome 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop <5 miles 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
Kids Playground 
TV Room 
Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <1 mile 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
Outdoor Pool On Site 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
Cycle Hire On Site 
Golf <5 miles 
Tennis <5 miles 
No Beach 
Watersports <10 miles 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport 
No Dog Walk 
The sites location is ideal for touring the Chateau's in the region and enjoying the town of Samaur only a 20 minute drive away.
