Camping Au bord de l’Aisne

Alan Rogers Review of Camping Au bord de l’Aisne

Enthusiastic owners took over this former municipal site in 2011 and have transformed it into a delightful location for an overnight stop or a more extended stay. Bookings are accepted all year round via email.

It has 100 pitches, of which 80 are available for touring units, with 10 occupied by chalets to rent and eight by seasonal units. Pitches are generally large and level, separated by young bushes, and all have 10A electrical connections available. Those along the riverbank have delightful views of the Aisne River, though access is via a coded gate in the secure fence. The town is quite attractive and is worthy of an evening stroll.

Just west of the town, is the Chemin des Dames, Monument des Chars d’Assaut – a memorial to the WW1 tank campaign at Berry-au-Bac, with two remarkably well preserved tanks. Further to the west is the Caverne du Dragon, a former stone quarry which sheltered troops during the 1914-18 conflict, and which is now a museum depicting everyday life on the front line. To the south lies the historic city of Reims with its spectacular cathedral and numerous shops, bars and restaurants – not to mention its famous Champagne houses; it can be reached easily by train from the nearby station, from where there is also a service to the city of Laon to the northwest. To the south of Reims lies the forest of the Parc Naturel Régional de la Montagne and, beyond, the town of Epernay, surrounded by champagne vineyards, many offering opportunities to taste their wares.

Facilities at Camping Au bord de l’Aisne

The sanitary block is fully equipped with sensor-controlled showers (one on each ‘side’ with en-suite washbasin), washbasins in cubicles and hairdryers. En-suite accessible facilities for visitors (with controllable showers). Baby bath on ladies’ side. Laundry room. Fresh croissants, pain au chocolat & bread delivered daily (must be ordered the day before.) Bar serving snacks and takeaways. Covered heated swimming and paddling pools, which are accessible. Play area (2-4 yrs.) Swings. Trampoline. Boules. Fishing. Note: all facilities, including reception, bar, swimming pool and both toilet blocks, are on an upper level, with ramps or steps leading down to the pitches on the lower level. Chalets to rent.

• Accommodation to Rent
• American Motor Homes
• Bar Nearby
• Bar on Site
• Bicycle Hire on Site
• Book Online
• Childrens Play Area
• Fishing on Site
• Golf Nearby
• Lake/River Beach Nearby
• Lake/River Swim
• Outdoor Pool Heated
• Outdoor Pool on Site
• Restaurant
• Seasonal Pitches Available
• Shop Nearby
• Takeaway Food
• Twin Axle Caravans Accepted
• Wifi (all site)
• Wifi Chargeable

Directions to Camping Au bord de l’Aisne

Guignicourt is 25 km. north of Reims. From A26 exit 14, head east on D925 3.5 km. to the village and continue for a short distance. Site is signed to the right (ignore Satnav if it tries to take you down a very narrow street opposite site notice on left). Site is to right and immediately left at the end of the (fairly narrow) street