Visiting and staying at a campsite near Blois

A large, quiet town on the Loire, Blois offers its inhabitants a magnificent living environment thanks to its rich cultural and historical heritage.

Blois also stands out from the big cities for its calm and quality of life. Its residents enjoy a splendid setting in a dynamic city.

Visit Blois

Blois is a large, quiet city, where residents enjoy all the conveniences without the inconveniences of a big city. Equally pleasant for tourists, who can recharge their batteries in peace and quiet, Blois boasts an impressive cultural and architectural heritage, thanks to its rich history and proximity to the Châteaux de la Loire region, such as the Château de Chambord.

A city of art and history, Blois has much to offer tourists, not least its Château Royal, a magnificent building that has seen the kings and queens of France come and go. Blois is also famous for its strong cultural fabric, with its Natural History Museum and Maison de la BD.

Blois also offers unique cultural venues such as the Maison de la Magie, the only one of its kind in Europe, and the Fondation du Doute, dedicated to the Fluxus art movement. Created by Ben, the Fondation aims to be a place for learning, exhibiting, expressing and questioning art. This is achieved through permanent and temporary exhibitions. The most impressive is the courtyard with the Wall of Words: 300 paintings-writings hung and visible to visitors as soon as they arrive.

Tourists friendly, the town of Blois also boasts a number of unusual accommodations to suit all tastes and budgets, such as the magnificent La Grande Tortue campsite with swimming pool, just a 15-minute drive from the town. Perfect for families and couples alike, this 5-star campsite offers luxurious facilities in a soothing setting on the banks of the Loire.

What to do around Blois?

The Blois region also has a lot to offer, including the Loire castles of Chambord, Cheverny and Chaumont. These architectural and historical wonders can be discovered on bike tours for the more sporty. A section of the Loire à vélo route, along the river, offers cycle paths: head for Chaumont or Chambord!

For families, the Châteaux de la Loire circuit is an easy way to reach the Châteaux.
Departing from Blois, enjoy a trip on the Loire aboard a futreau, a traditional Loire boat. It’s a gentle, peaceful way to observe the river’s flora and fauna. Perfect for children!

For sports and cycling enthusiasts, the area around Blois, Chambord and Cheverny is full of walks and mountain bike trails, some of which are over 23km long!

Just a few kilometers from the Châteaux de la Loire circuit, the ZooParc de Beauval, one of the most beautiful zoos in the world, is waiting to welcome you! Perfect for a day out with the family or just the two of you.

Camping near Blois

Located on the banks of the Loire, La Grande Tortue’s 5-star campsite on the banks of the Loire is ideal if you’re planning a vacation in Blois and the surrounding area. Just a 15-minute drive from Blois and holder of the“Camping qualité” ecolabel, La Grande Tortue offers a wide choice of accommodation: single pitches , mobile homes, chalets or even surprising unusual accommodation such as the Roulotte Coquelicot for an original and unforgettable vacation!

Camping La Grande Tortue also boasts an aquatic area with a heated, covered swimming pool in Blois. A children’s play area (with slides, water games and paddling pool) completes the facilities for a relaxing camping vacation near Blois.