Campsite near Louhans
Domaine de Mépillat is an ideal destination for a weekend or vacation in the heart of nature, with family or friends. The 3-star campsite is less than half an hour’s drive from Louhans, one of Saône-et-Loire’s main destinations. The resort is also close to a number of tourist attractions, from the natural sites of the Ain and Jura regions to the picturesque villages of Saône-et-Loire.
While the campsite’s exceptional location, on the edge of a fishing pond, makes it particularly appealing, it is also appreciated for its services, which are worthy of a Michelin-starred establishment. The range of services on offer could not be more varied. You can spend convivial moments in the estate’s restaurant or bar, or take advantage of its laundry facilities or WiFi connection. Added to this are a range of useful services during your stay, including the rental of equipment such as baby accessories, bed linen and refrigerators.
Staying at Domaine de Mépillat also means access to a host of leisure and relaxation facilities. These include the aquatic area, with its heated swimming pool and solarium terrace offering precious moments of revitalization. There are also sports facilities such as ping-pong tables and a pétanque court. The Louhans campsite also offers a wide range of entertainment for young and old, including themed evenings, outdoor film screenings, a playground and an inflatable structure for children…
When it comes to accommodation, the options are just as numerous, from pitches for tents and motorhomes to mobile homes for up to 6 or 8 people, as well as unusual rentals such as yurts, tepee chalets and furnished tents.
Rent accommodation close to the city
Louhans campsite offers three pitch packages. With the “hiker package”, you can stay on a 100 m² plot without electricity, with just one tent and one bike. With the “standard package”, you’re also entitled to a 100 m² plot, but with electric hook-up and space for 2 to 6 people. The same level of comfort (10 A electricity, water connection) and the same capacity are available for the “Grand confort” pitches, but with a surface area of up to 160 m².
Among the accommodations available, there are also the unmissable mobile homes. With a surface area of 28 to 32 m², these rentals have 2 or 3 bedrooms and can accommodate 4 to 8 people. Each Louhans rental also features a living room with double sofa bed and TV, as well as a fully-equipped kitchen, a bathroom with shower, sink and separate toilet, and a spacious terrace where you can enjoy sunny days.The campsite also offers a number of atypical accommodations, including 15 to 19 m² yurts for up to 4 people, tipi chalets for 2 to 6 people and a 20 m² canvas bungalow for 5 people.
Discovering Louhans
In the heart of Bresse Bourguignonne, near the Mepillat campsite, surrounded by 3 rivers – the Seille, Solnan and Vallière – Louhans-Châteaurenaud offers an exceptional gastronomic, architectural and historical heritage.
A medieval town with 157 arcades forming the main thoroughfare, Louhans offers a wide range of stores on both sides of the cobblestones.
At the entrance to the Grande Rue, the Maison du Bailli, the town’s oldest house, boasts a typical interior and facades. It is the only building in the town to be classified as a “Monument Historique”.
The Hôtel-Dieu with its exceptional apothecary, featuring a unique collection of Hispano-Moorish earthenware pots, is a visit not to be missed.
The “History and Culture of the Deaf” museum on the same site is just as magnificent.
At the municipal museum, you can discover the Musée de l’Imprimerie, the only one of its kind in France, and works by artists such as David and Jean Cocteau.
Nearby, the city’s former defense tower, Tour Saint-Pierre, has been converted into an exhibition space.
Don’t miss Saint-Pierre church, with its polychrome glazed tile roof, gargoyles and colorful stained glass windows.
The town is famous for its Monday morning market, which has existed since the 13ᵉ century and is one of the biggest in France. It runs from the Place du Champ de Foire to the Arcades. Crowds of onlookers and merchants fill the center. The Grande Rue, with its arcades, is closed to traffic. This is where the clothing market takes place. The squares around Saint-Pierre church are decked out in all manner of colors. It’s a pleasure to stroll through the stalls. Delicious aromas waft through the air.
Finally, the poultry market, located on the Place de la Charité and Place du Champ de Foire, attracts curious onlookers and shopkeepers for its local atmosphere. The market features a wide selection of poultry, notably Bresse poultry, but also geese, ducks, rabbits and even goats, depending on the season. An organic market is held on rue de la Grenette, while the farmers’ market is located near the Halle. A must-try is the market dish, Tête de Veau, as well as Corniottes, a local specialty. On Easter and Whitsun Mondays, the market takes place as follows: food and poultry market in the morning only, clothing market all day. So don’t wait any longer to visit Louhans from our campsite!
