37150, Francueil
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This free, flat and shaded riverside spot lies about 100m before the vehicle barrier, beside the Cher. A pedestrian path leads to Château de Chenonceau, approximately 800m away or 5 to 10 minutes on foot. Vans can access it, but the overgrown, narrow approach is difficult for larger motorhomes; only one or two van spaces may remain. Walkers and cyclists pass nearby, with some activity until 22h.
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A few spaces shared with people walking along the river toward Chenonceau. Free, level, shaded, with a walk right there—perfect for a one-night stopover.Translating
Free, very quiet place beside the water, a few meters from Château de Chenonceau, accessible via a pedestrian path for cyclists. Sublime view. Space for a 7.5 m by 3.5 m motorhome is fine, but in that case only one or two spaces remain for vans. In the morning, you can see hot-air balloons passing overhead.Translating
Great place. The entrance is a little overgrown, but it is accessible with a panel van.Translating
It has shade all day, but it is very difficult for motorhomes; they hit the trees along the narrow road. I entered easily with a van. By the way, there are many mosquitoes.Translating
Excellent spot for a van, very quiet and without lights, with the added bonus of an unobstructed view of Chenonceau, 800 m away on foot. We’ll come back!Translating
Peaceful night beside the water, with the château five minutes away on foot. Excellent.Translating
Wonderful place! The forest is beautiful and peaceful. In ten minutes on foot, you reach the foot of Château de Chenonceau. You can also visit the tomb of Madame Dupin, similar to that of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, who was once tutor to her children.Translating
Pretty and quiet, with the château 200 m away on the opposite bank. Beautiful walk along the Cher. Fairly busy with hikers, but we were alone for the night.Translating
A very beautiful place. Quiet. You can barely hear the vehicles crossing the nearby bridge.Translating
Quiet and level spot. Some cyclists and pedestrians passed until 10 p.m., but there was no road noise nearby. The parking area was full in August when we arrived at 9:30 p.m.Translating
Great spot!! Cycle path all the way along the Loire to the château and then to Bléré for a little swim at the beach :)Translating
Very good spot for spending the night. There is pedestrian access for walking along Chenonceau, beside the Cher; a barrier prevents vehicles from entering. It is shaded. Difficult to maneuver a large motorhome if others are already there.Translating
Good spot. No possibility of turning around for long motorhomes if other vehicles are present. Check beforehand!Translating
Perfect for a quiet night. View of the château a few hundred meters away, but there is no access from this side. However, there are a huge number of walkers during the day.Translating
Wonderful place for walking the dog. Quiet; the three passing trains were not a problem for us. The place is large enough for two motorhomes. The access road is a little bumpy, but manageable.Translating
Quiet spot from 8 p.m.; otherwise, there is some pedestrian traffic.Translating