Camping La Montagne de Reims

The campsite was fully booked, so they offered us a pitch without electricity. It was right next to the toilet block. The stench was almost unbearable. The manure tanker came Sunday morning to pump out the manure, which unfortunately didn't improve things. The showers had scalding hot water (35°C outside temperature), and not a single shower had adjustable settings. The staff were friendly, the pitches were large, and some were shaded.

Great campsite! Sanitary facilities are okay. Daily bread roll service available and super friendly staff who speak good English. Do bring a long power cable! About 20 meters is necessary. Reims is accessible by bus; it takes about half an hour and costs 2 euros. No restaurants or bars nearby and a supermarket is a 20-minute bike ride away. Cycling is possible and fun, but do watch where Google Maps directs you; far from all roads are paved.

For me, this is a unique situation: I am required to purchase electricity (6 euros). I have no use for 8 amps of electricity for my fridge, which requires at least 9. So I cool using gas, which is more effective and cheaper. But I am staying at a spot that is tied to electricity, so this wretched campsite must be making money from tied sales.