Campsite
Camping Pause Loire (Belle Rivière)
Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire · Loire-Atlantique
In Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire, Pause Loire, formerly Belle Rivière, is a 4-hectare 3-star campsite on the banks of the Loire, on the Loire à Vélo route, 30 minutes from Nantes.
- Rating
- 3 stars
- Suggested time
- 1 night or more
- Type of place
- 3-star campsite · Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire · banks of the Loire
- Atmosphere
- A peaceful, tree-lined campsite on the edge of Nantes.
- Getting there
- Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire (Loire-Atlantique)
Who this place suits
- With family
- 9/10
- As a couple
- 6/10
- With friends
- 8/10
- Solo
- 5/10
- With a dog
- 7/10
- Reduced mobility
- 5/10
These scores are calculated from what the page records: official rating, facilities, difficulty, duration and location. They are a guide, not a substitute for contacting the venue, especially about accessibility.
About
The Pause Loire campsite, formerly Belle Rivière, is on the Route des Perrières in Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire, on 4 green hectares on the banks of the Loire. It is open from March to October. Its 110 marked, flowery and shaded pitches of 100 m² welcome tents, caravans and motorhomes, with hard-standing pitches and a waste disposal point. You can also rent mobile homes with 2 or 3 bedrooms, cottages (new in 2026) and unusual lodgings: the Bathô and the DK’Bane. The Loire à Vélo route passes in front of the campsite. For cyclists, each pitch has its own picnic table, and a shared marquee houses a fridge and a microwave. Buses and trams are nearby: you can reach Nantes, its Château des Ducs de Bretagne, the Machines de l’Île and the Trentemoult district without a car. The Nantes vineyards and the Lac de Grand-Lieu are also within reach. Nearby, you can visit the Nantes history museum, about 19 minutes by car (12 km), and the Musée d’Arts de Nantes, about 19 minutes by car (13 km).
Highlights
- Direct access to the Loire à Vélo
- Marked 100 m² pitches
- Unusual Bathô and DK’Bane lodgings
- Buses and trams to Nantes
- An equipped marquee for cyclists
Practical information
- Address
- 45 route des Perrières, 44980 Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire
- Public transport
- Buses and trams nearby, to central Nantes.
Tips on the spot
- Reception is open from 8 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 7 pm in July and August.
- Leave the car: buses and trams take you to central Nantes.
- The DK’Bane are ideal for a dry night on a cycling route.
- Market day: Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire market is held on Saturdays, from 8 am to 1 pm, Place du Général-de-Gaulle.
- For a walk: the “Boucle Circuit de la Loire”, a 10 km loop of medium difficulty, starts from Saint-Julien-de-Concelles, about 14 minutes by car (8.5 km).
Frequently asked questions
Is the campsite on the Loire à Vélo?
Yes, the route passes in front of it.
Can I get to Nantes without a car?
Yes, buses and trams are nearby.
When is it open?
From March to October.
What is there to visit nearby?
The Nantes history museum, about 19 minutes by car (12 km); then the Musée d’Arts de Nantes, about 19 minutes by car (13 km).
Is there a market near the campsite?
Yes, in Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire, about 6 minutes by car (3.2 km): the market is held on Saturdays, from 8 am to 1 pm.
Which walk can I do nearby?
The “Boucle Circuit de la Loire”, a 10 km loop of medium difficulty, starting from Saint-Julien-de-Concelles.
Book
Source: DATAtourisme (ADN Tourisme), Licence Ouverte 2.0, updated 8 August 2025.
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