Camping Domaine de Gatinié

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  • Quiet family site in woodland near Les Aires in Languedoc-Roussillon
  • Five minutes’ drive Lamalou-les-Bains; Passa Païs greenway 15 minutes
  • Swimming pool and restaurant on site; shops five minutes’ drive
What a lovely spot… and indeed what a peaceful spot. Tucked in between centuries-old trees in the Orb Valley, the large pitches at Camping Domaine de Gatinié (some shaded, some not… take your pick) sit high above the Orb river near the historic village of Les Aires in the Haut-Languedoc area of south-west France. Covering five hectares of woodland, the site has a distinctly chilled vibe, with a bunch of low-key facilities to keep families entertained and happy. The unheated swimming pool for dips and a paddling pool for toddlers should both get everybody moving, and parents can keep watch over their offspring from the sun terrace. Kids can also have a jump around on the bouncy castle and a run about in the playground, or bash a ball across the ping-pong table (bats and balls available on site). Table football will keep teens busy for a while and if they want to stay in touch with mates back home, there’s wifi at reception (coverage is minimal elsewhere on the site). Pick up bits and bobs for picnics in Les Aires (five minutes’ drive); if you fancy a break from self-catering, hotfoot it to the terrace restaurant for classic French dishes and kid-pleasing burgers and chips.

Site type

Tent pitches 19
Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Caravans for hire 24
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens 20 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/05 and 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 50 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Thu, 20 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

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Location
9
Value for money
7
Accommodation
6
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
6
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
7

80% would recommend this site to a friend

80% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a lovely, unregimented experience with shaded pitches, an excellent cafe and restaurant, and beautiful river access for wild swimming. Visitors appreciated individual toilet facilities and friendly staff. However, some found the site tired and in need of TLC, with pitches sometimes unsuitable for tents. The swimming pool was considered small and closed early, and a desire for extended reception hours and an onsite shop was noted. Some experienced access difficulties and issues with pitch allocation.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Déçu de la prestation globale.

Overall

5 out of 10
Location
5
Value for money
4
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3
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4
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Wifi
7
Christian S.

Electric grass and earth pitch (private bathroom amenities)

Liked La présence de sanitaire individuel sur certains emplacements

Disliked l'affectation d'un emplacement individuel avec sanitaire privé situé a 20 mètres du sanitaire collectif. Emplacement 48A. Situé en bord du passage sans aucune ombre, difficile d'accès. Aucune séparation physique par haie ou autre dispositif.
Arrivée sur le site à 13h00' j'ai du attendre jusqu'à 14h45' que la réception ouvre.
Après mon départ, appel téléphonique me demandant si je m'étais acquitté de mon séjour, alors que c'est la première chose que l'on m'a fait régler à mon arrivée.

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a great camping experience - very sad when our holiday was over.

Overall

9 out of 10
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10
Value for money
8
Accommodation
No rating
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8
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9
Wifi
4
Rosalind E.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Lovely shaded pitch with trees around. Not at all regimented. Excellent onsite cafe and restaurant, down the end of the camping area. Beautiful river - the Orb- within walking distance along the road, with accessible beaches and wild swimming. All in the midst of lovely local villages and hills with mountain-tops!

Disliked Maybe the swimming pool was a bit small, and sad it had to shut so early in high summer. Perhaps reception could stay open till seven in the evening. An onsite basic shop would also be handy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Le cadre et l'accueil…

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
4
Accommodation
6
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
6
Child friendliness
2
Cleanliness
6
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Le cadre et l'accueil

Disliked Emplacement pas adapté aux tentes ,boue

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Bonjour, nous vous remercions pour votre commentaire.
Pour les emplacements nous en proposons plusieurs à l'arrivée, notamment en cas de temps pluvieux qui peut effectivement faire de la boue.

Au plaisir de vous revoir.
Cordialement.

Ok for an overnight stay.…

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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Wifi
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Paul A.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Ok for an overnight stay.

Disliked Site very tired looking unkempt
Needs some TLC.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Service & facilities. Well appointed clean & spacious. Very friendly helpful staff.…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Service & facilities. Well appointed clean & spacious. Very friendly helpful staff.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks
L'Equipe du Gatinié


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Camping Domaine de Gatinié

801 Route de Gatinié

Les Aires

Hérault

France

34600

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

43.57606°N
3.07049°E

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

On days when nothing but pampering spa treatments will do, take the shuttle service to Lamalou-les-Bains (five minutes’ drive) for facials and massages, or if you’re feeling a bit more lively, join in with aqua-aerobics sessions in the indoor pool. Ready for outdoorsy action? Domaine de Gatinié is the gateway to hiking and horse riding adventures in the Espinouse Massif (10 minutes’ drive to stables). Go kayaking down the Orb river (half an hour), or fish for trout on the Jaur at the medieval Devil’s Bridge (40 minutes). Take family rambles along the Passa Païs greenway from Bédarieux (15 minutes) or clamber up Mont Caroux (40 minutes) for views across undulating peaks of the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park. Also in the park is Olargues (20 minutes), considered one of the prettiest villages in France; visit to explore the medieval castle ruins and peer into the Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions. While you’re exploring hereabouts, watch for the elusive mouflon, horned wild sheep reintroduced from Corsica.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Plage De La Grande Maire 25.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Plage De La Seoune 25.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Le Bosquet 25.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Les Tellines 25.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
La Redoute 25.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Domaine de Gatinié have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Domaine de Gatinié dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Domaine de Gatinié? On days when nothing but pampering spa treatments will do, take the shuttle service to Lamalou-les-Bains (five minutes’ drive) for facials and massages, or if you’re feeling a bit more lively, join … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Domaine de Gatinié?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Domaine de Gatinié? From £20.62 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.