Fonclaire

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Swimming pool
Pitches on site
Pool
In the shade under the trees

  • Small and quiet site with fishing lake, on a former farm in Limousin
  • Monts de Blond within 10 minutes' drive; 40 minutes to Limoges
  • A 10-minute drive from Bellac: restaurants, shops and river walks
Catch a carp, hail the herons and cycle up the Monts de Blond from Fonclaire, a small and secluded site in the Limousin region. The landscape in this part of central France is a gentle one: forest-covered hills interspersed with multiple lakes, rivers and streams, and the odd castle rearing up from the granite. Fonclaire makes a fine base to see it all from… deer often wander through the pastures of this former farm, while herons and buzzards flap and soar overhead. Aquatic antics are the name of the game on site: there's an outdoor pool for the splashers and swimmers, while anglers can hang out at the private (catch and release) carp fishing lake (rods and tackle can be provided for a small deposit). Outdoor board games, bike hire, a play area and badminton are also available for guests, along with an amenities block with wheelchair-accessible toilets and showers. For those who might be more into wandering, the trés belle town of Bellac is 10 minutes' drive away, with restaurants, shops and river walks down the Vincou, or you could head to the lovely lakes at Cieux (20 minutes) and Saint-Pardoux (40 minutes) for canoeing and kayaking. Market days make a great opportunity for picking up a picnic, and the riverbanks a prime spot for eating your foraged wares…

Site type

Rent a tent 4
Tent pitches 6
Touring caravan pitches 6
Motorhome pitches 6
Open now
Opens 20 April
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Pool

  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/05 and 01/10 (subject to weather conditions).

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Open from Mon 20 Apr to

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100% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, friendly, and clean site with spacious pitches. Visitors consistently praise the excellent, often newly refurbished, toilet and shower facilities, and the superb swimming pool. The owners are described as welcoming, approachable, and helpful, contributing to a relaxed atmosphere. Additional amenities include a covered BBQ area, communal kitchen facilities with fridge and freezer, and a fishing lake. The site is well-located for exploring the area. Some minor points for improvement include the location of waste disposal points and the configuration of the toilet/washing-up areas in older blocks.

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Arrival date (latest first)

A great 2 night stop over.

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Zoe W. 3 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very friendly. Very clean showers, pool and facilities. Spacious pitches too.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful area and swimming pool a…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Peaceful area and swimming pool a gem

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great place to stay. Thoroughly recommend to any.

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Electric grass pitch

Liked Great owners, Chris and Jen work hard to give guests a very enjoyable stay. Facilities are excellent and always clean and well presented. The pool is a god send, especially in near 40 degs of heat.
A very quiet site, well organised. The roughly recommend it. If we pass through this way again we will definitely revisit. Other campers made use the microwave, fridge, freezers and washing machine. This place has it all.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect campsite, we’ll definitely be back next year

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Electric grass pitch

Liked Superb campsite. All facilities were
beautifully clean and well maintained. The pool was clean and warm and my kids loved it. The location is perfect, in between 2 towns but still rural.
This site is perfect for a peaceful relaxing holiday which also gives kids the opportunity to run free and enjoy the freedom of nature

Recommend to friends Visit again

We will be back for longer. Thank you x

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Field View 4 bedroom ready tent

Liked Wow! Booked 1 night as a stop over in a preset up tent to avoid setting up our van and awning for 1 night.

We will be back. Beautiful tent so comfy. Great owners. Great pool. Great showers

Disliked Not a single thing

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Good, and we would go back if in the area again.

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Nice relaxed site with good facilities, shower, toilets etc.
Swimming pool was a bonus.
Enjoyed being there

Disliked Shame about the rubbish, but not the sites fault.
Empty hand wash dispensers in toilets.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely convenient stop over site.

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Electric grass pitch

Liked The pool,clean washing facilities use of fridge etc and a friendly welcome.

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely small site with everything you need

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Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely small site with everything you need. Toilets and showers were clean and we had a decent sized pitch. Really peaceful with countryside surrounding the site

Disliked Less of a dislike and more for information, the site is off a main road with pretty poor visibility so had to take care pulling away from the site entrance

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Great proximity to the airport, stayed here after a drop off.

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Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely pool and toilet block was spotless, friendly and welcoming

Recommend to friends Visit again

Close to shops, MC'd and all essentials if you need something.

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Peaceful and quiet site for rest, kids have much to do, same as adults.
Pool access, the owners are amazing and helpful.
If you're traveling to the south of France or Spain, this is the site where you can definitely stop for a night and rest.

Recommend to friends Visit again


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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce 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

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Fonclaire

Blond

Haute-Vienne

France

87300

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

46.05688°N
0.97886°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

The town of Blond five minutes’ drive away is the gateway to the Monts de Blond, an enclave of granite mountains covered in forest and teeming with wildlife. Many of the Limousin’s famed 7,700 kilometres of bike trails thread their way through and around this area; overheated bikers and hikers can stop off at the clear, refreshing and highly dippable lakes and pools. For town-based adventuring, you can’t do better than the old walled citadel of Rochechouart 45 minutes away, sitting in a dip created by a meteorite (that’s possibly why such a sturdy castle was built here, millions of years later). Wander around here to find the museum of modern art hidden within its thick walls, then up your historical times with a visit to the Roman baths at Chassenon, 40 minutes from the site. Head over to Limoges (40 minutes) to compare their castle (it's heavily castled in this neck of the woods), see the church that took six centuries to finish (builders, eh?) and pick up some porcelain. There are lots of adventure parks in the environs as well: ropes and swinging at Tarz en Arbre, go-kart rides and slides and boat-based antics at Parc Bellevue. Parc du Reynou zoo is within 50 minutes' drive.

Food and drink

  • Le Relais 1.5 mi
  • Chez Boulette 2 mi
  • La Grange 2 mi
  • La Table du Lavoir - Chez Madeleine 2 mi
  • La Taverne 2.9 mi
  • Hôtel Restaurant Le Mangier 5.2 mi
  • Café le Pont de la Pierre 5.3 mi
  • Le Palais 5.5 mi
  • Creperie du Vincou 5.5 mi
  • La Source 5.6 mi

Public transport

  • Mortemart - Bourg 1.5 mi
  • Mortemart - Bourg 1.5 mi
  • Blond - Bourg 2.1 mi
  • Blond - Bourg 2.1 mi
  • Nouic - Plaisance 2.8 mi
  • Nouic - Plaisance 2.8 mi
  • Nouic - Place Justin Labuze 2.8 mi
  • Nouic - Place Justin Labuze 2.8 mi
  • Val d'Issoire - Place de la République 4.8 mi
  • Cieux - Bourg 5.4 mi

Groceries

  • Netto 6 mi
  • Lidl 6.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Fonclaire have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Fonclaire dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Fonclaire? The town of Blond five minutes’ drive away is the gateway to the Monts de Blond, an enclave of granite mountains covered in forest and teeming with wildlife. Many of the Limousin’s … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Fonclaire?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Fonclaire? From £18.86 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.