Le Clos de Banes

From €85 For 1 night, 5 adults 1 review
Swimming pool (added by manager 12 Dec 2022)
Swimming pool (added by manager 12 dec 2022)
Exterior (added by manager 27 jun 2023)
Exterior (added by manager 26 jun 2023)

  • Quiet site in Aubrac Natural Regional Park, in the Aveyron department
  • Lac de Sarrans 15 minutes’ drive; Laguiole ski resort 35 minutes
  • Outdoor pool and play area; restaurant and themed entertainment
Whether you’re looking for a peaceful holiday, with family-friendly facilities at your fingertips, or whether you can’t wait to take part in your favourite active pursuits, you should consider staying at Le Clos de Banes, a tree-shaded site in the grounds of an 18th-century country house a 10-minute drive from the village of Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence, on the edge of Aubrac Natural Regional Park, in the Aveyron department. Travelling with the whole family? Then you can relax – no need to worry about keeping the kids entertained, for chances are that here they’ll find heaps to keep them busy, from an outdoor pool to a designated play area, plus a pétanque court. Site owners Tony and Angélique also organise themed evenings with entertainment such as local folk music and dancing. There’s plenty of walking to be done in the surrounding area – from challenging hikes in the hills of the Aubrac, to woodland paths around Lac de Sarrans reservoir (15 minutes’ drive). The lake is also a popular destination for fishing and watersports; if you don’t have your own gear, there’s a recreation centre at Garabit-Mallet (50 minutes) where you can hire paddleboards, kayaks and jetskis. When you’re ready to wind down, you can have a long soak at Caleden, a thermal complex in Chaudes-Aigues (half an hour). Back at the site, there is a restaurant and the possibility to arrange for food to be delivered; however, if you wish to cook your own meals, you can source provisions at the supermarket in Sainte-Geneviève.

Site type

Caravans for hire 12
Rent a tent 3
Opens 1 May

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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 cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Wed, 1 May to

Pitch types & availability

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Accueil…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
catherine D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

2 bedroom static caravan (five person)

Liked: Accueil

Disliked: Draps jetables, non precise Derangement lie a un probleme technique dans le bungalow non pris en compte

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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

Pétanque

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Remote location

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Fishing nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Le Clos de Banes

1 Hameau de Banes

Argences-en-Aubrac

Aveyron

France

12420

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

44.80794°N
2.80659°W

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

You might think of bagpipes as something typically Scottish, but did you know there’s a bagpipe museum in Cantoin (10 minutes’ drive)? Here, bright and informative displays will teach you all you need to know about this instrument, plus other local musical traditions. At the Belvédère du barrage EDF (15 minutes), an observation platform at the westernmost tip of Lac de Sarrans, there are exhibits about the 1934 construction of the dam (the eighth highest in France) and the local wildlife, not to mention spectacular views across the reservoir and the forested hills. Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife while hiking in Aubrac Natural Regional Park. You might be able to spot deer, voles and ermine, as well as birds of prey – from red kites to peregrine falcons – hovering in the skies above.
  • Does Le Clos de Banes have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Le Clos de Banes dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Le Clos de Banes? You might think of bagpipes as something typically Scottish, but did you know there’s a bagpipe museum in Cantoin (10 minutes’ drive)? Here, bright and informative displays will teach you all you … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Le Clos de Banes?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Le Clos de Banes? From £72.91 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.