Camping du Lac de Bignac

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The stunning four-hectare lake
The stunning four-hectare lake
Large pool
Lakeside pitches
Restaurant terrace
Lakeside pitches
Live music in high season
Tennis court
A successful day of fishing
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Large pool
Lakeside pitches
Restaurant terrace

  • Scenic site on edge of a large lake in the Charente countryside
  • A 300-metre stroll from Bignac and easy driving access to the A10
  • Large pool, sports courts, wifi, play area, restaurant and fishing
Aimed at families and couples looking for a quiet and laidback holiday but with plenty of services and entertainment in high season, Camping du Lac de Bignac really does have the best of both worlds... Set over nine hectares and with a spectacular four-hectare lake, this site’s most definitely a sizeable and scenic place for Charente countryside stays. As well as longer breaks in the second-sunniest part of France, this park in the Poitou-Charentes (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) region to the country’s west is also well placed for stopovers to Spain or Portugal. It has easy access to the A10 and the toll-free N10 to get to and from ports as well as regional highlights like Angoulême, half an hour’s drive to the south, and Cognac, 45 minutes west. When you’re not perusing the paper museum and Saint-Pierre cathedral in the former town or sipping on the famed alcohol in the latter, plenty of entertainment’s on hand at the site. Sporty sorts might like to get active in the big pool or on the tennis, badminton and pétanque courts, while angling aficionados can get busy fishing on the lake. If you didn’t catch a creature for supper, the popular restaurant at the park might lure you in… Breakfast’s just as easily organised as dinner thanks to the daily bread and pastries delivery, plus a supermarket is just outside the local commune of Bignac about 300 metres away.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 73
Motorhome pitches 73
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Caravans for hire 8
Tent pitches 73
Open now
Opens 1 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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 05/07 and 31/08 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 01/05 and 14/09.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/04 and 12/10.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 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.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Reviews

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Peaceful

86% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

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Nice shaded pitches Good toilet facilities…

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TREVOR H.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Nice shaded pitches
Good toilet facilities

Disliked Lack of WIFI

A peaceful site - would definitely recommend

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Pippa E.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked The owners were friendly and very helpful. We had a pitch in the shade - which was essential in the heat. it was very peaceful. We were able to have a meal on the evening of our arrival - we arrived very hot and tired and hadn't had an opportunity to shop.
Bread could be ordered for the following morning.

Disliked Could not buy milk or ice on site.

Clean site, friendly welcome, lovely grassed area overlooking lake

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Patricia W.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Loved this site and walking the dog around the lake, so picturesque and peaceful spot.

Disliked Nothing

Lovely quiet location

Overall 10/10

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Linda S.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Warm welcome , as it had been very wet escorted to pitch and sited. Lovely quiet site … clean facilities and very quiet location. Nice walk around lake for dogs and me

Disliked Nothing

Would definitely recommend and use again.

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Anthony K.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Friendly welcome asking if we preferred sunny pitch or shade, view of the lake and very clean facilities. Short walk( justoutside the gate) to the village. Planning on using it again.

Disliked Nothing

Quiet site by lakeside Off the beaten track but what…

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Karen S.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Quiet site by lakeside Off the beaten track but what we like. Friendly owners

Great site in an amazing location

Overall 10/10

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Craig H.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Amazing location on the lake with lots of wildlife to look at

Large site with plenty of pitch choices

Very friendly staff

Disliked Facilities seemed a bit dated but were still very functional with lots of hot water

Friendly welcome, given choice of pitch. Lots of free pitches.…

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Sam C.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Friendly welcome, given choice of pitch. Lots of free pitches.

Disliked Cleaner in toilets at 0830. Good to keep on top of it, awkward when using loo 😂 maybe background music would help. Slept with eat plugs and slept well, wildlife very noisy so glad I did

Perfect stay with the family

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Rachel T.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Beautiful campsite with friendly and helpful owners.
The pool was ace and we used it every day.

Disliked No dislikes, but a suggestion: some hand soap dispensers would be great at the toilet block.

Excellent site, quiet and friendly

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Tom S.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Quiet friendly atmosphere
Beautiful location
Swimming pool
Great on site restaurant
Brilliant staff

Disliked No shops close by so prepare for your stay

Features

Dogs allowed

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 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 Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Pitch close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Camping du Lac de Bignac

2 Chemin de la Résistance 1944

Bignac

Charente

France

16170

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

45.7978°N
0.06387°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

Just like the rest of France, Charente’s no stranger to a château – and the handsome one at Gourville is just 10 minutes’ drive from this park. An even grander castle’s at La Rochefoucauld (35 minutes away), with a staircase said to be designed by Leonardo da Vinci. See more stately buildings at Jarnac (30 minutes), including a museum housed in a former wine storehouse and the Courvoisier centre dedicated to the history and production of Cognac, or head 45 minutes away from the park to the city of Cognac itself for yet another château and pretty public gardens. Into historical distilleries? Tours can be taken here at the grand riverside complexes of Hennessy and Remy Martin. If you’re thinking of scheduling in swimming and boating off the lakeside beaches of Saint-Yrieix lake (15 minutes’ drive), it might be best to do these before a tasting – especially if you’re planning on cycling here on a bike hired and delivered to the park…

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping du Lac de Bignac have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping du Lac de Bignac dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping du Lac de Bignac? Just like the rest of France, Charente’s no stranger to a château – and the handsome one at Gourville is just 10 minutes’ drive from this park. An even grander castle’s at … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping du Lac de Bignac?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping du Lac de Bignac? From £15.59 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.