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 84
Motorhome pitches 84
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Caravans for hire 9
Tent pitches 84
Open now
Opens 1 April

Tourist board rating

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.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/04 and 12/10.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/05 and 14/09.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pool

  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 05/07 and 31/08 (subject to weather conditions).

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 43 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

88% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful lakeside campsite offers spacious pitches and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Visitors praise the clean facilities, lovely swimming pool, and good on-site restaurant. The beautiful rural setting and opportunities for walking and fishing are highlights. While some find the WiFi limited to reception and the shop stocked with basics, the overall experience is highly recommended for its relaxing environment and helpful staff.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 25/08/2026

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Le calme.... Bel emplacement au bord…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Le calme.... Bel emplacement au bord du lac ....piscine bien....on peut faire balade..
Le restaurant bien ...la responsable très agréable....

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Camping familial très agréable et très…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Camping familial très agréable et très bien géré. Calme et bien entretenu. Très bon rapport qualité prix

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Great site, massive pitches. Large pool…

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Jim D. 31 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Great site, massive pitches. Large pool with no cover which was fantastic in the hot weather.

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Lovely site

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 Peter H. 6 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful site with spacious shady and non shady pitches, lovely lake, and very friendly owners. Had great steak in the restaurant. Free WiFi, but signal only strong by reception. A bit off the beaten track, but worth it.

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Big site with plenty of pitches…

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andy W. 8 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Big site with plenty of pitches to choose from. Some are shaded which is ideal in hot sunny weather.
Nice clean pool, small restaurant on site also.
Owners are really nice and friendly.

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Swimming pool and quiet very helpful…

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 Susan P. 4 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Swimming pool and quiet very helpful people and good restaurant

Disliked Nothing

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Spacious pitches, swimming pool, clean shower…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Spacious pitches, swimming pool, clean shower facilities, helpful proprietor, restaurant and bar.

Disliked Limited grocery shop.

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Een aanrader

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 Van Troys F. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Omgeving en de rust . Zeer mooie plaatsen en vriendelijke mensen

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All good

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Beautiful lakeside venue. It’s a really pretty site, excellent facilities (still getting used to button showers but these were ok and hot). Managers were so helpful and polite and English speaking too!
Actually, I don’t want to say any more in case you find it and I can’t get in.

Disliked Nothing! Weather, no one can legislate for that.

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Très agréable

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Catherine G. 5 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Beau camping arboré au bord d'un lac, au calme. Les emplacements sont grands et plats. sanitaires sont propres et fonctionnels, l'accueil très sympathique. Je recommande ce camping.

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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 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…

Food and drink

  • Le Relais des Îles 1.3 mi
  • Le Ch'ti Taillefer 3.1 mi
  • Auberge de L'Abbaye 3.3 mi
  • Pizzea 3.8 mi
  • Manuia Restaurant Vars 3.8 mi
  • Restaurant Traiteur Les Nymphéas 3.9 mi
  • Pizzéria 4 mi
  • Auberge des 3 canards 4.5 mi
  • Le Gigourit 4.7 mi
  • La ch'tite palisse 5.8 mi

Parks and play

  • Place de l'Église 0.1 mi
  • Place Taillefer 3 mi
  • Petit Champ de Foire 3.1 mi
  • L'Hermitage 3.7 mi
  • Les Petits Essards 4.4 mi

Public transport

  • Bignac - Lavoir 0.2 mi
  • Genac - L'Oumade 0.8 mi
  • Bignac - Mairie 1 mi
  • Vouharte - Place 1.3 mi
  • Genac - Ecquechave 1.3 mi
  • Genac - La Touche 1.4 mi
  • Génac - Pont de la Touche 1.5 mi
  • Genac - Église 1.8 mi
  • Saint-Genis d'Hiersac - Basse 1.8 mi
  • La Chapelle - Le Fouilloux 2 mi

Local services

  • SARL Laforesterie 1.5 mi
  • Intermarché 3.7 mi
  • Pharmacie de la Boixe 3.7 mi
  • Coop 4.1 mi
  • Cabinet dentaire de Vars 4.3 mi
  • Maison médicale de Vars 4.4 mi
  • Pharmacie Epona Rouillac 6.1 mi
  • Izivia 6.2 mi
  • Super U 6.2 mi

Groceries

  • Intermarché 3.7 mi
  • Coop 4.1 mi
  • Netto 6 mi
  • Super U 6.2 mi

Family days out

  • Donjon de Montignac 3 mi
  • Logis du Portal 3.2 mi
  • Logis de la Barre 4.8 mi
  • Château de Cellettes 6 mi
  • Domaine de Fontguyon 6.1 mi

Beaches

  • Baignade du Portal 3.4 mi
  • Baignade de Marsac 4.1 mi

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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 £16.27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.