Camping Le Nid du Parc

From €73.50 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.2 5 reviews
Swimming pool (added by manager 25 Aug 2022)
Pitches on site (added by manager 25 aug 2022)
Outdoor pool (added by melaniepitchup 16 jun 2021)
Campervan on site (added by melaniepitchup 16 jun 2021)

  • Dog-friendly wildlife and birdwatching haven in the Dombes region
  • A 15-minute walk from a bird park and a 40-minute drive from Lyon
  • On-site restaurant and bar; outdoor pool, playground and entertainment
From freshwater fishing to spotting pelicans, storks and macaws in the local bird park… a 40-minute drive from Lyon, Camping Le Nid du Parc is well situated for fans of fishing and beady-eyed birdwatchers. It's 15 minutes’ walk away from the Bird Park Villars les Dombes and surrounded by the so-called ‘land of a thousand ponds’ in the Dombes region in Ain. Hire out a bicycle or stretch your legs around the surrounding ponds; once you’re done, there are plenty of spots to put up your feet around the site. Perhaps you might wind up in the on-site bar or restaurant… or if you’re still brimming with energy, there’s an outdoor swimming pool on-hand for a few laps. Got the whole family gathered together for the getaway? Well, kids will have plenty to get stuck into, as there’s a playground with slides and climbing frames, and the site runs entertainment for both the young and old. Once you’ve had your fill of the activities on site, it’s a 10-minute walk into the centre of Villars-les-Dombes. This little village has its own sights, including an 11th-century Romanesque church, plenty of ponds and wildlife in the form of ducks, raptors, herons and frogs. From here, those on foot can follow the Pierre Poivre footpath and those on a bicycle can career onto the Route des Etangs to see the rest of the region (perhaps go on horseback, if you want to feel like you’re really conquering the land).

Site type

Tent pitches 138
Motorhome pitches 138
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 7
Rent a tent 13
Touring caravan pitches 138
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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. 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.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Open from Fri, 5 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

J'y retournerai avec grand plaisir

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Yanick J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

2 bedroom gypsy caravan

Liked: Camping propre et agréable. Accueil sympathique et très professionnel. Roulotte propre et très bien organisé.

Disliked: Séjour extrêmement court, rien à remonter de négatif.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good overnight stay...

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

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Location easy to find and close to local shops. Bird Park is 10 minutes walk away. Raised pool was very good, and still open in October. We'll laid out site with decent amenities and a good welcome.

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Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: L'emplacement de grande taille, le calme, la propreté des sanitaires, le personnel hyper accueillant, infrastructure sportive très sympa

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Noisy Quiet Site

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 4
David H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Very friendly reception staff. Very helpful. Pitch was ok, a bit on the small side but it was ok. Shower unit was very clean, just an 11 minutes walk to the train station, we caught a train into Lyon, so this site is quite handy if you need a break from driving. All in all I would stay here again.

Disliked: Advertised as a “Quiet Site” however they did have some school children turn up to use the play equipment, they were with teachers so I assume this was planned. very noisy!! Went on for a few hours which was spinning us out at one stage. Did mention to reception and they acknowledged it was a problem.

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Friendly staff and level pitches

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Louise W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Pitch size, clean toilets, showers and washing facilities, feel of being in nature, warm welcome and village location

Disliked: Nothing

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Great site

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

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Very nice facilities. Shower block. Pitches.

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

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

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

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Camping Le Nid du Parc

164 Avenue des Nations

Villars-les-Dombes

L'Ain

France

01330

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

45.99718°N
5.03055°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

If you’re looking to get to grips with the history of the Dombes region, Ars-sur-Formans (20 minutes' drive) is a good place to start. This is a place of pilgrimage, once home to Saint Curé d’Ars and now the site of the grand Sanctuary of Ars (Basilica of Ars). For more historical outings, Ambérieux-en-Dombes (10 minutes) has a 14th-century castle, while in Pérouges (15 minutes), the ancient fortified town is best explored by its alleyways, maze or through the taste of its sugar pies. While away the time with some wine tasting, too… if you fancy yourself somewhat of a wine critic, the Val de Saône region has the vast wine-growing landscape of Beaujolais (35 minutes). Dip down into its wine cellars, then visit stone villages such as Trévoux (25 minutes) or try out the farm food specialities of Bresse (20 minutes). Worth the extra miles, foodies may also want to pay a visit to Bugey (an hour and 10 minutes) for its food, history and wines. Perhaps pair it with a trip to Lyon (35 minutes). The city has old districts, the slopes of the Croix-Rousse silk neighbourhood, plus a cathedral and museums.
  • Does Camping Le Nid du Parc have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Le Nid du Parc dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Nid du Parc? If you’re looking to get to grips with the history of the Dombes region, Ars-sur-Formans (20 minutes' drive) is a good place to start. This is a place of pilgrimage, once home … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Nid du Parc?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Nid du Parc? From £62.96 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.