Camping d'Arpheuilles

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.3 3 reviews

Family-friendly Rhône-Alpes site on the banks of the River Loire
Château de la Roche 15 minutes’ drive; Volerie du Forez 35 minutes
Swimming pool with waterslides, beach volleyball and kayak hire

A 10-minute drive from Saint-Paul-de-Vézelin and with a splendid setting on the banks of the River Loire as it meanders through the Rhône-Alpes, Camping d’Arpheuilles is neatly tucked into lush greenery and surrounded by dramatic forested landscapes. Its proximity to the river means that guests can go swimming, canoeing, dinghy sailing, sport fishing for carp, zander and pike, or simply chill on the private river beach. If swimming in the river is not for you, there is a pool on site, equipped with a waterslide, sun loungers and a paddling pool for toddlers. All sorts of other pastimes are on offer too, from play areas with trampolines to ping-pong tables, a multi-sports court, beach volleyball, pétanque and mini golf. After all that running around, you’ll be happy to enjoy a restorative glass of wine in the wisteria-covered bar (open every day during peak season), and indulge in the tasty homemade cuisine served in the snack bar. For evenings when you’d rather eat en famille back at your accommodation, takeaways are available too. In July and August, the activity on this otherwise quiet site ramps up, with organised kids’ entertainment, night-time bingo and karaoke sessions, mini-discos, live music and campfires on the beach.

Site type

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.
Entertainment and activities are available between 01/07 and 31/08.
The grocery shop is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
The restaurant is open between 01/07 and 31/08.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pool

The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/07 and 31/08 (subject to weather conditions).

Languages spoken

English

French

Portuguese

Spanish

Pitch types & availability

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Electric optional grass pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Avg 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)

6 people maximum

Pitch size

Avg 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Roof tent, Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Tent, Trailer tent

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

One Roof tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Features

Electric: 10 amp extra cost

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 2 max.
Fridge 0 included, 1 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Chemical disposal point
Drainage hook-up
European plug
Pull-out / Slider
Water hook-up

Extras

Campsite booking fee (compulsory) price varies
Additional pet (1 max)

price varies
Dog (1 max)

price varies
Fridge hire (1 max)

price varies

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

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Location		9
Value for money		9
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		6

67% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts large, shaded pitches with lovely views of the Loire. Guests praised the friendly staff, excellent bread from the snack bar, and the swimming pool. However, reaching the site via narrow, steep country lanes for the final three miles can be challenging for caravans. The riverside location and natural setting are highlights.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Good size pitches. Pleasant site with…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		8

Sept 2026 Andrea P. 11 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Good size pitches. Pleasant site with lovely views across the river.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Merci d’avoir pris le temps de partager votre expérience 😊

Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié la taille de votre emplacement ainsi que les belles vues sur la Loire. 🌿 C’est justement ce cadre naturel et paisible qui fait tout le charme du Camping d’Arpheuilles.

Nous espérons que vous avez passé un agréable séjour parmi nous et que nous aurons le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau pour une prochaine parenthèse au calme, au bord de la Loire !

À bientôt au Camping d’Arpheuilles ☀️🏕️

E^tre au bord de l'eau, la…

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		8

Aug 2026 christelle b. 2 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked E^tre au bord de l'eau, la piscine, les emplacements ombragés, le snack, la possibilité de commander du pain qui est excellent et bien sûr l'acceuil

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Merci pour ce très joli retour 😊

Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié les emplacements ombragés, la piscine, le snack et bien sûr notre situation au bord de l’eau 🌿🌊

Et merci pour le compliment sur notre pain ! 🥖 Nous sommes heureux qu’il ait accompagné agréablement vos matinées.

Votre recommandation auprès de vos amis et votre envie de revenir nous font particulièrement plaisir. C’est toujours une belle récompense pour toute l’équipe !

Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau pour un prochain séjour au bord de la Loire ☀️🏕️

Large pitches great views of the…

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		8
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		1

May 2026 Mark W. 7 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Large pitches great views of the Loire. Friendly staff.

Disliked Not easy to get to, towing a caravan. Steep narrow lanes for about 3 miles.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Merci pour votre retour et pour avoir souligné la taille des emplacements, la magnifique vue sur la Loire ainsi que la qualité de l’accueil 😊

Il est vrai que les derniers kilomètres pour accéder au camping passent par quelques routes étroites et vallonnées, ce qui peut surprendre lors de la première venue. Cependant, cette route est empruntée régulièrement par tous types de caravanes et camping-cars, et beaucoup de nos visiteurs nous disent que le trajet vaut largement la peine pour découvrir ce petit coin de paradis en pleine nature 🌿

Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau au bord de la Loire !

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities 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 Tents for hire 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 Remote location 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

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping d'Arpheuilles

Saint-Paul-de-Vézelin

Loire

France

42590

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

45.912°N
4.06268°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

Camping d’Arpheuilles is handily located for exploring the cultural side of the Loire too; tour the handsome interiors of riverside Château de la Roche (15 minutes’ drive) or try to work out the escape games if you are travelling with kids. Alternatively, climb up to the hilltop ruins of medieval Château des Cornes d’Urfé (40 minutes) for far-reaching views over volcanic Auvergne peaks. If you’d prefer a bit of viticultural tourism, the vineyards of the Côtes Roannaises and Côtes du Forez appellations are found in the Upper Loire Valley; you can sample the wines at vineyards around La Pacaudière (40 minutes) and Saint-Jean-Saint-Maurice-sur-Loire (25 minutes). Food lovers can try produce available at local markets and farms, offering a taste of the region’s cuisine. After all that eating and drinking, you can go hiking, cycling or mountain biking on more than 6,000 kilometres of marked trails directly from the site, take up watersports on Lake Villerest (half an hour), or lose calories quickly pedalling along the Vélo Rail at Belvédère Aventures (25 minutes). And finally, all the family will appreciate a day out at Volerie du Forez (35 minutes), where there are raptor flying and equestrian displays.

(within 6.2 mi)

Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

Le Bosquet Fleuri Restaurant 1.2 mi
Relais du Château Restaurant 2.1 mi
Comme à la maison Restaurant 2.2 mi
Un Air de Campagne Chez Camille Restaurant 3 mi
An Ti Plezi Pub 4.1 mi
Comptoir Spilmont & Millot Restaurant 4.4 mi
Côte à Côte Restaurant 4.5 mi
Auberge de la Vieille Castille Restaurant 4.5 mi
Le Domanial Restaurant 4.6 mi
Au Four de Saint Jean Restaurant 4.7 mi

Groceries

Intermarché 6.1 mi

Parks and play

Parc de l'église du Martyre-de-Saint-Jean-Baptiste 1.9 mi
Parc du Souvenir 4.7 mi

Family days out

Château de La Roche Castle 2.2 mi
Château féodal (ancien) Castle 4.3 mi
Manoir de la Mure Castle 4.4 mi
Donjon de Saint-Maurice Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
Cour des Seigneurs de Saint-Maurice Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
Parc de la plage Theme park 5.2 mi
Maison de la Prévôté Visitor attraction 5.7 mi
Château de Saint-Germain-Laval Castle 6.2 mi
Château d'Ailly Castle 6.3 mi
Château de Peray Castle 6.4 mi
Commanderie de Verrières Castle 6.7 mi
Château de Saint-Marcel-de-Félines Castle 6.9 mi
Château de Saint-Vincent Castle 6.9 mi
Jungle park Theme park 7.2 mi
Château d'Origny Castle 8 mi

Public transport

Amions - Gare 2.4 mi
Saint-Polgues - Ancienne gare 3.9 mi
Bully - Lamure 4.3 mi
Villerest Plage 5.2 mi
Til 42 5.5 mi
Saint-Sulpice 5.7 mi
Hauts du Roy 5.8 mi
Rte du Forez 5.8 mi
Route de Roanne 6 mi

Other nearby

Port de Bully 2.1 mi
Port de la Caille 4.7 mi

Local services

Caisse d'épargne Cashpoint 6.8 mi
Crédit Agricole Cashpoint 7.6 mi
Caisse d'Épargne Cashpoint 7.6 mi
Centre de santé du marais Doctors 2.9 mi
Clinique des Monts du Forez Clinic 4.5 mi
Clinique des Monts du Forez Clinic 4.5 mi
IECharge Charging station 5.4 mi
TotalEnergies Fuel station 5.6 mi
Dr Bonnet Dominique Doctors 5.6 mi
Pharmacie du Lac Pharmacy 5.7 mi
Pharmacie de Neulise Pharmacy 5.7 mi
Intermarché Fuel station 5.8 mi
Pharmacie de Saint-Germain-Laval Pharmacy 6 mi

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.

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Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

A valid vaccination certificate must accompany your dog.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
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.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.
Please select an electric hook-up if you wish to hire a fridge.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Entertainment and activities are available between 01/07 and 31/08.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
The grocery shop is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The restaurant is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Pool

Only park guests are authorised to use the pool.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/07 and 31/08 (subject to weather conditions).

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Camping d'Arpheuilles have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Camping d'Arpheuilles dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping d'Arpheuilles? Camping d’Arpheuilles is handily located for exploring the cultural side of the Loire too; tour the handsome interiors of riverside Château de la Roche (15 minutes’ drive) or try to work out … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Camping d'Arpheuilles?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	2:30 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	12 p.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	4 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	10 a.m.

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Groups welcome

Rules

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Nearby leisure

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Timezone

GPS

Food and drink

Groceries

Parks and play

Family days out

Public transport

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Local services

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