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Camping Du Vieux Château

8.9 9 reviews

Scenic Bordeaux site with views of pretty Château Rauzan
A 20-minute drive from Saint-Émilion, five minutes from Rauzan winery
Pool, sauna, hot tub, snack bar and weekly market during high season

Châteaux, vin et pétanque… Does it get more classically français than that? For hols that combine the three, make tracks for Camping du Vieux Châteaux, a family-friendly site less than five minutes’ drive from the Gironde village of Rauzan. This may be the Aquitaine, but it’s also – more importantly? – Bordeaux territory. Leaning in to wine explorations can begin right on site, where there’s a bar that’s open whenever reception is. As well as stocking the usual sodas, beers, teas and coffees, the bar carries a selection of wines from the nearby Caves de Rauzan, a co-operative winery five minutes from base where visitors can take tours and tastings if anything back on site tickles tastebuds for more. When it comes to châteaux, the site’s particularly well-placed. Château Rauzan can be seen from many spots around site, including during poolside loungers, and a short walk along a tree-sheltered path will land guests at the gates of the 13th-century pile. While out and about, consider following the local geocache trail (with 24 caches), which can be joined from site. If staying put appeals more, there’s plenty on site to keep the whole family entertained, including a playground, multisports ground (for the all-important footie, volleyball and basketball) and pétanque court. During high season guests can take a dip in the pool, grownups can soak in the hot tub, hungers can be satisfied at the snack bar in the evenings, and there's a weekly on-site market.

Campground type

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

French

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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 Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping Du Vieux Château

6 Blabot-Bas

Rauzan

Gironde

France

33420

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

44.78244°N
-0.12702°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

Has the thought of Bordeaux generated a thirst for vin? That won’t be hard to slake hereabouts. There are a handful of wineries (some in châteaux, some not) between 20 and 45 minutes’ drive away, and the site’s about half an hour from another famed wine-producing region, Médoc. Once tipples have been taken, clear heads with a foray in the great wide open, starting with a pitstop five minutes from base at la Grotte Célestine, the only underground river in Gironde that’s open to the public. There are rambles aplenty to be had in Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park (55 minutes) too, while those happier pedalling along can join the disused-railway Roger Lapébie cycle route 10 minutes away in Bellepond (or do the whole 45-kilometre stretch by starting in Sauveterre-de-Guyenne) and bike towards the city of Bordeaux. Whether cycling or driving, Bordeaux (50 minutes) is a must. The pretty city has something for everyone, from botanical gardens and the Cité du Vin to an opera house and a submarine-base art museum. For something smaller, opt for Saint-Émilion (20 minutes) instead – the UNESCO World Heritage site is a medieval village with a monolithic church, cloisters and caves, and is a famed wine producer.

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent stay would recommend

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

Alan J. Sept 2022

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked: Good size pitches, really lovely people on the site very helpful

Disliked: Too many trees around the pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

Heel mooie camping heel vriendelijke mensen , uitstekende ligging en f

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

ils c. Aug 2022

Powered grass site

Liked: Alles op de camping was perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

100% would recommend: clean, friendly staff & beautiful setting

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Caitlin d. Aug 2022

Powered grass site

Liked: Clean amenities- regularly checked and thoroughly cleaned by staff. Visitors also encouraged to take responsibility for maintaining reasonable hygienic/safety standards (eg - squeegee the floor after shower)
Snack bar provided tasty food
Good range of drinks at bar (house red wine was delicious!)
Friendly and welcoming staff who provided recommendations for things to do nearby
Range of on-site activities
Free use of library and games library
Little shop
Clear water points around camp, indicating which are drinkable.
Free Filtered water available
Composting and recycling centres, encouraged visitors to be more sustainable
Flexible with check in/out
Updated board with local activities/areas of interest for visitors
Communal TV
WI-FI works well across most of the campsite and you get two hours free to check it works for you before buying your required package.

Disliked: Pool was a little tired looking but clean.
Those who identify as Male need to ensure they bring speedos or tight fitting shorts (think Daniel Craig in James Bond). Board shorts are banned (we had to buy new shorts for my husband in order to use the pool)
Paying for Wi-Fi - only because it is free in so many other campsites.
Mosquitoes!! Lots and lots of mosquitoes! Bring your bug repellent!
BBQs not allowed on individual pitches, safety reasons I assume, but were allowed on the gravelled area.

These were such minor issues that I wouldn’t really worry at all about them.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Super friendly staff, clean toilets, loads going on, lovely swimming pool, good…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Aug 2022

Powered grass site

Liked: Super friendly staff, clean toilets, loads going on, lovely swimming pool, good sized pitches, lovely location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site. Great location - terrible attitude from last owner

Overall	2/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

jessica r. Aug 2022

Powered grass site

Liked: Grounds were beautiful and shaded

Disliked: Very rude and unhelpful staff. We loved the campsite but sadly won’t return again on the home leg of trip as the lady owner totally ruined our stay as was so rude.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site would highly recommend

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Anonymous July 2022

Powered grass site

Liked: Quiet site , lots of trees and gorgeous pool. Can walk into village where there’s a bakers, butcher etc . Owners really friendly and helpful. Pitches a good size. Great recycling facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Level shady pitches, clean facilities

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Michelle W. July 2022

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked: Clean and well kept site, close enough to walk to Rauzan and the Chateau.

Disliked: The new toilet block wasn’t open so had a bit of a walk to get to the shower and toilet block.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site off the beaten track.

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

Stephen W. July 2022

Powered grass site

Liked: Good green shaded pitch.
Short walk to Rauzan with shops, restaurants and castle.
Clean facilities.
Helpful friendly owner.

Disliked: Not many amps, and you can’t reset the trip yourself.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet with plenty of shade, very clean facilities, friendly staff, great pool,…

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

Nick B. July 2022

Powered grass site

Liked: Quiet with plenty of shade, very clean facilities, friendly staff, great pool, walking distance to the village.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does Camping Du Vieux Château have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Camping Du Vieux Château dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping Du Vieux Château? Has the thought of Bordeaux generated a thirst for vin? That won’t be hard to slake hereabouts. There are a handful of wineries (some in châteaux, some not) between 20 and 45 … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Camping Du Vieux Château?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: noon – 7 p.m.

Depart by: noon

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