Camping du Pont de Saint-Gal

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The bridge of Saint Gal on the river La Sioule
Saint-gal's bridge
Static caravan
Spacious pitches surrounded by trees

  • Rural site on the banks of the Sioule river, 15 minutes from Ébreuil
  • Next to a canoe rental service and 5 mins' drive from a riding stable
  • Playground, pétanque and snack bar on site
A riverside stay? How remarkably sensible. Take yourself off to Camping du Pont de Saint-Gal in the north of the Puy-de-Dôme department for waterside days: this lovely little site is on the banks of the Sioule river for days of fishing and watersports. Take strolls along the riverbank for gentle times, fly fish by the site, or set off on a canoe along the water; a canoe rental place is a couple of minutes’ walk away. Hiking, mountain biking and horse riding are all available nearby too, as are castles, museums and the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park 20 minutes’ drive to the south. Its biggest peak, the Puy-de-Dôme, is an hour’s drive away. Camping du Pont de Saint-Gal is a peaceful rural site, 15 minutes’ drive from the town of Ébreuil. It has a playground and pétanque court for leisurely days on site, and a snack bar serving drinks, ice creams and light bites on its open-air terrace. Bread deliveries are available and barbecues are allowed if you’d rather sort your own eats.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
Caravan sites 13
RV & Motorhome sites 13
Caravans for hire 15
Rent a tent 5
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park 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.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The restaurant is open between 10/03 and 30/10.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Languages spoken

French

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Site types & availability

Other options

Reviews

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10
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9
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8
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10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
7

93% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Great riverside spot, staff are ace and welcoming. Toilets/showers are better, but some bits still need work. Sites are big, but watch out for access if you've got a long rig. Nice and quiet, with a snack bar.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Vriendelijk personeel, sanitair is proper

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9 out of 10
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Marisa P.

Power optional grass site (large)

Liked De natuur en de grote plaats om onze tent neer te zetten. Ze zijn hier super vriendelijk.

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Malgré notre arrivée tardive convenue auparavant par téléphone (22h), nous avons reçu…

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Alexandre Y.

Power optional grass site (large)

Liked Malgré notre arrivée tardive convenue auparavant par téléphone (22h), nous avons reçu un accueil très chaleureux de la part des gérants du camping. Ils nous ont donné toutes les explications nécessaires à notre arrivée et nous avons pu passer une nuit très paisible, pour attaquer notre randonnée des volcans d'Auvergne le lendemain, merci.

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Pleasant site with helpful staff

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Anonymous

Power optional grass site (large)

Liked Lovely location by the river, friendly, helpful staff.

Disliked Only stayed one night as passing through but couldn’t get any warm water out of the shower! 🤷‍♀️

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Big pitches, nice bar

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Power optional grass site (large)

Liked Quiet friendly staff

Disliked Needs a little update

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Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again

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James F.

Power optional grass site (large)

Liked Secluded campsite next to a beautiful river. Nice sized pitches, good toilet and shower facilities and lovely local blonde beers at the snack bar. Would recommend

Disliked Nothing

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Okay but not outstanding. However, we enjoyed our one night stay.

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6 out of 10
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8
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6
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4
Rob J.

Power optional grass site (large)

Liked Lovely quiet spot close to the river. Very early in the season. Friendly staff.

Disliked Some facilities on site not yet open. Mostly grass pitches but one or two hardstanding areas for small motorhomes. Somes of the facilities could do with a bit of investment.

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Lovely riverside location

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Mark A.

Power optional grass site (large)

Liked River location, refurbished toilet/shower block, large pitch (although the sizes vary a lot!) snack bar & English speaking team. The river looks like a good place to fly fish but too shallow for our inflatable kayak. There is a hire place next door that offers more appropriate (rigid) ones!

Disliked Not dislikes but observations. The site needs some TLC but appears to be a works in progress and the site is pretty steep.

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Quiet, peaceful location. Clean facilities and pitches were large and private.…

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Stuart R.

Power optional grass site (large)

Liked Quiet, peaceful location. Clean facilities and pitches were large and private.

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Personne très gentille et à l ecoute Camping très calme et emplacement…

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Sylvain P.

Power optional grass site (large)

Liked Personne très gentille et à l ecoute
Camping très calme et emplacement idéal pour camping car
Nous avons passé un très bon séjour

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Lovely site with improvements ongoing

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Joanne S.

Power optional grass site (large)

Liked This is a lovely site is still a work in progress but yet already has more amenities than other sites that are fully completed.
Good new toilet block with toilet roll, water and hand soap even a bin and sanitary bags. New showers that last a long time when pushed and hanging space. Dishwashing double sinks with draining boards.
Large private hedged pitches. Kids trampoline, football table, cafe with drinks and food. Pool area decking being upgraded and new sun beds.
Access to the river and canoe hire next to the site.

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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 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 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Remote location

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Camping du Pont de Saint-Gal

Le Bourg

Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule

Puy-de-Dôme

France

63440

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

46.11223°N
3.01112°E

Route directions

If coming from Pouzol, go under the bridge unless you’re travelling with a caravan. Caravans will need to go over the bridge, pass into the village and follow the boat path.

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

Canoe trips are available next to the site and a horse riding stable is a couple of kilometres away for placid pursuits close to base. Another nearby option is Château de Chouvigny, five minutes’ drive away at the entrance to the Chouvigny gorges: this 13th-century stronghold is privately owned but open to tours in summer and with info in French, English and Dutch. Another castle is 15 minutes’ drive away at Château Rocher, made up of fortress remains overlooking the Sioule river valley on a cliff high above the river; guided tours are available in July and August. Or delve a bit further back in time with a mosey around the ruins and archaeological sites of Menat (20 minutes) and its 11th-century abbey that’s one of the oldest in Auvergne, now home to a palaeontological museum exhibiting finds from the region. Car connoisseurs might like a look at Bellenaves Automobile Museum (20 minutes) and its 50 vintage vehicles, heritage days and regular events. Five minutes from here at Vicq, Château de la Mothe is a 13th-century stately home surrounded by a moat, with rooms reconstructing the life of its Renaissance owner Lord Vicq. Vulcania theme park is 55 minutes’ drive away.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping du Pont de Saint-Gal have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping du Pont de Saint-Gal dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping du Pont de Saint-Gal? Canoe trips are available next to the site and a horse riding stable is a couple of kilometres away for placid pursuits close to base. Another nearby option is Château de Chouvigny, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping du Pont de Saint-Gal?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  9 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping du Pont de Saint-Gal? From $24.01 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.