Camping du Pas des Biches

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  • Friendly and peaceful family site a 15-minute drive from Cognac
  • Sample cognac and champagne and the owners' homemade aperitif
  • Playground, spotless amenities and pool with sun loungers alongside
'Fantastic', 'lovely' and 'very friendly' are just a teeny selection of accolades heaped on the spectacular little site of Camping du Pas des Biches – and there's Pineau des Charentes wine and cognac fine champagne to sample here too. The owners here make their own Pineau ('delicious' and 'amazing' are the verdicts on this, and oui, you can buy bottles too to take gleefully home): sample it on a splendid and peaceful countryside setting surrounded by Cognac vineyards, with loads of green space and tall trees all around for shade. It's all on the edge of the handsome little village of Celles in the Charente-Maritime department, within easy reach of family days out at local villages and at Cognac and Pons 15 minutes' drive away – although perhaps don't let the kids sample the wares at the former… Facilities are excellent here for days on site: there's an outdoor pool for family dips, sun loungers alongside for idle basking, and a well-equipped playground to entertain the kids. Amenities including showers and toilets are kept spotless. Please note that there's little English spoken at the site – however, you'll still find this place mighty friendly even if you don't parlez any français.

Campground type

Tent sites 11
RV & Motorhome sites 11
Caravans for hire 4
Open now
Opens 8 April

Tourist board rating

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.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/04 and 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The campground only allows dogs up to 10kg.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Reception is unmanned after 7 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, 8 Apr to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

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Peaceful

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This quaint, family-run spot offers a peaceful rural escape amid vineyards. Guests rave about the super-friendly owners, Patrick & Claire, and their cognac tasting. Pitches are generally quiet & shaded, with clean, basic facilities. Hot showers & a nice pool are big pluses. Some mention dated facilities, but it's a charming, authentic, good-value find.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent campsite Friendly family welcome and hospitality

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Graeme S.

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Everything

Disliked Na

Recommend to friends Visit again

Grote plekken Zeer vriendelijk personeel Denken mee Vlakken plekken

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Danielle S.

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Het ontvangst was ontzettend vriendelijk, lief en behulpzaam. Zwembad heerlijk en wat een rust. Heerlijk fles cognac gekocht. Kon hier zeker terug.

Disliked Maar 1 toilet

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Vriendelijkheid, leuke plekken, schoon sanitaire…

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Paul G.

Power optional grass tent, caravan or trailer tent site

Liked Vriendelijkheid, leuke plekken, schoon sanitaire

Recommend to friends Visit again

Très bon accueil suivi d’une bonne dégustation de vins. Camping calme très…

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Anonymous

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Très bon accueil suivi d’une bonne dégustation de vins. Camping calme très agréable je recommande fortement

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Merci beaucoup pour votre retour !! 🙏

Very pretty location and a very warm welcome by the owners (father…

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Frida K.

Power optional grass tent, caravan or trailer tent site

Liked Very pretty location and a very warm welcome by the owners (father and daughter). We had a cognac-tasting in the evening which was a delightful experience. During our two weeks camping trip in France, this one is by far the best one. Unfortunately we only stayed one night and therefore missed out on the pizza night. Our kids really enjoyed the pool and the ping pong table!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Petit camping tres agreable et un acceuil parfait…

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Catherine G.

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Petit camping tres agreable et un acceuil parfait

Recommend to friends Visit again

We enjoyed our stay and would definitely visit again.

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David P.

Power optional grass tent, caravan or trailer tent site

Liked Owner, daughter and associates/staff were very welcoming and did everything they could to help us enjoy our stay.
This is a relatively small, traditional campsite (which we like), however there was more on offer than we could have expected - welcome visit to the owner's cave with sampling of pineau and cognac - moules barbecue evening was fantastic - great swimming pool ( which we used almost every day).
Facilities were cleaned daily and staff were meticulous in this.

Disliked Nothing was problematic. Would maybe benefit from additional toilet facilities but this was not a major issue.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be back for more next year ,,,,

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John B.

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Everything,,,, Patrick is the ultimate host,,, and Claire is just delightful ,,,if you go there you must try the Pineau des charentes, and they're cognac ,,, it is superb ,,,,,

Disliked ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,leaving !!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much, John, you're kind too!!
See you next year
Patrick and Claire

Personnels très accueillant…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent, caravan or trailer tent site

Liked Personnels très accueillant

Recommend to friends Visit again

Our trip highlight - a small site with lovely people running it.

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Geoff S.

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked A great find - the owner, the atmosphere, the surroundings, the pool, the whole thing was great

Disliked The wash facilities are a bit dated but perfectly usable

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for stopping by, we are glad you liked it!!

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 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

Gastronomic delight Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife haven

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

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Camping du Pas des Biches

75 Rue du Pas des Biches

Celles

Charente-Maritime

France

17520

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

45.60046°N
0.36825°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

The site is 12 kilometres from the city centre of Cognac and its museums, Château Royal de Cognac and peaceful promenades around the Jardin Public and La Maison de la Lieutenance. Supermarkets, shopping areas, a golf course, parks, bars and restaurants are all on hand in town too. Heading west from the site, it's also about 15 minutes' drive to the medieval town of Pons, a stopoff point on the famed St James's Way. The town's a splendid spot for sightseeing among medieval streets and aged buildings: start off at the central square and climb to the top of the donjon for a stroll around the gardens and viewsome scenes of the town and its Grand Escalier staircase. For a restful and grownup time, the hot springs and casinos of Jonzac are within 25 minutes' drive. Camping du Pas des Biches is also well placed for seaside days at Meschers-sur-Gironde, Saint-Georges-de-Didonne and Royan, all within an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Plage Des Nonnes 46.8 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Plage Des Vergnes 47.3 km Sea PoorPoorPoorGood
Plage De L'Arneche 47.4 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Plage De Suzac 48.1 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping du Pas des Biches have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping du Pas des Biches dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping du Pas des Biches? The site is 12 kilometres from the city centre of Cognac and its museums, Château Royal de Cognac and peaceful promenades around the Jardin Public and La Maison de la Lieutenance. Supermarkets, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping du Pas des Biches?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping du Pas des Biches? From $22.97 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.