Domaine Le Poteau

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The vineyard, next to the pétanque court
Green and spacious pitches
Lovely spacious pitches with plenty of room for lounging in sun or shade
Rural views from pitches

  • Small, relaxed site in scenic setting next to vineyards and forest
  • Table d'hote and barbecues in the orchard; evenings around the firepit
  • Pétanque competitions and resident donkeys on site
Open since early 2017, Domaine Le Poteau in the Gers department is a small, scenic and eco-friendly site. The friendly hosts are Matt and Kim, two avid travellers who have a real passion for what they do. The couple hosts dinner evenings in the orchard a couple of times a week, so you should feel right at home. As it's France, you may care to check out the local produce – easily sorted here too as Le Poteau is next to an Armagnac vineyard, and close to the wine-producing district of Côtes de Gascogne. And as it's France, you may then need to burn some gastronomic calories off… also a cinch, as the Midi-Pyrénées has around 30,000 kilometres of footpaths to tackle including loads of local routes. Domaine Le Poteau is a short walk from the medieval village of Castelnau-d'Auzan, on a hillside and in a wildlife haven, with well-maintained grounds and plenty of shaded spots. Its facilities include communal firepits and a play area – and you must tackle games of pétanque while here, as the site's weekly competition offers 'disappointing and mildly insulting' prizes for the victorious: obviously you should go all out to win.

Site type

RV sites 10
Tent sites 24
Travel trailer sites 9
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens April 22
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Tue, Apr 22 to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great site for a quiet, rural, friendly atmosphere.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 9
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Alun B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Best hosts at any campsite we've stayed at. Matt & Kim have hit a really good balance at Le Poteau. If you're looking for luxury and every service imaginable then this is NOT the site for you. M&K are deliberately keeping the site rustic and simple with spotless toilets/showers. It is a quiet relaxing site. Their emphasis is on friendly helpfulness. The pitches are allocated but not regimented with plenty of shade. There are a few free range chickens roaming the site to add to the rustic feel. Bakery and small supermarket at nearest village, Castelnau (10 mins cycling). Plenty of easy cycling from campsite.

Disliked: Nothing (except Voie Vert cycling route to the north of site is badly maintained and not worth trying, the quiet roads are a better choice).

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A really beautiful small site in stunning area of Gers ,fab hosts ACE!

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
Judith L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Everything! We feel this is the best campsite we’ve ever stayed on in Europe or UK .,very beautiful, peaceful , well kept and fabulous hosts in Kim and Matt . It is set in Gers, a beautiful region of vineyards and excellent for active holidays, cycling and walking . We were greeted on arrival with a chilled glass of wine and Matt and Kim were helpful from the start . We wished we had booked a longer stay . Everything is beautifully kept and very clean , not a big site but very comfortable

Disliked: Nothing to dislike!

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Lovely location and lovely owners, who could not do enough for you.…

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
Gary R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Lovely location and lovely owners, who could not do enough for you. If you want to stay in beautiful camp site in a beautiful part of France, look no further, highly recommended.

Disliked: Nothing

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Delightful site with amazing hosts. Maintained to a high standard.

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

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: The peaceful organic site. The welcome from the amazing hosts. We were welcomed with a glass of wine and offered some amazingly large eggs at a decent price. The free range chickens wandering around the site contributed to the rural feel. The delightful village/town with a lake and patisserie on the edge is a short cycle ride away. They also had local wine of good quality on offer. There’s an amazing Armagnac producer a short drive away.

Disliked: Not exactly a dislike. The couple have recently acquired the site and have lots of plans for improvement. We were the first customers and as it was off season some of the facilities were not available. A morning bread order was not on offer at the time although I am sure it will be introduced soon.

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Perfect stay at this beautiful place. Lovely hosts.…

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

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Perfect stay at this beautiful place.
Lovely hosts.

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Fui muito bem atendida Lugar muito tranquilo…

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

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Fui muito bem atendida
Lugar muito tranquilo

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Fabulous friendly and relaxed site

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

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Such a lovely campsite - relaxed atmosphere, spacious pitches, modern and clean toilets/showers/laundry area and amazingly friendly and helpful hosts. Look out for event nights as the food is great and it's a relaxing evening meeting others on the site. The local village is lovely too with an easy stroll to the local swimming pool and friendly owners of bars/cafes in the area.

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A perfect stay from beginning to end. Greated on arrival by Fiona......despite…

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

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: A perfect stay from beginning to end. Greated on arrival by Fiona......despite the unseasonal rain. Plenty of useful info given regarding the local area......and accompanied with a free glass of wine. Beautiful site amoungst the trees and orchard. Very quiet and only a short walk to the village. Alasdair cooked in the barn on our second night and we got the chance to further meet other guests and locals. All in all a very relaxing few days.

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From the manager: It was such a pleasure. Thank you for being such great guests we just wish you could have stayed a bit longer. I received a lovely message from Victoire at Danis who also enjoyed meeting you

Great location for a few days to a week 👍

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

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Small relaxed site, good facilities including bar and food (not every night). Easy walking distance to the village with bars and restaurants and swimming pool. Pitches are irregular not privet edged boxes

Disliked: Some people didn't like the free range chickens.

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From the manager: Many thanks for your kind comments. Sorry if the chooks were a bother. We do have options to distract and deter.....

Amazing place to stay, quiet and tranquil yet short walk to town.…

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

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Amazing place to stay, quiet and tranquil yet short walk to town. Very welcoming host, can order bread to be delivered in the morning, eggs available and also do small occasional events like drinks in the vineyards - would very much recommend.

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From the manager: Thank you so much. It was lovely to meet you. Hope your onward trip has gone well.


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Pétanque Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Domaine Le Poteau

Route de Seguret

Castelnau-d'Auzan

Gers

France

32440

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

43.94887°N
0.07768°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

It's about a kilometre from here to Castelnau-d'Auzan on the edge of Landes forest, among hiking, cycling and mountain bike trails, and within easy reach of a three-hectare lake for fishing and boating. The village is surrounded by vineyards if you're up for investigating the local vino; call into the tourist office for info, or ask Fiona and Alasdair for their tips on local tours. For sightseeing days, the medieval town (and Armagnac producers) of Condom can be reached in about 30 minutes, and department capital Auch in just over an hour. Closer to home, the handsome town of Montréal or Montréal-du-Gers is within 15 minutes. Other options for days out include Guinlet golf course, about 10 minutes' drive away, races and a driving school at Circuit Paul Armagnac in Nogoro (35 minutes), or the swimming and adventure park at Lac d'Aignan and boat tours and châteaux in Nérac, all within 40-45 minutes.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Domaine Le Poteau have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Domaine Le Poteau dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Domaine Le Poteau? It's about a kilometre from here to Castelnau-d'Auzan on the edge of Landes forest, among hiking, cycling and mountain bike trails, and within easy reach of a three-hectare lake for fishing and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Domaine Le Poteau?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Domaine Le Poteau? From $32.08 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.