Camping Le Nid du Parc

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  • Dog-friendly wildlife and birdwatching haven in the Dombes region
  • A 15-minute walk from a bird park and a 40-minute drive from Lyon
  • On-site restaurant and bar; outdoor pool, playground and entertainment
From freshwater fishing to spotting pelicans, storks and macaws in the local bird park… a 40-minute drive from Lyon, Camping Le Nid du Parc is well situated for fans of fishing and beady-eyed birdwatchers. It's 15 minutes’ walk away from the Bird Park Villars les Dombes and surrounded by the so-called ‘land of a thousand ponds’ in the Dombes region in Ain. Hire out a bicycle or stretch your legs around the surrounding ponds; once you’re done, there are plenty of spots to put up your feet around the site. Perhaps you might wind up in the on-site bar or restaurant… or if you’re still brimming with energy, there’s an outdoor swimming pool on-hand for a few laps. Got the whole family gathered together for the getaway? Well, kids will have plenty to get stuck into, as there’s a playground with slides and climbing frames, and the site runs entertainment for both the young and old. Once you’ve had your fill of the activities on site, it’s a 10-minute walk into the centre of Villars-les-Dombes. This little village has its own sights, including an 11th-century Romanesque church, plenty of ponds and wildlife in the form of ducks, raptors, herons and frogs. From here, those on foot can follow the Pierre Poivre footpath and those on a bicycle can career onto the Route des Etangs to see the rest of the region (perhaps go on horseback, if you want to feel like you’re really conquering the land).

Site type

Tent sites 138
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Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 7
Rent a tent 13
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Open now
Opens April 3

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Occupancy

  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.

General

  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Open from Fri, Apr 3 to

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Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 38 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious, private pitches in lovely greenery. Staff are frequently praised as friendly and helpful. Quiet atmosphere, close to Parc des Oiseaux and amenities. Pool is a hit. Some noted food quality and shower temp issues. Facilities are clean but showing wear, especially showers. Manager addressing feedback.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Choice of pitch, good facilities, bakery…

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9 out of 10
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Jane S. 11 reviews

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Choice of pitch, good facilities, bakery ordering for next morning

Disliked Hotter water for washing up

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent accueil.…

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Florence S. 1 review

1 bedroom safari tent (two person, disabled friendly)

Liked Excellent accueil.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Chère Madame, merci beaucoup pour votre retour ! Nous faisons notre maximum pour bien vous recevoir à l'accueil. Bien cordialement, toute l'équipe du camping.

Trotz der negativen Punkte ist es ein Platz zum Wohlfühlen!

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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Wir waren zum dritten Mal hier, jeweils auf der Durchreise. Es ist ein ruhiger, idyllischer, kleiner Campingplatz in der Natur. Hier beginnt schon der Urlaub und die Erholung vom Alltag.
Zum Erfrischen ist der Pool eine gute Gelegenheit, nach einer langen Autofahrt!
Das Personal ist sehr freundlich.

Disliked Die Toiletten und Waschbecken sind sauber, aber in die Jahre gekommen. Ein neuer Anstrich und die Reparatur mancher Wasserhähne wäre bestimmt ansprechender.
Ebenfalls wäre es schöner, wenn die vielen Spinnweben im Gebälk ab und zu entfernt werden würden.

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les emplacements spacieux et libre choix…

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Child friendliness
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 Claudette Et D. 1 review

Power optional grass campsite

Liked les emplacements spacieux et libre choix , sanitaires tres propres

Recommend to friends Visit again

Waren hier für zwei Nächte, auf der Durchreise nach Spanien!

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Ruhig gelegen, super sich vom Alltag zu erholen

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stop over

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 Tina K. 13 reviews

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Very nice well equipped site . Good for late arrival . Very friendly

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff, good-sized shady pitches, clean…

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Graham B. 4 reviews

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Friendly staff, good-sized shady pitches, clean facilities. Handy place to stay if you want to walk to the train station (about 15 mins walk) and travel into Lyon that way.

Recommend to friends Visit again

On le recommandera sans hésiter.

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Camping calme et convivial. Emplacements spacieux et très bien entretenu. Sanitaires et communs propres. Membre du staff tout service confondu très sympathique. Le prêt de matériel pour les diverses animations,jeux,livres est très bien pensé. Très chouette séjour.

Disliked Peut être rajouter une lumière le soir au bord de la piscine pour les baigneurs tardifs jusque 22h

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely little spot for a quiet break

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Anonymous

2 bedroom safari tent (four person)

Liked The cabin/tent was spacious, well equipped and private. The site is very quiet. Facilities are clean. The pool was lovely. The site is quiet.

Disliked The shared sex toilets were a little off putting- English guests are not used to open urinals in ladies toilets. That said, they were kept very clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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10 out of 10
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 Marcin T. 1 review

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Bardzo urokliwe miejsce

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house 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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available 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 Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities 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

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Camping Le Nid du Parc

164 Avenue des Nations

Villars-les-Dombes

L'Ain

France

01330

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

45.99718°N
5.03055°E

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Local attractions

If you’re looking to get to grips with the history of the Dombes region, Ars-sur-Formans (20 minutes' drive) is a good place to start. This is a place of pilgrimage, once home to Saint Curé d’Ars and now the site of the grand Sanctuary of Ars (Basilica of Ars). For more historical outings, Ambérieux-en-Dombes (10 minutes) has a 14th-century castle, while in Pérouges (15 minutes), the ancient fortified town is best explored by its alleyways, maze or through the taste of its sugar pies. While away the time with some wine tasting, too… if you fancy yourself somewhat of a wine critic, the Val de Saône region has the vast wine-growing landscape of Beaujolais (35 minutes). Dip down into its wine cellars, then visit stone villages such as Trévoux (25 minutes) or try out the farm food specialities of Bresse (20 minutes). Worth the extra miles, foodies may also want to pay a visit to Bugey (an hour and 10 minutes) for its food, history and wines. Perhaps pair it with a trip to Lyon (35 minutes). The city has old districts, the slopes of the Croix-Rousse silk neighbourhood, plus a cathedral and museums.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • L'Oisillon 0.2 km
  • La Toscane 0.3 km
  • Le Bistrot de Jeanne 0.5 km
  • La Grenouille 0.6 km
  • Le Soleil 0.6 km
  • Le Comptoir des Colibris 0.6 km
  • La réserve 0.8 km
  • Le Milouin 4.1 km
  • L'Hostellerie des Dombes 4.2 km
  • Comptoir des Dombes 4.6 km

Groceries

  • Cellier des Dombes Off-licence 0.6 km
  • Aldi Supermarket 0.7 km
  • La Vie Claire Supermarket 1.1 km
  • Super U Villars-les-Dombes Supermarket 1.2 km
  • Intermarché Super Supermarket 9.1 km
  • La cave d'Umile Off-licence 9.5 km
  • Carrefour Market Supermarket 9.6 km

Parks and play

  • Le Bellieux 8.8 km

Family days out

  • Calaos asiatiques Visitor attraction 0.4 km
  • Grues royales Visitor attraction 0.4 km
  • Calaos africains Visitor attraction 0.4 km
  • Ferme du rift Zoo 0.4 km
  • Jabiru Visitor attraction 0.5 km
  • Coqs de roche Visitor attraction 0.5 km
  • Volière de contact, roussettes Visitor attraction 0.5 km
  • Volière alpine Visitor attraction 0.5 km
  • Flamants de Cuba Visitor attraction 0.6 km
  • Parc des Oiseaux Zoo 0.7 km
  • Château de Montribloud Castle 12.7 km
  • Château de Romans Castle 13.4 km
  • Château du Sepey Castle 13.7 km
  • Château de Juis Castle 14 km
  • Château de Polletins Castle 14.2 km

Public transport

  • Villars-les-Dombes - Gare SNCF 0.8 km
  • Bouligneux - Village 4.2 km
  • Village 4.6 km
  • Versailleux - Village 5.9 km
  • Sandrans - Village 8.1 km

Other nearby

  • Étang Chaffaud Fishing 1.3 km
  • Golf du Clou Golf course 2.9 km
  • Golf du Gouverneur Golf course 8.2 km
  • Centre commercial Les Millières Shopping centre 9.6 km

Local services

  • CIC Cashpoint 0.3 km
  • Villars les Dombes Cashpoint 0.5 km
  • Caisse d'Épargne Cashpoint 0.5 km
  • Pharmacie de la Dombes Pharmacy 0.4 km
  • Grande Pharmacie de Villars Pharmacy 0.6 km
  • Grande Pharmacie de Villars Pharmacy 0.6 km
  • Maison de Santé Cœur de Dombes Doctors 0.8 km
  • Super U Fuel station 1.1 km
  • Borne 2 Charging station 1.2 km
  • Borne 1 Charging station 1.2 km
  • Total Fuel station 8.7 km
  • Intermarché Fuel station 9.2 km
  • Carrefour Fuel station 9.6 km

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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.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Le Nid du Parc have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Le Nid du Parc dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Nid du Parc? If you’re looking to get to grips with the history of the Dombes region, Ars-sur-Formans (20 minutes' drive) is a good place to start. This is a place of pilgrimage, once home … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Nid du Parc?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Nid du Parc? From $35.32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.