Camping Le Grand Batard

From €25 For 1 night, 1 adult
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  • Peaceful, off-grid farm camping at Le Grand Bâtard in the Dordogne
  • Abbaye d’Échourgnac 50 minutes by bike; Saint-Aulaye an hour
  • Set on the Camino Francés pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela
Tucked away under mature trees in a sleepy corner of the Dordogne, Camping Le Grand Batard sits in a tiny, rural hamlet of the same name, a secluded spot on the famed Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. It’s a farm site catering to hikers and cyclists looking for a peaceful night’s rest on the Camino Francés (eventually) leading to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Despite the fact that you are deep in the countryside here, you’re well catered for. There’s a basics shop in Le Grand Bâtard (five minutes’ walk), and you can stock up on home-produced meat and eggs from the site owners to transform into meals in the no-frills camp kitchen. If you’d rather get someone else to do the cooking for you, ten minutes’ bike ride (or 40 minutes’ walk) takes you to the village of Eygurande-et-Gardedeuil, where there is a cosy bar serving home-cooked local dishes. Please note this simple site does not have any access for vehicles or parking facilities. Partially shaded grass pitches are all completely off grid, and solar power is utilised for lighting, showers, washing-up sinks and composting lavatories.

Site type

Tent pitches 3
Open now
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site 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.
  • Guests under the age of 12 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • The closest parking spots available are in Eygurande-et-Gardedeuil.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Sat, 6 Apr to

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Leave the car at home

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Horse riding nearby

Location

Camping Le Grand Batard

135 Chemin du Cerf

Eygurande-et-Gardedeuil

Dordogne

France

24700

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

45.06191°N
0.09076°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 Cistercian Abbaye d’Échourgnac (50 minutes by bike) has a popular shop selling artisan cheeses alongside jams made from fruits grown in the orchard. The nuns run meditation retreats, and you can also visit for prayers and services several times a day. The medieval bastide town of Saint-Aulaye (an hour) is worth a peek for its pretty Romanesque church and grand Renaissance-era château. Learn about the production of local cognacs in the Musée du Cognac et du Vin, and if you’re there in summer, take time off from cultural jaunts for a dip in the River Dronne from the sandy beach. There’s another popular beach at the Grand Étang La Jemaye (an hour and 20 minutes), and in Montpon-Ménestérol (40 minutes), you can follow the Voie Verte des Berges de l’Isle walking route along the River Isle to the Pont de Montpon-Ménestérol bridge. Longer hikes lead to the lakes and streams of the Forêt de la Double (55 minutes), a haven for birdwatchers on the lookout for hen harriers and buzzards.
  • Does Camping Le Grand Batard have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Le Grand Batard dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Grand Batard? The Cistercian Abbaye d’Échourgnac (50 minutes by bike) has a popular shop selling artisan cheeses alongside jams made from fruits grown in the orchard. The nuns run meditation retreats, and you can … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Grand Batard?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Grand Batard? From €25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.