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Fonclaire

View prices & book Last booked 15 hours ago 9.3 27 reviews

Swimming pool (added by manager 12 Oct 2022)

Small and quiet site with fishing lake, on a former farm in Limousin
Monts de Blond within 10 minutes' drive; 40 minutes to Limoges
A 10-minute drive from Bellac: restaurants, shops and river walks

Catch a carp, hail the herons and cycle up the Monts de Blond from Fonclaire, a small and secluded site in the Limousin region. The landscape in this part of central France is a gentle one: forest-covered hills interspersed with multiple lakes, rivers and streams, and the odd castle rearing up from the granite. Fonclaire makes a fine base to see it all from… deer often wander through the pastures of this former farm, while herons and buzzards flap and soar overhead. Aquatic antics are the name of the game on site: there's an outdoor pool for the splashers and swimmers, while anglers can hang out at the private (catch and release) carp fishing lake (rods and tackle can be provided for a small deposit). Outdoor board games, bike hire, a play area and badminton are also available for guests. For those who might be more into wandering, the trés belle town of Bellac is 10 minutes' drive away, with restaurants, shops and river walks down the Vincou, or you could head to the lovely lakes at Cieux (20 minutes) and Saint-Pardoux (40 minutes) for canoeing and kayaking. Market days make a great opportunity for picking up a picnic, and the riverbanks a prime spot for eating your foraged wares…

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
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.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/06 and 30/09 (subject to weather conditions).
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

The site cannot accept payment by credit card.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Open from Fri, 1 Mar to Thu, 31 Oct 2024

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to Fri, 31 Oct 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Looking towards the main buildings from the wood

Not sure about this as i’ve never used one.

The toilets and shower facilities are being upgraded at the end of this season but are still ok.

The barn with gas cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer and power sockets.

Barbecue and covered eating area, you can hire your own private barbecue too.

The far field away from the buildings, at 9am the cows next door get fed, moo!

2x breakfasts, €5 for three items. it arrives covered to keep things untouched.

Not sure if you can see it in this photo but the stars are great on a clear night.

No lights on the camping areas, which we liked, bring torches if your night vision is bad.

Excellent site and instructions to site were excellent.

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Wifi	8

Anonymous Aug 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Ambience. Fishing. Breakfast. Swimming pool and surroundings. Friendly owners. Extended our stay.

Disliked: Showers due to recovering from a broken ankle access was difficult. However they were cleaned regularly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything about it was good, customer service was good and they speak…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Kevin M. Sept 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Everything about it was good, customer service was good and they speak english too. The pool we were told was only put in recently and it shows, it is really nice around the pool area. We intended staying for 1 night but done 3. I would definetly stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great, well equipped camp site not too far from the A20 near Blond.

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Child friendliness	10
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Wifi	8

Paul Alan W. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: A nice quiet site away from the major highways but not too far away, so a short diversion from the A20 if you are going north or south. Surprisingly few biting things here. A road is nearby with very little traffic even during the day but you do hear them pass if they’re going fast. There are two grassed fields and a wood to the south with Glamping tents. The pool is the cleanest we have experienced so far, there is a fishing pond and we saw some big carp being caught. In the barn are a fridge and freezer, a gas cooker and a microwave, there’s outside tables and chairs to eat at with one area under cover near the barbecue. The showers and toilets are good but the owner plans to refit the whole facility this winter (2024) so I’m looking forward to seeing that next year. There’s a kids play area in another field and the whole site is kid friendly, the pool and the pond are well fenced, children must be supervised there. Order breakfast the night before and it arrives nicely presented on a tray next morning. The light pollution is minimal so the stars are very visible at night, some may need a torch at night as the site is not full of blinding lights everywhere, which we liked. The site is owned by a very nice family, the owner is often seen about cleaning things but not too busy for a quick chat, there’s a bell at reception to call for assistance. We really like it here and will be back with an update next year.

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Recommended site, friendly, clean and spacious.

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Cora S. Aug 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Lots of space, lovely staff, clean facilities, would definitely call again and recommend, well worth the money if you’re there for the day.

Disliked: My only comment is that the toilets aren’t separate from the washing up area, which I find a little awkward (stage fright)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pitches had plenty of room price was very good facilities were clean

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Wifi	10

Anonymous Jul 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: This site was lovely plenty to do was nice and peaceful swimming pool was nice and the owners were lovely and helpful will definitely be comeing back in future thanks

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly, lovely site, great pool.

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Jul 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: We liked the camping field has trees for a little shade and also the lakes the wood so we can go for a walk. Loved the pool to swim in and to pop in and out to cool. Showers are good and toilets are clean. Chris the owner is friendly and approachable.

Disliked: Not a dislike but would like the emptying of the motorhome grey, toilet waste and filling with fresh water all in the same place.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect site

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Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Paula D. Jul 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Absolutely perfect site for us. Flat pitches, electric perfect (no tripping), family run site by English family, fishing on site and play areas for children including a mini football pitch, heated outdoor swimming pool with terrace area.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly and clean site Hope to visit again…

Overall	10/10
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Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Richard M. Jul 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Very friendly and clean site Hope to visit again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site

Overall	10/10
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Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
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Wifi	10

Tracy W. Jul 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: A really nice chap greeted us and was very welcoming. Explain everything that was on the campsite. Very clean toilet/showers etc. I didn’t use the pool but the kids said it was fantastic. The pitches were lovely and spacious. . A little shop on site selling basics.

Disliked: Nothing it was fantastic

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet site with very good facilities. I would highly recommend staying…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Sean S. Jun 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely quiet site with very good facilities. I would highly recommend staying here.

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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 TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Fonclaire

Blond

Haute-Vienne

France

87300

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

46.05688°N
0.97886°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 town of Blond five minutes’ drive away is the gateway to the Monts de Blond, an enclave of granite mountains covered in forest and teeming with wildlife. Many of the Limousin’s famed 7,700 kilometres of bike trails thread their way through and around this area; overheated bikers and hikers can stop off at the clear, refreshing and highly dippable lakes and pools. For town-based adventuring, you can’t do better than the old walled citadel of Rochechouart 45 minutes away, sitting in a dip created by a meteorite (that’s possibly why such a sturdy castle was built here, millions of years later). Wander around here to find the museum of modern art hidden within its thick walls, then up your historical times with a visit to the Roman baths at Chassenon, 40 minutes from the site. Head over to Limoges (40 minutes) to compare their castle (it's heavily castled in this neck of the woods), see the church that took six centuries to finish (builders, eh?) and pick up some porcelain. There are lots of adventure parks in the environs as well: ropes and swinging at Tarz en Arbre, go-kart rides and slides and boat-based antics at Parc Bellevue. Parc du Reynou zoo is within 50 minutes' drive.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Pool

Only park guests are authorised to use the pool.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Reception

Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. between 01/06 and 30/09 and between 01/04 and 30/05.
Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Vehicles

The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. If you wish to bring a car along with your motorhome/campervan please select the extra.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Pool

The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/06 and 30/09 (subject to weather conditions).

Dogs

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.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Admission

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

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Fonclaire have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Fonclaire dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Fonclaire? The town of Blond five minutes’ drive away is the gateway to the Monts de Blond, an enclave of granite mountains covered in forest and teeming with wildlife. Many of the Limousin’s … Read more