Camping de Bourg-Charente

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  • Peaceful site by the river Charente, a 10-minute drive from Cognac
  • Jarnac 10 minutes’ drive; Angoulême 35 minutes
  • Play area and pizzeria on site; river access for fishing and swimming
If you’re the kind of person who enjoys sampling local drinks while on holiday, you’ll most likely be pleased with the offerings in the Charente region. This is, after all, the birthplace of Cognac, and it has plenty of big-name and artisanal distilleries where you can try different drops and stock up on the area’s favourite tipple. About 10 minutes’ drive from the town of Cognac is Camping de Bourg-Charente, on the western edge of the village of the same name and a top place to stay, with plenty of facilities to keep the whole family happy (kids and dogs included). This site is in a leafy setting on the banks of the Charente river, so it’s a peaceful spot where guests can fish for trout and pike, launch canoes or wade in for a bit of wild swimming. Those who prefer to stick to dry land might enjoy a riverside stroll or a game of tennis at the nearby courts, or perhaps hiring a bike on site to explore the local area. It’s a 10-minute bike ride to the Dolmen de Garde Èpée, for example, or 15 minutes to Jarnac, home of the renowned Courvoisier Cognac house. Back on site after a day exploring (and possibly sampling the Cognac…), let the kids spend the last of their energy in the play area or on the pétanque court while you prep a barbecue dinner. The site has a food shop selling local produce and drinks; otherwise, the nearest supermarkets are in Cognac or Jarnac (both 10 minutes’ drive). Not in the mood to cook? Pick up artisanal wood-fired pizzas at the on-site pizzeria, before joining other guests at the organised evening entertainment sessions.

Site type

Caravans for hire 8
Motorhome pitches 20
Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 20
Open now
Opens 3 April

Tourist board rating

Please note

General

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

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri, 3 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.5

Overall rating from 11 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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82% would recommend this site to a friend

82% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely riverside spot, quiet, tidy, near walks. Easy check-in, roomy pitches. New loos are good, but some found them poor & want more showers when busy. Pizza & beer a hit. Access & food on certain days could be better.

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Arrival date (latest first)

A great overnight stop. Close to chateaux de Cognac

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8 out of 10
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 9
Value for money
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 Rachael T. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Loved the cuteness. Great welcome and amazing home cooked pizza. Lovely atmosphere

Disliked Got bitten badly by the mossies. A local airport kept us awake

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic little campsite. Clean showers…

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10 out of 10
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Claire C. 7 reviews

Electric grass pitch (comfort)

Liked Fantastic little campsite. Clean showers and toilets. Right on edge of river with a diving/jumping in platform.
Joined the weekly soirée and had a fantastic paella and music evening.
Will definitely come back here.
Great wood fired pizzas too.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Not great

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6 out of 10
Location
 6
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Darryl T. 17 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked It's a quiet site by the river which is nice to walk along
We also liked the goats!

Disliked Phone to check in on arrival; no answer.
No food on Wednesdays or Sundays; this is not mentioned on the app and the local village has no other food options.
The site is open for anyone to walk in; no security barriers

Recommend to friends Visit again

La situation géographique par rapport à…

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8 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Anonymous

Lodg'étape 2 bedroom safari tent (pet friendly)

Liked La situation géographique par rapport à la flow vélo
L accueil, les pizzas ...

Disliked Manque de baignade facile proche

Recommend to friends Visit again

l'emplacement…

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10 out of 10
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oceane v. 1 review

Lodg'étape 2 bedroom safari tent (pet friendly)

Liked l'emplacement

Disliked ras

Recommend to friends Visit again

Modern, clean toilets and showers. Bar…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch (comfort)

Liked Modern, clean toilets and showers. Bar and great pizzas cooked on site. Next to river for swimming and small boats.

Disliked Not the fault of the campsite, but the only access into the river, next to the campsite, is via a pontoon, which meant our dog couldn’t access the river during a heat wave of 42 degrees.

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Great location and lovely pitches…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Jacqueline C. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch (comfort)

Liked Great location and lovely pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

We thoroughly enjoyed our four day stay, thank you.

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Malcolm A. 3 reviews

Electric grass pitch (comfort)

Liked The location, the quiet, the new facilities, the staff and the ability to get a beer and, if you don't fancy cooking, a very good pizza.

Disliked No real dislikes. The campsite is undergoing some new work and there were groundworks staff on-site fairly early but not early enough to disturb us or any other guests. They might need another block of toilets & showers for the very busy periods.

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Stayed for one night camping excellent…

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10 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Andy W. 3 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch (backpacker, solo)

Liked Stayed for one night camping excellent Site, easy check in, Nice pitch good facilities would stay again for longer next time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location but the sanitary facilities need to be improved

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4 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 6
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch (comfort)

Liked Beautiful river side location with a spacious pitch, warm welcome, lovely walking paths with vineyards and lovely hamlet buildings

Disliked new but poor quality shower facilities, very basic toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello,

Thank you very much for your review — we truly appreciate your feedback.

Our facilities are new, and while some finishing touches are still pending due to recent flooding, please rest assured that they are carefully cleaned and maintained every day. We are fully committed to providing a high standard of cleanliness and a pleasant experience for all our guests.

We hope to welcome you again soon.

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 On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful

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 Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Camping de Bourg-Charente

Allée des Platanes

Bourg-Charente

Charente

France

16200

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

45.67254°N
0.22786°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 local towns have plenty of interest for visitors. Over in Cognac (10 minutes’ drive) you can visit the château and learn about the town’s famed drink at Musée des savoir-faire du cognac before touring some of the distilleries – Martell, Hennessy and Remy Martin all have their bases here. Heading in the other direction, Jarnac (10 minutes) is home to Courvoisier and the Maison Natale de François Mitterrand. A little further away but worth the visit is Angoulême (35 minutes), where you can stroll along the ramparts, visit the cathedral and look out for street art before exploring the Musée de la Bande Dessinée comics museum. Add a bit more heritage to the mix with outings to the 12th-century Abbaye de Châtres (five minutes) and the grand Château de Jonzac (35 minutes), which has hosted all sorts of famous figures from Louis XIV to Charles de Gaulle.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping de Bourg-Charente have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping de Bourg-Charente dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping de Bourg-Charente? The local towns have plenty of interest for visitors. Over in Cognac (10 minutes’ drive) you can visit the château and learn about the town’s famed drink at Musée des savoir-faire du … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping de Bourg-Charente?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  15:00 –  20:00
    Depart by:  12:00
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  16:00 –  20:00
    Depart by:  10:00
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping de Bourg-Charente? From €17.60 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.