Camping des Grottes

From €76 For 1 night, 5 adults 2 reviews
Campsite swimming pool (added by manager 06 Feb 2024)
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Sunny location (added by manager 05 jan 2024)
Open-air swimming pool (added by manager 05 jan 2024)
Safari tent exterior (added by manager 06 feb 2024)

  • Peaceful and shaded riverside site next to Grottes d’Azé
  • Cluny Abbey and Grottes de Blanot within 15 minutes' drive
  • Swimming pool and snack bar on site; 10 mins' drive from A6 motorway
It’s not often that you get to spend the night right by a tourist attraction – but that’s exactly what you’ll be able to do at Camping des Grottes, at the southern end of Burgundy. This peaceful three-acre site is right next to the Grottes d’Azé, on the edge of the village of Azé. Staying right next to the caves means that you’ll be able to get in as soon as they open in the morning, thus avoiding the crowds and perhaps allowing you to get on your way to another destination later in the day. The site is only about 10 minutes’ drive from the A6 motorway (halfway between Dijon and Lyon) so it’s a handy pick for an overnight stop and a cave tour before getting back on the road. It’s worth sticking around a little longer if you can, though, as there’s plenty to see and do in the local area, including walking trails, cycle routes, vineyard visits, châteaux – and indeed more caves… Time spent on site should be rather lovely too – the campsite is on the banks of the Mouge river and it’s a peaceful place with lots of wildlife around and shade from the trees. The swimming pool is open throughout the summer (June to September), with lifeguards on duty, and there’s also a playground and a pétanque court for a little more activity. Amenities are also well supplied, including a launderette and bathrooms with disabled access. Time for some food? Pick up pizzas and the like from the snack bar and order your morning bread delivery for a good breakfast. You can also walk into the village centre in about 10/15 minutes for a shop, bakery or restaurant.

Campground type

Camper sites 20
Rent a tent 13
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Tent sites 20
RV sites 20
Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Swimming pool: access to the swimming pool is not included in the rate and is charged €2.00 ($2.18) per adult and €1.00 ($1.09) per child per jour.
  • The grocery shop is open between 04/29 and 10/15.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 9 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • The bar is open between 03/29 and 09/30.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri, Mar 29 to

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

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would stay here again

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Zeer vriendelijk personeel

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked: Lekker veel schaduwplaatsen , ruim en netjes . Het ruisen van het riviertje was ook een pluspunt en als kers op de taart het overweldigende vogelconvert in de ochtend

Disliked: De nogal drukke weg vlak aan de camping

Recommend to friends Visit again

The opportunity to book a private bathroom. The staff were super friendly…

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

Powered grass campsite (Private restroom amenities)

Liked: The opportunity to book a private bathroom. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. Beautiful campsite beside the river in the heart of the wine region.

Recommend to friends Visit again


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 cafe

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Pétanque

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Local produce

Off licence

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

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities

Communal freezer

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

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Camping des Grottes

180 Allée des grottes

Rizerolles

Azé

Saône et Loire

France

71260

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

46.43897°N
4.76239°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

Of course you’ll want to visit the Grottes d’Azé to explore the wonderful naturally sculpted underground caverns and see the well-preserved bear and lion fossils it’s become well known for. And if that’s given you a taste for such things, follow up with a trip to Grottes de Blanot (15 minutes’ drive). Back above ground there are plenty of activities to keep you busy, including biking along the green or blue cycle routes, going horse riding from Azé, climbing into the trees at Lugny Acro (five minutes) or rock climbing at Vergisson (25 minutes). And of course here in the midst of the Mâconnais vineyards there are wines to be tasted if that’s more your thing. For a taste of the area’s more recent history, head to Cluny Abbey (15 minutes), once the largest church in Christendom, or take a tour of Château de Brancion (15 minutes), up on a clifftop overlooking the medieval village.
  • Does Camping des Grottes have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping des Grottes dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping des Grottes? Of course you’ll want to visit the Grottes d’Azé to explore the wonderful naturally sculpted underground caverns and see the well-preserved bear and lion fossils it’s become well known for. And if … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping des Grottes?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping des Grottes? From $81.29 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.