Camping Le Gibanel

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 5.6 5 reviews
The Chateau
Riverside pitches
Pool
Aerial view

  • In the grounds of a 13th-century château on the banks of the Dordogne
  • Shop, bar, heated pool and boat hire
  • 10 minutes' drive from the medieval town of Argentat
You could imagine you'd slipped back in time at Camping Le Gibanel. Stroll past the golden stones of the château to your boat and spend a day fishing, deep in the wooded seclusion of the Dordogne. For all its ancient qualities the facilities here are tiptop: you can dine at the château looking your best, as the 24-hour laundry has irons alongside washers and dryers. (No more tent-head either: hairdryers are in the washrooms.) The heated pool provides an alternative to a dip in the river. If you do suffer from watery wanderlust though, you can hire boats and buy fishing permits right on site. If you don't catch anything, fill up instead on groceries and bread from the shop, as well as on snacks at the bar. A playground will keep the littlest ones amused, while older ones might be drawn to the wifi. Families can get together for sporting antics on the boules court or at the ping pong table and there's a gym for more serious keep-fit. Argentat (10 minutes away by car) has supermarkets, shops and riverside restaurants.

Campground type

Tent sites 86
Camper sites 50
RV sites 50
Mobile homes for rent 43
Rent a tent 4
Opens June 1, 2025

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 06/01 and 09/30 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 06/15 and 09/15.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 07/01 and 08/31.
  • The grocery shop is open between 06/15 and 09/15.
  • The park only allows dogs up to 15kg.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 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.
  • Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Open from Sun, Jun 1 to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

La vue de la toile…

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite (water view)

Liked: La vue de la toile

Disliked: Propreté des sanitaires

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Disappointing

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 4
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi No rating
Peter H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite (water view)

Liked: The location by lake/lagoon. Pretty old chateau. Reasonable pool.

Disliked: Appalling state of shared loo block facilities. The site had failed to get enough toilet paper for the paper distribution pods in each loo, so had to replace with loose toilet rolls which ignorant and selfish campers then stole (presumably so that at least THEY could wipe their bottoms, never mind everyone else) leaving everyone else helpless and having to improvise.
Also, the plumbing was in need of attention. One loo kept over-running (wasting precious water in time of scarcity). No maintenance taking place, presumably because you can't get the staff? The site seemed to be run by teenagers who didn't have a clue what to do.
Evening entertainment was very loud (karaoke) which went on until 11.30pm or later most evenings.
The shop was very poorly stocked with fresh items such as milk. I understand items had been ordered but just didn't arrive.
Overall impression very disappointing, given that it was recommended by friends.

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Déçue par ce manque de considération, dommage

Overall 2/10
Location 10
Value for money 2
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 2
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anne D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite (water view)

Liked: Cadre agréable, calme, mais une fois le paiement effectué, aucun suivis pour les problèmes.

Disliked: Fuyez ce site intermédiaire Pitchup pour réserver, prix plus élevé que le site internet du camping Gibanel, absence totale de réponse à mes mails, injoignable au tel. Information sur les conditions d acceptation animaux pas du tout clair, sauf pour la confirmation de réservation quand on a payé. J attends toujours un remboursement pour le paiement de mon chien effectué pour qui j ai dû trouver une solution d urgence de garde car >20 kg et ai demandé le remboursement de la différence de prix
entre Pitchup et Gibanel , camping prévenue, devait contacter pitchup, aucun retour.

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Fantastic setting. Good pool and right by lake.…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 4
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked: Fantastic setting. Good pool and right by lake.

Disliked: Check in a little confused , tree canopy not suitable for motorhome needs trimming. Toilet block ok but needs a deep clean and better housekeeping.
Restaurant a real disappointment, such a lovely setting and such awful cold food with hapless staff , no idea of food service.

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The views are lovely pool good!

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 4
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite (water view)

Liked: The view and position of pitch

Disliked: The long uncut grass everywhere! The blocked toilets! Which were ongoing! Sadly a run down site! Which sadly is such a shame . It could be wonderful , with some tender loving care. Staff in hiding I think!

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Features

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 Car parking by site/unit 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

Themes

Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife haven

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

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby

Location

Camping Le Gibanel

Argentat

Correze

France

19400

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

45.11059°N
1.9596°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

Medieval Argentat is home to the Splash Center Aquarecréatif, with flumes, chutes and slides around a lifeguarded pool and a paddling pool. Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne (30 minutes) is a popular spot to hire mountain bikes and various river craft; you can tour the area with guides or on your own. An hour away, Martel is the starting point for a heritage ride on a lovingly restored steam train, a popular way to take in the local countryside. It's also home to a reptile zoo, where you can meet alligators and mambas (if that's your poison…). The world-famed clifftop village of Rocamadour is an hour and 20 minutes away. After visiting this ancient pilgrim site, wander through the Forêt des Singes, where over a hundred monkeys swing freely through the boughs. Around both, the Parc Régional des Causses de Quercy occupies much of the surrounding countryside: rich in wildlife, it's also home to ancient mines and painted caves. For the ultimate Palaeolithic art experience, the caves of Lascaux are an hour and a half away. The exhibition there is a must-see, but other caves in the region (at Cougnac, an hour and 45 minutes away) let you get much closer to the paintings and our prehistoric past.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Le Gibanel have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Le Gibanel dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Gibanel? Medieval Argentat is home to the Splash Center Aquarecréatif, with flumes, chutes and slides around a lifeguarded pool and a paddling pool. Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne (30 minutes) is a popular spot to hire mountain … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Gibanel?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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