Camping du Château de Leychoisier

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  • Family site on 47 hectares of gardens and woodlands
  • Within 20 minutes of Limoges and a lakeside beach
  • Pool, volleyball, fishing, games room, play area and restaurant
Well now, this is really rather pretty. Camping du Château de Leychoisier is a green and peaceful place set on 47 hectares of gardens and woodlands, around a medieval fortress shaded by centenarian lime trees and sequoias… and close to more pretty sights in Limoges, a French Town of Art and History, 15 kilometres away. Walks, mountain biking and quad trails are all available nearby, and it’s about 20 minutes’ drive from here to the sandy beach and nearby sailing centre of Lac Saint-Pardoux. Fittingly as there’s so much space, a good variety of leisure facilities are on site to keep all occupied in these scenic surroundings: the outdoor pool is open throughout the season unless the weather is unmannerly; there’s a volleyball court at your disposal as well; and a pétanque court is on site too (this last is a team fave, so do give it a go while here). Not quite enough for you? Miniature golf, ping pong, fishing, a play area and a games room are also around to entertain your regal selves, along with plentiful amenities including showers and toilets, a washing-up area, a launderette and a parent and baby washroom. There’s a shop selling groceries and local produce, but you may prefer to glide grandly towards the site restaurant for your eats and drinks instead; having one’s dinner made for one is much more fitting for a French château stay…

Campground type

Tent sites 18
Camper sites 30
RV sites 30
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Opens April 1

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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.
  • The restaurant is open between 07/01 and 08/31.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • The gates are closed to vehicles between 7.30pm and 7.30am.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

German

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

6.9

Overall rating from 61 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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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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Peaceful

66% would recommend this campground to a friend

62% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite is lauded for its beautiful, tranquil woodland setting on stunning chateau grounds with spacious, shaded pitches. Guests enjoyed the friendly staff and lovely pool. However, many noted dated facilities, particularly toilets/showers needing refurbishment, with some experiencing hot water/cleanliness issues. The restaurant was often closed or limited, and some found it overpriced given these drawbacks. Poor lighting to facilities was also mentioned.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Nice and would recommend

Overall

8 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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mark s.

Powered grass campsite

Liked It was a nice site in a fantastic location

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Platz mit Charme, nette Begrüßung, toller alter Baumbestand,Chateau vermittelt urige Atmosphäre,Brötchen-Service am…

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9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

FHU grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Platz mit Charme, nette Begrüßung, toller alter Baumbestand,Chateau vermittelt urige Atmosphäre,Brötchen-Service am Morgen,große Stellplätze

Recommend to friends Visit again

Real France

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 7
Cleanliness
 7
Wifi
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Kathleen O.

Powered grass campsite

Liked If you're looking for the usual French campsite, then this probably isn't the place for you. But if you're after something authentically French, head to Château de Leychoisier, just outside Limoges. This isn’t your typical commercial holiday park – it’s a stay steeped in history and charm. The château itself dates back as far as 1361, with parts of the current structure likely built in the 15th century. It has passed through the hands of several notable families and was even the backdrop to a dramatic Revolutionary-era rescue. The grounds were landscaped in 1861 by the famous French designer Paul de Lavenne de Choulot.

Everything here feels rooted in the French countryside – including the reception. Don’t expect an English-speaking student on a summer job; you’ll be greeted in French, and that’s all part of the experience. It’s a genuine slice of rural France, and all the more special for it.

For nature lovers, this place is a real delight. The château is surrounded by unspoilt forests and tranquil lakes, with trees so well established they seem to be reseeding themselves naturally. There are no marked trails – you simply find your own path, which is exactly the joy of being here. After a light rain, we set off for a walk and, for the first time on our French road trip, felt we were truly in the heart of the country.

There’s also a swimming pool on site, which looked lovely, though we opted instead for the forest walks. I would highly recommend Château de Leychoisier for anyone seeking a peaceful, deeply French retreat that connects you with both nature and history.

Disliked Would have liked laundry facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Grounds were nice but it was very dark ,too many trees. Toilets and…

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5 out of 10
Location
 5
Value for money
 2
Accommodation
 2
Facilities / Activities
 1
Customer service
 3
Child friendliness
 1
Cleanliness
 1
Wifi
 1
Julie K.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Grounds were nice but it was very dark ,too many trees.
Toilets and showers were smelly and dark
There is no bar as such just a room that you can sit in.
The weather wasn't great when we were there so cant comment on swimming pool.

Disliked Very dark place and if you need the loo in the night make sure you have a good torch.
Toilets very smelly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely , shaded pitches in a woodland setting. Friendly staff, dated but…

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Wifi
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Anonymous

FHU grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely , shaded pitches in a woodland setting. Friendly staff, dated but clean showers/toilets. Didn’t use the pool but looked very nice with range of seating etc around it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean toilets and shower, staff lovely

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10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 7
Laura D.

Powered grass campsite

Liked The whole place was absolutely stunning what beautiful place in the world
Would definitely come back in a heart beat.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little stop over if you want to relax and get away from it all.

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 7
Accommodation
 7
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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Derek H.

FHU grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Tranquility and quaintness. Like a step back in time from the hussle and bustle of modern life.

Disliked Pool nor Restaurant not open on our one night stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would not recommend the site in its current state

Overall

2 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 2
Accommodation
 2
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 4
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 6
Wifi
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Andrew V.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Location

Disliked Facilities were very poor and need updating. Couldn't get any hot water and there is no where to eat within walking distance. Furthermore the gates were shut at 7 so you could not come and go even on foot.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Nous ne comprenons absolument pas la réaction de ce couple anglais. Sachant qu'ils sont restés trois nuits, pourquoi ne sont-ils pas venus nous voir ?
Pour la basse saison, le restaurant n'est pas encore ouvert, le locataire ouvrira en haute saison quand il y aura plus de monde.
On peut toujours entrer et sortir à pied du camping et cela est précisé à l'arrivée. D'autre part, en cas d'urgence un numéro est inscrit pour appeler la direction.
Encore toutes nos excuses auprès de ces gens mais ils pouvaient venir nous voir et nous en parler, il y a de l'eau chaude partout.

Well spaced pitches. Friendly staff and clean facilities…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Wifi
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Cenydd R.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Well spaced pitches. Friendly staff and clean facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Campsite is fantastic and the chateau is gorgeous…

Overall

2 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 6
Accommodation
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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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Richard I.

FHU grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Campsite is fantastic and the chateau is gorgeous

Disliked Showers and toilet dreadful. No hot water in the majority of the showers and the toilets smell.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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 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 Local produce 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 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Forest Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery 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 Nearby farmers' market

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping du Château de Leychoisier

1 route de Leychoisier

Bonnac-la-Côte

Haute-Vienne

France

87270

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

45.93241°N
1.28939°E

Route directions

From the A20 (Paris-Toulouse-Spain), take Exit 27 and follow the directions for Bonnac la Côte. From Bonnac la Côte follow the signposts to the campsite. Go through the village and continue for approximately 1km. You will find the campsite on the left. If you are coming from La Rochelle, take the N141 towards Limoges and follow directions for Bonnac la Côte.

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

It’s less than 20 minutes’ drive from here to the famed porcelain city of Limoges, known for its fine ceramics as well as its 10th-century Crypt of Saint Martial, the 13th-century cathedral and the botanical gardens. If you think the kids might manage it, the city’s fine arts museum in the 18th-century bishops' palace is also a top spot to stop off at. Several other villages in the region are well worth a look: try St Léonard de Noblat, 35 minutes’ drive away, Mortemart and Montrol Sénard (both 45 minutes), and the settlement of Oradour-sur-Glane, destroyed during a massacre in World War II and subsequently rebuilt on the orders of C la Gaulle. A museum and monument are here to mark the event. Drive about 25 minutes from your château site to reach another castle at Parc du Reynou, home to a wildlife park housing hundreds of animals from around 130 species, including panthers, giraffes and the smallest monkey in the world, the pygmy ouistiti.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping du Château de Leychoisier have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping du Château de Leychoisier dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping du Château de Leychoisier? It’s less than 20 minutes’ drive from here to the famed porcelain city of Limoges, known for its fine ceramics as well as its 10th-century Crypt of Saint Martial, the 13th-century cathedral … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping du Château de Leychoisier?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    In July and August the latest arrival time is 8 p.m.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping du Château de Leychoisier? From $34.53 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.