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General
- Quiet family-run site in the Limousin-Perigord Regional Natural Park
- On-site restaurant, fishing lake and outdoor swimming pool
- 20 minutes' drive from Brantôme for canoe trips
Lounging by the pool or lounging by the lake… such is the dilemma facing guests at Camping L'Étang Bleu, a well-established holiday park five minutes’ drive from the small Dordogne town Vieux-Mareuil.
Ideally, of course, you’ll have scope for a bit of both – grab drinks, ice creams and snacks from the pool bar if you’re settling in for the former, or accessorise with a fishing rod for the latter, as there’s a multitude of carp, bream and perch lurking in these waters. And should your appetite for quiet loafing wain somewhat, there’s plenty of ways to get active as well: work out in the gym, gather pals for games of table tennis, pétanque or pool, or accompany the small sorts to the playground.
Dining’s a doddle here, too: the bistro serves up a whole range of home-cooked meals (including kid-friendly pizzas) and popular theme meals are set up throughout the summer. If you’d rather do your own thing, you’re welcome to cook on a barbie (all the bits and bobs can be picked up at the supermarket 10 minutes’ drive away).
Local villages and markets are ace places to pick up grub too; French-speaking English owners Marc and Jo will happily dole out advice on their favourites, and can help guests find good spots for days of walking, cycling or canoeing through the Dordogne countryside.
Open from 04/01/2023 to 10/06/2023
Site type
Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
✓ English
✓ French
Please note
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Dogs are not allowed in the on-site accommodations.
The games room is open between 01/04 and 29/09.
The bar and/or restaurant is open between 15/04 et 26/09.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Entertainment and activities are available between 15/06 and 30/08.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/05 et 26/09 (subject to weather conditions).
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.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The bar is open between 10/04 and 20/09.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
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Max. persons: 6 x
One Class B motorhome or RV or Camper or Camper trailer or Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 12.0m width x 10.0m depth (39.4ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 120.0m² (1291.7ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Bring a gazebo
Max. persons: 6 x
Dimensions: 8.0m width x 4.0m length (26.2ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 32.0m² (344.4ft²)
Bedrooms: 3
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 11.0m width x 3.7m length (36.0ft width x 12.0ft length) Calculated area: 40.1m² (432.0ft²)
Bedrooms: 2
Reviews
Really enjoyable stay. Would highly recommend :-)
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Very nice peaceful & rural campsite
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Great rural campsite will fantastic facilities
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Excellent site The staff were more than helpful.
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Fantastic stay, will definitely return.
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Our first time taking our caravan abroad and we will …
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Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Quiet, set in woods, big pitches
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Undoubtedly the best site I've ever stayed at in France
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Features
Coronavirus
Capacity reduced to increase social distancing
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning
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
Disabled facilities
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
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
Bush
Hikers’ paradise
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
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
Medium (26-50 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities
Water hook-up points for caravans
Location
Local attractions
There are heaps of lovely villages and towns to poke around nearby; the owners’ top picks include Nontron and Brantôme, which is home to a Benedictine abbey with an unusual troglodyte section. It’s also a fab place to hire canoes for a day paddling your way along the Dronne river. Both towns are about 20 minutes away by car.
A little further afield (around an hour’s drive) is the medieval town of Rochechouart, where the gorgeous 13th-century castle is now home to a cracking contemporary art museum. If you fancy racking up more château visits, those of Châlus-Chabrol, Bourdeilles and Brie are all less than an hour’s drive away.
If it’s more outdoorsy antics that you’re after, there’s heaps of those too – you’re in the Limousin-Perigord Regional Natural Park here, so there’s easy access to lots of walks and cycle paths, along with other activities including horse riding and canyoning. An adventure park with ziplines and treetop trails is half an hour away, and the staff on site sometimes organise go-kart outings too.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 10 a.m. – | 9 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 1:30 p.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 4 p.m. – | 8:30 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10 a.m. | |
Camping L'Étang Bleu cancellation policy
Balance refunds: no penalties
Bookings cannot be amended within 3 day(s) of arrival.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now.
The remainder is payable direct to Camping L'Étang Bleu on arrival.
Hired accommodation: €250,00 (R4 292,27) damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.
Refunds within the indicated cancelation period are only possible if the park is able to relet your unit/site.
Tax
Local city tax of €0,22 (R4,39) per person per night at least age 13 is not included and must be paid on arrival.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Maestro
Cash
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- How much is payable upfront? A 15% transferable deposit is payable when you book, with the balance payable on arrival. Read more
- Does Camping L'Étang Bleu have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Camping L'Étang Bleu dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping L'Étang Bleu? There are heaps of lovely villages and towns to poke around nearby; the owners’ top picks include Nontron and Brantôme, which is home to a Benedictine abbey with an unusual troglodyte section. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping L'Étang Bleu?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 1:30 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Camping L'Étang Bleu? From R338,15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Thank you for your review which does not come as any surprise.
When you made the booking asking for a pitch near the lake I immediately contacted you to advise that this was not possible and on your arrival I also re-iterated that the lake is at a distance from the pitches. You were perfectly able to move on at that point.
With regards to our electric supply it is 10 amp and we have a mix of french and european sockets. A domestic english kettle with a French domestic adaptor is not only inadequate but ultimately dangerous . When camping it is advisable to equipe yourself with the proper equipement.
We hope that your onward travel was more to your liking.