Camping Château de Grange Fort
General information
Castle campsite in the midst of breathtaking Auvergne
Camping Château de Grange Fort is in every sense of the word an unusual and very beautiful family campsite. If not just for its location! This campsite in the Auvergne is set on an old country estate around a 15th century castle on a hill. This region has become a World Heritage Site. It will be hard to find a more beautiful spot for a camping holiday in France.Swimming pool and river
You can cool down in the castle's lovely swimming pool at Château de Grange Fort campsite while younger guests splash around in a separate toddlers' pool. There is a lovely heated indoor pool for the low season. There is also a sauna, an informal bar and a restaurant at Château de Grange Fort campsite. You can go fishing, swimming or canoeing on the River Allier on the edge of the estate.From Vulcania to Puy de Dôme
But the area around Les Pradeaux, the area where Château de Grange Fort campsite is located, is also spectacular with its breathtaking Auvergne landscape, a green oasis with sturdy castles and sleepy villages. Discover the Puy de Dôme, almost two thousand metres high with unprecedented views, or visit the medieval heart of Clermont-Ferrand, just half an hour's drive from Château de Grange Fort campsite. For an adventurous day out visit the nearby theme park Vulcania!Score from 11 reviews. All reviews
Our favourable booking conditions
- Just 15% deposit
- Balance 5 weeks prior to arrival
- Loyalty programme: SunBonus
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Detail information about this campsite
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7.4 Score from 11 reviewsLocation
Location
Camping Château de Grange Fort
La Grange Fort
63500 - Les Pradeaux/Issoire
France
Distance from Dover: 821 km
Coordinates: 45°30'31"N 3°17'5"E
Situation of campsite
- Situated on river/stream (max. 0.1 km)
- Close to motorway junction (< 10 km)
- distance: 4 km
- Located in the woods
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Facilities
Facilities
General information
The facilities are checked each year by an ACSI inspector in the period May to September. Unfortunately, changes made at the camp site after the inspector's visit cannot be ruled out.
- Period of opening
- 15-06-2024 till 30-09-2024
- Area
- 7 ha
- Altitude
- 430m
- Total number of pitches
- 168
The facilities are checked each year by an ACSI inspector in the period May to September. Unfortunately, changes made at the camp site after the inspector's visit cannot be ruled out.
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Wifi/ Internet
- Wifi 80-100% coverage
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Swimming
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Outdoor swimming pool
- surface area: 250 m2
- period: 15-06/15-09
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Indoor swimming pool (heated)
- surface area: 66 m2
- period: 15-06/15-09
- River/stream swimming (max. 0.1 km)
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Outdoor swimming pool
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Beach
- Stony beach
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For children
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Entertainment programme: Children (at least 2x a week - h.s.)
- languages: English | Dutch
- period: 15-07/15-08
- Children's playground: large
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Mini club (at least 4x a week - high season)
- languages: English | French | Dutch
- Trampoline
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Entertainment programme: Children (at least 2x a week - h.s.)
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Recreation (adults)
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Entertainment programme: Adults (at least 2x a week - h.s.)
- languages: Dutch
- period: 15-07/15-08
- Guided walks
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Marked out walking routes near the camp site
- level: average
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Entertainment programme: Adults (at least 2x a week - h.s.)
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Sport and games
- Multi-sports field
- Table tennis table
- Tennis court(s)
- Jeu de boules alley(s)
- Archery
- Riding
- Pony trekking
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Cycle routes starting at the camp site
- level: average
- Mountainbikes
- Games room
- Television
- Video games
- Pool or billiards
- Canoes
- Kayaks
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Water sports and recreation
- White water kayaking/rafting
- Kayaks
- Own boats permitted
- Fishing
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Wellness
- Sauna
- Whirlpool
- Steam bath
- Hydromassage
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Dogs
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Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
- Max. total: 2
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Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total: 2
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Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
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At the reception
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Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
- languages: German | English | French
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Credit cards accepted
- credit card: MasterCard | Visa Card
- ACSI Club ID is accepted as an identity document
- Reception easily accessible for the disabled
- Payment by debit card/Maestro possible
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Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
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Rental facilities
- Refrigerators
- Mountainbikes
- Freezing blocs
- Kayaks
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Food and drink
- Snack bar
- Takeaway meals
- Groceries: limited selection
- Fresh bread available at the camp site
- Pizzeria
- Restaurant (limited choice)
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Barbecues permitted
- type of BBQ: charcoal | electricity | gas
- Bar
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Toilet facilities
- Washbasins: cold water
- Individual washcabins: hot water
- Showers: cold water
- Showers: hot water
- Standard toilets
- Chemical toilet disposal point
- Baby room
- Children's sanitary facilities
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Washing, washing-up, cooking
- Washing machine(s)
- Dryers
- Laundry sinks: cold water
- Laundry sinks: hot water
- Washing up sinks: cold water
- Washing up sinks: hot water
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Location
- Situated on river/stream (max. 0.1 km)
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Close to motorway junction (< 10 km)
- distance: 4 km
- Located in the woods
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Ground and vegetation
- Grass
- Hard ground
- Sloping site
- Marked pitches
- Unshaded pitches
- Pitches with some shade
- Pitches with plenty of shade
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Disabled
- A shower (150 cmsx150 cms minimum) and a toilet (165x220cms or 190cmsx190cms minimum)
- Door-springs light enough (3-4 kgs pressure)
- Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
- Special parking spaces for disabled people
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Miscellaneous
- Quiet during the day
- Quiet during the night
- Footpaths and roads are lit