Camping Le Grand Batard
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- Peaceful, off-grid farm camping at Le Grand Bâtard in the Dordogne
- Abbaye d’Échourgnac 50 minutes by bike; Saint-Aulaye an hour
- Set on the Camino Francés pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela
Tucked away under mature trees in a sleepy corner of the Dordogne, Camping Le Grand Batard sits in a tiny, rural hamlet of the same name, a secluded spot on the famed Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. It’s a farm site catering to hikers and cyclists looking for a peaceful night’s rest on the Camino Francés (eventually) leading to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
Despite the fact that you are deep in the countryside here, you’re well catered for. There’s a basics shop in Le Grand Bâtard (five minutes’ walk), and you can stock up on home-produced meat and eggs from the site owners to transform into meals in the no-frills camp kitchen.
If you’d rather get someone else to do the cooking for you, ten minutes’ bike ride (or 40 minutes’ walk) takes you to the village of Eygurande-et-Gardedeuil, where there is a cosy bar serving home-cooked local dishes.
Please note this simple site does not have any access for vehicles or parking facilities. Partially shaded grass pitches are all completely off grid, and solar power is utilised for lighting, showers, washing-up sinks and composting lavatories.
Site type
3
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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.
- Guests under the age of 15 are not allowed on site.
- Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
- The closest parking spots available are in Eygurande-et-Gardedeuil.
Languages spoken
English
French
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Dogs allowed
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Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
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Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Horse riding nearbyLocation
Camping Le Grand Batard
135 Chemin du Cerf
Eygurande-et-Gardedeuil
Dordogne
France
24700
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
45.06191°N
0.09076°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
The Cistercian Abbaye d’Échourgnac (50 minutes by bike) has a popular shop selling artisan cheeses alongside jams made from fruits grown in the orchard. The nuns run meditation retreats, and you can also visit for prayers and services several times a day.
The medieval bastide town of Saint-Aulaye (an hour) is worth a peek for its pretty Romanesque church and grand Renaissance-era château. Learn about the production of local cognacs in the Musée du Cognac et du Vin, and if you’re there in summer, take time off from cultural jaunts for a dip in the River Dronne from the sandy beach.
There’s another popular beach at the Grand Étang La Jemaye (an hour and 20 minutes), and in Montpon-Ménestérol (40 minutes), you can follow the Voie Verte des Berges de l’Isle walking route along the River Isle to the Pont de Montpon-Ménestérol bridge. Longer hikes lead to the lakes and streams of the Forêt de la Double (55 minutes), a haven for birdwatchers on the lookout for hen harriers and buzzards.
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- Does Camping Le Grand Batard have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Camping Le Grand Batard dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping Le Grand Batard? The Cistercian Abbaye d’Échourgnac (50 minutes by bike) has a popular shop selling artisan cheeses alongside jams made from fruits grown in the orchard. The nuns run meditation retreats, and you can … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Grand Batard?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m.