Camping des Étangs

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Aerial shot over the site and lake
Aquabike classes at the pool
Chill-out area by the pool
Grass pitches

  • Peaceful campsite on the outskirts of Aubigny-sur-Nère in the Cher
  • Sancerre and the banks of the Loire within half an hour's drive
  • Restaurant, bar, swimming pool, playground and fishing in the ponds
Lakes? Yes, indeed – right there on site, in fact. On the outskirts of the the gorgeous Cher department town of Aubigny-sur-Nère, Camping des Étangs has a couple of good-sized fishing lakes to its name, with carp, perch and pike all up for grabs during your stay (and fishing permits sold on site). And that’s not all it’s got on site – the grass pitches here sit in the shade of oak trees so they stay fairly cool even in summer, and there’s a good collection of family-friendly facilities too. Chief among these is the heated pool, which hosts aquabike classes and has plenty of loungers for less active times. A play area and pétanque are also on site for guest use, and the poolside bar-restaurant is open all day in summer for snacks, drinks and ice creams as well as meals like burgers and salads. In summer you can kick the day off with the homemade bread and pastries sold on site; for evening meals you're welcome to bring a barbecue (pick up all the necessaries at the mini-market on site, or at the shops a kilometre away in Aubigny-sur-Nère). Aubigny-sur-Nère has good road access from the western and southern motorways, and its historic centre won the ‘Small Cities of Character’ award in 2018. As it’s historically a Scottish town, don’t be surprised to see men wandering around in kilts, especially during the Fêtes Franco-Écossaises (Franco-Scottish Festivals) in July.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Caravans for hire 21
Rent a tent 4
Tent pitches 60
Touring caravan pitches 60
Motorhome pitches 60
Open now
Opens 1 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/05 and 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 01/04 and 04/10.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/04 and 04/10.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • The bar is open between 01/04 and 04/10.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

This is an exceptionally clean and well-maintained campsite with large, shady pitches. Visitors consistently praise the immaculate toilet and shower blocks, the lovely pool area, and the friendly, helpful staff. The on-site restaurant is also highly rated for its quality food. Situated near a beautiful medieval town and offering pleasant walks around lakes, it's considered an excellent option for a peaceful and enjoyable stay, with many guests expressing a desire to return. A few minor points mentioned include the need to book the restaurant and the presence of mosquitoes.

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Tout était parfait! Les emplacements sont grands et arborés, les sanitaires propres…

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Sophie L.

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked Tout était parfait! Les emplacements sont grands et arborés, les sanitaires propres et le restaurant excellent ! Pour couronner le tout, un superbe accueil du patron et de son équipe ! Nous avons hâte de revenir! Bravo, nous recommandons chaleureusement !!!

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As near perfect a Camp Site as it is possible to get

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Janet H.

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked A very friendly welcome on arrival, our pitch was perfect, lots of shade and some sun in the morning. The toilet blocks were the best we’ve seen of the 8 French sites we have recently stayed at- clean, well lit, warm water, toilet paper in all stalls. The pool area was quiet and clean- calm and lovely. We had drinks and meals at the bar area, amazing chips and very polite, pleasant staff. We were helped to book an additional night by lovely man on reception. I Would happily spend a week here. The site is within walking distance of the town of Aubigny sur Nere- beautiful Medieval buildings and lots of lively bars and cafés. We were only sorry that we were not able to stay for the festival to celebrate the links this town has with Scotland..I’m sure we will return.

Disliked we honestly couldn’t think of anything

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Très bien et très agréable

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Thierry S.

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Liked Réception. Emplacement. Propreté des sanitaires et du camping nous sommes restés une nuit mais nous repasserons par ce camping.

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Everything. Very efficiently run. Showers and toilets great. Lovely large shady pitches.…

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Louisa A.

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Liked Everything. Very efficiently run. Showers and toilets great. Lovely large shady pitches. Cycle path by the ponds into the town. Peaceful. Great recycling point. Sun beds and parasols by pool first class. Hope to return.

Disliked Nothing.

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A beautiful site, well worth a visit.

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danny-kirk@hotmail.com k.

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked Really friendly staff. A nice wide entrance to the site. Large easily accessible pitch. Lots of shade.
Loo blocks immaculate with plenty of hot water. Nice sized pool and the restaurant has a great menu for take away food.
The lake is a 2 km circuit if you go around the municipal park. My little boy (6) thought the lake and park were great.

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Lovely peaceful site within easy reach of village.

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful setting & the cycle track which leads to the village. Found a lovely market on the Saturday & bought lots of fruit & veg. Restaurant looked nice but didn’t get round to trying it. Also two lovely lakes to walk round.

Disliked Nothing.

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Lieu calme, vaste et ombragé Propreté des sanitaires Gentillesse et hospitalité Restaurant très…

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Bernard T.

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked Lieu calme, vaste et ombragé
Propreté des sanitaires
Gentillesse et hospitalité
Restaurant très agréable et service parfait
Excellent niveau de qualité/prix

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This site is amazing. Exceptional clean shower and toilet block. The whole…

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Ashley B.

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked This site is amazing. Exceptional clean shower and toilet block. The whole site is really well kept. Pool is fantastic. Restaurant/bar serves quality delicious food. Nice walks around the lakes. Kids loved it here.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely place, great fishing, pool is fab, quiet, friendly, super clean…

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Andrew J.

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Liked Lovely place, great fishing, pool is fab, quiet, friendly, super clean

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The camp site was everything it said it was clean, great facilities,…

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Jane A.

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Liked The camp site was everything it said it was clean, great facilities, lovely big pitches, bar and restaurant and a gorgeous swimming pool.
All the staff were friendly and helpful and the restaurant was very good.
We will definitely be returning, next time with our fishing gear, two amazing lakes just outside the camp perimeter.

Disliked We didn't find anything to dislike.

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Toddler's pool Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping des Étangs

Route d'Oizon

Aubigny-sur-Nère

Cher

France

18700

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

47.48478°N
2.45571°E

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

A nice way to tour the area is by bike – you can borrow bikes for free for two hours a day on site, or rent them by the day. Local routes will take you through vineyards and open landscapes to interesting sights like châteaux – ask for maps (for bike rides or walks) on site. For more outdoor activity, let the kids challenge their inner Tarzan on treetop rope courses at Aventure Parc de Nançay (25 minutes’ drive) or bounce across the inflatable assault course at Étang du Puits (20 minutes). There are also horse riding stables close by, and you can hire canoes up int Sully-sur-Loire (half an hour). If there’s one thing most people know about this area, it’s that it's full of châteaux. Your closest is right here in Aubigny-sur-Nère, and you’ll also easily be able to take outings to places like Château de Blancafort and Château de la Verrerie Stephen (15 minutes) or further afield to the newly built castle at Guedélon (an hour). And of course, there’s also the wine… best experienced at the wineries around Sancerre (half an hour).

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping des Étangs have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping des Étangs dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping des Étangs? A nice way to tour the area is by bike – you can borrow bikes for free for two hours a day on site, or rent them by the day. Local routes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping des Étangs?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping des Étangs? From £18.90 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.