Camping La Bernède

View prices & book 8.4 10 reviews
Swimming pool
Grass pitch
Pitches
Had the place to ourselves early december 2024

  • Peaceful site in Rennes-les-Bains, in the foothills of the Pyrenees
  • Gorges de Galamus 40 minutes’ drive; Carcassonne an hour
  • Pool, play area, restaurant and bar on site; dogs welcome
On the outskirts of the spa resort of Rennes-les-Bains, family-friendly Camping La Bernède sits in the foothills of the Pyrenees, in the Aude department of south-western France. A peaceful vibe reigns at this elevated site, which sits at 310 metres above sea level. But there's also plenty of action to be had in the vicinity (including some pretty extreme action if that's your style), starting with climbing at the Pic du Bugarach (25 minutes’ drive), in the Corbières Massif, and whitewater rafting at Gorges de la Pierre-Lys (35 minutes). Hiking trails lace the surrounding forested mountains, and site owner Christelle will be happy to suggest the one that’s just right for your abilities. If you’d rather do very little (it’s supposed to be a holiday, after all), that's fine – you can relax by the side of the outdoor pool with a cocktail, play a board game (available from reception) with the kids (when they're not hanging out with new pals in the play area…) or take a gentle stroll with your dog along the banks of the La Sals river. It’s a leisurely 10-minute walk to the centre of the village, where you can stock up on essentials at the store or stop for pizza in the tree-shaded square. Not in the mood for pizza? No problem – the site's restaurant (which operates during the summer months) serves traditional dishes and regional wines, as well as selling freshly baked baguettes and breakfast pastries. Other amenities on site include a toilet block with facilities for disabled guests, showers and a launderette.

Campground type

Caravan sites 62
Caravans for hire 21
Tent sites 62
RV & Motorhome sites 62
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/07 and 31/08 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The bar is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

French

Site types & availability

Reviews

90%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Solo d’estate e per amanti della zona.

Overall 2/10
Location 6
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 2
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 4
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass site

Liked: -

Disliked: Completamente al buio di sera e di notte. Fondo fangoso dove il camper rischia di affondare: siamo riusciti a salire nella piazzola a noi assegnata sul fianco della piccola montagna solo dopo “avere preso la rincorsa“ come suggerito dalla persona che ci ha accolto. Servizi non riscaldati e con pulizia al minimo necessario.

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From the manager: Non Il n'est pas permis d'arriver tard le soir, vous êtes arrivés a 20h30 sans prévenir, nous vous avons accueilli, nous avons fait le tour du camping pour choisir une place avec vous.
La place choisi n'était pas boueux. Certes en hauteur mais sans difficultés pour y accéder, puisque ce sont nos emplacements dédiés aux camping-car.
Note très sévère, nos installations sont de bonne qualité et propres.
19€ la nuit avec électricité, vidange et remplissage de l'eau c'est correct, surtout quand on part sans payer la taxe de séjour et que l'on ne rend pas la lampe troche qui vous avez été prêté.

Wonderful stay

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Chloe D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass site

Liked: Great place to stop and enjoy nature. Family run site, lots of locals around too. The people are very friendly and we felt very welcome in the bar even though one of us has no french and the other has high school french from 20 years ago! The facilities are basic but the showers were warm and everything was very clean. We really enjoyed the village of Rennes Les Bains, there are beautiful walks and we enjoyed getting into the hot springs.

Disliked: That we didn't stay longer!

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Super Campsite if you love beautiful countryside.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Tony H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass site

Liked: Loved this place. Very friendly & helpful owners. We were well out of season so the place was pretty deserted , showers were hot and clean as were the toilets. Great fun bathing in the hot springs locally & my Wife enjoyed some fantastic cycling in the surrounding countryside . Superb dark skies and a very peaceful stay. Probably buzzing in the summer when the pool and all the facilities are open. We'd definitely return.

Disliked: Absolutely nothing.

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Very scenic site with a tropical feel!!

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Oliver W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass site

Liked: Very good walks and outstanding scenery!! Felt very tropical in the mountains and site was clean

Disliked: Reception closed earlier than stated on pitch up so my wife had to find staff at the restaurant to let us in. Wouldn’t put me of staying there though, just be mindful of this.

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One night stay on route to Spain Nice and clean, swimming pool…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
kevin o. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass site

Liked: One night stay on route to Spain Nice and clean, swimming pool and nice showers. Set in a lovely location with stunning scenery on route to perpignion

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Camping très calme accueillent restaurant sympa prix correct patron coule…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Alain B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass site

Liked: Camping très calme accueillent restaurant sympa prix correct patron coule

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La région, la propreté, les facilités.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass site

Liked: La région, la propreté, les facilités.

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Lovely clean & friendly site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass site

Liked: Friendly welcome, clean facilities, small groups of pitches, quiet and secluded in September. Just 10 minutes along the road is a great vulture observation centre with free telescope. Watch them take to the thermals at about 10am each morning.

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Accueil Piscine Bar/resto…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Patrice F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass site

Liked: Accueil
Piscine
Bar/resto

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Echte franse camping. Op zich heeft dat wel wat vinden wij.

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass site

Liked: Vrij rustige camping en goed zwembad

Disliked: Sanitair was niet zo schoon. En er was enkel koud water om af te wassen.

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Features

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 Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) 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 Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby

Touring and motorhomes

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

Location

Camping La Bernède

Chemin de la Bernède

Rennes-les-Bains

Aude

France

11190

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

42.91358°N
2.31867°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

Created by the Agly river, the Gorges de Galamus (40 minutes’ drive) is a dramatic canyon with steep limestone sides. Find your way to the car park with a viewing deck (keeping your eyes peeled for golden eagles flying overhead), then continue on to the 14th-century Ermitage Saint-Antoine de Galamus, carved out of the rock. Here you'll be in the heart of the so-called Cathar Country, which in the Middle Ages was home to followers of a religious sect. They built abbeys and castles, including the fortresses at Puivert (40 minutes), Peyrepertuse (an hour) and Quéribus (an hour). If you want to learn more about Catharism, Puivert’s Musée du Quercorb is a great place to start. The town of Carcassonne (an hour), between the Aude and the Canal du Midi, is renowned for its medieval fortifications, punctuated by dozens of towers. The Cathédrale Saint-Michel, also resembling a fortress from the outside, has a Gothic interior, and there are collections of decorative objects at the Musée des Beaux-Arts.

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping La Bernède have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping La Bernède dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping La Bernède? Created by the Agly river, the Gorges de Galamus (40 minutes’ drive) is a dramatic canyon with steep limestone sides. Find your way to the car park with a viewing deck (keeping … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping La Bernède?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping La Bernède? From $28.53 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.