How much does it cost to stay at Camping de la Belle Etoile?

From $12.13 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Camping de la Belle Etoile

View prices & book Last booked 4 days ago 9.6 10 reviews

Five minutes' walk from the town centre of Saint-Bonnet-le-Château
Regular events in summer such as pizza/paella and karaoke evenings
Heated pool and paddling pool surrounded by sun loungers

A pretty stunning setting awaits at the peaceful Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes site of Camping de la Belle Etoile: it's five minutes' stroll from the centre of the splendid old town of Saint-Bonnet-le-Château. A famed medieval centre, around 40 shops and a huge Friday morning market are all here in town, along with an international pétanque and boules museum showcasing the origins of the game (as you may have noticed, pétanque is everywhere in France, so do amble along to find out more…) Around the region, Camping de la Belle Etoile's Loire department location is between Lyon, Clermont Ferrand and Saint Etienne, 850 metres above sea level and about an hour and 10 minutes' drive from the lace-laden city of Le Puy-en-Velay. Hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, a via ferrata route and a fishing lake are all available nearby. You'll find most of what you need food and vino-wise in Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, but takeaways are available in high season on site if you don't care to stir even that far, and a kiosk sells drinks, ice cream and other sweet stuff. Facilities at this smartly modern park include a heated pool and a paddling pool (both open during summer), a tennis court and a ping pong table. Pizza/paella evenings are organised during the summer holidays: there's karaoke too, so get your best warbling voice in full swing before you arrive…

Campground type

Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
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.
Entertainment and activities are available between 07/05 and 08/29.
The grocery shop is open between 04/26 and 09/28.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

German

Open from Sat, Apr 26 to Sun, Sep 28 2025

Campsite types & availability

Power optional grass tent campsite (solo, no cars)

1 person maximum

Ground type: Grass

Site size: Max 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)
1 person maximum

One Tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Max 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Electric: 10 amp extra cost

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Other restrictions

Awnings not allowed
Pup tents not allowed
Cars not allowed
Car parking by site not allowed

Current offers

20% off Early booking Sat, April 26, 2025 –
Fri, May 23, 2025
20% off Early booking Sat, August 30, 2025 –
Sat, September 27, 2025

Extras

Campsite booking fee (max unlimited) €12.50 (€12.50) per stay
Dog (2 max)

€3.50 (€3.50) per night
Electric hook-up (1 max) €4 (€4) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Arrival days

From €10.70 (€10.70) 1 night, 1 adult

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Power optional grass campsite

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Site size: Min 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

6 people maximum

One Travel Trailer or Tent or RV or Class B motorhome or Trailer tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Min 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Travel Trailer, Tent, RV, Class B motorhome, Trailer tent

Features

Electric: 10 amp extra cost

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

European plug

Current offers

20% off Early booking Sat, April 26, 2025 –
Fri, May 23, 2025
20% off Early booking Sat, August 30, 2025 –
Sat, September 27, 2025

Extras

Bring a pup tent (1 max)		€3 (€3) per night
Campsite booking fee (max unlimited)		€12.50 (€12.50) per stay
Dog (2 max)		€3.50 (€3.50) per night
Electric hook-up (1 max)		€4 (€4) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From €19.95 (€19.95) 1 night, 2 adults

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View of saint bonnet le chateau from the campsite

International pétanque tournament in the sports birthplace

View from our pitch of the lovely town, just 5 minutes walk

Great view of the church and village on the hillside above the site.

Vue sur st bonnet le château depuis le lac à côté du camping la belle étoile

What a gem of a find!! Ellen & Ronald are so…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Denise R. May 2025

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: What a gem of a find!! Ellen & Ronald are so friendly and helpful. Arrival was easy especially since Ellen speaks several languages - Dutch, French & English to begin with. The site looks well and the amenities are clean and in working order (as in most places in France don’t forget to take your own toilet roll). The area is stunning with a little village just above the campsite and a SuperU just down the road. We missed the market but we’re told by another couple it was really good - lots of leather wear. So if you are looking for a quiet little retreat this is the one! Enjoy.

Disliked: ????

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect little Gem

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

neville p. May 2025

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: A great little campsite, super friendly and helpful site owners, toilets and showers have just been updated and are clean, bright and spacious.
Touring pitches are a good size, plenty of space to sit and relax.
With its beautiful backdrop of Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, and surrounding fields, fishing lake and plenty of great dog walks, it the perfect place to stay for a while.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you ever so much for your positive review. Glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Enjoy the rest of your holiday and have a safe trip home.

Kind regards,
Ronald and Ellen

A delightful find we would highly recommend.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2024

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: The friendliness and helpfulness of the owners. They work so hard to ensure your stay is a positive experience. Their own app is really useful for all things on the campsite and visiting the surroundings. They have a good activity programme daily which you could opt in or out of. The facilities were immaculate - showers & toilets kept clean constantly.
The swimming pool provided a refreshing and much needed in the 32 degree heat and the setting was just stunning! 😍 The owners are relatively new and it was clear to see they are working hard to make improvements and satisfy campers visiting.

Disliked: Our pitch was a bit rough but we accepted this as a last minute booking on a busy weekend. The owners did explain this upfront and explained they were in the process of enhancing the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much for your kind words. We are going to improve some more pitches as soon as the campsite is closed for the season. Kind regards, Ronald and Ellen

Lovely site in a beautiful location. Lots to see and do in the area

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Helen M. Aug 2024

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: This campsite sits in a stunning location at the foot of the hill top town of St-Bonnet-Le-Chateau. It is a perfect little site with lovely bar, pool & boules area. The facilities are clean and modern. The owners are super friendly and were very helpful when we had a medical emergency. The area is beautiful with lots to see and do. We would love to come back to spend more time exploring the area.

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From the manager: Thank you Helen and Duncan, glad we could be of help. Good to hear you enjoyed your stay despite your accident. Hope you will come back to explore the area.

Large pitches, very friendly helpful hosts, clean facilities, swimming pool, proximity to…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2024

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Large pitches, very friendly helpful hosts, clean facilities, swimming pool, proximity to village of Saint Bonnet le Château

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site clean and level with great staff

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

debbie s. Jul 2024

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Could not fault this site very clean great facilities and the staff were great

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you ever so much for your review. Hope you’re enjoying the rest of your holiday.

Kind regards,
Ellen Feld

Kind and friendly owners, washrooms spotlessly clean, nice flat grassed pitch. Very…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous Jun 2024

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Kind and friendly owners, washrooms spotlessly clean, nice flat grassed pitch. Very nice site despite the poor weather

Recommend to friends Visit again

Très bon accueil, propriétaires très sympathiques. Sanitaires impeccables. Proximité du village et des commerces. Environnement…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Oct 2023

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Très bon accueil, propriétaires très sympathiques.
Sanitaires impeccables.
Proximité du village et des commerces.
Environnement et nombreuses balades au départ du camping.

Disliked: Emplacements en bas du camping très bruyants (route juste derrière la haie).

Recommend to friends Visit again

The owners, the location, views were amazing, so were some of the…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Oct 2023

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: The owners, the location, views were amazing, so were some of the local roads for motorcycles.
The owners had only recently taken over the site but the effort they put in to making my stay enjoyable was exceptional. Definitely going back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site undergoing modernisation.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sep 2023

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Lovely site.
Owners very helpful
Recently taken over (early August 2023) and the new owners are setting about upgrading the site and have some great plans which will hopefully make it an excellent site next year.
Shower block / facilities excellent.
Fresh bread delivery in the morning.

Our pitch was on a slope but not a problem as we had levelling blocks (the site is on the side of a hill).

Disliked: Very difficult to find - we went round and round, even struggled using Google Maps.
Desperately needs sign-posting.
Wiring for electric hook-up is antiquated but worked !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Pétanque Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Toddler's pool Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites

Location

Camping de la Belle Etoile

Rue du Stade

Saint-Bonnet-le-Château

Loire

France

42380

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

45.42215°N
4.0717°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

Saint-Bonnet-le-Château has a famed old district that's well worth a lengthy meander around: look out for the medieval and Renaissance houses, and the Gothic church showcasing murals dating from the 15th century. Three good museums are in town too, including that pétanque one; do roll along to see. Visit Le Puy-en-Velay, the main city of the Haute-Loire famed for its lace quarter and UNESCO-listed 11th-century cathedral (an important stop on the Santiago de Compostela pilgrim route). Saunter the streets of Chamarlenc and Pannessac to see picture-perfect old houses; explore the eclectic collections of the Crozatier Museum, dedicated to archaeology, objets d'art, science and technology, ethnography and natural sciences; or climb Corneille Rock for a spectacular view across the town and surrounding countryside. Less cultural and more heady times can be had closer to base with a trip to Usson Adventure Park, 20 minutes' drive away, for aerial adventures among the trees and zipwires.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

If the reception is closed on arrival, please check in at the Bar Guinguette.
Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

A valid vaccination certificate must accompany your dog.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
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.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

A state-issued fishing license is required (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).
Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Entertainment and activities are available between 07/05 and 08/29.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
The grocery shop is open between 04/26 and 09/28.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: €300.00 ($311.60) 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.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of €50.00 ($51.93) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pool

Only park guests are authorized to use the pool.
Please note there is no lifeguard on duty.
Swimsuits are required and cut-offs or Bermuda shorts are not permitted.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Reception is open from 8:30 a.m. to noon and from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. between 04/26 and 09/28.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Open fires are prohibited.

Sites

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 7:30 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Offers

Power optional grass tent campsite (solo, no cars)

20% off Early booking Sat, April 26, 2025 –
Fri, May 23, 2025
20% off Early booking Sat, August 30, 2025 –
Sat, September 27, 2025

Power optional grass campsite

20% off Early booking Sat, April 26, 2025 –
Fri, May 23, 2025
20% off Early booking Sat, August 30, 2025 –
Sat, September 27, 2025

Woody 2 bedroom safari tent (four person)

20% off Early booking Sat, April 26, 2025 –
Fri, May 23, 2025
20% off Early booking Sat, August 30, 2025 –
Sat, September 27, 2025

Mercure 2 bedroom mobile home (four person)

20% off Early booking Sat, April 26, 2025 –
Fri, May 23, 2025
20% off Early booking Sat, August 30, 2025 –
Sat, September 27, 2025

Nirvana 3 bedroom mobile home (six person)

20% off Early booking Sat, April 26, 2025 –
Fri, May 23, 2025
20% off Early booking Sat, August 30, 2025 –
Sat, September 27, 2025

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Camping de la Belle Etoile have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Camping de la Belle Etoile dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping de la Belle Etoile? Saint-Bonnet-le-Château has a famed old district that's well worth a lengthy meander around: look out for the medieval and Renaissance houses, and the Gothic church showcasing murals dating from the 15th century. … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Camping de la Belle Etoile?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	8:30 p.m.
Depart by:	noon
On-park accommodation
Arrive:	4 p.m. –	8:30 p.m.
Depart by:	10 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Camping de la Belle Etoile? From $12.13 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.