Le Petit Papillon

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Small British-run rural site in the Morvan Regional Natural Park
Half an hour from medieval and Roman attractions in Autun
Bar with terrace, communal firepits, pizza oven and fish smoker

Good things, so the saying goes, come in small packages. And indeed this proves to be true at Le Petit Papillon, five minutes’ drive from the (also petite) village of Cussy-en-Morvan. British owners Susan and Adrian realised their dream of opening a holiday business in France in 2016, and now spend their days sharing the site’s peaceful vibe and spectacular views with guests from all over the world. On a small site like this you can rely on a friendly welcome and plenty of personal advice on what to see and do. Cool off on steamy summer days in the small swimming pool set up in the garden; after your dip, lay your towel out on the surrounding lawn to dry off while kids splash in the pool or play on the swing. A game of pétanque is practically mandatory for a French holiday, and you can also try your hand at skittles and various other games in the bar. In the evenings, the party often moves from the bar over to the communal firepit, which handily doubles as a barbecue for alfresco eats. If you’ve had a successful day with the fishing rod, you can deposit your haul in the site’s fish smoker for tasty pickings. When it comes to going out and about, Susan and Adrian can offer plenty of insider tips to help you get the most out of the area. It’s a half-hour drive to the nearest supermarket but there are little shops and restaurants a few minutes’ drive away where you can shop and eat as the locals do.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

Dogs allowed

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 pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

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

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Le Petit Papillon

2 Faye

Cussy-en-Morvan

Saône et Loire

France

71550

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CET (GMT+01:00)

GPS

47.09999°N
4.18678°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 site has easy access to walking and cycle trails taking you through wooded hills to rivers, waterfalls and traditional villages. A popular local destination is Lac des Settons, a half-hour drive away, where you can relax on the beach, swim in the lake or find a quiet corner to fish for pike and perch. Active types can hire sailing boats, paddleboards and rowing boats to explore the lake; pack a picnic and head off to a small island for a castaway-style lunch. You can also hire canoes in Dracy-Saint-Loup, 20 minutes away, and paddle your way down the Arroux river at your own pace. If you’d like to tackle something a bit more heartbeat-raising, a rafting centre is around 50 minutes’ drive away in the north of the park. Heading out of the natural park, you can visit Château de Sully, half an hour away, for a guided tour of the moated castle, a stroll around the kitchen gardens and a sample of the wines from the surrounding vineyards.

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Does Le Petit Papillon have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
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What attractions are near Le Petit Papillon? The site has easy access to walking and cycle trails taking you through wooded hills to rivers, waterfalls and traditional villages. A popular local destination is Lac des Settons, a half-hour drive … Read more