Camping Le Sauzet

Swimming pool and grass sun terrace (added by manager 22 Jun 2017)

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Cosy family site on a farm close to Saint-Germain-l’Herm
On the edge of the Livradois forest for bike and walking trails
Pizza, fresh bread and sociable dinners cooked by professional baker

Tread quietly and keep your eyes wide open when you go out for a walk in the area around Camping Le Sauzet, as you never quite know when you might encounter one of the locals... That’s the local wildlife, of course – owners René and Annemarie say that you’re more likely to come across a wild bird or deer than a person on the paths around the site. This is the kind of place where you can really have some peace and quiet, while still being within easy reach of civilisation: it’s an easy five-minute drive (or half-hour walk) to the village of Saint-Germain-l’Herm. All this serene scenery is within the grounds of a 19th-century farm, bordering the huge Livradois forest and its many kilometres of walking and bike paths. You’re in safe hands with the cuisine here, as one of the hosts is an ex-professional baker: René now channels his skills into guest dinners at the farm three times a week (booking required). At other times, order pizzas for takeaway and fresh bread is available in the mornings. In summer René will also often take the kids off your hands for a couple of hours to help them bake rolls for your lunch: what a fab little touch... While the waft of fresh bread lingers in the air, there’s much you can be doing around the site. Sun yourself on the loungers in the gardens, take a dip in the pool or have a game of table football, billiards or pétanque. Kids (when not baking your lunch) can spend time at the playground, bouncing on the trampoline or getting stuck into the contents of the toy box.

Site type

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

German

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/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Pétanque

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Tents for hire

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

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

Forest

Hikers’ paradise

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Camping Le Sauzet

Saint-Germain-l'Herm

Puy-de-Dôme

France

63630

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

45.4744°N
3.55456°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

You can’t miss the Livradois forest, a huge wooded area for exploration by foot or bike. Three walking trails start from the farm with a further six from the village (three kilometres away) through countryside and into the southern part of the forest. The site owners particularly recommend the walk to a nearby waterfall – with the further attraction of passing by raspberry and blackberry bushes for a spot of foraging in high season. There are also a couple of cycle trails that you can join at the site – they’re best tackled on a mountain bike because of the hilly and rugged terrain (there are a couple of bikes for rent at the farm if you need them). For a gentler way to see the landscape, it’s just over an hour’s drive to Langeac and the tourist train through the Gorges d’Allier. Alternatively, take the family off to the Amethyst House in Vernet-la-Varenne (a 15-minute drive) to learn a bit more about the production of these gorgeous purple gems.

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Does Camping Le Sauzet have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Camping Le Sauzet dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping Le Sauzet? You can’t miss the Livradois forest, a huge wooded area for exploration by foot or bike. Three walking trails start from the farm with a further six from the village (three kilometres … Read more