Camping Les Bois du Bardelet

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Camping Les Bois du Bardelet: five-star campsite with lakes and swimming pools in the French Loire Valley

Camping Les Bois du Bardelet is a beautiful 5-star campsite in the French Loire Valley. Surrounding the campsite you’ll find forests, lakes, and vineyards. You can explore the region rich in history with stunning castles and traditional villages. Visit the Saint Brisson, Gien, or Sully-sur-Loire castle! The campsite is truly family-oriented, with plenty to do for both young and old. It features an outdoor pool with slide, a water playground, and an indoor pool.

  • For young families
  • By a lake
  • Peaceful green campsite
  • Indoor and outdoor swimming pool
  • Water playground for small children
  • Campsite shop
  • Mini club
  • Entertainment
  • Sports fields
  • Bike rental
  • Wellness
  • Mini golf
  • Bread service
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi at the reception

Facilities and activities at Camping Les Bois du Bardelet

(Sports) activities

  • Fitness area
  • Bicycle rental
  • Petanque court
  • Canoe / kayak rental
  • Mini golf
  • Sports field
  • Ping pong table
  • Tennis court
  • Fishing pond
  • Soccer field
  • Sand beach

Activities in the area

  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
  • Treetop adventure park
  • Museums (<10 KM / 6.2 MILES)
  • Mountain biking
  • Nature park (<10 KM / 6.2 MILES)
  • Horseback riding
  • Picturesque villages
  • Fishing
  • Walking
  • Tennis

Kids and teenagers

  • Entertainment
  • Mini disco
  • Kids club
  • Playground (both)
  • Bouncy castle
  • Contests for kids

Location

  • Near a forest
  • By the water

Park facilities

  • Reception
  • WiFi in public area (free)
  • Shop
  • Free parking nearby or at the park

Spoken language

  • English
  • French

Swimming pool

  • Swimming cap not required
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water slide
  • Paddling pool
  • Near a lake

Unique properties

  • 4 / 5 star campsite

Wellness

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Steam cabin

Food & Beverage

  • Bar
  • Takeaway meals
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant

Holiday park

  • Villatent
Camping Les Bois du Bardelet

Surroundings

Saumur, Loire, France
Panorama, Saumur, Loire, France.
Panorama Saumur, Loire Valley, France.

La Loire à Vélo

This popular 900-kilometer-long cycling route along the Loire River in France runs from Cuffy (near Nevers) to Saint-Brevin-les-Pins (near Nantes). The route takes you through the heart of the historic French Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage area known for its beautiful landscapes, castles, and vineyards. Along the way, you will encounter charming towns and villages, such as Orléans, Blois, Saumur, and Angers. You will also pass many of the famous castles of the Loire Valley, such as Château de Chambord, Château de Cheverny, and Château de Villandry. La Loire à Vélo is a great way to explore the Loire Valley and experience the region's natural beauty, history, and culture on two wheels.

view of Gien, Loire River, Loiret, France.
Canal of Briare, Loiret, France

The castle of Gien

Just a 10-minute drive from the glamping is Gien. One of the first things you'll notice is the impressive castle. Not only can you admire it from the outside, you can also take a look inside. Inside the castle, you'll find a museum where you can learn more about hunting, nature, and the history of the Loire region. Afterwards, take a stroll along the river and end your day on a terrace by the water.


The Briare Canal Bridge

The Briare Aqueduct crosses the Loire River and was designed by the French engineer Gustave Eiffel, who is best known for designing the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The canal bridge is 662 meters long and is considered one of Eiffel's greatest technical achievements. You can view or discover its unique design and engineering during a boat trip.

The Musée du Cirque et de l'Illusion

The circus and illusion museum in Dammarie-en-Puisaye (28 km) is a unique and educational museum that offers a fascinating insight into the history and culture of the circus and illusions. It is a great destination for families and anyone interested in the world of entertainment. Try out illusions yourself and learn about the history of magic and illusion. Or follow a workshop and learn magic tricks from professional artists.

Practical information

ground plan

Camping Les Bois du Bardelet scored with a 7.5

271 reviews

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Summary created out of 271 reviews

The park is set in the heart of nature and offers spacious, wooded pitches that guests greatly appreciate. Staff are frequently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness, and the variety of activities – from swimming pools to canoeing and archery – ensures families with children have plenty to enjoy. However, there are complaints about the restaurant (long wait times, limited menu), and some guests find the sanitary facilities outdated. Night-time tranquility is experienced inconsistently: daytime noise from maintenance work or music can be disruptive, while evenings see strict enforcement of quiet hours.

  • 23 Aug 2026

    We had a wonderful stay at the Bois du Bardelet campground. There are plenty of activities planned every day for the kids, in addition to the on-site facilities. The pool isn’t huge, but since the campground wasn’t full, it was plenty big enough. The bungalows are nice, with terraces overlooking the lake, but they get hot quickly on very hot days.
    There are quite a few nice places to visit in the surrounding area.

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    Très bon séjour au camping du bois du Bardelet. De nombreuses activités sont prévues tous les jours pour les enfants en plus des équipements sur place. La piscine n’est pas immense, mais comme le camping n’était pas plein, c’était suffisant. Les bungalows sont agréables, avec leur terrasse qui donne sur le lac, mais ils montent vite en température les jours de grande chaleur.
    Pas mal de belles visites à faire aux alentours

    Review from Google
  • 20 Aug 2026

    A very disappointing stay, despite a few positives.

    We would still like to highlight the kindness of the activity leaders (Sonia, Juliette, and Elza) as well as the restaurant staff, who were lovely, welcoming, and professional toward us. That was clearly what we appreciated most during our stay.

    Unfortunately, our experience with management—and particularly with the director—was quite different. We were blacklisted, and we were also singled out by the security guard (on duty that week). There were a huge number of restrictions, which made us feel like we couldn’t freely enjoy our vacation.

    As for the manager, Ms. PIGEON, her attitude gave us the impression that she wanted guests to leave and never set foot on the campground again. We found this very damaging to the campground’s reputation and the overall atmosphere, especially since it’s rated 5 stars.

    The facilities at this campground were very disappointing (a concrete playground, a gym where three machines are fighting it out, and no space for young people to hang out and have fun in the evening).

    We particularly do not recommend this campground to young people who want to enjoy a lively, friendly vacation without constantly feeling like they’re being watched or told off.

    It’s a shame, because with such friendly activity leaders and restaurant staff, the campground really could have offered a much better experience. We came for a camping trip, not a stay at a reform school!

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    Séjour très décevant, malgré quelques points positifs.

    Nous tenons tout de même à souligner la gentillesse des animateurs (sonia juliette et elza) ainsi que du personnel de la restauration, qui ont été adorables, accueillants et professionnels avec nous. C’est clairement ce que nous avons le plus apprécié durant notre séjour.

    Malheureusement, notre expérience avec la direction et notamment la directrice a été tout autre. Nous avons été blacklistés et nous avons également été particulièrement dans le collimateur du vigile (de la semaine). Il y avait énormément de restrictions, ce qui nous a donné l’impression de ne pas pouvoir profiter librement de nos vacances.

    Concernant la directrice MME PIGEON , son attitude nous a donné le sentiment qu’elle souhaitait que les clients repartent et ne remettent plus jamais les pieds dans le camping. Nous avons trouvé cela très dommageable pour l’image de l’établissement et pour l’ambiance générale de plus que celui-ci est noté 5 etoile .

    Les infrastructures dans ce camping ont ete tres decevante ( city en beton, sale de sport où trois machine se batent en duel ,aucun espace pour les jeunes pour discuter et s amuser le soir)

    Nous déconseillons particulièrement ce camping aux jeunes qui souhaitent passer des vacances animées, conviviales et sans avoir constamment l’impression d’être surveillés ou rappelés à l’ordre.

    Dommage, car avec des animateurs et un personnel de restauration aussi sympathiques, le camping aurait vraiment pu offrir une bien meilleure expérience.Nous sommes venu pour un sejour au camping pas pour un sejour en maison de redressement !

    Review from Google
  • 18 Aug 2026

    If we ignore the ridiculously expensive price of the tent site (€150 for 2 nights, no less!).
    - I arrived on Thursday afternoon, around 4 p.m. I wanted to go to the pool, stayed barely an hour, and when I came out, I couldn’t find my flip-flops anywhere!
    - Thursday evening: mussel night at €17 per person. There were four of us; the mussels were inedible—overcooked or reheated way too long—and I won’t even get started on the fries, which were worse than the mussels (even the ones at Flunch are better!).
    - Around 10 p.m., we’d barely arrived at our spot when the neighbors behind us started talking like total jerks, telling us to shut up—seriously, we’d just gotten there...
    But the worst part was that we got robbed right out of our car... honestly, if you’re passing through there, I think you’ll find a better place...

    On the plus side, the employee who greeted us when we arrived—no complaints there.

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    Si on oublie le prix de l'emplacement de tente super cher (150 € pour 2 nuits, quand même !).
    - Arrivé jeudi midi, vers 16h, je veux aller à la piscine, rester à peine 1h, et en sortant impossible de retrouver mes claquettes !
    - Jeudi soir : soirée moules à 17€ par personne, on était 4, les moules étaient immangeables, recuites ou réchauffées beaucoup trop longtemps, et je ne parlerai même pas des frites qui étaient pires que les moules (même celles de chez Flunch sont meilleures !).
    - Vers 22h, à peine arrivés à notre emplacement que les voisins derrière nous parlent comme de la merde en nous disant de fermer notre gueule, eux sérieux, on vient de rentrer...
    Mais le pompon, c'est qu'on s'est fait voler notre pot de tabac directement dans notre voiture * Certe resté fenêtre ouverte et non portière , hein comme la direction a l'air de penser , donc tout a fait normal que des gens visite 🤬🤬...

    sincèrement si vous passez par la , je pense que vous trouverez mieux.. en plus de 6 ans de camping maintenant , c'est la première fois que nous sommes AUTANT déçu .

    Seul et unique Point positif , l'employé qui nous a accueilli a notre arrivé , rien a redire.

    Review from Google
  • 17 Aug 2026

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    Review from Google
  • 15 Aug 2026

    Pros:
    ​The grounds are pleasantly wooded and well-maintained.
    ​The campsites are spacious, and the mobile homes are perfectly adequate.

    There aren’t many activities for a resort of this caliber (only one aqua aerobics session per week and two sports activities, a mini-disco for kids that lasts just 30 minutes, etc.).
    The evening events lack atmosphere and end at 10 p.m.

    At the pool, “Fun Time” (during which floats and balls are allowed) is limited to two 30-minute sessions per day, and evening swimming ends at 9:15 p.m.

    There are a particularly large number of guidelines and rules for living within the resort; I agree with the previous comments regarding the constant monitoring of guests.

    The campground enforces strict quiet hours late in the evening. A little music or laughter in front of your accommodations can quickly lead to a formal warning, with a lack of direct communication from management. We were also disappointed by the attitude and behavior of the security guard during the week (the weekend guard, on the other hand, is much more courteous).

    If you want to spend your vacation in a quiet setting without any entertainment or atmosphere, and if it reassures you to feel like you’re being constantly watched, this campground will be perfect for you!!!

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    Les points positifs :
    ​Le domaine est agréablement boisé et bien entretenu.
    ​Les emplacements sont spacieux et les mobil-homes sont tout à fait corrects.

    Les animations sont peu nombreuses pour un établissement de ce standing (seulement une séance d'aquagym par semaine et deux activités sportives, une mini-disco de seulement 30 minutes pour les enfants,...).
    Les soirées manque d'ambience et s'achèvent dès 22h.

    À la piscine, un "Fun time" (permettant l'utilisation de bouées ou ballons) sont limitées à deux créneaux de 30 minutes par jour, et les nocturnes prennent fin dès 21h15.

    Les consignes et règles de vie au sein du complexe sont particulièrement nombreuses, je rejoins les commentaires précédents sur la surveillance permanente des vacanciers.

    Le camping privilégie le silence strict en fin de soirée. Un peu de musique ou des rires devant votre hébergement peuvent rapidement donner lieu à un rappel à l'ordre formel, avec un manque de dialogue direct de la part de la direction. Nous avons par ailleurs été déçus par l'attitude et le comportement du cowbow de la sécurité en semaine (l'agent du week-end est quand as lui plus courtoie).

    Si vous souhaitez passer vos vacances dans un environnement calme sans profiter d'animation, d'ambiance et que cela vous rassure de vous sentir surveiller en permanence, ce camping sera Parfais pour vous !!!

    Review from Google
  • 14 Aug 2026

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    Review from Google
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Frequently asked questions about Camping Les Bois du Bardelet

  1. Is Camping Les Bois du Bardelet popular with families?

    At Les Bois du Bardelet you can enjoy a glamping holiday with the whole family right by a lake in France, with plenty of outdoor activities available. The Villatenten are popular with families.

  2. Does Camping Les Bois du Bardelet have its own restaurant?

    At the restaurant on the campsite you can enjoy a delicious meal or make use of the takeaway service. The restaurant/bar is open from May 7 – August 29.

  3. Does Camping Les Bois du Bardelet have a swimming pool?

    There is a water park with an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a water slide, and a covered water playground.

    The indoor pool is open from May 7 – August 29. The outdoor pool is open from May 23 – August 29.

  4. Is there a campsite shop?

    At Camping Les Bois du Bardelet you will find a small shop with bread, croissants, and pain au chocolat.

  5. What activities are available at Camping Les Bois du Bardelet?

    You certainly won't be bored. Sports activities are organized, including archery and other sports tournaments. You can join discovery walks, and for children aged 6-12 there is a mini disco.

  6. What is there to do for children at Camping Les Bois du Bardelet?

    During the summer holiday period, there is a mini club (ages 6-12) for the little ones, with games and original and creative workshops. In the evenings, there are shows especially for children and, of course, the mini disco.

  7. How far is Camping Les Bois du Bardelet from the beach?

    At Les Bois du Bardelet you can enjoy a glamping holiday right by the lake. There is a sandy beach where you can sunbathe and the children can play.

  8. How far is Camping Les Bois du Bardelet from the city centre?

    The centre of Gien is 10 km from the campsite.

  9. How far is the nearest supermarket?

    The glamping in Poilly-Lez-Gien has a small campsite shop. For bigger groceries, there is an Intermarché a 10-minute drive from the campsite.

  10. What activities are there to do in the area around Camping Les Bois du Bardelet?

    In the surrounding area there are various walking and cycling routes that offer beautiful views. Visit the various stunning castles, which are definitely worth visiting. Orléans and Gien are nice towns to visit and are easily accessible by car.

  11. Is there wifi at Camping Les Bois du Bardelet?

    Wifi is available throughout the campsite for a fee. At the reception, WiFi is free.

  12. Which glamping types can you book at Camping Les Bois du Bardelet?

    At Les Bois du Bardelet you can go glamping in a Villatent Nomad. This 6-person safari tent is fully equipped with a kitchen and bathroom.

  13. Does Camping Les Bois du Bardelet have accommodations for disabled people?

    The Villatenten are not suitable for people with disabilities.

  14. When do I get my deposit back from Camping Les Bois du Bardelet?

    For all rental accommodations, a deposit of 300 euros is required upon arrival. This deposit covers possible damages and the cleaning of the accommodation upon departure. The deposit is refunded at the end of your stay, with deductions for missing items and damages, and if the accommodation is not clean, cleaning costs will be charged.

  15. Where is Camping Les Bois du Bardelet located?

    Camping Les Bois du Bardelet is a glamping with luxury safari tents in the French Loire Valley.

  16. How do I reach the campsite by car?

    Highway A6 and then take the A77 exit 19, follow the D940 towards Bourges for 15 km.

  17. Where is the nearest station?

    Gien (7 km).

  18. Are the facilities on the campsite open all year round?
    • Indoor pool: May 17 until September 1, 2024
    • Outdoor pool: May 17 until September 1, 2024
    • Animation: July and August
    • Restaurant: May 17 until September 1, 2024
    • Bread: May 17 until September 1, 2024
  19. Are the facilities on the campsite open all year round?
    • Pool: May 6 until September 15, 2024
    • Animation: July and August 2024
    • Bar, pizzeria and (grill) restaurant: May 6 until September 15, 2024
    • Shop: May 6 until September 15, 2024 (bread in the low season only on order)
  20. What are the reception opening hours at Camping Les Bois du Bardelet?

    The reception is open:

    • Low season 09:00 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 19:00.
    • High season 08:30 – 20:00.
  21. Is there an animation team at Camping Les Bois du Bardelet?

    Yes, there is animation at Camping Les Bois du Bardelet. In addition, the park offers a mini disco and competitions for children. The animation is available in July and August.

  22. What are the check-in and check-out times for Camping Les Bois du Bardelet?
    The check-in at Camping Les Bois du Bardelet starts at 16:00. The checkout should be done before 10:00.
  23. Is Camping Les Bois du Bardelet open all year round?
    No, Camping Les Bois du Bardelet is open from 20 May until 30 August.
  24. Is there a bike rental facility at Camping Les Bois du Bardelet?
    Yes, at Camping Les Bois du Bardelet you'll find a bicycle rental.
  25. Is fishing allowed at Camping Les Bois du Bardelet?
    Yes, at Camping Les Bois du Bardelet you'll find a fishing pond.

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