Camping La Prade

Geweldig zo langs de rivier!
Een kleine camping in een prachtige omgeving
Fijn zwembad en goede voorzieningen. Ben je op zoek naar rust, natuur en tijd voor elkaar, dan zit je hier helemaal goed!

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On paper, this campground has everything going for it, but unfortunately it’s run by people with no background in tourism. The sites are indeed large and shaded, and there’s a small river running alongside where you can dip your feet. The restrooms are functional and clean, even though the outdoor lights stop working after 9 p.m. However, it’s very hard to feel comfortable there. In fact, when the campground staff—and especially the manager—sneeringly threaten to kick you out if the rules aren’t followed. Having a dog on a campground is perfectly normal, but there should be designated areas for them, and above all, the campground shouldn’t claim ownership of the riverbank for several hundred meters beyond the campground’s boundaries. Regarding the restaurant
, the prices displayed on the menu aren’t always what you’re charged—be careful about what you’re paying for when ordering. As for the river, the area across from the mill should be off-limits because the three remaining walls are at risk of collapsing. The price for using the washing machines is exorbitant (€7 regardless of the load weight, whether it’s 5 or 12 kg),don’t expect to have any peace and quiet while unpacking your dirty underwear, because the staff is always glued to you—and definitely don’t count on them explaining how the machines work, since they have no idea themselves. As for the manager, he doesn’t hesitate to walk 200 meters just to tell two people—one of whom is a mom—that they can’t use a small ball in the pool. Also, be very precise about your departure time from the campground, because the manager parks his cart on your spot two minutes after the scheduled time—on top of driving pointlessly around the entire campground every two hours in his golf cart to check on who knows what. As for the price of the stay and the services offered, it’s more expensive than on the French Riviera during peak season… paying €60 a night for six people in the middle of nowhere with just a small pool is exorbitant… And don’t even get me started on the electricity at €12 or €13 a night… it’s completely unbelievable. I speak from experience because I travel three months a year in a camper van and have also been a professional in the French camping industry for 10 years.

We spent two nights at this campground on the banks of the Viaur, a river teeming with wildlife and lush vegetation. It was a really pleasant stop thanks to the entire staff, who went out of their way to take care of their guests.

Great campground with the river just a stone's throw away. We enjoyed a peaceful night's rest after a long day of hiking. The owners are friendly and welcoming, and the pizzas are to die for 😇
See you soon,
Les Randonneurs

A camping paradise, where a spirit of camaraderie reigns; the setting created by Mother Nature and enhanced by the staff is unquestionably beautiful; the comfort and cleanliness of the trailer are impeccable; the friendliness, helpfulness of Isabelle and Régis exceed all expectations. There’s a superb pool, a river, and charming little nooks nestled right in the midst of the local flora and fauna.
I postponed my departure twice before finally leaving this idyllic spot, with an irresistible urge to return.