Overview

At a Glance

Eurocamp rating

 

Parc Size: Small

Opening dates

Mobiles open: 31/03/2012 - 28/09/2012

Tents open: 14/04/2012 - 28/09/2012

Pitches

• Number of Pitches: 160

• Shade: Some have some.

• Surface: Grass & gravel

• Pitch Size: 100m².

• Tent Privacy: No separation.

• Mobiles privacy: No separation.

Available with Eurocamp

• Linen Hire
• Charcoal BBQ Provided
• Junior Tents

Important information

Exceptions

• Max. 6 per tent
• Max. 8 per mobile home
• Charcoal barbecue: provided

Vehicles

• Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

• Maximum number of vehicles: 1

• Extra Vehicle Charge: €2.90 per day

Dogs

• Are dogs allowed: Yes

• Are dogs allowed in our accommodation: Yes

• Which accommodation are dogs allowed in: All accommodation types except Eclipse and Sunlights

• Must be kept on a leash: Yes

• Maximum number of dogs: 2

Accessibility

• This Parc has facilities for disabled people. Please contact our Customer Sales Staff for more information.

Local Events

If you are here at the right time, you may enjoy the entertaining street theatre in Chalon-sur-Salone 21st to 24th July; the Townus Passions with everything from classical concerts and street parties to art exhibitions, 1st June to 1st October; also the International Folklonades and Wine Festival held between 29th August and 4th September in Dijon and Beaune.

Out and about

Aside from the numerous vineyards in the region, there are also many châteaux you can visit, including Château de Pommard. It’s located over 50km away but is well worth a visit. A favourite of Napoleon, it has the largest vineyard in Burgundy. The walled city of Beaune is a nice day out, known by many as the wine capital of Europe. Closer to parc is Chalon-sur-Saone, home to the St Vincent Cathedral and botanical and rose gardens.

On site

The following facilities are available:

Reception

• Languages spoken: English, Dutch, German and French.
• Other services: Card phone, fax machine, postcards, franking, washing machine tokens
• Internet available
• WiFi available (At the bar and terrace - Free)
• Credit cards accepted: Visa and Mastercard

Shops

• Minimarket: Open 28/04/2012 - 30/09/2012

• Main shop: Open 28/04/2012 - 30/09/2012

Dining

• Restaurant: Traditional. Childrens Menu. Regional Specialities. Location: Chateau Open 31/03/2012 - 30/09/2012

• Take-away: Pizzas, chips, beef bourguignon etc... Open 28/04/2012 - 15/09/2012

• Pizzeria: Location: In the Chateau Open 25/04/2012 - 18/09/2012

Bars

• Bar Small and friendly and with internet access. Open 28/04/2012 - 30/09/2012 Location: In the annexes of the chateau.

Other

• Animation Team: Wine tasting. Open 07/07/2012 - 19/08/2012
• Television Room: Only French channels

Laundry

• Washers: 3 x machines €4.50 per load
• Dryers: 2 x machines €3.00 per load

Sanitation

• Hot Showers
• Baby Baths
• Baby Changing Facilities
• Toilets
• Children's Toilets
• Dish Washing Sinks
• Irons

Additional Information: Prices are for 2005

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

Pools

First pool

• For: All the family. Open 28/04/2012 - 30/09/2012 (Outdoor)
• Depth: From 1.20m to 2.50m
• Size: 144m2

Second pool

• For: All the family. Open 31/03/2012 - 30/09/2012 (Indoor Heated)
• Depth: From 1.20m to 1.70m
• Size: 42m2

Third pool

• For: Children. Open 16/06/2012 - 01/09/2012 (Outdoor)
• Depth: From 0.30m to 0.30m
• Size: 40m2

Spas

• Sauna Open 29/04/2012 - 30/09/2012. Charge is for both sauna and jacuzzi. Opening and closing times in low season can vary
• Whirlpool Open 28/04/2012 - 30/09/2012. Same as Jacuzzi
• Jacuzzi Open 29/04/2012 - 30/09/2012.

Extra information

• Sunloungers (€0.00 charge)
• Sun Terrace
• No slides or chutes at this parc

Regulations: Shorts not allowed, T-shirts not allowed, Inflatables not allowed, Parental supervision required, No suncream allowed

Activities

The following activities are available:

Site Run Children's Activities

Painting, games etc

Languages spoken: English, German, Dutch

• Open 07/07/2012 - 19/08/2012

Watersports

Canoeing

• Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012
• Canoeing not available on the campsite, nearest Canoeing is 20.0 km from the campsite

Sports

Tennis

• Tennis not available on the campsite, nearest tennis is 0.5 km from the campsite

Table Tennis

• Open 01/04/2012 - 30/09/2012
• 2 tables
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Football

Gymnasium

• Gym not available on the campsite, nearest gym is 20.0 km from the campsite

Boules

• Site arranged tournaments available

Horse Riding

• Horse riding is not available on the campsite, nearest horse riding is 15.0 km from the campsite

Fishing

• Open 01/04/2012 - 30/09/2012
• Fresh water fishing (Carp, Catfish, Bream, Roach, Perch, Tench and Pike.)

Golf

• No golf course on the campsite, nearest golf course is 20.00 km from the campsite

Playgrounds

• 3 playgrounds

Boat Trips

• Boat Trips are available 18 km from the site

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

• Open 28/04/2012 - 30/09/2012
• Adults: €8.90 / day
• Children: €6.00 / day
• Adult bikes available
• Child bikes available
• child seats available (€3.50)
• Cycling circuit maps available on site

Specialist Activities

• Wine tasting

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

Local attractions

The following local attractions are available:

Nearby

• Nearest river: 400meters
• Nearest lake: 11.0km

Shopping

• Nearest town/village: Sennecey le Grand: 5.0km

Places of Interest

• Chalon sur Saône: 21km
• Cluny: 33km
• Mâcon: 42km
• Dijon: 88km
• Geneva: 191km

Attractions

Touro Parc en Beaujolais

Touro Parc is a wildlife park and leisure park combined with a number of small railways to help get around the park. There is a waterpark which opens in high season only. The wildlife park has over 800 animals from around the world. There are good restaurants and eating facilities.

Parc Touristique des Combes

70 hectares of natural space in the heart of Burgundy. This leisure parc offers a number of interesting activities and events for the whole family. Attractions include a 400 metre summer sledge with speeds up to 40 km/h. A train journey lasting an hour and a half takes you through the magnificent countryside with views over the mountains of Beaujolais and Morvan.

Grottes de Blanot

The caves, discovered in 1739, are 80 metres deep. They have been made available to the public and fossils from animals can be seen. The visit will last about an hour.

Musée Départemental de Préhistoire de Solutré

The Musée de Préhistoire stands at the foot of a 500 metre rock face which was a prehistoric hunting ground. Over 10,000 bones from horses, mammoth, bison and reindeer have been found. The bones date back to 20,000 BC.

Travel details

The following travel details are available:

Local Directions

From the A6: When travelling from the north, leave the A6 motorway at junction 26 and take a right. At the roundabout take the first exit (sign-posted Lux) along the N6. Continue along this road until you come to Sennecy-le-Grand. Here, take a left on the D18 sign-posted Gigny, there is also a small camping sign. Follow this road for approximately 4 km and then take a right (again following the ‘camping’ signs, take care as this road is fairly narrow. When you arrive at the crossroads, go straight over and then turn left, the campsite is 100 metres on the right hand-side. When coming from the south, leave the motorway at junction 27 (exit Tournus.)

Airport(s)

• Lyon (LYS): 143km
• St Etienne (EBU): 190km
• Dijon airport (DIJ): 83km

Public Transport

• Local Railway: Tournus Gare, 15km
• Services to: Mâcon, Chalon sur Saône, Lyon, Dijon

Getting There

For those wishing to fly drive there are regional airports at Lyon, St Etienne, Nimes and Grenoble. Alternatively there are ferries from Portsmouth and Dover.

Accommodation

• 
  
  Horizon - 2 bed
• 
  
  Classic Tent

Children's clubs

There are no children's clubs available at this location.

About the region

Home to some of the world's most wonderful scenery and finest wines, Burgundy, Jura and the Alps are simply a delight.