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Camping Les Bois Du Bardelet - Les CastelsGien, France

Pitches
138 pitches
Setting
grass
Known for
Quiet
Standout
Scenery
Type
Campsite
Toddler programmeTeen activities

About this camp

Camping Les Bois Du Bardelet - Les Castels is a campsite in Gien, France. Stands out for quiet, scenic setting and family-friendly. Best suited to families, light sleepers and nature lovers.

The character of this place

The campsite delivers a good, relaxed atmosphere with visitors noting a genuinely sociable environment, particularly around shared amenities like the pools. However, there is a mention that the social vibe may not suit families with children as strongly, suggesting the atmosphere skews more toward adult relaxation than family-oriented activities.

What guests indicate

  • Restaurant service inconsistent — reports of rodents on terrace and poor server conduct.2023
  • Mobile homes located in wooded zones (e.g. zone T) offer natural screening and proximity to trees.
  • Reception closes during midday hours; arrival after hours requires self-check or negotiation with staff on-site.

Analysed from public guest comments.

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Good to know

Value
pricey → fair

The pitch

Electrical hookup available (10-16A), euro plug required. Terrain is flat. Motorhomes accepted up to 8m, large caravans accepted. Pitch connections: water, drainage, sewer. Camper waste disposal on site. Pitches are well shaded. Pitches are marked. Paths lit at night. Guests describe grassy ground.

The campsite offers notably spacious pitches that several visitors found impressive, with adequate room for awnings and vehicles. However, there is a trade-off depending on pitch location—while some pitches are genuinely roomy, others appear more tightly arranged and cramped, suggesting variable spacing across the site. This variability aligns with the good rating but indicates pitch size is not uniformly excellent throughout.

The location

Campsite set in lakeside. Supermarket in the area. Restaurant within 100m. Well suited for: golf, wellness, sports. Certifications and labels: Green Key, Camping Qualite, 5 stars. Reception languages: English. Guests describe the campsite as part of a working farm or agritourism.

Rental units & mobile homes

The rental units are generally clean and well-maintained, with guests noting comfortable furnishings and good equipment inside. Several visitors across different accommodations described their experience positively, though the adequate score suggests variability—some units may not meet the standard of others, so it's worth checking the specific listing details and recent photos before booking.

Facilities & amenities

61 of 90 present

Camping cards

2
  • ACSI
  • ADAC

Setting

1
  • Near lake

Pitch

10
  • Marked pitches
  • Flat terrain
  • Big caravan OK
  • Car on pitch
  • Euro plug
  • Electricity
  • Water hook-up
  • Water at pitch
  • Sewer at pitch
  • Waste disposal

Accommodation

6
  • Tent pitches
  • Camper / RV
  • Mobile homes
  • Glamping
  • Cottages
  • Camper stop

Sanitary

6
  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Baby room
  • Washing machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Laundry

Family & entertainment

5
  • Playground
  • Animation
  • Toddler animation
  • Kids animation
  • Teen animation

Pools & wellness

6
  • Pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Waterpark
  • Spa
  • Sauna
  • Wellness

Food & drink

7
  • Restaurant
  • Pizzeria
  • Takeaway
  • Bar
  • Shop
  • Bakery
  • Fresh bread

Sports & activities

7
  • Tennis
  • Table tennis
  • Mini-golf
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bike rental
  • Kayak
  • Outdoor gym

Services

8
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Security
  • Accessible
  • Accepts card
  • Accepts cash
  • Lit footpaths
  • Open all year

Outdoors & pets

2
  • BBQ allowed
  • Pets allowed

FAQ

4 questions
Is Camping Les Bois Du Bardelet - Les Castels good for families?
Yes — Camping Les Bois Du Bardelet - Les Castels reads as family-friendly, with welcoming staff and a quiet atmosphere.
Does Camping Les Bois Du Bardelet - Les Castels have shade?
Partly — some pitches are shaded, others are more exposed.
Is Camping Les Bois Du Bardelet - Les Castels quiet?
Generally yes.
How clean is Camping Les Bois Du Bardelet - Les Castels?
Well-kept — cleanliness is one of the camp's stronger points.

Aggregated from public guest comments analysed across multiple campsite ratings platforms.