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Au Bord de l'Eau

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Au Bord de l'Eau is a three-star campsite located on the wild Loire riverbank in southern Auvergne, approximately 30 minutes from Puy en Velay and dominated by the ruins of Beaufort castle. The site offers 70+ tent pitches (ranging from 90–250 m² each), mobile-homes, and wooden chalets set across 4 hectares. Facilities include a heated swimming pool, bar/restaurant with poolside snack bar, recreation hall, children's play area, and laundry services. The campsite is pet-friendly and operates from late April through mid-September, with special musical programming (Rock'n Camp) during summer school holidays. (via official site)

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Rates & prices

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ItemPrice
Hiker special rateno reservation neededEUR 10 per person

Key facts

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Booking & season

SeasonLate April to Mid-September

Pitches & accommodation

Pitches90
Standard pitch capacity2 people maximum, 1 vehicle
Grand pitch capacity2 people maximum, 2 vehicles
Donkey parkingDedicated area approximately 2,500 m²

Facilities & services

Pool heatingHeated, reserved for campers only
Sanitation facilitiesCleaned multiple times daily; free showers included
Recreation hallBilliards, pinball, darts, foosball
Zero-vehicle zonesDesignated areas within campsite
Hiking accessGR3, GR40, and GR70 trails

Activities & family

Children's play areaOver 2,000 m² with multi-activity castle, inflatable structure, trampoline, swings, volleyball court
Teenage zoneDedicated relaxation area with free WiFi and phone charging, table tennis, sports corner, near beach access
Rock'n Camp partnershipMusical programming July 6 to August 24 with guitars, basses, drums, professional equipment, lessons, and open-stage performances five nights per week

Location & access

Address13 rue du Chambon, 43150 GOUDET, France
Distance to Puy en Velay30 minutes
AltitudeHigh altitude location (30 km from Loire's source); nights can be cool even in summer

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Rock'n Camp music activitiesJuly 6 - August 24

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🏞️ Attractions

La SuchèreSummits & peaks4.7 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗
Mont CharconSummits & peaks5.6 km · ~16 min driveDirections ↗
ChantegrailSummits & peaks6.2 km · ~9 min driveDirections ↗
Écomusée de la ruralitéAttractions8.5 km · ~10 min driveDirections ↗
Arbres 600 ansParks & play9.8 km · ~12 min driveDirections ↗
Cascade de la LouadeWaterfalls11.2 km · ~18 min driveDirections ↗
Place des LavandièresParks & play14.4 km · ~17 min driveDirections ↗
Cascade de la Beaume
Cascade de la BeaumeWaterfalls

La cascade de la Beaume est une chute d'eau située à 900 mètres d'altitude, à la limite entre les communes du Brignon et de Solignac-sur-Loire, près du village d'Agizoux en Haute-Loire. Les eaux de la rivière de la Beaume s'y précipitent d'une hauteur de 27 mètres avant de rejoindre la Loire quelques kilomètres en aval.

16.4 km · ~23 min driveDirections ↗

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Good to know

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What is the special rate for hikers?

€10 per hiker with no reservation needed.

What pitch sizes are available?

Standard emplacements are 90–120 m² for 2 people with 1 vehicle; grand emplacements are 200–250 m² for 2 people with 2 vehicles. All pitches include 2A electricity.

What types of rental accommodation are offered?

Premium IRM mobile-home (3-bedroom, sleeps 6), Premium O'Hara mobile-home (2-bedroom, sleeps 4), Oldschool Villerby mobile-home (2-bedroom, sleeps 4), and Bois/Gîte chalets (studio, sleeps 3). Chalets have cold-water sinks only and no bathroom or toilet facilities.

Are pets allowed at the campsite?

Yes, pets are accepted at the campsite.

What activities and entertainment are available?

A heated swimming pool, recreation hall with billiards and games, children's play area with castle and trampoline, hiking trails (GR3, GR40, GR70), and Rock'n Camp musical programming with live performances and guitar lessons during July and August school holidays.

How many pitches does Au Bord de l'Eau have?

Au Bord de l'Eau has around 90 pitches.

When is Au Bord de l'Eau open?

Au Bord de l'Eau is open Late April to Mid-September.

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