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Associative campsite in the Bourbon countryside

4.67 (3 reviews) Verified Château-sur-Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France #s006310

Ways to spend the night

  • Shepherd hut

About this campspace

Welcome to the Monde du Petit Peuple campsite, an association and educational campsite in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes. Managed by the association Le Petit Peuple du Bocage, our campsite aims to raise awareness of the preservation of biodiversity and the co-management of the place by participating in the various collective tasks.

Located in the heart of the Bourbonnais bocage, our campsite includes an outdoor third place composed of a living and sharing space in perpetual evolution, a shared garden, hens as well as 6 hectares including a diversity of environments ( meadows, woods, streams, quarries, etc. crossed by our educational biodiversity discovery trails that we will be delighted to introduce you to!

On site, a petanque court is at your disposal. You will also be able to take part in the construction sites in progress on the site (if you wish), as well as in the events organized by the association to which you are of course invited. You can also go canoeing, hiking or fishing around the campsite. In the neighboring villages, you will also find bars, restaurants, shops, as well as cultural venues.

Book now for a unique and committed camping experience at Le Monde du Petit Peuple campsite!

Perfect for...

Nature lovers, families, couples or alone, cyclists taking the Via Allier, or walkers of Compostela, the curious and connoisseurs of astonishing ecosystems.

Amenities

  • Drinking water

  • Dishwashing sink

  • Dining table

  • Decorative lights

  • Sports and games gear

  • Toilet

About this campspace

Welcome to the Monde du Petit Peuple campsite, an association and educational campsite in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes. Managed by the association Le Petit Peuple du Bocage, our campsite aims to raise awareness of the preservation of biodiversity and the co-management of the place by participating in the various collective tasks.

Located in the heart of the Bourbonnais bocage, our campsite includes an outdoor third place composed of a living and sharing space in perpetual evolution, a shared garden, hens as well as 6 hectares including a diversity of environments ( meadows, woods, streams, quarries, etc. crossed by our educational biodiversity discovery trails that we will be delighted to introduce you to!

On site, a petanque court is at your disposal. You will also be able to take part in the construction sites in progress on the site (if you wish), as well as in the events organized by the association to which you are of course invited. You can also go canoeing, hiking or fishing around the campsite. In the neighboring villages, you will also find bars, restaurants, shops, as well as cultural venues.

Book now for a unique and committed camping experience at Le Monde du Petit Peuple campsite!

Food and drink

  • Drinking water

  • Dishwashing sink

    A "dishwasher bar" is available on site.
  • Dining table

    Dining tables are accessible outside on site

Comfort & Fun

  • Decorative lights

  • Sports and games gear

    Petanque

Sanitation

  • Toilet

    Outdoor dry toilets are accessible to everyone.
  • Hot shower

    An outdoor solar shower is accessible to everyone, remember to announce yourself before entering it, someone may already be enjoying an outdoor shower;)
  • Cold shower

Pet-friendly

  • Pets allowed

    To the extent of respect for others and for the little wild and domestic beasts of the Little People. If your pet is not 100% ok with other living things, please keep it tethered.

In case of rain

  • Rain shelter

Family-friendly

  • Animals on site

    Some beautiful Ouessant ewes graze a little further, they are rather shy but if you want to meet them, ask a member of the association.

Parking

  • Parking on site

    Please follow the directions

Views

  • Sunrise view

  • Sunset view

  • Forest view

    No forests but hedges left free! Of wild hedgerows, full of wild life
  • Hill view

    A beautiful view of the surrounding Bourbon countryside
  • Field view

Seating area

  • Picnic table

  • Outdoor seating area

    Constructed of natural materials gleaned from the surrounding area

Available pitch types

Select check-in and check-out dates to see available pitches.

Stay lulled by the song of birds in a caravan for 2 people

  • Shepherd hut

You will find for each trailer a living room with kitchen, a bathroom with dry toilets, a bedroom with a double bed, a location for setting up a tent, as well as the necessary cleaning products. The dimensions of the sheets will be communicated to you.

from € 43.00 per night
Max. people
5 persons
Pitches
3 pitches

Stay lulled by the song of birds in a caravan for 2 people

  • Shepherd hut

    Shepherd hut

You will find for each trailer a living room with kitchen, a bathroom with dry toilets, a bedroom with a double bed, a location for setting up a tent, as well as the necessary cleaning products. The dimensions of the sheets will be communicated to you.

Check-in between: 1:30 pm–6:00 pm

Check-out between: 9:30 am–12:00 pm

Closing periods: Yearly 31-10 → 29-03 ,
01-03-2024 → 28-03-2025

Min. number of nights: 1

Child price applies from this age: 0

Child price applies to this age: 16

Min. number of days that can be booked in advance: 1

Food and drink

  • Hot water
    Each caravan is equipped with its hot water tank.

  • Refrigerator
    Small two-tier fridge and crisper.

  • Dishwashing sink
    Each trailer has its own sink and the cleaning kit that comes with it.

  • Kitchen
    Kitchen with its utensils.

  • Dining table

  • Gas stove
    4-burner stove

  • Cooking basics

  • Dishes and cutlery

  • Coffee maker
    A pressure coffee maker, called "French style"

Sanitation

  • Toilet
    Dry toilets built in warm wood

  • Hot shower

Electricity

  • Electricity

In case of rain

  • Covered kitchen

Parking

  • Parking on site
    A location for a vehicle is dedicated to each trailer, attached. If there were to be an additional vehicle, please park it in the car park located at the end of the path alongside the structures.

Seating area

  • Indoor seating area

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Rules

To stay at the campsite, you will also need to join the Petit Peuple du Bocage association when you arrive when making your reservation (€5 per adult) or via Campspace.
When you arrive, we will check you in and then we will introduce you to the living space and how to manage the different composts.
A few responsibilities must be borne in mind in order to guarantee the quality of the living space by and for all:

- The cleanliness of the various collective spaces (tables, summer kitchen, toilets, shower, individual and collective dishes) using environmentally friendly products (Marseille soap, white vinegar for example)

- The management of compost in dry toilets (with our help),

- The disposal of household waste and sorting bins

- Respect for other campers and the neighborhood.

We are counting on you to help us make this place a space for collaboration and living together!

Pets allowed: yes
To the extent of respect for others and for the little wild and domestic beasts of the Little People. If your pet is not 100% ok with other living things, please keep it tethered.

Max. people
5 persons
Pitches
3 pitches

Your host, Le Petit Peuple

4.67 (3 reviews)

Acceptance rate: 70%

Response time: slowly

Le Petit Peuple du Bocage is an association that creates a common place in rural areas to experiment and share its knowledge and know-how through activities related to the preservation of biodiversity.
It is therefore in this outdoor third place, the World of the Little People, that you can come and stay and of course meet us!

Tips

  • The edge of the Allier is perfect for your picnics or your aperitifs with family or friends

  • The GR300 passes right next to the campsite

  • The Sancoins market on Wednesday mornings (with its animal market), the Bourbon l'Archambault farmers' market on Saturdays, etc.

  • Come and have a look at La Brasserie du Loup, at Veurdre, craft beers made with love (and hops, of course!)

  • Le Chat Vert in Livry, the Burgers food-truck on Wednesday evenings at Le Veurdre, etc.

Surroundings

At this campspace
  • River or stream

  • Meadow or plain

  • Vegetable garden

What you can find in the area
  • Beach or seaside

  • River or stream

  • Urban area

Ways to spend the day
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    Hiking

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    Cycling

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    Wine or beer tasting

At this campspace

  • River or stream

  • Meadow or plain

  • Vegetable garden

  • Sheep

  • Birds

    Have been observed: Nightingale, Black Woodpecker, Great Tit, Redstart, Song Thrush, White Stork, Winter Wren, Common Kestrel, Red Kite, Oak Jay, ... and many more

What you can find in the area

  • Beach or seaside

    Beach on the banks of the Allier, the water is almost lukewarm in summer! (Swimming is prohibited)
  • River or stream

    The little Merderon threads its way down the valley, it will join the Allier which borders the village
  • Urban area

    Le Veurdre, 5min. Lurcy-Lévis, 10 min. Sancoins, 15min. Bourbon-L'Archambault, 25 min. Moulins, Nevers, Montluçon and Bourges are the closest large towns.
  • Forest

    The Tronçais forest is a few kilometers away
  • Hills

  • Meadow or plain

    The famous Bourbon countryside
  • Vineyard

    We are still a stone's throw from the famous Saint-Pourçain and Burgundy ;)
  • Flower garden

    The Balaine arboretum is a few kilometers away
  • Cows

  • Sheep

  • Goats

  • Horses or ponies

  • Chickens

  • Birds

  • Vegetable farm

    market gardeners

Ways to spend the day

  • Hiking

  • Cycling

    The Via Allier lends itself perfectly
  • Wine or beer tasting

    Beer and wine tasting
  • Horseback riding

  • Sightseeing

  • Visiting nearby towns

  • Wildlife watching

  • Canoeing or kayaking

  • Fishing

  • Wildlife observation

Sustainability

  • Waste separation

  • Self-grown food

  • Food products from locals in the region

  • Organic cleaning products

Compost
- Dry toilets
- Structures in local and sustainable materials

Additional info

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Rules

To stay at the campsite, you will also need to join the Petit Peuple du Bocage association when you arrive when making your reservation (€5 per adult) or via Campspace.
When you arrive, we will check you in and then we will introduce you to the living space and how to manage the different composts.
A few responsibilities must be borne in mind in order to guarantee the quality of the living space by and for all:

- The cleanliness of the various collective spaces (tables, summer kitchen, toilets, shower, individual and collective dishes) using environmentally friendly products (Marseille soap, white vinegar for example)

- The management of compost in dry toilets (with our help),

- The disposal of household waste and sorting bins

- Respect for other campers and the neighborhood.

We are counting on you to help us make this place a space for collaboration and living together!


To the extent of respect for others and for the little wild and domestic beasts of the Little People. If your pet is not 100% ok with other living things, please keep it tethered.

Checking in and out

Check-in between: 1:30 pm–6:00 pm
Check-out between: 9:30 am–12:00 pm

Closing periods

Séjour bercé par le chant des oiseaux en roulotte pour 2 personnes
Yearly 31-10 → 29-03
01-03-2024 → 28-03-2025


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