About us
About Camping Les Vernières
A family-run 5-star campsite, run by Célia and Christophe, on a flat, wooded 6-hectare site on the banks of the Dordogne, in the heart of the Sancy massif.
- 🌳 6 hectares on the Dordogne
- 📍 160 pitches incl. 44 rentals
- 🏆 Voted best campsite in Auvergne (2021)
Who are we?
Welcome from Célia and Christophe
Camping Les Vernières welcomes you to La Bourboule, in the heart of the Sancy massif and the Volcans d’Auvergne Regional Nature Park. On a flat, wooded 6-hectare site on the banks of the Dordogne, a rarity in the mountains, we offer 160 pitches, including 44 rental accommodations.
The campsite is run by Célia and Christophe, who welcome you personally throughout the season. 🏆 Voted best campsite in Auvergne in the Statista – Ça m’intéresse ranking (2021).
Our accommodation
From pitches to unusual stays
- Marked-out, shady pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes, with electricity, water and motorhome waste disposal
- 7 premium lodges of 42 m², our largest accommodation, at the edge of the forest
- 9 chalets (comfort and star) and 22 bungalows from 24 to 33 m²
- Unusual, eco-friendly stays: 2 ecolodges, 2 huts and 2 cabins
Pool area and leisure
Swimming and entertainment
A 15 × 7 m indoor pool heated to 28 °C, open all season, a heated 99 m² lagoon with waterfall and bubble bench, a heated 90 m² paddling pool and a water slide. A sauna is available on reservation.
In July and August, the kids’ club welcomes 4-7 and 8-12 year-olds, with entertainment, a snack bar and bread delivered to your pitch.
A committed campsite
Green Key and LPO Refuge
The campsite holds the Green Key (Clef Verte) and LPO Refuge labels: responsible water and energy management, waste sorting and protection of biodiversity along the Dordogne. Our donkeys even help maintain the green spaces!
The essentials
Practical information
- Open in 2027: from 5 May to 19 September
- Reception: 8:30 am-12:00 pm and 2:00-7:00 pm
- Chèques-Vacances accepted, VACAF approved
- CampingCard ACSI in low season
- Dogs welcome (conditions depend on the accommodation)
Fancy paying us a visit?
Book online: real-time availability and prices.
See also: The campsite · Contact and access · FAQ