Camping des Ballastières

👏 Nice, spacious spot Pitch/rental accommodation: Own van 👎 Our van is registered as a car, but since we slept in it, it was counted as a "motorhome," which is obviously more expensive! The "lady" at the reception became unfriendly when I asked and rolled her eyes at another guest, which was clearly directed at me because I naturally wanted to understand why a car is considered a motorhome there!?! The next day, I asked her colleague, who responded a bit more friendly but only answered with: "In Germany, you pay 40.00€ for a spot, here only 20.00€." This was not clearly indicated anywhere. Pitch/rental accommodation: Friendliness - and the price list should be presented in such a way that one can immediately see what the final costs really are and that a normal car, once you sleep in it (according to the reception), is considered a motorhome...

Pros

A pleasant and quiet little week in the mobile home!

👍 Stay in a trappers tent. The campsite is clean and quiet, with rivers and a lake nearby for lovers of fishing and hiking. On Saturday, the gas stove caught fire, fortunately without serious damage, but there was no alternative solution, so we couldn't cook warm vegetables. Fortunately, we didn’t stay for a week because the nights were 10° and eating only cold meals is not ideal. Location/Accommodation: Clean tent With dishes, fridge, microwave Bedding provided. 👎 We would have liked a replacement for the cooking plates as they no longer meet safety standards and are very dangerous. The tent could have caught fire given the flames coming from the gas hose. Additionally, the playground by the pool is not secured enough for children. Location/Accommodation: The playground by the pool is not secure enough. The pool needs refreshing. The inflatable slide is unusable due to a bee infestation.

Pros

The campsite was too neat for us. There was no vibe. If you are looking for peace and quiet, this is your spot! Pitch/Rental accommodation: Large pitch, fishing pond.

Cons

Color. Pitch/Rental accommodation: Dull. Everything was green and gray. No color.

Pros

Very clean campsite, very pleasant staff, the mobile home is very well designed. The weather was bad, so we couldn't enjoy the pool.undefinedLocation/Rental accommodation: Mobile home very well arranged

Cons

It's a shame that swimming in the lake is prohibited

Pros

A bit disappointed, I expected better. Location/Rental: the view of the pond is very beautiful.

Cons

More shade around the cottage chalet would be desirable; otherwise, a fan or air conditioning should be provided for this price. The chalet, located in the full sun, is a furnace inside day and night. Having a small clock near the entrance door would be helpful so one doesn’t need to carry their phone to know the time. Location/Rental: too hot inside due to the exposure to the sun all day. The camping atmosphere is not great.

Pros

Good sanitary facilities, water always warm, even for washing dishes. We also had plenty of shade. Within walking distance to the public lake for swimming (dog).

Cons

There are always small issues, but staff is open to discussion. By the way, I need to leave some ratings that are either not done or not relevant. That's why I'm putting a 3 here. The webmaster can then change it. Pitch/Rental Accommodation: See above.

Also found a nice parking spot on short notice. Suitable for large campers as well as for cyclists. Small restaurant on site. Supermarket within walking distance.