How much does it cost to stay at Camping des Papillons?

From €23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Camping des Papillons

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Laidback and spacious family park with easy access from the A71
Within a 20-minute drive of Paléopolis palaeontology park
Food nights, welcome drinks, pool, snack bar and playground

You're most unlikely to get bored here, say Valérie and Christian, the amiable owners of peaceful Camping des Papillons. For its Allier department and Auvergne setting in the centre of France is in a region stuffed with pursuits and attractions of all sorts from volcano sightseeing and forest hiking to velorail cycling and river rafting... and as the site has easy access from the A71, getting out and about from here is a cinch. Camping des Papillons is a spacious and family-friendly park in Lalizolle, with a laidback vibe where guests are invited to mingle at welcome drinks every Sunday. You'll find a fair old bit to do around the grounds too: Tuesdays see foodie theme nights of varying types such as barbecue, paella and truffade evenings (if you don't know what truffade is, des Papillons is where to start), and regular competitions of table football, table tennis, volleyball and pétanque are held for guests. Alongside all that, des Papillons has a playground to safely occupy overexcited kids, miniature golf, a heated pool open from July to September, and a snack bar open daily from noon – obviously you'll want to occupy your time here for some significant time too. On site, there is also a tiny shop with just some basics. For food shopping, the nearest bakery and grocery shop are a five-minute drive from the site (in Échassières). There is another small shop and bakery, as well as restaurants, a bar and a pharmacy, in Ébreuil, 10 minutes' drive away. For larger shops, you will need to drive 20 minutes to Gannat.

Site type

Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/06 and 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).
The restaurant is open between 02/07 and 26/08.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Sat, 12 Apr to Sun, 21 Sept 2025

Pitch types & availability

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

5 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Hardstanding and grass

Pitch size: Min 6.0m width x 15.0m depth (19.7ft width x 49.2ft depth) Calculated area: 90.0m² (968.8ft²)

5 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 6.0m width x 15.0m depth (19.7ft width x 49.2ft depth) Calculated area: 90.0m² (968.8ft²)

Ground type

Hardstanding and grass

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Chemical disposal point
European plug
Use of a motorhome service point
Water hook-up
Wifi at the unit/pitch

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed
Pup tents not allowed

Extras

Campsite booking fee (compulsory) €1 (€1) per night
Dog (1 max)

€2 (€2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From €23 (€23) 1 night, 2 adults

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Other pitch types

2 bedroom static caravan (four person)

4 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedrooms

Dimensions: 6.0m width x 4.0m length (19.7ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)

4 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedrooms

Please bring your own towels.

Dimensions

6.0m width x 4.0m length (19.7ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)

4 rooms

Bedroom 1 x Double bed

Bedroom 1 x Twin beds

Bathroom 1 x Shower

Toilet 1 x Toilet

Features

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Duvets and pillows 4 included, 4 max.

Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Barbecue

Car parking by pitch/unit

Coffee maker

Cooking equipment

Dining table and chairs

Gas and electricity included

Gas/electric fire in lounge

Heating

Kitchen corner or kitchenette

Microwave

Outdoor furniture

Shower room with WC

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Campsite booking fee (compulsory)		€10 (€10) per stay
Dog (1 max)		€4 (€4) per night
Double bed linen hire (1 max)		€16 (€16) per stay
End-of-stay cleaning service (1 max)		€60 (€60) per stay
Single bed linen hire (3 max)		€9 (€9) per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From €82 (€82) 1 night, 2 adults plus taxes or fees €10 (€10)

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2 bedroom lodge (five person)

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedrooms

Dimensions: 5.0m width x 7.0m length (16.4ft width x 23.0ft length) Calculated area: 35.0m² (376.7ft²)

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedrooms

Please bring your own towels.

Dimensions

5.0m width x 7.0m length (16.4ft width x 23.0ft length) Calculated area: 35.0m² (376.7ft²)

Year of manufacture: 2007

5 rooms

Bedroom 1 x Double bed

Bedroom 1 x Bunk bed

Bathroom 1 x Shower

Toilet 1 x Toilet

Living room 1 x Single sofa/futon

Features

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Duvets and pillows 5 included, 5 max.

Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Barbecue

Car parking by pitch/unit

Coffee maker

Cooking equipment

Dining table and chairs

Gas and electricity included

Gas/electric fire in lounge

Heating

Kitchen corner or kitchenette

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Campsite booking fee (compulsory)		€10 (€10) per stay
Dog (1 max)		€4 (€4) per night
Double bed linen hire (1 max)		€16 (€16) per stay
End-of-stay cleaning service (1 max)		€70 (€70) per stay
Single bed linen hire (3 max)		€9 (€9) per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From €92 (€92) 1 night, 2 adults plus taxes or fees €10 (€10)

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

C’est mes dernières vacances par là-bas

Overall	2/10
Location	4
Value for money	6
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	4

Didier L. Sept 2024

2 bedroom static caravan (four person)

Liked: Camping, pas trop mal, En lui-même

Disliked: N’a pas aimé du tout, nous sommes repartis au bout de cinq minutes Trop loin de tout, il n’y a rien aux alentours. Les premiers magasins sont à 20 km déçu

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Bonjour Monsieur
Nous vous remercions pour cette note que vous nous attribuez.
Vous nous attribué la note de 2, Pourquoi ?
Vous êtes arrivés sous la pluie ? Nous ne sommes pas commanditaires du temps malheureusement.
Les magasins sont à 20 kms ? Tout est clair sur le site. La boulangerie est à 7 kms comme la première épicerie qui fournit de nombreux produits à des prix abordables. Le deuxième point de ravitaillement est à 10 kms. Dans ce même village, vous trouverez une boulangerie, une pharmacie, un bar-tabac et des restaurants. Effectivement, pour des magasins plus grands, il faut faire 20 kms mais ce n'est pas non plus un supplice d'autant que les routes sont agréables et touristiques.
Partir en vacances en connexion avec la nature oblige parfois à faire quelques concessions. Si vous regardez les commentaires des autres vacanciers, vous verrez que cet isolement est aussi et surtout un atout.
Concernant les autres items notés, vous ne pouviez pas juger vu le temps que vous y avez passé.
Nous trouvons votre note sévère surtout qu'en si peu de temps, on ne peut pas juger mais si c'est votre choix nous le respectons.
Bonne continuation à vous
Sébastien et Virginie

Wonderful site, very friendly owner

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sept 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Such a friendly site and so well organised. We loved the privacy of our pitch and ease of hook up and water

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your very nice feedback. We look forward to welcoming you again. Sébastien and Virginie

An excellent site to stop at with young children whilst heading south!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Rebecca S. Aug 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Welcoming and helpful staff, great choice of activities for young children, lovely snack bar serving food and drinks next to a fantastic pool with a view. All the facilities were close by to our shady pitch site and overall even better in real life

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your very nice feedback. We look forward to welcoming you again. Sébastien and Virginie

Super zur Übernachtung auf der Durchfahrt.…

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	6

Anonymous Aug 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Super zur Übernachtung auf der Durchfahrt.

Disliked: Minigolfanlage alt

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback. Wir freuen uns, Sie wieder bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen. Sébastien und Virginie

Lovely accommodation. Hosts very friendly and helpful

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Jane P. Aug 2024

2 bedroom lodge (five person)

Liked: The location was lovely. Peaceful.
Lovely pool.
Clean and well stocked accommodation

Disliked: No cleaning products

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your nice feedback. We look forward to welcoming you again. Sébastien and Virginie

Nice quiet and simple campsite with a clean pool

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

James S. Aug 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: A great place to stop off on the way to the South - we stopped here as an overnight between Roscoff and Martigues. Clean and well kept. Friendly owners.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back. Sébastien and Virginie

Good value and quiet position…

Overall	6/10
Location	6
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Sarah R. Jul 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Good value and quiet position

Disliked: Basic facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back. Sébastien and Virginie

Owners were very welcoming. Site well kept and clean. Stayed two times…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Raymond S. Jul 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Owners were very welcoming. Site well kept and clean. Stayed two times at this site, on way to Italy and on way back. Would definitely use this campsite again for a couple of nights.

Disliked: None

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your very encouraging feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back to our campsite. Sébastien and Virginie

Great family campsite

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

danny b. May 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Lovely site ,a warm welcome clean functional toilet/ shower block, and a option to order croissants/pan de chocolates for breakfast

Disliked: Nothing ,great site with a variety of accommodation

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your very encouraging feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back to our campsite. Sébastien and Virginie

Really friendly welcome, quiet & peaceful site.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sept 2023

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Really friendly welcome, quiet & peaceful site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your very encouraging feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back to our campsite. Sébastien and Virginie

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Camping des Papillons

17 Rue du Stade

Lalizolle

Allier

France

03450

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

46.15505°N
3.0023°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Natural sites, sports, heritage, adventure and a smashing theme park are all up for grabs from here. The spectacular Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Park is just to the south of the site, with its most famed crater the Puy de Dôme; the fab Vulcania theme park, and the volcano of Lemptégy all within an hour. If the kids feel fizzingly excited by Vulcania, have another historic theme park day at the Paléopolis palaeontology park 20 minutes' drive away at Gannat. All ages should also like a subterranean adventure at Volvic 45 minutes away, at the Maison de la Pierre de Volvic in an underground former quarry and Puy de la Nugère lava flow. Active options include horse riding via the centre five kilometres away; trekking in the Sioule valley and region's forests, investigating the bike trails alongside the river, or – pleasantly placidly – hiring an electric bike for the ride from Louroux de Bouble.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.

Dogs

A valid vaccination certificate must accompany your dog.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 30 day(s) of arrival.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: €200.00 damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Pool

Only park guests are authorised to use the pool.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Reception

Reception is open from 9 a.m. to noon and from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. between 12/04 and 21/09.

Vehicles

The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. Cars are not permitted when travelling with a motorhome/campervan.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Pool

The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/06 and 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).

General

The restaurant is open between 02/07 and 26/08.

Dogs

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Vehicles

Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 9 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Dogs

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of €70.00 will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Camping des Papillons have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Camping des Papillons dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping des Papillons? Natural sites, sports, heritage, adventure and a smashing theme park are all up for grabs from here. The spectacular Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Park is just to the south of the site, with … Read more