Campsite near Bourg en Bresse
Looking for a friendly vacation spot in the Ain region? Let yourself be tempted by a stay close to nature at Domaine de Mépillat. Situated on the edge of a pond, about half an hour’s drive from Bourg-en-Bresse, the 3-star Ain campsite is appreciated for its lush green setting and proximity to a number of must-see tourist attractions in the Ain, Jura and Saône-et-Loire regions. So make the most of your stay and discover new things, enjoy your favorite activities and, above all, share happy, carefree moments with your loved ones.
During your stay, you’ll have access to a wide range of quality services: a restaurant, snack bar, bar, grocery store where you can pick up fresh bread and pastries every morning, laundry facilities, various rentals (baby accessories, sheets, refrigerators, etc.). You’ll also be able to take part in the various activities offered by the campsite, from open-air cinema to themed evenings, as well as the various facilities on site: aquatic area, petanque area, ping-pong table, bouncy castle and children’s playground…
The Bourg-en-Bresse campsite also boasts comfortable accommodation, including mobile homes for up to 6 or 8 people, as well as unusual models such as yurts and tepee chalets.
Campsite accommodation
Several camping pitches are available at the Bourg-en-Bresse campsite, categorized into three packages. The “hiker’s package” is designed to accommodate a single person, a tent and a bicycle, and has no electricity. The “standard” pitches, with a minimum surface area of 90 m², can accommodate 2 to 6 people, as well as a tent and a vehicle or camper van. Shady or sunny, they benefit from an electricity and water connection. Finally, the “Grands Confort” pitches offer a larger surface area of up to 160 m², with the same capacity, and benefit from a 10-amp electrical connection as well as a water connection.
The Bourg-en-Bresse campsite also offers mobile homes with comfortable living spaces. For example, you can book the “Family Plus” mobile home, a 32 m² model for up to 8 people. The Mâcon rental has 3 comfortable bedrooms, carefully decorated with designer furniture. There’s also a living area with a bench that converts into a bed for 2 people, and a modern, terrace-facing kitchen with all the necessary equipment (fridge-freezer, coffee maker, crockery, microwave…). The mobile home also has a full bathroom and separate toilet, as well as a spacious terrace that promises pleasant moments of conviviality.
You can also opt for one of the unusual rentals offered by the Bourg en Bresse campsite: a yurt for 2 or 4 people, a teepee chalet for 2 to 6 people or a canvas bungalow for 5 people.
Camping near the medieval town of Bourg en Bresse
Bourg-en-Bresse (01) is a city with an abundant and daring past that has preserved an original heritage. Once a Gallo-Roman stronghold, it was annexed to Savoy during the Middle Ages before becoming French in the XVIᵉ century. The town is made up of ancient buildings, reminders of this past. There are medieval half-timbered houses, mansions from the XVIIᵉ and XVIIIᵉ centuries, including the Hôtel Marron de Meillonnas, Notre-Dame church… Its most famous monument, a building from the flamboyant Gothic period, is the Royal Monastery of Brou, founded by the Duchess of Savoy, Marguerite of Austria (XVIᵉ century). But you’ll also find other buildings no less sumptuous, such as former chapels and that of the former Jesuit college now a lycée, the theater, the Hôtel-Dieu, its apothecary…
The first signs of human occupation date back to Gallic times. Since then, the city has undergone many changes over the ages, making this capital an essential point of passage, exchange and wealth.
Today, various economic sectors make it an important magnet.
So, once you’ve packed your bags at our family-run campsite in the countryside, take a trip down to Bourg-en-Bresse to discover all its facets.
Shopping, restaurants, cafés, museums and strolls along the streets await you.
A visit to this beautiful city of character is a must.
