Camping Maisonneuve Dordogne Reviews

3.0
Frank G.September 2023
Advantages
The site is very well located for excursions. 5 of the most beautiful Dordogne villages are within a radius of approx. 15 km. The campsite is located directly on the river, so you can go for a swim or a run. There is a swimming pool, a bar and a bread delivery service.
Negatives
Sanitary. Toilet has no toilet paper - that should be standard. And no toilet seats. Showers are very unfavorable for clothes and shower utensils: There are hardly any hooks and surfaces and if they are, they are right in the splash area of the shower. The pitch is very long. There is no real campsite feeling. There are a lot of mosquitoes as it is located by the river.
Space is okay
A classic yes but no campsite that you may or may not like. We found the sanitary facilities in particular not so great. If that's important to you, you shouldn't come to this campsite.
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5.0
Maike D.August 2017
Family place
Beautiful, quiet campsite with a great bathing area on the small river Ceou. Shady pitches, meadow to play on, not too crowded despite high season, cozy spot in the courtyard of a former farm. There isn't a program every evening, which we really like.
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5.0
Gerd J.August 2015
A great place !!!
I can only agree with the report by "mud\_1970" and therefore only add my comments: the site is divided into several areas, e.g. a normal area with pitches as you know it and the area with the huge open space. We had a pitch in the open area, with the river behind us and unfortunately the road behind... the river, which you could hear but it wasn't bad. Otherwise: + very well-kept and clean sanitary facilities + hot showers that you can regulate yourself + large, spacious pitches + lots of sports and leisure activities + entertainment once a week: we had a salsa evening + two market traders with their stalls once a week: Fruit, vegetables, meat, sausage, cheese, etc + when we were there they looked at the nationality and grouped accordingly: here a few Germans, there a few English, over there a few Dutch, ... The northern access road is really very narrow, with my little Wowa I was already sweating, with oncoming traffic there is a standstill - I personally didn't like the pizza and the cocktails took some getting used to (Cuba Libre & Caipi) Attention: in the high season it is IMPERATIVE to make a reservation! To summarize: A GREAT PLACE !!!
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5.0
Axel R.July 2015
Advantages
River bathing area and pool Huge playing field with volleyball court Pitches partly directly on the river Bar & restaurant Pleasant size
Negatives
Nothing significant (see commentary)
Family-run CP with fantastic river bathing area in a great landscape
The campsite has around 140 pitches and only a few mobile homes, which are located behind a row of trees on the eastern edge. The pitches are large enough, but not always completely flat, many directly on the River Ceou. Difficult to access via the northern access road with a trailer, better to take... the southern access road (signposted). Sunny, semi-shady and shady spots. The latter are highly recommended in midsummer, as daytime temperatures of over 35°C are normal, and over 40°C are common. Due to the valley location, the campsite is in the shade from around 21:00 in the evening and until around 08:00 in the morning, but this is quite pleasant (tip: the pitches at the south-eastern end of the campsite have the longest hours of sunshine). At night it cools down to 10°C even in midsummer. Almost no mosquitoes. Lots of sporting activities: huge playing field in the middle of the site (approx. 2 ha) with volleyball court, heated swimming pool (with its own baby pool), soccer pitch with metal goals, basketball hoop, table tennis tables, fitness equipment, two playgrounds, boules court, free mini-golf course, billiards, table football and one of the most beautiful river bathing spots on the Ceou. The Ceou is a crystal-clear, cool river (water temperature in summer approx. 15-17°C, wonderfully refreshing at 35° air temperature), which flows into the Dordogne at Castelnaud La Chapelle. Sanitary facilities partly new, partly a little older, but (depending on the previous user) mostly very clean; depending on the pitch, the paths to them are a little longer. There is a separate children's bathroom (for 0-4 year old guests). Shower heads permanently installed, temperature adjustable, just as many individual wash cubicles as showers. As is common in France, there is no male/female separation. A public road with very little traffic runs through the campsite, but is used almost exclusively by campsite guests and cyclists; it is part of the Ceou cycle path. The road from Castelnaud La Chapelle to St. Cybranet is clearly audible due to the valley location, albeit with little traffic. There is a separate area for youth groups. A little tolerance is required here, because if 15-20 young people enter the pool area, the pool is full. Otherwise, the French youngsters were very considerate. You should like or at least tolerate charcoal barbecues, as there is a lot of barbecuing going on. The reception, campsite supermarket, bar, info point, restaurant and WiFi reception are located in a picturesque, horseshoe-shaped historic farmhouse, which is also inhabited by the family that runs the campsite. Books (in French and English) can also be borrowed here, and there is also an information point with leaflets on excursions in the surrounding area. The restaurant offers simple dishes (burgers, pizza, salads), but of very good quality, the ice cream is very good. In the high season there is an excellent menu once a week (e.g. mussels in white wine sauce, paella). Stella Artois, Hoegarden and Leffe on tap. The CP supermarket is small and only offers the essentials, but fresh baked goods can be ordered daily (baguettes, pain, croissants etc.). Very low-key and friendly entertainment in high season (e.g. water polo and soccer tournaments, live music once a week in the evening). The host family and all the staff are very friendly and helpful. They speak English as well as French. In the surrounding area there is a small supermarket in Castelnaud La Chapelle (5 min. by bike), an organic supermarket in St. Cybranet (10 min. by bike), another organic supermarket in Sarlat (15 min. by car), a huge Leclerc supermarket, a Carrefour supermarket and a Casino supermarket. Numerous excursion possibilities in the surrounding area [Castelnaud and Beynac castles with their own museums, Les Milandes castle with bird of prey show and Josephine Baker museum, Marqueyssac gardens, the village of La Roque-Gageac built into the rock, Sarlat old town, Lascaux cave, canoe tours on the Dordogne, donkey trekking, etc.].Tip: almost car-free cycle tour on the Ceou cycle path to Daglan (approx. 10km) with English tea room "Le The Vert"]. Hiking trails lead directly from the CP into the forest. And if you want to know how the French really let it rip, you should definitely visit the village festival in St. Cybranet (always on the first weekend in July) ...
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5.0
Anthea C.August 2014
Advantages
The site was a great location for using bikes, as it bordered a cycle path along the river valley
Pleasant relaxing campsite
A well run site with good sized pitches and a large open area for games, bordering an attractive river for paddling or using inflatable rings and boats. The location in the Ceou river valley was spectacular, with views of the surrounding hills. The site is a short distance away from Castelnaud castle and is close to a most attractive part of the Dordogne valley, with numerous places to visit. I would highly recommend the site.
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4.0
J.I.M. B.May 2013
Maisonneuve. mei 2013. Mooie graslandcamping met schermplatanen langs een snelstromend riviertje Le Céou. Ruime plaatsen. Modernized bar, library, internet (free) and typical camping toilets and showers. Nice inner square, large swimming pool, basketball court available. Good base for hiking, canoeing,... mountainbiking, kastelenkijken, stadjes bezoeken.(Sarlat).Een bezoek aan de tuinen van Marqueyssac aan te bevelen evenals je jardin de Cadiot (Carlux).Bezoek ook Beinac kasteel, Castelnaud kasteel, Stadje Domme (Kruisridders),met prachtig uitzicht over de Dordogne.
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