Frequently asked questions

In this FAQ section, we’ve listed the most frequently asked questions to help you prepare for your camping trip, and provided the most comprehensive answers possible.

If you can’t find the answer you need, call us on 05.53.06.04.19 or send an e-mail to info@campingdauberoche.fr.

RESERVATION

When is the campsite open?

The campsite is open from April1 to September 30. The gîtes are open all year round. You’ll find updated dates every year on the campsite website.

What are the reception opening hours?

The reception office is open from 8am to 1pm and from 3pm to 7pm in July and August.

In low season, the office is open from 9am to 12pm and from 3pm to 6pm.

How to contact us

You can reach us by phone on 05.53.06.04.19 and by email at info@campingdauberoche.fr.

How many pitches does the campsite have?

The campsite has 55 pitches, broken down as follows: 10 mobile homes, 3 Lodge tents on stilts, 2 Bengali tents, 1 Bivouac tent, 39 bare pitches, including 6 Prémium pitches with individual sanitary facilities or kitchen chalet. We also have 5 gîtes for 5 to 6-8 people.

Where is the campsite?

It’s in the heart of the département, 17 km from Périgueux, 32 km from Brantôme and 35 km from Montignac-Lascaux. Its central location in the département means you can easily visit all the tourist sites in the Dordogne, from the green Périgord to the red Périgord, not forgetting the black Périgord.

How to make a reservation

You can book directly online. Online payment is totally secure. A deposit of 30% of the total cost of your stay will be required. If you have any doubts about availability or a particular request, please do not hesitate to contact us.

How much is the deposit for my reservation?

A deposit of 30% + €10 administration fee + optional cancellation insurance is required to reserve a pitch or rental.

How to pay?

You can pay by credit card, bank transfer, cheque, paper or connect vacation vouchers, or cash on site at the campsite.

Do you offer cancellation insurance?

The cancellation option represents 4% of the value of the stay, excluding booking fees. A registered letter is required in the event of cancellation. If cancellation is made more than 30 days before arrival, only the deposit paid will be refunded, excluding booking fees and cancellation option. Less than 30 days before arrival, the stay must be paid in full and the entire stay, excluding booking fees and cancellation option, will be taken into account. by our insurer Meetch according to its conditions (see cancellation insurance tab at the bottom of the site).

Booking validation

Once your payment details have been validated, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. Once we have validated the booking, you will receive a booking contract for electronic signature. If you don’t receive all these documents, check your junk mail and make sure you’ve entered your e-mail address correctly.

Once you’ve checked these points, contact us on 05.53.06.04.19 to discuss your requirements.

Is it possible to modify a reservation?

Please call us on 05.53.06.04.19 to discuss your options.

Are vacation vouchers (ANCV) accepted?

Yes, we accept paper and connect vacation vouchers. Please check their validity date, and if they are not pre-filled, please fill them in with your first and last name and address to make it easier for us to welcome you quickly on the day of your arrival.

Are you VACAF approved?

Yes, we are affiliated with VACAF.

How much is the tourist tax?

0.61€ per day per person over 18. For gîtes, this is €1 per day per person over 18.

Do babies count towards the accommodation's capacity?

Yes, babies are included in the accommodation capacity. For safety and insurance reasons, the number of people indicated by the accommodation must not be exceeded.

How do I get to the campsite from the freeway?

From the A89 freeway, take exit N°16 aire du Manoire. Follow Périgueux-Limoges. Then follow Bassillac (D5) and cross the town in the direction of Hautefort. Drive through Le Change. Turn right about 1 km after the exit, at the Chapelle d’Auberoche overlooking the campsite.

RENTALS AND PITCHES

What time do arrivals start?

Arrivals for rentals and pitches are from 3pm to 7pm.

On arrival, please park in the parking lot so as not to block traffic at the campsite entrance.

If you arrive earlier, please wait in the campsite parking lot for reception to open.

If you expect to arrive after 7pm, please call us on 05.53.06.04.19.

Can we arrive any day of the week?

In low season, arrivals are possible every day. In July and August, rentals are only available on Saturdays. On pitches, however, arrivals are possible every day.

What are the formalities on arrival?

We will proceed with your check-in and payment of your stay or the outstanding balance.

The balance will include the tourist tax and eco-participation.

We’ll give you a map of the campsite, a schedule of activities in high season, and an inventory of your accommodation. We’ll then accompany you to your pitch or accommodation.

What should I bring to my rental?

All rental units are equipped with crockery, and comforters and pillows are provided.

In the description of each rental property on our website, you’ll find a button to click on “Inventory”. You can print out the document in PDF format and thus have a complete inventory of the property.

However, we do not provide bed linen and towels. You must bring a fitted sheet, a comforter cover and a pillowcase for each bed, towels, shower mats, tea towels, as well as cleaning products, washing-up liquid, sponges, rubbish bags, etc.

What are the bed sizes in the rentals?

Most rental units are equipped with 140×190 cm double beds. Lodges and 1 O’Hara mobile home are equipped with a 160X190cm double bed. Single beds are 80X190cm, and in gîtes 90X190cm.

What type of coffee machines are available for our rentals?

All rental units are equipped with filter coffee makers. The large 6-8 person gîte is also equipped with a Dolce Gusto coffee machine.

Can I bring my dog or cat?

Yes, it’s important to us to welcome your pets. We are happy to welcome them for an additional fee per day, provided that the dogs do not belong to any category I or II attack dog. We accept 2 pets per pitch or accommodation. They must be vaccinated and tattooed.

In compliance with our rules and regulations, you must keep your pet on a leash on the campsite and take it outside to relieve itself, picking up after it (see Services, Animals and Rules and Regulations for conditions and regulations). Please bring your passport and vaccination certificate.

Can I walk my dog around the campsite?

Yes, there are paths all around the campsite, which is located in the middle of nature.

Do you require a deposit?

Yes, we ask you to pay a deposit which guarantees that the rental property will be respected and that the accommodation will be clean when you leave.

The deposit required on arrival is €490 and breaks down as follows: €400 for any damage to the rental property (breakage and damage) and €90 for end-of-stay cleaning.

Payment should preferably be made by credit card imprint or cheque on arrival.

Once we have carried out the inventory of fixtures on departure, it will be returned to you immediately, or within 48 hours if you have left, with any deductions for missing items, damage and/or cleaning costs.

If you rent equipment (fridge, childcare equipment, etc.), we will also ask you for a deposit.

Can unaccompanied minors rent a pitch or accommodation?

For safety reasons, minors unaccompanied by their parents are not allowed on the Auberoche campsite.

Do we have a choice of location?

When you make your reservation, you can specify your requirements (pitch number, proximity to a particular place or to people you know, shade or sun…). We’ll do our best to accommodate your request, depending on how full the campsite is and the dates of your stay.

Does the accommodation have a television? A dishwasher?

Only the gîtes are equipped with TV. For dishwashers, the 6-seater Merveilla mobile home has a small dishwasher, as does the large 6-8-seater gîte.

Are the rentals air-conditioned?

Some of our mobile homes are equipped with air conditioning.

What do I need for the electrical connections on the pitches?

You’ll need a European plug to plug in, not forgetting an extension cord.

Can I park on my plot?

Each pitch (bare or with accommodation) can accommodate 1 parked vehicle .

A second car must remain in the campsite parking lot at the entrance.

Can we pitch a tent on our rental plot?

The installation of a small tent is possible only if you do not exceed the occupancy capacity authorized by type of rental with a request prior to booking.

Are barbecues allowed?

Barbecues on pitches are not permitted. Collective barbecues are available near the snack bar and gîtes, in complete safety. All you need to bring is a bag of charcoal.

Do you offer refrigerators for hire?

Yes, we have several fridge-tops available for hire. The fridge-top must be protected under an arbour, in an awning or under the tent, and returned clean on departure.

Price: €3.5/day for a minimum of 5 days

A deposit of 90€ is required. Remember to bring a waterproof extension lead.

Do you offer baby equipment?

We provide a cot and high chair. A baby bathtub is available in the PMR cabin. You must reserve what you need when booking your stay to ensure availability.

Is it possible to install a cot in the bedroom with the double bed?

No, that’s impossible in most rental properties; there’s just not enough space.

Can we welcome visitors to our site?

Visitors are welcome, but must register at reception for security reasons and pay the applicable visitor’s fee. We accept a maximum of 5 people from 10am to 10.30pm.

Visitors have no access to the campsite swimming pool. Any breach of these rules will result in exclusion.

Are there any formalities to be completed for the day of departure?

You must leave by 10 a.m. after your departure inventory. For rentals, you must make an appointment at least 48 hours in advance for the inventory of fixtures, which will take place between 8 and 10 am. The accommodation must be left clean.

Pitches must be vacated by 12 noon. The sorting garbage cans provided on arrival must be left clean, as must the refrigerator in the case of rentals. The pitch must also be left clean.

Do I have to clean up when I leave?

You are responsible for your own cleaning on the day of your departure. For those who have forgotten, we provide boxes of basic cleaning products. At the end of your stay, if the cleaning has not been carried out correctly, a cleaning deposit of 90€ will be deducted from your deposit.

Is the campsite accessible to people with reduced mobility?

Yes, the campsite is accessible to people with reduced mobility; adapted sanitary facilities are available on site. Access to the bar and snack bar is also possible. However, we do not have mobile homes for the disabled.

I'd like to leave earlier... I won't be able to arrive on Saturday...

If you wish to shorten your stay with us or in the event of a delayed arrival, no refund will be made, as stated in the campsite’s general terms and conditions of sale. Please let us know.

Can we leave outside opening hours?

To do this, you need to notify reception in advance to find out how to proceed. Please note the gate closing times. You must leave your accommodation clean, with the keys inside.

After we have checked the premises, if we find no problems, the deposit will be destroyed or cancelled, depending on the type of deposit chosen.

SWIMMING POOL

At what time can we access the pool? Is it open all year round?

The pool is open from 9am to 8pm.

Open from May to September, weather permitting.

Which swimsuits are allowed in the pool?

For reasons of hygiene, we do not accept long swimming shorts or full-length cover-ups. Only UV-resistant T-shirts are allowed.

Young children must wear bathing suits.

Is the pool heated and supervised? Access for visitors?

The swimming pool is heated and open according to weather conditions.

As it is reserved for our guests only and does not welcome outside visitors, we are not obliged to provide supervision. Children are the sole responsibility of their parents or adult guardians, and must be accompanied even if they know how to swim.

The swimming pool is off-limits to visitors; it is reserved exclusively for guests staying at the campsite.

SERVICES AND ENTERTAINMENT

Does the campsite have WIFI?

In 2024, the campsite was fully equipped with WIFI by our service provider. You can buy a WIFI connection ticket at reception.

The price list is displayed at reception; rates are degressive according to the number of days and the number of devices. For example, a one-day connection for one device = €2

Do you have a laundry?

In the sanitary block, you’ll find a 10kg professional washing machine and a dryer with the same capacity. Laundry detergent is included in the price. Both are coin-operated.

Do you offer a bread depot? A grocery store?

In July and August, bread is available every day at the bar. All you have to do is order the day before before 6:30 pm: baguette, viennoiserie. Orders can be collected from the bar from 8am the following day.

We don’t have a grocery store, but we do sell a few local products at reception, as well as souvenirs bearing the campsite’s logo. The bar serves cold drinks and ice creams. There is a convenience store in the village 1.5 km away.

Do you offer entertainment throughout the season?

We offer daytime and evening entertainment during the week in July and August. Animations supervised by ourselves or outside professionals (pétanque tournament, sports tournament, relaxation session, archery). In the evening, karaoke, country music, concerts, barbecues and night-time swimming.

We don’t offer events in low season, except in special cases (bank holiday weekends depending on attendance).

Are all activities free? Do you have a kids' club?

No, we don’t have a kids’ club; we just offer activities during the week in which they can take part.

Most activities are free of charge; activities organized by external providers, such as archery, sophrology and massage, are not free of charge and must be paid for directly to the providers.

Are the bar and snack bar open outside the high season?

The bar is open evenings and weekends in low season. The snack bar is open only in the evening from Friday to Sunday.

What are the opening hours for the bar and snack bar?

In July and August, the bar is open from 8am to 1pm and from 3pm to 11pm. The snack bar is open from 7pm to 9:30pm, except on Mondays when it is replaced by a food-truck.

Do you offer bike hire?

No, the campsite does not offer bicycle hire.

Do you have a charging station for electric cars?

No, we’re not equipped. Charging stations are available in neighboring towns.

For safety reasons, it is not possible to plug directly into a pitch’s electrical terminal or a socket in the accommodation. This could lead to a power cut and a fire hazard. Similarly, your reservation does not include vehicle recharging.

How does waste management work?

We sort waste, and we’ve made it easy for you to do so.

On arrival, we give you a yellow tote bag for recyclable waste and a green bio-bucket for compostable waste. All rentals are equipped with them.

What are your environmental initiatives?

Respect for the environment is paramount to us, and we strive to minimize the impact of our activity on the ecosystem. Water management: pressure reducer, automatic taps, pool cover, regular monitoring to detect leaks. Energy management: low-energy LED lighting, pool cover, green electricity supplier. Waste management: sorting garbage cans, composters. Space maintenance: environmentally-friendly cleaning products, chemical-free maintenance of green spaces.

Access and circulation in the campsite ?

At the entrance, we have a license plate-reading barrier. It is active between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.

Outside these hours, no traffic is allowed on the campsite, except in emergencies.

In the event of a late return, you can park your vehicle in the campsite parking lot.

The 10km/h speed limit must be observed throughout the campsite.

What can you find at reception?

Reception is open from 9am to 1pm and from 3pm to 7pm.

Here you’ll find all the tourist information and flyers you need for your visits and activities.

Here you’ll find a selection of local products and souvenirs from the campsite.

You can buy your WIFI connection tickets at reception. A suggestion box is available for you to leave your suggestions.

AROUND THE CAMPSITE

Where are the shops to do your shopping?

You’ll find a convenience store in the commune of Le Change, about 1.5 km away. There is a COOP supermarket in Sarliac sur l’Isle, around 5 km away.

A bakery, pharmacy and tobacconist in Cubjac, 5 km away.

In Bassillac, bakery, tobacconist, chemist, hairdresser 10km away.

There are also supermarkets on the outskirts of Périgueux, 13km away.

Can we come by train?

The nearest train station is Périgueux, 19 km from the campsite.

Are there any markets nearby?

Every day, you can find a market of varying size. A list of local markets is available at reception. You can also find gourmet markets on certain evenings in high season.