Many cycle routes starting near Camping Canal de Berry allow you to discover the magnificent hedgerow landscapes, forests and valleys that are characteristic of our region. Route maps are available at the Cœur de France Tourist Office.
A tributary of the Cher rising in the commune of Vesdun, the Loubière winds for about twenty kilometres through the Berry hedgerow countryside before reaching Saint-Amand-Montrond. This 7-kilometre loop follows the stream, passing through the communes of Orval and Bouzais.
Built nearly two centuries ago, the Canal de Berry required the construction of around a hundred locks along its 320-kilometre course. This 9-kilometre loop lets you discover three locks located in the commune of Saint-Amand-Montrond.
You are here on the famous Route Jacques Cœur, which runs through the former provinces of Berry, Sologne and Giennois. Various points of interest are located near the campsite, such as the Abbey of Noirlac, the château and gardens of Ainay-le-Vieil, and the Forteresse de Montrond.
The Château d’Ainay-le-Vieil is a 13th-century plain fortress. Its remarkable landscaped park features an ingenious hydraulic system inherited from the Middle Ages.
The Abbey of Noirlac is one of the best-preserved Cistercian abbeys in Europe. The Cistercian complex has now become a particularly lively cultural centre, with gardens designed by French gardener and landscape architect Gilles Clément.
The Forteresse de Montrond, built on a limestone hill, is the only bastioned fortress ever built in central France. This structure offers an unmissable overview of the evolution of military architecture, from the 13th to the 17th century.
Throughout your stay, you can enjoy water-based leisure areas located just a few kilometres from our campsite.
Classified as a Natura 2000 site, Lac de Virlay offers a wide range of outdoor sporting activities. During the summer, watersports equipment (canoes, pedal boats, electric boats, windsurf boards, etc.) is available for hire.
This aquatic centre features a sports pool and a leisure pool with a water slide. A wellness area with saunas and a hammam is available to swimmers.
Lac de Sidiailles is one of the little gems of the Berry region! Ideal for having fun and enjoying the serenity of the Berry countryside, this man-made lake is now perfectly equipped. One day won’t be enough to discover all the activities on offer!
Various tourist sites offering original leisure activities are located a few dozen kilometres from our campsite. Let yourself be guided!
The Pôle du Cheval et de l’Âne is a 140-hectare estate dedicated to the world of horses and donkeys. The site is home to the Sitazin museum, offering 350 m² of exclusive, fun exhibits dedicated to donkeys, including the Grand Noir du Berry, a donkey breed native to the Berry region! The visit continues with a meeting with the animals living on site.
Espace Métal is a unique history museum. It is housed in a former coal hall listed as a historic monument. Guided by TV presenter Jamy Gourmaud, visitors are invited to discover the beginnings of contemporary metalworking on an astonishing journey back to the era of the Berry forges!
Village Loisirs de Goule is an exceptional site, ideal for recharging in nature and enjoying the many outdoor activities on offer at this leisure centre. Nature lovers particularly appreciate this protected natural area, classified as a Sensitive Natural Area and a Natural Area of Ecological, Floristic and Faunistic Interest.
