
{"id":4217,"date":"2026-05-04T14:22:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T12:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/slow-travallers\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T13:35:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T11:35:53","slug":"slow-travallers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/en\/slow-travallers\/","title":{"rendered":"Slow Travellers"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"ls-section-block_5414ff6a26104bb56686edb28a3fd2e5\" class=\"ls-section  home-first page-one has-p-b p-b-18\" >\r\n        <div class=\"container container--wide\">\r\n        \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full animated fadeIn delay-100ms slower\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1710\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/randonneurs-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"randonneurs\" class=\"wp-image-4192\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/randonneurs-scaled.jpg 1710w, https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/randonneurs-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/randonneurs-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/randonneurs-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/randonneurs-1026x1536.jpg 1026w, https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/randonneurs-1368x2048.jpg 1368w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1710px) 100vw, 1710px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"ls__heading wp-block-heading\">Slow tourism itineraries: the ideal stopover campsite in Bresse<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns text is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">Are you heading south, looking for a peaceful place to stop off, or a base from which to explore the region without having to pack up every morning? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/en\/\">campsite in the Ain<\/a> has been designed with this style of travel in mind. Whether you\u2019re travelling in a van, motorhome, caravan or tent, <strong>here you\u2019ll find spacious<\/strong>, shaded pitches, all the facilities you\u2019d expect and an ideal location between the motorway and the Bresse countryside.<br>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">We have made a clear decision: to set aside a large part of the site for travellers on the move. As a result, more than half of our p<strong>itches are bare pitches<\/strong>, because campervans and motorhomes are very much welcome here! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns bottom is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column right animated fadeInLeft delay-500ms slow is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"ls-section-block_8b3a589a226d159e573958ca85167073\" class=\"ls-section  home-second has-background-image has-parallax has-background has-color-black-background-color\" >\r\n    <div class=\"ls-section__background-image opacity-63\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/balade-familiale-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"balade familiale\"><\/div>    <div class=\"container container--wide\">\r\n        \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"ls__heading wp-block-heading\">Key points to remember<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns text is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"ls-list ls-list-undefined wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How to get there <\/strong>: Just a few minutes from an exit on the A39; also easily accessible from the A6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: A natural stop-off point on the north-south route, in the heart of the Bresse region<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pitches<\/strong>: Spacious, shaded, compacted, with water and electricity, suitable for large motorhomes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On site<\/strong>: Heated swimming pool, snack bar, fishing pond, cycle routes and walking trails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Places to visit nearby:<\/strong> Bourg-en-Bresse, M\u00e2con, Louhans, the Dombes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: A one-night stopover or a stay of several days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"ls-section-block_a0d989b78e1c5c1ce0e05b84475fdf3e\" class=\"ls-section  home-fourth\" >\r\n        <div class=\"container container--wide\">\r\n        \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<h2 class=\"ls__heading wp-block-heading\">An ideal stopover between the north and the south<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns text is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">When you\u2019re clocking up the kilometres on your way to the Mediterranean or the Alps, the right stop makes all the difference. The Domaine de M\u00e9pillat, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/en\/camping-fishing-ain\/\">campsite with a fishing lake<\/a>, is just a <strong>few minutes from an exit <\/strong>on the A39, and getting there from the A6 involves barely any detour. It\u2019s the perfect way to get off the motorway, enjoy a peaceful night\u2019s sleep under the trees, and hit the road again the next day without wasting any time!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">This is <strong>the practical way <\/strong>to break up a long journey: a level pitch, with water topped up and waste emptied, a proper night\u2019s rest \u2013 and all without any complicated manoeuvring, even with a large motorhome.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full animated fadeIn delay-100ms slower\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/randonnee-en-itinerance.jpg\" alt=\"randonn\u00e9e en itin\u00e9rance\" class=\"wp-image-4197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/randonnee-en-itinerance.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/randonnee-en-itinerance-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/randonnee-en-itinerance-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/randonnee-en-itinerance-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/randonnee-en-itinerance-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"ls-section-block_ad571d273da1c52ec9e88a01e799a5f6\" class=\"ls-section  home-second bis has-background-image has-parallax has-background has-color-black-background-color\" >\r\n    <div class=\"ls-section__background-image opacity-80\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/camping-car.jpg\" alt=\"camping car\"><\/div>    <div class=\"container container--wide\">\r\n        \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"ls__heading wp-block-heading\">Pitches designed for campervans and motorhomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns text is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">Our pitches have been designed to <strong>comfortably accommodate all types of holiday vehicles.<\/strong> They are spacious, well-graded and easily accessible, even for large motorhomes, which often struggle with narrow access roads and sites where vehicles can get stuck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">Everyone can enjoy the shade of tall trees \u2013 a real treat in summer \u2013 and has access to water and electricity. It\u2019s easy to set up: just plug in, and you\u2019re all set for a night or a week. For electric vehicles, charging points have recently been installed on the estate.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">This is a choice we stand by: more than half of our pitches have remained unoccupied, compared with our rental accommodation. We are keen to keep space available for this way of travelling \u2013 free and close to nature. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"ls-section-block_a0d989b78e1c5c1ce0e05b84475fdf3e\" class=\"ls-section  home-fourth\" >\r\n        <div class=\"container container--wide\">\r\n        \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<h2 class=\"ls__heading wp-block-heading\">All around, there are towns and villages to visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns text is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">Once you\u2019ve settled in, there\u2019s plenty to explore without ever having to go far. La Bresse and the surrounding area offer some wonderful discoveries just a short drive away: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ls-list ls-list-undefined wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bourg-en-Bresse<\/strong> and its royal monastery of Brou, a masterpiece of the Flamboyant Gothic style, can be explored on foot amongst the market halls and historic fa\u00e7ades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>M\u00e2con<\/strong>, on the banks of the Sa\u00f4ne, serves as the gateway to the M\u00e2connais vineyards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Louhans<\/strong>, with its centuries-old arcades, is home to one of the region\u2019s most beautiful markets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further west, <strong>the Dombes region <\/strong>and its thousand ponds are ideal for birdwatching and walks along the water\u2019s edge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Direct access to the Jura <\/strong>and its lush green landscapes, set amongst lakes of pure colours and refreshing mountains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">You choose your own pace: one town a day, or simply whichever one takes your fancy, with no pressure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full animated fadeIn delay-100ms slower\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/village-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"village\" class=\"wp-image-4204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/village-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/village-1-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/village-1-1024x912.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/village-1-768x684.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/village-1-1536x1369.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/village-1-2048x1825.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"ls-section-block_5414ff6a26104bb56686edb28a3fd2e5\" class=\"ls-section  home-first page-one has-p-b p-b-18\" >\r\n        <div class=\"container container--wide\">\r\n        \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full animated fadeIn delay-100ms slower\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2535\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/repos-nature-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"repos nature\" class=\"wp-image-4208\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/repos-nature-scaled.jpg 2535w, https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/repos-nature-297x300.jpg 297w, https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/repos-nature-1014x1024.jpg 1014w, https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/repos-nature-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/repos-nature-768x776.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/repos-nature-1521x1536.jpg 1521w, https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/repos-nature-2028x2048.jpg 2028w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2535px) 100vw, 2535px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"ls__heading wp-block-heading\">For those who don\u2019t want to move anymore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns text is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">Some travellers have just one thing on their minds once they arrive: to put the handbrake on and relax. The Domaine de M\u00e9pillat, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/en\/camping-van\/\">campsite that welcomes campervans<\/a>, has <strong>everything you need for just that.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">The heated swimming pool where you can relax, the snack bar serving local dishes so you don\u2019t have to get back behind the wheel, the fishing pond where you can fish until sunset, and a cycle and walking route that starts right from the campsite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">What\u2019s more, there\u2019s a shop on site where you can pick up something for dinner. It\u2019s the perfect way to enjoy the peace and comfort without moving your car a metre! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\"><em>\u201cMany of our visitors arrive for just one night and end up staying longer. Between fishing in the pond, the swimming pool and our snack bar, they don\u2019t want to leave straight away, and that\u2019s exactly what we love to offer: the freedom to <\/em> &#8220;Whether you\u2019re just stopping off for a bit or staying for a while!&#8221;, say Val\u00e9rie and Valentin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns bottom is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column right animated fadeInLeft delay-500ms slow is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"ls-section-block_a0d989b78e1c5c1ce0e05b84475fdf3e\" class=\"ls-section  home-fourth\" >\r\n        <div class=\"container container--wide\">\r\n        \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<h2 class=\"ls__heading wp-block-heading\">A short stop or a long stay \u2013 whichever you prefer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns text is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">That\u2019s what makes our campsite so special: it\u2019s just as suitable for a one-night stopover as it is for a stay of several days. Well-located, easily accessible and fully equipped, it gives you the freedom to set off again in the morning or to extend your stay and enjoy the Bresse countryside at your own pace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">An eco-friendly campsite and LPO nature reserve, the Domaine de M\u00e9pillat welcomes visitors from April to September. The pitches by the pond get booked up quickly: do remember to book in advance, especially in summer!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">Stay for just one night, or settle in for a few days to unwind: it\u2019s up to you. Book your pitch at the Domaine de M\u00e9pillat, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/camping-campagne\/\">a <strong>countryside campsite!<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full animated fadeIn delay-100ms slower\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/halte-en-famille-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"halte en famille\" class=\"wp-image-4214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/halte-en-famille-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/halte-en-famille-300x282.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/halte-en-famille-1024x962.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/halte-en-famille-768x722.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/halte-en-famille-1536x1443.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.camping-mepillat.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/halte-en-famille-2048x1925.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"ls-section-block_af80489db4f1ce57bc7552588e72dec8\" class=\"ls-section \" >\r\n        <div class=\"container \">\r\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"ls__heading wp-block-heading\">FAQ \u2014 Camping \u00e9tape et itin\u00e9rance dans l&#8217;Ain<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"faq\" class=\"faq-container\"><div class=\"faq-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><div class=\"faq__box faq__item\"><div class=\"faq__container\"><div class=\"faq__block\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><details class=\"faq\"><summary class=\"faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\">Is the campsite easy to reach by motorhome from the motorway?<span class=\"faq-opener\"><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"content\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. The Domaine de M\u00e9pillat is situated just a few minutes from junction 10 of the A39, and is easily accessible from the A6. Our pitches are spacious, well-maintained and suitable even for large motorhomes, making it a convenient stopover on the north-south route.  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq__box faq__item\"><div class=\"faq__container\"><div class=\"faq__block\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><details class=\"faq\"><summary class=\"faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\">Can we stay for just one night?<span class=\"faq-opener\"><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"content\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course. The campsite is ideal for a one-night stopover to break up a long journey, as well as for a stay of several days. You can easily set up camp, top up your supplies, and set off again the next day feeling refreshed.  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq__box faq__item\"><div class=\"faq__container\"><div class=\"faq__block\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><details class=\"faq\"><summary class=\"faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\">What facilities are available on site?<span class=\"faq-opener\"><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"content\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A heated swimming pool, a snack bar serving local dishes, a fishing pond, a convenience shop, and cycling and walking routes starting from the campsite. Plenty to enjoy on site without having to hit the road again! <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq__box faq__item\"><div class=\"faq__container\"><div class=\"faq__block\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><details class=\"faq\"><summary class=\"faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\"> Are the pitches suitable for large vehicles? <span class=\"faq-opener\"><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"content\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Our pitches are spacious, levelled, shaded by large trees and equipped with water and electricity. They are perfectly suited to campervans, motorhomes \u2013 including large ones \u2013 and caravans.  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq__box faq__item\"><div class=\"faq__container\"><div class=\"faq__block\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><details class=\"faq\"><summary class=\"faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\">What is there to see in the surrounding area? <span class=\"faq-opener\"><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"content\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bourg-en-Bresse and the monastery of Brou, M\u00e2con and its vineyards, Louhans and its market, or the Dombes region with its thousand lakes. There are so many charming towns and villages to explore just a short distance from the campsite. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq__box faq__item\"><div class=\"faq__container\"><div class=\"faq__block\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><details class=\"faq\"><summary class=\"faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\"> Do I need to book in advance? <span class=\"faq-opener\"><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"content\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, especially in summer. The Domaine de M\u00e9pillat welcomes visitors from April to September, and the pitches by the lake get booked up quickly. Booking in advance guarantees you a pitch for your van, motorhome or caravan.  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq__box faq__item\"><div class=\"faq__container\"><div class=\"faq__block\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><details class=\"faq\"><summary class=\"faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\">Why have so many empty pitches been left? <span class=\"faq-opener\"><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"content\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because we are committed to welcoming travellers on the move. More than half of our pitches have been left empty compared to our rental accommodation: this is a deliberate choice to ensure that campervans and motorhomes always have a place here. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq__box faq__item\"><div class=\"faq__container\"><div class=\"faq__block\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><details class=\"faq\"><summary class=\"faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\">What are the opening hours of the campsite\u2019s entrance and exit gates?<span class=\"faq-opener\"><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"content\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure peace and security on the campsite, the vehicle gate providing access to the campsite opens at 8.30 am and closes at 9.30 pm in the low season and at 10.00 pm in the high season. Outside these times, an outdoor car park is available where you can park your vehicle safely. 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