Camping de Lyon

Upon arrival the impressive reception and adjacent restaurant looked promising. It went downhill a bit from there. Arrived on pitch and they are quite closely packed in. The pitch was tired and dirty - the pitches had water facilities on them but all turned off and the grey water drains were all full of debris. We went for a walk outside the site and after wondering through some drunk undesirables found the area to be pleasant enough but few facilities like restaurants so we returned thinking we would have something in the on-site restaurant. They only served pizza but had not turned the oven on despite having been open for 2 hours so we had an expensive soft drink cola and returned to pitch to cook our own. Had to wash floor in motorhome as brought in lots of dirt from floor of pitch even though dry. Next day we went to empty the loo and the trendy system they had installed did not work - emptied down the toilets instead as were others. Having said that the toilets were spotless. Okay for stopover but wouldn’t rush back for more.

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I just wanted to add that we awoke this morning after 24 hrs of rain to really look at things. Of course, the pitch was sodden, but the rain had literally destroyed the top layer of the standing. Albeit the rain wasn’t that heavy, more persistent, the awful scree / sand based standing had covered everything from ground level to around 5 inches with a thick red grit / sand. We spent 3 hrs this morning washing down the water containers, awning electric lead, and then ourselves. This site is not for caravans really, more a motorhome stopover. Over the past three nights all we saw was motorhomes coming in late and leaving very early. I just wanted to add to and warn everyone not to look at this site as anything more. Be warned.

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We are still here after booking for three nights on our first caravan venture abroad; wish I had read these reviews before we booked to stay. On arrival all seemed ok and then we tried to find our pitch. The given map is not a reflection of the site and when we found our pitch “marked 11”, we later discover pitch 11A, very confusing. The pitch: water on our pitch was turned off / broken taps, as were other points around our area, seems there are older water systems still in place but not serviceable. We were not advised of this so we wandered around several empty pitches to find water. Even the clearly marked main pipe was off / broken opposite pitch 9A. The pitches themselves are not level, and on one side of the road, they are up a two inch kerb. Moreover, they are all just loose scree and large stones. Do not try and get your awning up - even drill pegs were useless and didn’t bite, rather just churn up the scree. We persevered but after a day of rain, this scree is now stuck to our awning; if only I could upload the pictures. The facilities on site are adequate but very tatty and dated. The gents has a very pungent urine odour and the roof was loose over the showers. These are hot, push button which is great, but they only stay on for 2-3 seconds! Swimming pool is ok, but no tables, chairs or loungers. Great laundry though. The cafe pizzas are excellent, (€10-€14). First night we had two pizzas, a portion of chips and two beers for €37. However, a set menu for €15 each at Le Laurencin, 24 Rue St John was excellent. Menu in English too. We had Onion Soup gratin, braised steak and lyonnaise pots, sweet and wine for €37. You do the math on that one! This site is very accessible of course and easy on/off the autoroute, which is its only saving grace. It is very busy with motor homes that arrive late and go early so some noise there. Overall it is very very tired and no money is spent keeping it neat and tidy. It’s as if you are in a time-wharp back to 1970. The staff are great though and eager to help. Getting into Lyon is easy on public transport. A €6 ticket from reception will get you a 24hr all access ticket pass for the 89 bus to the train/underground station as well as the underground and the Lyon trams up to the cathedral itself, great value. NB - ON EXIT OF TRAIN AND TRAMS YOU DO NOT NEED TO SCAN / USE YOUR TICKET. JUST WALK THROUGH. WE SAW SOME ‘POST THEM’ IN WHAT ARE RUBBISH BINS IDENTICAL TO THE TICKET MACHINES). In a nutshell, this is a one night, two maximum site and great for experiencing the lovely city of Lyon. Looking at a review from 2015 though, it is clear nothing has been done to the touring pitches. They are not akin to UK Club Sites which are five star, Camping Lyon two star max. Give it a lot of thought as to what you want if choosing to book here and do not stay more than two nights. Only use it for stopover or to visit Lyon. It is not a resort !

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Despite some negative reviews I hope this site remains on the clubs list as it’s in a fantastic location just off the main road through Lyon. There is a large supermarket beside it which was very handy for stalking up on our journey south. The pitches were a decent size and when we visited the shower block was clean, fully operational with plenty hot water. Overall we were happy and will definitely use again.

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Stayed here for three nights recently but two nights would have been enough. A trip into Lyon is well worth the trouble but that is it. The site is looking a bit tired with the owners appearing to spend their money in installing more holiday homes than on the visiting campers. The toilets were acceptable, just. A handy place to stop over on the way elsewhere.

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