Camping Grand Cerf

Welcome to Grand Cerf 4-star campsite in Gimouille, Nièvre (Bourgogne)

Located in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, in the department of the Nièvre, Grand Cerf campsite welcomes you in Gimouille, route de Fertôt. This 4-star Capfun campsite enjoys a prime location on the shore of an 8-hectare private lake where you can fish, pedal boat and go rowing, 20 min from Nevers, 15 min from the Magny-Cours racetrack, 25 min from Apremont-sur-Allier and 30 min from La Charité-sur-Loire.

Grand Cerf campsite combines the charm of a wooded estate by a lake with the high-end amenities of a 4-star establishment: water park with slides, heated indoor pool, fully equipped mobile homes, kids clubs and entertainment in high season. A combination that appeals to families looking for a nature-focused holiday between the Nivernais bocage, the Loire Valley, the Val d’Allier, the vineyards of the Loire Valley and discovering the heritage of Bourgogne.

Around Grand Cerf campsite, the Nièvre offers exceptional richness: the campsite’s own lake for fishing and boat rides, the Bec d’Allier nature reserve where the Loire and the Allier meet, Nevers (20 min) and its Saint-Cyr-et-Sainte-Julitte cathedral, its ducal palace and the Sainte-Bernadette space, Magny-Cours and its Formula 1 racetrack (15 min), Apremont-sur-Allier one of the most beautiful villages in France (25 min), La Charité-sur-Loire a UNESCO-listed town of books (30 min), Pouilly-sur-Loire (35 min) home of the Pouilly-Fumé AOC vineyard, Donzy-le-Pré and its priory, Moulins (45 min) the town of the Dukes of Bourbon, Souvigny and its priory, Sancerre (1h) home of the Sancerre AOC vineyard, Bourges (1h) and its UNESCO-listed cathedral, Vichy (1h15), the Morvan Regional Nature Park (1h) with its lakes, Vézelay (1h45) and its basilica, the Tronçais forest.

The water park at Grand Cerf campsite: slides and pools in Bourgogne

Dive into the aquatic area of Grand Cerf campsite, a true oasis of freshness in the heart of the Nièvre! The complex combines a heated indoor pool, heated outdoor pools, multi-lane water slides and a fun paddling pool for the enjoyment of the whole family, in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, close to Nevers, the Magny-Cours racetrack, Apremont-sur-Allier and the vineyards of Pouilly-sur-Loire.

The multi-lane water slides at Grand Cerf campsite promise thrills to share as a family. Side-by-side descents, refreshing turns and landings in supervised pools: a genuine aquatic playground that delights teens and adults alike in the Nièvre, between Gimouille and its lake, Nevers the ducal city, the Bec d’Allier where the Loire and the Allier meet, Magny-Cours and its Formula 1 racetrack, Apremont-sur-Allier one of the most beautiful villages in France, the UNESCO-listed La Charité-sur-Loire, Pouilly-sur-Loire and its Pouilly-Fumé AOC, the Sancerre vineyard, Bourges, the Morvan and Vézelay. Lifeguards provide continuous supervision for worry-free swims.

The heated indoor pool extends the water fun whatever the weather at Grand Cerf campsite. Essential given the continental climate of Bourgogne, it is open throughout the campsite’s opening period, letting the whole family enjoy a comfortable swim in a bright, welcoming pool, on the shore of a private lake, in the heart of the Nivernais bocage, close to the vineyards and the Loire.

Younger children love the fun paddling pool at Grand Cerf campsite. Small slides, water games, mushrooms and refreshing cascades make up a world entirely dedicated to toddlers. A poolside bar with a shaded terrace rounds out the offer for parents, who can enjoy a refreshing drink while the children play safely in Gimouille, in the Nièvre.

Activities and entertainment at Grand Cerf campsite

At Grand Cerf campsite, entertainment fills the high season with the famous Capfun Fun Dose programme: kids clubs Clapou (4/6 years), Politicator club (7/10 years) and teen club Nobodys (11/17 years). Sports tournaments, themed evenings, a big family game, aqua wake-up sessions, aquagym, dance workshops: everything is on offer for a lively, sociable holiday in Gimouille, in the Nièvre.

Around Grand Cerf campsite, there’s no shortage of activities. The campsite’s private lake invites you to go fishing (carp, pike, gudgeon, tench), take a rowing boat or pedal boat ride, with shaded paths around the water. The Bec d’Allier nature reserve can be explored on foot or by bike. Nevers (20 min) charms with its cathedral, its ducal palace, its medieval lanes and its Sainte-Bernadette space. The Magny-Cours racetrack (15 min) welcomes motorsport enthusiasts with its driving courses and major races. Apremont-sur-Allier (25 min) is listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, with its flower-decked houses along the river.

Fans of vineyards and heritage will enjoy Pouilly-sur-Loire (35 min) and its Pouilly-Fumé AOC cellars, Sancerre (1h) and its Sancerre AOC, the UNESCO-listed La Charité-sur-Loire a town of books (30 min), Moulins (45 min) the capital of the Dukes of Bourbon with its National Costume Centre, Souvigny and its Cluniac priory, Bourges (1h) and its UNESCO-listed cathedral, the Palais Jacques-Cœur, Vézelay (1h45) and its UNESCO-listed Sainte-Marie-Madeleine basilica, Vichy (1h15) a UNESCO-listed spa town, the Morvan Regional Nature Park (1h) with its large lakes (Pannecière, Settons, Crescent), the Tronçais forest and its forestry heritage. Horse riding, hiking on the GR3 and cycling along the Canal latéral à la Loire round out the activities.

For a taste of Nivernais and Bourgogne gastronomy, try the local specialities: Charolais beef AOC, Charolais cheese AOP, crottin de Chavignol AOP, Burgundy snails, Nevers nougatines, Donzy croquet biscuits, rosette sausage, pompe aux grattons, Morvan honey, Pouilly-Fumé AOC, Sancerre AOC, Côtes de la Charité wines and kir bourguignon. The markets of Nevers, Moulins and La Charité-sur-Loire are must-visits to experience the soul of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.