
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.
Grand Cerf campsite offers you a complete range of services to make your stay easier in the Nièvre, on the shore of a private lake. From the moment you arrive in Gimouille, you’ll appreciate the warm welcome from the team and the facilities that make this 4-star campsite a go-to family destination in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, close to Nevers.
For dining, enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant, perfect for family meals after a day of fishing or a visit to Nevers. A snack bar rounds out the offer for quick lunches between swims, a pizzeria is a treat on summer evenings, and a grocery shop lets you stock up on essentials and local Bourgogne specialities (Charolais beef AOC, Charolais cheese AOP, crottin de Chavignol AOP, Pouilly-Fumé AOC wines, Sancerre AOC wines, Nevers nougatines, Donzy croquet biscuits, Morvan honey, rosette sausage, pompe aux grattons, kir bourguignon, Burgundy snails). Free wifi is available at the bar and reception so you can stay connected during your holiday at Grand Cerf campsite.
Equipment rentals make organising your stay easier: cotton sheets, towels, baby kit (chair, travel cot, bath), TV rental and a safe. Pitches have an electrical hook-up for motorhome users and Grand Cerf campsite is accessible for people with reduced mobility. Bike rental lets you explore the Loire à Vélo cycle route crossing the Nièvre, the Canal latéral à la Loire and the many greenways of the Loire Valley in complete freedom. Boat and pedal boat rental lets you make the most of the campsite’s own lake.
Pets are welcome at Grand Cerf campsite (extra charge in season), on a leash and up to date with vaccinations. Gas barbecues are allowed on pitches and shared barbecues are available so you can fully enjoy the friendly atmosphere of this 4-star campsite by a lake, in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
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Grand Cerf campsite is open from April to the end of September 2026. The heated indoor pool means the whole family can enjoy comfortable swims throughout the season, in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, in the Nièvre, on the shore of a private fishing lake, close to Nevers and the Magny-Cours racetrack.
Any questions about your stay at Grand Cerf campsite? The team can be reached on 03 86 21 09 21 or by email at grand-cerf@capfun.com. The campsite is located at Route de Fertôt, 58470 Gimouille, in the Nièvre (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté), on the shore of a private fishing lake, 20 min from Nevers and 15 min from the Magny-Cours racetrack.
📍 Route de Fertôt, 58470 Gimouille
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