Private camping rentals at Bus-Saint-Rémy, Vexin-Sur-Epte, Normandy 29

Land for
Tents accepted Caravans accepted Minivans accepted Motorhomes accepted
Area
5 ha

Your host, Paul Arnaud

Member since September 2020. Responds within less than 24h 94% response time.

Amenities

  • Animals welcome
  • Drinking water
  • Electricity
  • Independent dry toilets
  • Independent kitchen
  • Handicapped access
  • Independent fridge
  • Horses welcome
  • Stable
  • Bicycle storage
  • Parking onsite
  • Picnic table
  • Independent access
  • Kids playground
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Description

Située au coeur du Vexin bossu à quelques kilomètres de Giverny et La Roche Guyon, la propriété du XVIe siècle est à la sortie d'un charmant petit village.


We are a young French couple with two kids and a dog. During summer 2019 we have bought this wonderful castle from the 16th century in the Vexin Normand close to Giverny. It's 50 minutes from Paris by car or train.
We are currently renovating the building and its gardens to restore its past glory.
I'm a photographer and my wife is an art director.

The setting

The property opens onto the surrounding meadows and forests.
The Renaissance manor house is a listed historic monument.

The spots

Our pitches are located on flat, easily accessible, quiet plots.
You can ask for a place in the shade in the morning, and even bring your vehicle in under cover in the barn, subject to space availability.

An extension cord is available for motorhomes.

The sanitary facilities

Dry toilets are available. Cold water is also available outside and in the kitchen area. Facilities are rudimentary, but the essentials are there.

The amenities

For Internet, the 4G connection is excellent.
It's more than enough to watch videos and even send heavy files when sharing a connection.
A somewhat basic kitchenette provides the essentials. You'll find an old-fashioned grill oven, a microwave and a coffee machine. Remember to bring your own crockery and utensils, as these are not supplied. There are sockets for recharging your phones. A large extension cord is also available if you need it.

The activities

On site, you'll discover a place steeped in history, less than 10km from Giverny and numerous châteaux such as La Roche Guyon and Villarceau.
There's plenty of hiking in the area, and fishing and canoeing on the Epte, which flows through the valley less than 2km away.

Other things

We're redoubling our efforts to beautify the site, but there's still a lot to do. Last year we planted a large orchard, and this winter we planted a number of hedges, totalling over 1,200 trees. There's so much to do that some things can fall behind schedule, like the upkeep of the green spaces. Don't be surprised to see a hedge that needs trimming, or a lawn that's a bit untidy (but which will at least have the merit of encouraging biodiversity:).


Rules

Garbage cans are available for travelers.
Breakfast is served from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Please reserve the day before.
Arrivals are possible from 6pm and departures before 12am.
Please do not smoke in the buildings, as there is straw in the attics.

Extras

Possibility of breakfast (€150 / person)

Home-made jam, fresh bread, pastries, fresh eggs from our hens, home-made yoghurts, coffee or tea, orange juice squeezed on request.


Activities

  • Amusement Parks
  • Bar / Restaurant
  • Canoe / Kayak
  • Climbing
  • Clubs
  • Cultural visits
  • Events
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Horse-riding
  • Shopping
  • Surfing / Sailing
  • Swimming
  • Trails
  • Well-being
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Photos


Location

Exact location information is provided after a booking is confirmed.


Certifications


29 reviews

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  • Very nice hosts, very beautiful and well located place - perfect welcome!

  • What a beautiful castle!
    Disadvantage: no host seen, no shade, fairly expensive for what it was (28 euros)

  • Great welcome
    Very nice place

  • Very good welcome.
    We were able to choose our spot, we were able to tour the property.
    The ground was prepared for our tents and the passage was clear.

  • Nice chateau though we didn’t have the option to glance inside as host was away. Not sure if even optional.
    Was great as a first time ever sleep in a mobile home otherwise a bit pricey but everything listed and more
    Available

  • Thank you Paul Arnaud and Laetitia for this welcome and this sharing.
    A superb setting full of history to camp in all simplicity, warm encounters and exchanges before a night that was fortunately refreshed after the heat wave.
    A beautiful slice of life, I hope to come back to see you with the rest of my family!

  • 1 night in a quiet place, perfect to test our roof tent. Very good reception, comfortable dry toilet. We will come back on occasion

  • The land proposed to pitch our tents was not well adapted: sloping, not mowed, wet, irregular.
    We finally slept in the barn (quite dusty).
    Only one water point.
    Too expensive for a camping which is not one... even if it had the merit to be there on our bike itinerary (with a hell of a hill!).
    Positive points : the mölkky game and the folding camping tables that we took outside. We had a good time anyway.

  • The owner of the place led us to the place where we could install our tents. Surprisingly, the maintenance of the plot had not been done for at least six months, so we decided to spend the night in an old barn with a tap for the toilet and shower.The environment of this barn gave the impression to be in building site. to flee, the only attraction it is the castle, of which they play to make pay an excessive price. The atmosphere of our team of cyclotourists swept all this is misunderstandings.

  • This is a unique stay. Paul and his family occupy and are gradually renovating their gorgeous 16th century chateau and outbuildings, to which Paul very generously gave us a tour. His research and work on the history and renovation of the place is fascinating, and his energy and enthusiasm for improving and sharing his place is inspiring! We camped in a nice private area overlooking a gorgeous valley of wheat, forest and a village in the distance. The Dry toilet and other facilities were functional and convenient. Thanks for a fun and beautiful stay!

  • Great land and very welcoming host!
    Ideal location for beautiful hikes. To be done again!
    Thanks

  • I had a wonderful night at Paul Arnaud's place. The situation is quite amazing, a little bit lost in the middle of the Vexin regional park.

    Paul Arnaud's domain is vast and allows for multiple choices to setup the tent, all with amazing views on the country side. I was able to enjoy a beautiful sunset while lying in my tent.

    Amenities are basic, but everything you need is here.

    Paul Arnaud was very friendly and took some time to show me his property and the history that comes with it. He and his wife have a great project to renovate this beautiful and old domain, and I wish him all the best in it.

  • Too bad, our host was absent!
    Otherwise beautiful place ... despite the rain

  • We are very happy with our night at Paul's. Too short but we hope to go back soon to get to know each other better. We hope to see you again soon.

  • Very good welcome, very nice place. Paul Arnaud and his wife are very welcoming and warm. They give us access to the whole of their magnificent property after having explained its history. We have access to water, electricity, games for the children, the animals of the farm as a bonus. What more could you ask for. We recommend and hope to return soon to get to know them better.

  • Very nice experience with Paul-Arnaud's family. He made me discover the castle and its restoration project: a lot of passion and courage in this young couple! Nice moments of sharing with them at breakfast. And night under the shooting stars. Who says better ? I hope to come back soon...

  • Very good experience.

  • We spent a night at Paul's during a cycling trip and found all the comfort we were looking for as well as a friendly welcome in a very special place!

  • Very pleasant reception. Paul Arnaud was extremely helpful after our exhausting bike ride. The site is very beautiful.
    And if the facilities are basic, the setting and the calmness largely compensate them.
    Marithé

  • Unusual experience guaranteed! The access to the water is in the middle of the sheep and you will have the opportunity to discover the dry toilets (adopted for our part). Unfortunately there is no shower yet. We are told that it is in project but that explains why we found the quality price ratio disappointing.
    A warm welcome will be given to you by Hythn who knows the local animals like the back of his hand and has many stories to share.

  • Simply beautiful! Peaceful place! There is a person who stays during the week and who knows a lot about the castle and taught us a lot of things! There are also sheep and other animals

  • Great welcome from Paul and his family, beautiful spot!

  • The situation is perfect, quiet, a great choice of place to put your tent facing a magnificent sunset on a nice day. I highly recommend it!

  • Had a very pleasant stay. Paul-Arnaud and his family are very nice and welcoming. Great place!

  • Very good welcome, Paul Arnaud even lent us tools to finalize the installation of our tent that we used the first time. There is still a little work to finalize the arrangements, the site is superb.

  • We camped as a family in safety with a view of the surrounding hills and the crowing of roosters in the morning: a great adventure!
    Paul-Arnaud and his family are adorable and helped us out with utensils that we couldn't carry on our bikes. The place is charming even if some corners are still under construction.
    Excellent breakfast, I recommend it !

  • For our cycling weekend we had the chance to stay at Paul-Arnaud's. The decor is superb, the setting is pleasant and the roosters will happily wake you up.
    We loved it and can't wait to come back to see the progress of the renovations.

  • Very warm welcome from Paul and Soussou, a very good time with the family! We will keep this address for our next stay in the region!
    We highly recommend it !!!

  • Despite our last minute request, Paul-Arnaud gave us a great welcome on New Year's Eve! We were able to warm up inside with his family and friends, a hot meal was kindly offered to us, and then we were spoilt for choice to pitch our tent! The land is beautiful.
    Again, a huge thank you for this generous and warm welcome, we will keep excellent memories of this new year ! Hope to see you again :)