Camping Les Genêts
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Charming campsite on Lake Pareloup in Southern France
Les Genêts is a charming five-star campsite located on Lake Pareloup in Southern France. The campsite is situated in Aveyron, in the midst of a rural area with beautiful vast landscapes of plateaus and valleys. Thanks to its perfect location by the lake, you’ll never run out of things to do. Swimming, pedal boating, kayaking, and surfing will easily fill your day. The campsite is ideal for families with children of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers! Camping Les Genêts offers a large sports and play area where you can play football, basketball, mini-golf, pétanque, jump on the bouncy castle, or work out in the outdoor fitness area. There’s also a play area for smaller children. The swimming pool is the heart of the campsite, as is the wellness area where you can relax. You’ll also find a small shop for daily groceries, a restaurant, and a bar where you can enjoy a cold drink or delicious cocktail. Important sports events are broadcast in the bar.
- Water fun for everyone: There is a heated outdoor pool with a small slide and a separate children's pool. Around the pool, there are sun loungers available. The campsite is directly located by a lake with a wide sandy beach. Children can enjoy inflatable water play equipment. You can also rent pedal boats, kayaks, and canoes here.
- Active entertainment program: During the high season, you can join the kids’ club, sports activities, and in the evening, there are various concerts, themed evenings, and performances. For teenagers, there’s a disco on the campsite, located away from the sleeping areas to avoid disturbance.
- Beautiful location: The campsite is located between Millau and Rodez, at about 806 meters above sea level, making it the perfect base to explore the whole Aveyron area.
- Restaurant / Pizzeria
- Take away
- Bar
- Minimarket
- Fresh bread
- Heated outdoor pool
- Toddler pool
- Sun loungers
- Swimming lake
- Sandy beach
- Inflatable water play equipment
- Welness area €
- Jacuzzi €
- Sauna €
- Massages €
- Multi-sports field
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Minigolf
- Jeu de Boules
- Fitness
- Pedal boats €
- Kayaking €
- Canoeing €
- SUP boarding €
- Fishing
- Bicycle rental €
- Entertainment
- Kidsclub
- Play area
- Bouncy castle
- Lake Pareloup
- Averyon center
- Nature park Grands Causses (17 km)
- Medieval villages and troglodyte cities
- Charging station for electric cars €
- Laundry €
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the campsite
Address
Les Gênets
Lac de Pareloup
12410 Salles-Curan
Aveyron (France)
Surroundings
Les Gênets is located in beautiful Aveyron, on the shores of Lake Pareloup, one of the largest reservoirs in France. There are several reservoirs in the area. It is the ideal base for enjoying nature and the sights of the Midi-Pyrénées region. The area is characterized by landscapes with high plateaus and deep valleys, only 60 km from iconic places like the Gorges du Tarn.
Aveyron is the destination for outdoor activity enthusiasts. Think canoeing on the lake, hiking, mountain biking routes, and even paragliding. Besides the sports activities, there is much more to enjoy: take a ride on a shared vélorail, visit Micropolis, go on a boat trip, or experience a unique boat trip under the Millau Viaduct. For daily groceries, you can head to the nearby village of Salles-Curan (5 km).
The region is known for having the largest number of beautiful villages in France. Examples include Castelnau-Pégayrols (23 km) and Peyre (38 km). Other interesting places, such as the regional nature park Grands Causses (17 km) and the iconic Gorges du Tarn (60 km), are within easy reach.
Pratical information
ngels:
The campsite is open from May 24 to September 14, 2025.
Reception hours:
Low season: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
High season: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
For late check-in, call the campsite to receive the code for the key safe.
Shop:
May, June, and September: daily: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
July and August: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Bread available in the low season only by order.
Bar/Restaurant:
May, June, and September: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, closed one day a week.
July and August: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Swimming pool:
Open from May 13 to September 17
Animation:
Available in July and August
- Please note, tourist tax must be paid on-site. The tourist tax is €1.10 per person per night, payable from the age of 18.
- At Les Genêts, a deposit must be paid upon check-in. The deposit is €250.
- Cleaning fees must be paid on-site at Les Genêts and are not included in the booking. The cleaning fees are €70.
At Les Genêts, you can check in from 4:00 PM. On the day of departure, you must check out by 10:00 AM.
Les Genêts is located on the beautiful Lake Pareloup in Aveyron, in the Midi-Pyrénées region of France. The campsite is easily accessible by car.
The campsite is located near the D577 and D199, important roads in the region. From Utrecht, it is approximately 1130 kilometers, with a travel time of around 11 hours, depending on traffic and route.