Family campsite in Allier
Fancy some comfort and some peace and quiet at a family campsite in the Allier? Welcome to the Camping des Papillons campsite, where every service is designed to make your holidays in the heart of ’a setting that is peaceful and surrounded by greenery. Our campsite in Auvergne offers a range of facilities that are simple yet comprehensive for a holidays of high quality for couples, families or groups of friends.
Welcome to David and Frédérique’s family campsite in Lalizolle
We are David & Frédérique, the new owners and managers of this family campsite in the Auvergne.
We decided to settle in this beautiful region of the Auvergne, in the Allier department, in Lalizolle, a small commune of around 400 inhabitants.
Previously, we worked in various fields (video surveillance, IT, administration, accounting for him, medical, social, quality assurance/safety and hygiene, auditing for her. We offered home organizing. For the past 2 years, David has worked as an all-rounder at a campsite in Switzerland.
We’re also motorhome enthusiasts and know the camping scene well, having been to over 100 campsites and driven almost 22,000 km in 2 years, in Switzerland and France. We loved this world.
From the moment we met in 2021, we had the idea of one day running a campsite. This dream finally came true. At the end of 2024, we had a financial opportunity and we threw ourselves into this challenge, this new life, this new country, this new job.
And that’s when it all started… lots of administrative formalities, lots of communication and exchanges with our broker, our future banker, insurance companies, suppliers, preparation for the move, leaving our jobs, our families and our friends behind. Well, we’re only 5 hours away!
Our challenge began on June 6, 2025, when an inventory of the campsite showed us that we were going to have to roll up our sleeves, ask for advice, bring in professionals and have some very very very very busy and long days.
We’re delighted with the very positive initial feedback from our little campers, and will continue to put all our energy into welcoming our customers to a pleasant, family-friendly, well-maintained and clean campsite.
A few entertainment events will also be held to liven up a few summer evenings as well as the the snack bar where David will prepare some pizzas, paninis, sausages and chips, burgers and chips; we’ll also serve as well as some cocktails with and without alcohol and other drinks, some ice creams of course !
We wish you all a wonderful summer, and why not drop in for a visit?
David & FrédériquE
comfort
Additional services and rentals
For your comfort, we offer…
FREE WIFI
All over the campsite.
BABY KIT
(bed, bath, high chair) from €5
LAVERIE
5€ with token and capsule
HOUSEHOLD PACKAGE
FIXED FEE CLEANING €50 (compulsory if pets are present)
pets allowed
Pets allowed (except dogs in categories 1 and 2) €2.50 per night
For your convivial evenings, we have two braziers with a view of the Puy-de-Dôme! For their well-being and the respect of all, we ask you to keep them on a leash, to pick up after them, and not to leave them alone in the accommodation. A suitable space, a few toys and lots of cuddles are enough to make them feel as comfortable as you do at our family campsite in the Allier region.
Eco-responsible camping in Auvergne
Since we took over the campsite, we’ve been working to preserve the environment.
Every year, we think about changing our behavior. By involving you in our approach, we can work together to improve our environment.
During your stay, don’t hesitate to share your ideas with us.
THINK, change our behavior,
FOR THE FUTURE…
respect
Our actions
Waste sorting
At the entrance to the campsite, we have three types of container.
- Green: glass containers without caps.
- Black: household waste
- Yellow: recyclable waste
Compost bin
Insect hotel
The insect hotel is a house with several rooms suited to each insect that protects the garden.
These little houses provide shelter for insects, ensuring effective pest control in the vegetable garden and orchard. A natural method that eliminates the need for chemical treatments.
Certain insects are our allies in the fight against pests. To repel aphids, psyllids and slugs, it’s best to be well surrounded.
Tenants are numerous and varied. The different compartments ensure greater diversity. Butterflies, bumblebees, wasps and ladybugs can all be part of the mix.
ENJOYING
AWAKEN YOUR TASTE BUDS!
Treat yourself at the campsite snack bar
In July and August, the snack bar at the family campsite in Auvergne welcomes you every single day from 4 pm! On the menu: burgers, chips, sausages artisan, pizzas. For those little hungers or those cravings for something refreshing after some activities and family-friendly entertainment in the Allier, ice creams, crêpes and drinks are are served on the terrace in a relaxed and cosy atmosphere.
View the menu
SEE the pizza menu
SEE the pizza menu
memories
Family get-togethers and cousin parties? Organize it at the campsite
Are you looking for a friendly place to bring your tribe together? Our family campsite in the Allier region is perfectly suited to hosting groups, cousins orfamily events.
With our wide range of accommodation options, spacious pitches and on-site facilities, you can organise everything in one place. A friendly atmosphere guaranteed!
Shopping nearby
We have a mini small grocery shop at the campsite reception for last-minute purchases or if you’ve forgotten something: pasta, tinned food, biscuits, cleaning products, etc.
For a more comprehensive range of goods, you will find a Spar in Ebreuil (10 mins), and several shops in St-Eloy-les-Mines (15 mins) or other shops in Gannat (20 mins).
You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to cooking or discovering local specialities!
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