Camping has not always conveyed an
image of comfort and quality in our
minds; for some it simply boils down
to barbecue parties and boules.
Surely these two aspects of a camper’s
life are inherently linked to open-air
holidays, but alone do not sum up
a different and extremely pleasant
side of camping - dining out. Therefore,
many campsites would even prefer
that you give up your barbecue
evenings on occasion and sample the
sumptuous cooking of their chefs. Bon appétit…
Le Lac de la Liez
In addition to a very pretty view from the terrace overlookinig the
beautiful Lac de la Liez, the restaurant benefits from a new head chef, ever
ready to prepare tasty dishes, particularly fish-based, such as truite au vin jaune
(trout in a special Jura wine sauce), or pavé de sandre à l’oseille (a succulent
pikeperch dish), preceded by a tempting mouth-watering entrée of foie gras
aux pommes caramélisées (duck liver accompanied by caramelised apples).
More information:
Menus or “à la carte”
Camping Kawan Lac de la Liez
Le Camp de Florence
Le Camp de Florence has taken the opposite path from
that of most campsites, as the restaurant part was the
first to open its doors. It was only later that the site was
installed.Although the campsite became the Wynsberger
family’s main existence, they did not forget its initial
activity and maintained an excellent restaurant, naturally
serving specialities of the Gers region. One may discover
several duck dishes on the menu, namely foie gras aux
fruits rouges (duck liver with red berries), salade gourmande
au gésiers (gourmet salad of gizzards), etc. Do not forget
the famous pruneau d’Agen (Agen plums) in the confit de
canard aux pruneaux (duck confit with plums). Worth
mentioning: during a heat wave the restaurant is equipped
with an air-conditioned room.
More information:
Menus and “à la carte”
Camping Kawan Le Camp de Florence
Château Le Verdoyer
The Château le Verdoyer delightfully nestles in a stunning
traditional setting. The shelter of its thick walls hosts a
restaurant particularly appreciated by its guests, paying
tribute to the succulent specialities in a region known
for fine cooking.The restaurant opened its doors the very
same year as the campsite; however, it is the
present head chef, Pascal (since 7 years), that its reputation
has taken on a different dimension.The menu evidently
consists not only of several dishes based on local
produce and specialities, such as the foie gras, gizzards
and ceps, but also a fine choice of fish-based specialities.
In addition, Le Château le Verdoyer proposes a regional
dish based on local produce and accompanied by a glass
of Bergerac wine (in association with the Limousin
Nature Park).
More information:
Menu “à la carte”
Camping Kawan Château Le Verdoyer
Domaine du Château de l’Epervière
The Domaine du Château de l’Epervière, nestling in the
heart of the Burgundy, one of France’s culinary regions
“par excellence”, appears to be the perfect spot for a
gourmet experience. And the Château de l’Epervière is
definitely worth the stopover! The restaurant,
housed within the walls of an elegant 16th century
castle, pays justice to the best tables in the area.
The site’s young chef proposes several specialities from
the Burgundy region, such as the famous Boeuf
Bourguignon and the Escargots of Burgundy (snails).
In addition, you will certainly be tempted by his
mouth-watering fish-based dishes.
Le Coin Tranquille
It would be rather difficult to list
gourmet campsite restaurants without
making a stop in the Alpes Dauphiné,
namely le Coin Tranquille, as this site is
inevitably linked heart and soul to its
restaurant. The restaurant is, without
the slightest doubt, the best
expression of the site’s qualities, thanks
to Gilles and Martine Vallon, the
owners. The first meal was served in
1975 by Martine’s father, who decided
to open a restaurant “for the pure
pleasure of great cooking and in
answer to the demands of his guests”.
The instant success of this venture
cannot be denied and presently
extends far beyond the site’s grounds.
Furthermore, it is Gilles who is in
charge of the ovens.You will discover,
amongst other tempting dishes, menus
based on fish, such as filet de perche à
la crème (fillet of perch in a cream
sauce) and la raie à la grenobloise.
More information:
Menus and “à la carte”
Camping Kawan Le Coin Tranquille
Les Ranchisses
Although they stand side by side, the
restaurant and the campsite were
originally two different entities. Philippe
and Véronique Chevalier were
responsible for the restaurant, whilst
Philippe’s parents managed the campsite.
It was only in 1990, the year Philippe
and Véronique took over, that the
campsite and restaurant became a
single entity. At first, “the restaurant
became in effect the spearhead of the
campsite”, declares Philippe. You are
invited to savour delicious specialities
from the Ardeche based on chestnut,
pork dishes or a homemade foie gras
within the fine décor of a magnificent
stone-arched room, or on the terrace
in the shade of a linden tree.
This year the restaurant will be expanded
to house “La Braserade des Ranchisses”.
The tables arranged under straw huts are
equipped with integrated central grills on
which the guests may cook their meat
as they wish.
More information:
Ardeche Menu, Prestige Menu and “à la carte”
Camping Kawan Les Ranchisses 
