{"id":2252,"date":"2025-12-16T09:45:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T08:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/our-history\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T15:35:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:35:24","slug":"our-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/en\/our-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Our history"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxxxl);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;aspect-ratio:16\/9;min-height:unset;\"><img alt=\"Rolling green hills with farmhouse and stream\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-264 size-16\/9_2560x1440_desktop\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/paysage-auvergne-2560x1440.webp\" 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https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tampon-beige-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 243px) 100vw, 243px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hrz-hero-5-content is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-911427bc wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxl);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxl)\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/\" target=\"_self\" data-link=\"true\"><div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/\" data-target=\"_self\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img alt=\"Bois de Gravi\u00e8re circular mountain landscape logo\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"177\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/logo-bois-de-graviere.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxxxl)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxxxl)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxxxl)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full hrz-elipse\"><img alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/elipse.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-223\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);\" class=\"alignfull wp-elements-5cd3591c1ade14a972751d58f754b855 wp-block-wpseopress-breadcrumbs has-text-color has-primary-color\"><nav  aria-label=\"breadcrumb\"><ol class=\"breadcrumb\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BreadcrumbList\"><li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Camping \u00e0 Super-Besse<\/span><meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-de3ee30169a8c39dfe0b19022925b632\">Camping in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-tertiary-font-family has-xxxxxl-font-size wp-elements-baece6da6961cd7d0127ddeafe1f1705\">The history of the Bois de Gravi\u00e8re campsite<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center hrz-responsive-col hrz-reponsive-order is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3f562962 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxl);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxl)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-image-svg-forme-2\"><img alt=\"Row of wooden cabins surrounded by lush greenery\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/chalet-en-ete.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-290\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" 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style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left is-style-top-title has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-secondary-font-family has-xxxxl-font-size wp-elements-d075816fe0471befb55968920c9c2896 is-style-top-title--1\" style=\"line-height:1.2\">The birth of the Bois de Gravi\u00e8re campsite<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-tertiary-font-family has-xxxxl-font-size wp-elements-55e9afb8159a6fb36617fa6a9d0d263e\" style=\"line-height:1\">In Puy-de-D\u00f4me<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br\/>In the heart of the Parc des Volcans d&#8217;Auvergne, in the department of Puy-de-D\u00f4me, the Bois de Gravi\u00e8re campsite was born in an exceptional natural setting, close to the medieval town of Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise. It was here, in the Cha\u00eene des Puys, surrounded by volcanic landscapes and majestic lakes, that the campsite opened its doors over 30 years ago. The idea was simple: to share with nature lovers an authentic campsite where they could recharge their batteries while enjoying the wonders of the region. Right from the start, our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/en\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"4\">campsite in Besse<\/a><\/strong> has attracted visitors thanks to its privileged location in the center of France, at the foot of the Puy de Sancy, and its friendly atmosphere that encourages encounters and discoveries.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxxxl)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull hrz-galerie-1 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull hrz-galerie-1-cover\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxxxxl);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxxxxl);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxxxxl);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxxxxl)\"><img alt=\"Wooden cabins surrounded by trees and greenery\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-274 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/location-ete.webp\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/location-ete.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/location-ete-300x192.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/location-ete-768x491.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-real-black-background-color has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-143ab919 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-top-title has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color has-secondary-font-family has-xxxxl-font-size wp-elements-b71e34d3bdf9d57af29679eccc92ffc5 is-style-top-title--2\" style=\"line-height:1.2\"><br\/>The evolution of camping<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color has-tertiary-font-family has-xxxxl-font-size wp-elements-d2728293492c6022aeb93f3490d97890\" style=\"line-height:1\">Gravi\u00e8re Wood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-real-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7761cf37922841ee094725f5346673bc\"><br\/>Over the years, we have continued to evolve to meet your expectations while preserving our authenticity. Our infrastructure has been modernized, with the addition of comfortable mobile homes and well-equipped chalets, while retaining pitches for tents and caravans, allowing everyone to enjoy their own camping experience. In collaboration with local partners (sports, skiing, snowshoeing, cycling, etc.), we offer a range of services for the whole family: guided hikes,<br\/>nature workshops and themed evenings, to name but a few. Respect for the environment is at the heart of our concerns, and we are committed to an eco-responsible approach, raising our visitors&#8217; awareness of the need to preserve the natural environment.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull hrz-galerie-3 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a700ee33 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-41c22256 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-top-title has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-secondary-font-family has-xxxxl-font-size wp-elements-d61822da1667222a35de988bea6b1d4b is-style-top-title--3\" style=\"line-height:1.2\"><br\/>The future of camping<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-tertiary-font-family has-xxxxl-font-size wp-elements-de635bc335e1d48afe83456c5c487334\" style=\"line-height:1\">Gravi\u00e8re Wood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-lab-p--base has-text-alt-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a21cf6bc024637b313c5be41d13c5d1f\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m)\">We look to the future with enthusiasm! At Camping Bois de Gravi\u00e8re, we continue to innovate to offer our visitors an ever richer and more authentic experience. We are currently working on new projects to improve our facilities and create even more spaces for relaxation and leisure.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your well-being is our priority. We also want to strengthen our commitment to the community by collaborating with local producers. Together, we offer local products in our takeaway and organize events to promote the cultural heritage of our beautiful region.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our ambition is simple: to make the Bois de Gravi\u00e8re campsite a place where everyone feels at home, while discovering the treasures of the Puy-de-D\u00f4me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-lab-p--base has-text-alt-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3929ba6d3ada56b2941ba26b773982af\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m)\">When you come to us, you don&#8217;t just discover a place to stay, but a real story. We&#8217;ve managed to evolve while remaining true to our values. Whether you&#8217;re a camping regular or a newcomer looking for new experiences, we promise you a stay rich in discoveries and shared moments.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Camping in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise The history of the Bois de Gravi\u00e8re campsite The birth of the Bois de Gravi\u00e8re campsite In Puy-de-D\u00f4me In the heart of the Parc des Volcans d&#8217;Auvergne, in the department of Puy-de-D\u00f4me, the Bois de Gravi\u00e8re campsite was born in an exceptional natural setting, close to the medieval town of Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise. 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