Bordeaux to Camping Château de Fonrives by private driver, from €264
Private Transfer: Bordeaux ↔ Château de Fonrives Campground (Rives, Lot-et-Garonne — land of the bastides): 153 km in 2 hours and 2 minutes, fixed fare guaranteed in writing starting at 264 €. Your driver will load your luggage, stroller, and child seats in Bordeaux and drop you off at the campground reception desk — 7-seat Eco Van for families; excursions available during your stay.
Bordeaux → Château de Fonrives Campground (Rives): 153 km in 2:02, flat rate starting at 264 € — direct reception drop-off in a 7-seat family van.
The Château de Fonrives campground is located in Rives, in the Lot-et-Garonne department, about 3 km from the bastide town of Villeréal: your driver will load all your luggage in Bordeaux and drop you off at the reception desk — An alternative to a taxi, with no transfers or rental cars.
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7-seat family minivan
The Eco Van can accommodate 7 passengers and 7 pieces of luggage—including a stroller, cooler, and bags. Baby seats and booster seats are available as an option (+€15).
Driver who speaks English
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What is the private transfer from Bordeaux to the Château de Fonrives campground?
The private transfer from Bordeaux to the Château de Fonrives campground is a door-to-door ride with a driver, from downtown Bordeaux—or the Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport—to the campground reception area in Rives, in Lot-et-Garonne (the land of the bastides) [1] : 153 km, about a 2-hour and 2-minute drive. Fare guaranteed in writing from 264 € in Eco class. Your luggage, stroller, and cooler travel with you—no layovers or rental cars required.
Château de Fonrives, formerly listed under the Yelloh! Village brand, is now operated under the Homair / Marvilla Parks brands; it is the same facility in Rives [1].
The service is designed for families on holiday: the Eco Van (7 passengers, 7 suitcases) fits everyone; baby seats are available as an option, and the schedule can be adjusted to Saturday arrivals as well as late flights. If traveling alone, taking the train from Bordeaux to Bergerac followed by a bus ride is still an option; train schedules are available on the official website TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine [2] (accessed July 24, 2026). With a full luggage load, the door-to-door transfer avoids extra connections.
Service is available 24 hours a day in four categories—Eco, Premium Sedan, Eco Van, and Mercedes Van—with free Wi-Fi and water. One-way transfers or day trips with stops in Bergerac, Villeneuve-sur-Lot, or Eymet. Book directly, with no platform fees.
- Distance153 km
- Journey time ~2:02
- From (Eco)264 €
- BOD Airportfrom 273 €
- Family van (7 passengers)from 344 €
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How much does a chauffeured transfer from Bordeaux to Camping Château de Fonrives cost?
A chauffeur service from Bordeaux to Camping Château de Fonrives starts at 264 € in Eco, 304 € in a Premium Sedan, 344 € in an Eco Van and 396 € in a Mercedes Van (one-way, daytime) — fare guaranteed in writing, tolls and luggage included, regardless of traffic conditions. From Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport, expect to pay starting at 273 €, including flight tracking and direct pick-up. For campground travel, the Eco Van is the family-friendly choice: 7 passengers and 7 pieces of luggage, including a stroller. Once at the destination, the driver can remain on standby at the Eco hourly rate (55 €/h). A half-day starts at 429 €, the excursion with a stop in Bergerac at 486 €. The fare is confirmed in writing before departure, with no platform fees or mileage surcharges.
Eco
1 to 3 passengers · 2 + 2 suitcases · Toyota Yaris Hybrid
- From BOD Airportfrom 273 €
- Waiting on site55 €/h
- Day Trip + Bergeracfrom 486 €
Sedan
1 to 3 passengers · 3 + 2 suitcases · Mercedes C-Class
- From BOD Airportfrom 315 €
- Waiting on site65 €/h
- Day Trip + Bergeracfrom 566 €
Eco Van
4 to 7 passengers · up to 7 pieces of luggage · Peugeot Traveller — the family lineup
- From BOD Airportfrom 356 €
- Waiting on site70 €/h
- Day Trip + Bergeracfrom 630 €
Mercedes Van
Up to 7 passengers · spacious trunk · premium finishes
- From BOD Airportfrom 409 €
- Waiting on site80 €/h
- Day Trip + Bergeracfrom 722 €
One-way rates from downtown Bordeaux to Château de Fonrives campground (Rives), calculated based on the official rate schedule (distance + duration, guaranteed minimum). Surcharges apply at night (7:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.), on weekends, and on holidays. Exact price guaranteed in writing within 30 minutes of your request.
Bordeaux → Château de Fonrives Campground: Chauffeured transfer, train, car, or tour?
Short answer: Let's be honest: for a solo traveller with light luggage, the train from Bordeaux to Bergerac (~1 hour 30 minutes), then taking a local taxi for the last ~30 kilometers is a real option. But for a family with a lot of luggage—suitcases, a stroller, a cooler—every transfer becomes a hassle; renting a car means a 2-hour-and-2-minute drive and paying for the car the entire week, and no group tours serve the campgrounds. The door-to-door chauffeured transfer runs from Bordeaux to the campground in 2 hours and 2 minutes; fixed fare from 264 €, with no additional charges. A quote for the private chauffeur service is provided before the trip. The taxi fares in the table are approximate estimates; the actual price depends on the meter, the time of day, and traffic conditions. The table below compares the four options and then provides the costs for the three most frequently requested trips compared to the taxi meter.
| Criterion | Chauffeur | Train | Car Rental | Group Tour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door travel time | ✓ 2:02 live | ✕ Train ~1h30 + taxi (~30 km) | ~2:02 + pickup/drop-off | ✕ No access to the campground |
| Price known in advance | ✓ Fixed in writing | ⚠ Tickets + local taxi | ⚠ + fuel, tolls | ✓ Per person |
| Drop-off at the campground reception | ✓ | ✕ Bergerac Train Station, ~30 km away | ⚠ After 2 hours and 2 minutes behind the wheel | ✕ Meeting points |
| Suitcases, stroller, cooler | ✓ Van with 7 suitcases | ⚠ Carry everything during transfers | ✓ | ⚠ Limited luggage space |
| Saturday Check-in (High Season) | ✓ Selected time slot | ⚠ Busy connections | ⚠ Lines at the counter | ✕ Fixed schedules |
| Car-free stay once there | ✓ Custom excursions | ⚠ Local taxi to be found | ✕ Paid all week | ✕ |
Taxi from Bordeaux to Château de Fonrives Campground: Private chauffeur service—the fixed-price alternative
Looking for a taxi from Bordeaux to the Château de Fonrives campground? Our private chauffeur service is the fixed-price alternative. From Bordeaux, a taxi charges by the meter; an indicative estimate is: €2 per kilometer during the day, €3 at night, on weekends, and on holidays, plus a €15 pickup fee. Over a 153-kilometer trip, the price difference widens—especially on Saturdays, when people arrive at the campground and the weekend taxi rate applies—and the private chauffeur service remains the only option that guarantees its price in writing before departure.
| Route | Chauffeur · Eco day | Chauffeur · Eco night | Daytime Taxi | Night/Weekend Taxi | Δ day | Δ night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Bordeaux → Château de Fonrives Campground | 264 € | 284 € | 321 € | 474 € | -18% | -40% |
| BOD Airport → Château de Fonrives Campground | 273 € | 293 € | 339 € | 501 € | -19% | -42% |
| Bordeaux → Bergerac | 217 € | 233 € | 267 € | 393 € | -19% | -41% |
Estimated taxi fare (Gironde): €2/km during the day + €15 pickup fee; €3/km at night, on weekends, or on holidays + €15. Private chauffeur service: official rate based on distance and duration; price guaranteed in writing before the trip.
How is your transfer to the Château de Fonrives campground going?
Your transfer from Bordeaux to the Château de Fonrives campground takes place in four stages: pickup at your address in Bordeaux—airport, train station, or hotel—loading of your vacation luggage, a 2-hour, 2-minute drive to the region of the bastides, and finally, drop-off at the campground reception desk in Rives. The driver handles your suitcases, stroller, and child seats; you won’t have to carry anything or drive after your flight. During your stay, the driver can return to take you on an excursion— Bergerac (~35 min), Villeneuve-sur-Lot (~35 min), Eymet (~30 min) — or for the return trip, timed to match your train or flight schedule. Half-day service starts at 429 € for the half-day tour with a local driver, starting at 486 € For the tour with a stop in Bergerac, in Eco: Sedan, Eco Van, and Mercedes Van at the rates for their respective classes.
Coverage
At your hotel, at the Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (with flight tracking), or at the Saint-Jean train station. The driver will load your luggage, stroller, and child seats—you won't have to carry a thing.
Journey to the Land of the Bastides
About a 2-hour, 2-minute drive via the A89 and then the roads through the Haut-Agenais region. Wi-Fi, USB chargers, free water—and a stop along the way if the kids need one.
Drop-off at the campground reception
The driver will drop you off at the reception desk of the Château de Fonrives campground in Rives, with your luggage already unloaded. Your vacation begins without having to park a car or deal with a rental agreement.
During the trip and upon return
Day trip to Bergerac (~35 min), Villeneuve-sur-Lot (~35 min), or Eymet (~30 min) upon request, followed by pickup at the campground on the day of departure, timed to coincide with your flight or train schedule.
The campground doesn't have a train station: the nearest one is in Bergerac, about 30 km away. So a family with a lot of luggage arrives door-to-door with a private chauffeur, with no transfers—the driver knows the route and handles everything, from departure to check-in.
Day trips from the campground: Bergerac, Villeneuve-sur-Lot, Eymet
You’ll often arrive at the campground in the middle of the afternoon: take advantage of the trip to make a stop along the way—Bergerac is about 35 minutes from the campground, Villeneuve-sur-Lot is about 35 minutes away, and Eymet is about 30 minutes away. The driver will keep your luggage in the trunk, drop you off at the front desk, and can come back during your stay to take you on another outing.
About 30 km
About 30 km
About 25 kmTour package: one-way trip from Bordeaux to the campground + stopover + 3 hours of driver service on-site at the hourly rate. Prices in the Eco range; sedan, Eco Van, and Mercedes Van at their respective range rates. For a trip departing from the campground during your stay, get an exact quote in 30 seconds via the module or via WhatsApp.
Book directly, in French or English
Why not a shuttle or a platform?
Transfers sold on platforms like Viator or GetYourGuide add a commission of 15 to 35%, and no group tours serve campgrounds: fixed schedules, meeting points, and luggage limits. With direct bookings, you speak directly with the service provider handling your trip: the schedule is tailored to your flight or train, the vehicle is chosen based on your luggage—a van that fits 7 suitcases for a family—and any changes can be arranged in just a few minutes via WhatsApp.
When should I make a reservation?
For a weekday transfer from Bordeaux to the Château de Fonrives campground, a reservation made 24 to 48 hours in advance is sufficient—confirmation within 30 minutes. Plan ahead even further for summer Saturdays—a typical arrival day at the campground—long weekends, and peak season (July–August). For families and groups traveling by van, plan 5 to 7 days in advance. Drop-off on arrival + pick-up at the end of your stay: both trips must be booked together, each at a fixed price.
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Enter your departure point, destination, date, and number of passengers in the module at the top of the page—a fixed price will be displayed in 30 seconds. Or book directly via WhatsApp, 24 hours a day.
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Final fare guaranteed in writing, driver's name and number, and pickup details. The price will not change.
Door-to-Door Service
Pickup at the agreed-upon time, luggage loaded, drop-off at the campground reception desk in Rives. Return trip or optional excursions during your stay.
They traveled to their campground in the region of the bastides with our chauffeur service
"We arrived in Mérignac with four suitcases, a stroller, and two tired kids: everything was loaded in five minutes, and we were dropped off at the campground reception desk in Rives. The advertised price was the price we paid."
"We made the reservation in English via WhatsApp; the driver was there even though our flight was delayed, and the child seats were already installed. Two hours later, we were at the campground—no stress at all."
"Five friends, a van, all our gear in the trunk. We'll head straight from Bordeaux on a Saturday, then take a trip to Bergerac during the week. Much easier than taking the train with a transfer."
FAQ: Private Transfer from Bordeaux to Château de Fonrives Campground
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Further Reading
- Explore the campground and the surrounding area: see our complete guide to the Château de Fonrives campground (Rives and the Land of the Bastides)
- Bergerac, about 30 km from the campground: see our page on transfers from Bordeaux to Bergerac (train station and excursions from the campground)
- Villeneuve-sur-Lot, about 30 km away: see our page on transfers from Bordeaux to Villeneuve-sur-Lot (possible stopover in Lot-et-Garonne)
- Eymet, about 25 km away: see our page on transfers from Bordeaux to Eymet (Périgord Pourpre)
- Arriving by plane and heading straight to the campground: see our page on Bordeaux-Mérignac airport transfers (flight tracking, direct pickup)
- Schedule another trip: book using the quote tool at the top of the page, or explore all our destinations and chauffeur services
Sources and References
- Camping Château de Fonrives — official website — address, opening dates, and practical information about the facility in Rives (Lot-et-Garonne)
- Pays de Bergerac Tourist Office — Rives and Villeréal: Directions and Practical Information for the Area
- Lot-et-Garonne Tourism — Tourist Information for the Department and the Region of the Bastides
- TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine — Bordeaux ↔ Bergerac rail line, the campground's nearest train station
Page updated in July 2026. Rates calculated based on the official private chauffeur service rate schedule and the estimated taxi fare in Gironde (€2/km during the day, €3/km at night, plus a €15 pickup fee).
On the way to Château de Fonrives
Direct transfer from Bordeaux (2 hours and 2 minutes), drop-off at the campground reception desk in Rives, a 7-seat family van, and day trips to Bergerac, Villeneuve-sur-Lot, or Eymet during your stay. A fixed-price quote in writing within 30 minutes, from 264 € in Eco class, English-speaking driver.
