{"id":4221,"date":"2026-10-02T13:31:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T11:31:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.campingdelacroze.com\/?p=4221"},"modified":"2026-11-05T16:43:05","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T15:43:05","slug":"a71-stopover-campsite-riom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.campingdelacroze.com\/en\/blog\/a71-stopover-campsite-riom\/","title":{"rendered":"A71 Stopover Campsite Near Riom: A Comfortable Break Between Journeys"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Heading south on the A71 and looking for an overnight stop near Riom, just a stone’s throw from Clermont-Ferrand?<\/em> Before settling for a standard hotel near the exit, discover a roomier, more affordable alternative for families and groups: Camping de la Croze, in the Puy-de-D\u00f4me, just minutes from the motorway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick access from exit 13<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Exit 13 on the A71 drops you straight into Riom. From there, allow about 10 to 15 minutes’ drive<\/strong> to reach Camping de la Croze, in Ch\u00e2tel-Guyon \u2014 a small detour that’s well worth it for the peace and quiet: unlike hotels right on the interchange, there’s no traffic noise here, just the Auvergne countryside. Ideal for breaking up a long drive south (or back to Paris) without sacrificing a good night’s sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comfort cottages, designed for a family stopover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For an overnight stopover, there’s no need to squeeze into a standard hotel room. Camping de la Croze offers fully-equipped comfort cottages<\/strong>, timber-framed, with excellent insulation for quiet nights whatever the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2-bedroom comfort cottage \u2014 up to 4 people<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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30 m\u00b2, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, equipped kitchen. Plenty of room to settle in comfortably as a family or with friends without getting in each other’s way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3-bedroom comfort cottage \u2014 up to 6 people<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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37 m\u00b2, 3 bedrooms including a master suite, 2 bathrooms<\/strong> and separate toilets \u2014 a rare setup for a simple stopover, ideal for large families or two couples travelling together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both options include a 160\u00d7200 double bed, equipped kitchen (including an oven), curtains and mosquito screens on the bedrooms, and a terrace. Enough to cook a simple meal, do a load of laundry if needed, and set off the next day without feeling like you slept in a transit room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why choose a campsite stopover over a motorway hotel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A hotel near exit 13 does the job for a night alone or as a couple. But as soon as you’re travelling as 4 or 6, the equation changes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n