With lush countryside and fertile land, coastal views and a favourable location, there’s little surprise that the region of Provence has been a hotly contested area for millennia
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This former municipal site is a recent addition to the Huttopia group of campsites and is located close to the pretty village of Vallouise, deep in the Hautes-Alpes. The site extends over 6.5 hectares and enjoys some magnificent views of the surrounding mountain scenery. There are 134 touring pitches here, bordered by two glacier streams. Most have 10A electricity. Several fully equipped safari-style tents and chalets are available to rent.
This family friendly site is ideally situated within easy walking distance of the delightful town of Vaison and its excellent tourist office, shops, restaurants and museums. There are 66 level pitches and these all have electricity (5/10A), water and drainage and are of a good size (100 sq.m). Most pitches are part grass and part gravel and are generally separated by hedges and mature trees, giving partial shade. The site also has 16 mobile homes for rent. This is a quiet site with no organised entertainment, perfect for a relaxing holiday and a good base for exploring the surrounding Provençal countryside.
Situated in the picturesque village of Aubignan, only five minutes drive from Carpentras, and less than a half hour away from Avignon, Orange, Vaison-la-Romaine and the Luberon mountains, Le Brégoux offers peaceful and quiet surroundings. This reasonably priced site has 153 pitches for touring all with 10A electricity. There is no shop, bar or restaurant on site but the village, within a short walking distance, offers various supermarkets, bars and real French ambience. Le Brégoux is an ideal starting point for hiking and cycling, well known for the climb to the summit of Mount Ventoux.
Close to the Route des Alpes and the Gorges du Verdon, Camping Sandaya Domaine du Verdon is a large, level site, part meadow, part wooded, with an attractive range of planting. There are 500 partly-shaded, rather stony pitches (183 for touring units), all with 16A electricity and many with water and drainage. Numbered and separated by bushes, they vary in size and are mostly separate from the mobile homes and pitches used by tour operators. Some overlook the unfenced Verdon River, so watch your children.
Parc de la Bastide is in the heart of the Alpilles in Provence, ideally placed for exploring nature by foot and bike and providing a comfortable and homely place to spend some time exploring this region. The site has 70 pitches for tents, campers and motorhomes. They are large, on level ground bordered by bamboo with some shade and electricity available (6-10A). There is an outdoor pool onsite and fresh bread, water and beer are available at reception which is located at the back of the site.
Only a kilometre from the centre of Saint Rémy, in the foothills of the Alpilles mountains, this is one of the most pleasant and well run sites we have come across. Saint Rémy is a very popular town with tourists and the site is frequently fully booked. Everything about it is of a high standard and quality. The good impression created by the reception and shop continues through the rest of the site. In all there are 118 level grass touring pitches with 25 taken by smart mobile homes, with 10A electricity throughout. Flowering shrubs and greenery abounds, roads are tarmac and all is neat and tidy.
A friendly welcome awaits you at Camping la Vallée Heureuse, which lies hidden in a valley of outstanding natural beauty, surrounded by cliffs and steep, wooded hills. This large site is very popular with hikers and climbers (a professional gives lessons on site). It is also close to the parks of the Cévennes, the Carmargue and the Luberon making it an ideal centre for touring this very interesting region, as well as the coast a little further south. The site is terraced with 180 stony, grassy pitches, some quite large, many hedged and with shade and 16A electricity. They are good for large outfits. There is a bar, swimming pool and paddling pool with a sunbathing area, ideal for unwinding at the end of a day exploring the region. A lake suitable for swimming is directly outside the site.
Huttopia la Clarée is a simple, quiet and remote campsite in a magnificent setting in the beautiful valley of la Clarée, high in the Hautes-Alpes. It only has a short season due to its altitude and even summer nights can be cold here. It is just 7 km. from the historic, fortified city of Briançon, only 10 km. from the Italian border. There are 201 large pitches with
Located in Dauphin in the Alpes de Haute Provence, between Luberon and Verdon... The "Au Tylo Soleil" campsite is situated in and green natural setting, a few kilometres from Forcalquier and its Provençal markets.
L’Epi Bleu is a small and friendly family run site, set in the heart of Haute-Provence, close to the unspoilt hilltop village of Banon which gave its name to a renowned goat’s cheese. Of the 90 level pitches, 40 are for touring (rock pegs advised), the remainder for mobile homes, chalets and lodges. Most pitches are shaded by trees and all have 10A electricity. Since joining the Flower Group in 2014, the site has undergone extensive refurbishment including new sanitary blocks. The convivial bar terrace overlooks the children’s playground and the restaurant serves simple meals at lunchtime and in the evenings in the high season, when there is plenty of activity for all the family.
Only some 5 km. from Salon-de-Provence, near the village of Eyguières, this is a charming campsite with shaded grassy pitches thanks to the many trees which have been preserved here as a result of the imaginative irrigation scheme developed by the owners in the 18th century. The campsite, edging the canal, was first opened about 50 years ago as a farm site but has been developed to offer 83 hedged pitches including 17 used for mobile homes. There are 20 with full services, the rest having 6A electricity connections. This is a good site for families but, having said that the fast-running canal at the entrance is unfenced.
This family run campsite is only two kilometres from the stunning, ancient hill village of Gordes. The roads around the hillside campsite are stony and some slope significantly. The 99 terraced pitches (rock pegs essential) are placed naturally amongst a variety of ancient trees (mainly olives and oaks) and are irregular in shape and size. All 40 touring pitches have access to 6/10A electricity, although some may need long leads and a few leads may cross the roads. There are plenty of water taps and some pitches have their own tap and drain. Access to some pitches is not easy and this site is not recommended for large or underpowered outfits. This site is ideal for lovers of the great outdoors.
This very welcoming family run site is set on the northern edge of Annot, a medieval village renowned for the Grès d’Annot, a chaos of massive sandstone boulders, which attracts both geologists and climbers from all over the world. La Ribère is a small site with only 60 pitches, 52 of which are for touring. The majority are level and mainly grassy, all have 10A electricity; those by the river bank are stony, so rock pegs may be useful. The bar/snack bar is open all season, serving delicious home-made pizzas at very reasonable prices. In low season, campers can get together in the convivial meeting room, heated by a wood burner.
Camping Les Prés Hauts is ideally located between the Alps and Provence in a green setting with all the quality facilities for your comfort. Access to the site is very good for all sizes of vehicles and check-in was very efficient, with a little English spoken in reception. Pitches are a good size, level and divided by low hedges, all have access to E.H.U. and fresh water and shade. On site facilities include a pool, bar and snack bar. As well a base to enjoy the area this site is an ideal stop-over when travelling south or returning back to the U.K.
Formerly known as Camping Municipal les Pins, peace and quiet amongst the pines is the order of the day at Huttopia Fontvieille. On site there are 128 touring pitches of which have 6/A electric hook up points available.The pitches are all slightly sloping and are separated by hedges. On arrival you will find the reception which is bright and cheerful with ample tourist information. Try not to arrive during the lunch break as it is forbidden to go on site when reception is closed. There is no shop, but the very pretty, floral village of Fontvieille is 15 minutes away via a forest track. The supermarket is small but adequate.
If you crave a peaceful, nature-centric holiday away from the tourist crowds, Camping Mandala in Prads-Haute-Bléone, Provence, is the perfect destination. Located in a stunning valley at the foot of the Massif des Trois-Évêchés, this campsite offers tranquillity and breathtaking scenery.
Fresh pastries enjoyed on a covered terrace, surrounded by vineyards and with a pétanque court just steps away - Camping des Favards offers a quintessential French holiday experience. This family-friendly campsite is nestled on the outskirts of Violès in the Rhône Valley, providing a perfect base for exploring the region.
RCN, a Dutch company, runs a chain of nine good campsites in the Netherlands. They also operate eight sites in France, all with Dutch managers who speak good French and English. Les Collines de Castellane is pleasantly situated in the mountainous landscape of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. There are 160 touring pitches (with 10A electricity) spread over a series of flat terraces and most have shade provided by trees. Access roads are very steep and it is quite a long way down to the bottom of the site. At the top of the site, near the entrance, is a combined reception and attractive bar/restaurant area overlooking the pool complex with its water slides and a paddling pool for small children.
This small, attractive family run site is situated south east of Aix-en-Provence, just a short distance from Peynier. Set amongst pine trees, the 40 mainly level and mostly hedged touring pitches have plenty of shade with some enjoying views of the mountains beyond. All pitches have 6A or 10A electricity connections. There are also 20 mobile homes tastefully positioned and available to rent. This site has a warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere and is a nature lover’s paradise. It is surrounded by forest and there is a path through the fragrant pines and wild flowers into Peynier (600 m). From Peynier there is a regular bus service to Aix-en-Provence.
This site has a very spacious feel to it, due mainly to the central area of gently sloping grass, dotted with shrubs, that is kept clear of pitches and used for leisure and sunbathing. The 107 pitches are separated by hedges, trees and flowering shrubs, 52 for mobile homes, the remainder for touring units. The pitches all have 10A electricity, water and drainage and access roads are wide. Some pitches are an irregular shape and some are sloping, but many have views and they are mostly organised into groups of two and four. There is an attractive pool area with Balnéotherapie et Remise en form or, as we would call it, a spa and gym.
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Provence
This is a corner of France that evokes dreamy images of lazy afternoons amongst sleepy village squares, sunny vineyards and beautiful lavender fields basking under the dazzling blue of the sky.
Provence is a region of magical light, bleached landscapes, olive groves, herb-scented garrigue, vineyards and Roman and medieval antiquities. Its unique character has, for years, encouraged artists and writers to settle amid the sleepy villages with their narrow streets and sun-baked terracotta tiles.
Whether you're motoring along twisting turning mountain roads, with epic views at every bend, or strolling through bustling markets, popping with colour and heady aromas, Provence never fails to deliver; few places in France are this beguiling or this sensuous. The warm sunshine, the exquisite food, the rich heady wines and all around the fragrance from a thousand plants and wild herbs that drift on the warm scented air.
Landscapes of Provence
Let's leave out the Côte d'Azur and Riviera for now. It tends to hog the limelight and Provence has so much magic of its own to shout about.
Trundling around the quieter roads of Provence is one of life's pleasures. When you're on holiday it becomes an even greater treat, and people have been doing this for centuries; always seduced by the intoxicating scenery. Artists like Renoir, Cézanne, Chagall and Picasso all produced some of their greatest work here, inspired by the brilliant, but soft, light.
All the ingredients that make up an endlessly rewarding landscape are found here: the astonishingly vibrant lavender fields, peaceful groves of ancient, twisted olive trees, vast azure lakes peppered with windsurfers and bordered by picnicking families, craggy hills clad in the maquis scrub and leading up to snow-capped peaks in the high Alps.
The river valleys provide natural routes, weaving through the mountains. The Hautes-Alpes reward you with stunning vistas and some much-needed peace and quiet. Not to mention lay-bys and viewing points crammed with tourists looking for that elusive perfect Instagram pic.
In late spring the southern slopes of the Montagne du Luberon are a mass of colour with wildflowers, while Briançon, Europe's highest town, perches on a high plateau and challenges visitors to brave the high passes around it. To the south-west, the extinct volcanic cone of Mont Ventoux is a windswept peak that provides dramatic views of the surrounding countryside.
Roman Provence
For the Romans Provence was a key piece of their Empire jigsaw. They invested heavily in stunning architecture, fortifications designed to intimidate those on the outside while impressing and seducing those on the inside. The tools of empire, from the provision of clean water to the structure of law and the entertainment of arenas and theatres. Provence is scattered with Roman remnants, with Arles, Orange, Bonnieux, St Remy de Provence and Vaison-la-Romaine being just a few outstanding gems.
Campsites in Provence
There's a wide range of campsites in Provence. Depending on your tastes you'll find large, well-equipped campsites offering loads of activities and on-site facilities like restaurants and shops, as well as abundant excursions. Other campsites are smaller, family-run and more personal.
Whichever campsite you choose you'll find fellow campers who have come for a variety of reasons: the superb outdoor activities like hiking, cycling and climbing, perhaps water sports enthusiasts who come for windsurfing or kayaking, and others who are in search of fascinating and ancient culture. Everyone seems to enjoy the sublime gastronomy!
If you're towing a large caravan or driving a particularly long motor caravan or RV, it's worth checking the access to some campsites in the mountains. Gradients can be challenging in some spots. And the ground can be hard and rocky - if camping in a tent it's worth having a supply of rock pegs just in case.
Regardless of where you are staying, if staying in high season it's advisable to request a pitch with shade (perhaps from a mature tree) as midday temperatures can soar. Of course, the UV rays are just as powerful, if not more so, at high altitudes so don't be complacent about the pleasant breeze and cool nights.
7 hotspots of Provence
Gorges du Verdon
Known as the 'Grand Canyon of Europe', these canyons and gorges are a spectacular location for white water rafting, kayaking and boating. The turquoise glacial water is mesmeric and the drive along the southern edge is sensational with plenty of lay-bys and viewing points for amazing views.
Avignon
With impressive 14th century architecture still dominating the town today, Avignon was once the home of the popes. The Palais des Papes is a massive Gothic building, immensely popular with tourists and a stunning setting for art exhibitions.
Orange
Just north of Avignon, Orange boasts a Roman theatre, believed to be the best preserved in the world and still hosting performances today. The centre is an appealing place to wander with medieval streets, fountains and courtyards.
Aix-en-Provence
An artist's haven, Aix is sometimes called the Florence of Provence for its artistic connections (notably with Cézanne) and little art shops, galleries and exhibitions.
The Camargue
This sprawling region of wetland is famous for its unique character, rich wildlife and sometimes melancholic feel. The white horses, black bulls and pink flamingos are part of the traditional landscape, along with all manner of birdlife making its home along the labyrinth of canals and waterways. Arles is the gateway to the Camargue, charmingly characterful with an amphitheatre and jauntily painted houses that once were an inspiration for Van Gogh who spent time here.
Mont Ventoux
Famous as one of the most gruelling legs of the Tour de France. If you can make it to the summit you'll be rewarded with fantastic views.
The Luberon
This is the lavender-cloaked region that features on tourist board posters, complete with little picturesque villages like Bonnieux and Gordes that perch on the edge of the Luberon foothills. Here you'll find the sometimes disconcerting silence of the empty squares baking in the summer heat, with cafés tucked away on the side streets offering shade and cool drinks.
Provençal cuisine
Food features prominently in Provence, where it is dominated by the holy quartet of the Mediterranean kitchen: olive oil, wine, tomatoes and garlic. Something as straightforward as a homemade tapenade or a bowl of soupe au pistou can be a holiday highlight while visiting local artisans and food producers - maybe tasting a local farm's olive oil - can be a fascinating foody experience. Heading east to the Italian border, you'll find a leaning towards Italian cuisine, certainly with pizzas, while further south, the coastal influence takes over with amazing fish dishes and classic Mediterranean bouillabaisse.