Overview

At a Glance

Eurocamp rating

 

Parc Size: Small

Opening dates

Site open: 28/04/2012 - 29/09/2012

Pitches

• Number of Pitches: 244

• Shade: Some have some.

• Surface: Grass.

• Pitch Size: 100-140 m2

• Tent Privacy: No separation.

• Mobiles privacy: No separation between pitches

Available with Eurocamp

• Linen Hire
• Junior Tents
• Gas BBQ Provided

Important information

Exceptions

• Max. 6 per tent
• Max. 8 per mobile home
• Gas barbecue: provided

Vehicles

• Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

Dogs

• Are dogs allowed: Yes

• Are dogs allowed in our accommodation: Yes

• Which accommodation are dogs allowed in: All accommodation types except Eclipse, Sunlights and Safari tents

• Must be kept on a leash: Yes

• Maximum number of dogs: 2

Accessibility

• This Parc has facilities for disabled people. Please contact our Customer Sales Staff for more information.

Local Events

If you are here at the right time, you may enjoy the entertaining street theatre in Chalon-sur-Salone 21st to 24th July; the Townus Passions with everything from classical concerts and street parties to art exhibitions, 1st June to 1st October; also the International Folklonades and Wine Festival held between 29th August and 4th September in Dijon and Beaune.

Out and about

Just a few minutes' drive away is the Ardèche river canyon and the Pont d'Arc - most certainly worth a visit, where you can sit and watch the world go by, paddle, swim, or hire a canoe and explore! Don't forget your camera though… In this area there is ample opportunity to not only go canoeing and swimming, but to take part in other exciting activities such as rock climbing, mountain biking and even white water rafting, too. There are also many caves to go and explore, including Les Grottes de St Marcel.

On site

The following facilities are available:

Reception

• Languages spoken: English, French, Dutch, Italian, German.
• Other services: Fax, coin telephones, internet access.
• Internet available
• WiFi available (Bar/Terrace - €3.00)
• Credit cards accepted: Mastercard, Visa
• ID Cards or bracelets given on arrival

Shops

• Minimarket: Open 15/04/2012 - 30/09/2012

• Main shop: Open 15/04/2012 - 30/09/2012

• Extensive range of regional produce.

Dining

• Restaurant: Family, traditional. Continental breakfast available at 08:00 Childrens Menu. Regional Specialities. Location: Overlooking the pool and play area. Open 15/04/2012 - 30/09/2012

• Take-away: Anything from the restaurant menu. Open 15/04/2012 - 30/09/2012

Bars

• Bar Quite large, playing modern music Open 15/04/2012 - 30/09/2012 Location: Next to restaurant

Discos

• Family Disco: Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012
• Children's Disco: Open 30/05/2012 - 29/08/2012

Other

• Animation Team: Ghost hunt, magic shows, dancing evenings, live music, theatre.. Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012
• Television Room: tv
• Games Room: Flipper, table football, pool, video games.

Laundry

• Washers: 5 x machines €4.00 per load
• Dryers: 3 x machines €4.00 per load

Sanitation

• Hot Showers
• Baby Baths
• Baby Changing Facilities
• Toilets
• Children's Toilets
• Dish Washing Sinks
• Irons

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

Pools

First pool

• For: All the family. Open 15/04/2012 - 30/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 1.00m to 1.90m
• Size: 250m2
• River stream

Second pool

• For: Children. Open 15/04/2012 - 30/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 0.20m to 0.50m
• Size: 60m2

Third pool

• For: Family (Outdoor)
• Size: 200m2
• River stream, whirlpool, cascade

Fourth pool

• For: Family (Outdoor)

Spas

• Jacuzzi Open 01/04/2012 - 30/09/2012.

Extra information

• Lifeguard - High Season
• Sunloungers (€0.00 charge)
• Sun Terrace
• No slides or chutes at this parc

Regulations: Bracelets required, Shorts not allowed, T-shirts not allowed, Inflatables not allowed, Parental supervision required

Activities

The following activities are available:

Site Run Children's Activities

Origami, painting, sports

Languages spoken: English, Dutch, German, French.

• Open 29/05/2012 - 29/08/2012

Watersports

Canoeing

• Open 15/04/2012 - 30/10/2012
• Hire charge: €15.00
• Lesson charge: €15.00
• Minimum of 7 years of age. Guided tour possible

Kayaking

• Open 01/04/2012 - 30/09/2012

Sports

Tennis

• Open 01/04/2012 - 30/10/2012
• 1 full size court, Tarmac.
• Charge: €6.00 / hour
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Table Tennis

• Open 31/03/2012 - 29/09/2012
• 4 tables
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Football

• 1 five-a-side pitch, Surface: Grass

Squash

• Squash not available on the campsite, nearest squash is 25.0 km from the campsite

Basketball

• Open 31/03/2012 - 29/09/2012
• 1 size court, All weather

Volleyball

• Open 01/04/2012 - 30/10/2012
• 1 court

Gymnasium

• Gym not available on the campsite, nearest gym is 45.0 km from the campsite

Quad biking

• Quad biking not available on the campsite, nearest quad biking is 15.0 km from the campsite

Boules

• Site arranged tournaments available

Horse Riding

• Horse riding is not available on the campsite, nearest horse riding is 10.0 km from the campsite

Fishing

• Open 28/02/2012 - 29/09/2012
• Fresh water fishing (Trout, perch, chubb.)
• A permit is required

Golf

Driving Range

• No driving range on the campsite, nearest driving range is 45.00 km from the campsite

Minigolf

• Minigolf not available on the campsite, nearest minigolf is 0.1 km from the campsite

Playgrounds

• 2 playgrounds

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

• Open 15/04/2012 - 30/09/2012
• Adults: €15.00 / day
• Children: €10.00 / day
• Mountain Bikes available
• Adult bikes available
• Child bikes available
• helmets available

Excursions

• Type: Walks, picnics and swimming, wine tasting - need own car
• Cost: Free

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

Local attractions

The following local attractions are available:

Nearby

• Nearest river: Direct access

Shopping

• Nearest town/village: Vallon Pont d'Arc: 1.0km

Places of Interest

• Balazuc: 19km
• Aubenas: 32km
• Montelimar: 57km
• Avignon: 80km
• Avignon: 80km
• Nimes: 90km

Attractions

La Ferme aux Crocodiles

The Crocodile farm houses 500 crocodiles in all shapes and forms, in a gigantic tropical greenhouse of 6500m2. Designed especially for them and for your pleasure. Explore the strange life of crocodiles through the medium of explanatory signs designed by scientists or enjoy a guided tour.

Aquatropic

Tropical waterpark with wave machine, slides and crazy river.

Children have to be accompanied by adults.

L'Aven - Grotte de Marzal

Cave system which can be explored via an inspiring sound and light show. It also includes the museum of the underground world. There is also the first prehistoric zoo in France. 800 metres of shady paths with life size reproductions of prehistoric animals.

Atlantide Park

A huge tropical aquarium with 52 aquariums and a tropical river. Includes fish from around the globe including piranhas, sharks, and electric eels. Shark feeding exhibitions (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays). There is a shop and restaurant.

Grottes de St.Marcel

Discovered in 1838 of geological, archeological & general tourist interest. 40 kms of Galleries. A one hour tour includes a sound and light show & a reproduction of a prehistoric painting. Outside there is a walk of interest to Botanists which passes near a Dolmen and a Menhin. Approximatley 20kms from Vallon.

Parc Ornithologique des Isles

A shaded area of more than 2 hectares in which to admire birds either in total freedom or caged. There is a wide variety of species including macows, parakeets, ostriches, pheasants etc

Château des Adhémar

The Château de Adhémar is one of the most important examples of Medieval architecture of the valley of the Rhone. It was built by the family of Adhémar de Monteil at the top of a hill dominating the city which bears its name. (Montelimar means 'the small mount of Adhémar'.) There are tours in English, German and Dutch

Château de Suze-la-Rousse

A château that originally belonged to the Princes of Orange. It was built as a fortress in the 12th Century and was altered in the 15th Century. At its heart there is an Italianate courtyard over arcades. The château is associated with a line of influential nobility of the Beaume-Suze family

La Bambouseraie

Fascinating exotic place, in beautifully calm natural surroundings. The visitor is encouraged to re-discover the wonder of this unusual garden. The visit will take 1hour and 30mins and there is an option of a 30mins guided tour which takes which departs every 15mins. Schedules are displayed at the entry desk.

Steam Train

A blow of the whistle, a jet of steam and the Lokomotive starts up for a trip of 13km, between viaducts and tunnels to discover the "gardens" valley and its fabulous panoramas.

Travel details

The following travel details are available:

Local Directions

From the North on A7: Leave the A7 autoroute at Exit 17, signposted Montelimar North. Take the N7 following the signs for Montelimar along the R. Rhone. On the outskirts of Montelimar take the N102 signposted Le Teil and Aubenas. Cross the Rhone and keep following the signs for Aubenas through the centre of Le Teil. Remain on the N102 following the Aubenas signs for approx 25km until you come to a new section of road with a roundabout at the end. Turn left at the roundabout onto the D103 signposted Vallon Pont d’Arc and also the brown tourist information sign Gorges des Ardeche. On entering Vogue turn left onto the D579 again following the Vallon Pont d’Arc and Gorges des Ardeche signposts. Remain on the D579 until you reach the outskirts of Vallon Pont d’Arc. Turn right at the roundabout at the end of the dual carriageway still following the Gorges des Ardeche signposts, continue straight ahead at the next roundabout taking you onto the D290, again following the Gorges des Ardeche signs. At the next roundabout continue straight ahead and you will see Camping L’Ardechoise on your right. From the south on A7 – Leave the A7 autoroute at Exit 19 signposted Bollene. Take the last exit on the roundabout travelling north signposted St Paul – Trois – Chateaux and Pierrelatte. Join the D59 following the signs for Peirrelatte and Bourg St Andeol. Remain on the D59 crossing the R. Rhone and into the centre of Bourge St Andeol where you turn left onto the D4 signposted Vallon Pont d’Arc. This road climbs steeply out of the Rhone valley onto the plateau. Continue on the D4 through St Remeze and down into the valley to Vallon Pont d’Arc. On entering Vallon Pont d’Arc turn left at the 'Autres Directions' sign which will bring you to a roundabout. Turn left and you will see Camping L’Ardechois on your right, the entrance is 200m.

Airport(s)

• Montpellier (MPL): 151km
• Nimes (FNI): 113km
• St Etienne (EBU): 214km

Public Transport

• Local Railway: Pierrelatte, 35km
• Services to: Avignon, Montélimar

Getting There

For those wishing to fly drive there are regional airports at Lyon, St Etienne, Nimes and Grenoble. Alternatively there are ferries from Portsmouth and Dover.

Accommodation

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  Classic Tent

Children's clubs

There are no children's clubs available at this location.

About the region

The Auvergne and the Ardèche offer incredible views of mountains and valleys in abundance. Popular for kayaking and canoeing enthusiasts, there is always a medieval town in easy reach around which to stroll.