Overview

At a Glance

Eurocamp rating

 

Parc Highlights

• Offers outstanding views of the Cevennes

• A superb choice for both walkers and bird-watchers

• A quiet, peaceful parc, yet with lots of activities for an active holiday

With its lofty setting, Val de Cantobre puts you in the midst of many of nature’s splendours.

Spectacularly positioned in the Dourbie Valley between the Tarn Gorges and the Cévennes National Park, you are assured of a warm welcome at this exceptional parc. Access has never been easier due to the new Millau Viaduct. Though quite steep, the open terraced pitches offer fantastic views looking out over the nearby village of Cantobre which clings to the rock face. The parc offers many amenities, including a water park which has a lazy river and 3 slides suitable for younger children. In addition to this, there is a restaurant, bar and pizzeria housed in the medieval farm buildings at the bottom of the parc. Yet the real beauty of Cantobre is the breadth of outdoor activities on offer. A Walking and Wildlife guide will be available on parc for selected dates in early summer, providing a range of guided walks around the local area.

Parc Size: Small

Opening dates

Mobiles open: 05/05/2012 - 08/09/2012

Tents open: 05/05/2012 - 08/09/2012

Pitches

• Number of Pitches: 215

• Shade: Some have some.

• Surface: Grass.

• Pitch Size: 80-100m².

• Tent Privacy: No separation.

• Mobiles privacy: No separation.

Available with Eurocamp

• Linen Hire
• Junior Tents
• Charcoal BBQ Provided

Important information

Exceptions

• Max. 6 per tent
• Max. 6 per mobile home
• 6 people in a Verona and 7 in a Siena and Versailles
• Charcoal barbecue: provided

Vehicles

• Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

• Maximum number of vehicles: 1

• Extra Vehicle Charge: €3.50 per day

Dogs

• Are dogs allowed: Yes

• Must be kept on a leash: Yes

• Maximum number of dogs: 1

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

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

Parc National de Cevennes, the only French National Park in the low mountains, is less than 30km away. Explore the park by following one of the many walking and hiking trails. About 30km from the parc is St Jean du Gard, where you will find the Musée des Vallées de Cevenoles and La Bambouseraie, popular yet unspoilt exotic gardens.

On site

The following facilities are available:

Reception

• Languages spoken: English, French, Dutch, German.
• Other services: Fax, card phone, washing/drying tokens, post cards, stamps, post box, tourist guides, walking maps
• Internet available
• WiFi available (In and around the bar - €1.00)
• Credit cards accepted: Visa and Mastercard

Shops

• Minimarket: Open 06/04/2012 - 29/09/2012

• Main shop: Open 06/04/2012 - 29/09/2012

• Shop open from 08.30 12/04 - 25/04 and after 20/09 and closes at 10.30

Dining

• Restaurant: Serves mainly Dutch dishes Childrens Menu. Regional Specialities. Location: In a converted barn Open 04/04/2012 - 29/09/2012

• Take-away: Menu of the day plus Dutch dishes Open 06/04/2012 - 29/09/2012

Bars

• Bar In vaulted cellar. Open 06/04/2012 - 29/09/2012 Location: Next to the supermarket

Discos

• Family Disco: Open 01/07/2012 - 01/09/2012
• Adult's Disco: Open 04/07/2012 - 29/08/2012
• Children's Disco: Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012

Other

• Animation Team: Activities for all ages and nature walks. Open 01/05/2012 - 31/08/2012
• Television Room: French, German, Dutch
• Games Room: Videogames, pool, football game, pin ball.

Laundry

• Washers: 2 x machines €6.00 per load
• Dryers: 2 x machines €5.00 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 06/04/2012 - 29/09/2012 (Outdoor)
• Depth: From 0.90m to 1.55m
• Size: 162m2

Second pool

• For: Children. Open 06/04/2012 - 29/09/2012 (Outdoor)
• Depth: From 0.00m to 0.20m
• Size: 66m2
• Two water mushrooms

Third pool

• For: Children. Open 06/04/2012 - 29/09/2012 (Outdoor)
• Depth: From 0.40m to 0.40m
• Size: 32m2

Fourth pool

• For: Family. Open 06/04/2012 - 29/09/2012 (Outdoor)
• Depth: From 0.10m to 1.30m
• Size: 150m2
• Waterchutes: Wild river (2 x chutes) Restrictions: Children need to be able to swim and parents have to supervise
• Wild river

Extra information

• Lifeguard - High Season
• Sunloungers
• Sun Terrace
• No airbeds allowed in the pools, No slides or chutes at this parc

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

Activities

The following activities are available:

Watersports

Canoeing

• Canoeing not available on the campsite, nearest Canoeing is 27.00 km from the campsite

Kayaking

• Kayaking not available on the campsite, nearest Kayaking is 27.00 km from the campsite

Sports

Tennis

• Open 12/04/2012 - 02/10/2012
• 1 half size court, Astroturf
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Table Tennis

• Open 12/04/2012 - 02/10/2012
• 3 tables
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Football

• 1 five-a-side pitch, Surface: Astroturf

Badminton

• Open 11/04/2012 - 02/10/2012
• 1 court

Squash

• Squash not available on the campsite, nearest squash is 30.00 km from the campsite

Basketball

• Open 11/04/2012 - 02/10/2012
• 1 size court, Astroturf

Volleyball

• Open 12/04/2012 - 02/10/2012
• 1 court
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Quad Biking

• Quad biking not available on the campsite, nearest quad biking is 150.00 km from the campsite

Boules

• Site arranged tournaments available

Abseiling

• Abseiling not available on the campsite, nearest abseiling is 27 km from the campsite

Horse Riding

• Horse riding is not available on the campsite, nearest horse riding is 5.00 km from the campsite

Fishing

• Fishing is not available on the campsite, nearest fishing is 3.00 km from the campsite

Golf

• No golf course on the campsite, nearest golf course is 150.00 km from the campsite

Playgrounds

• 2 playgrounds

Boat Trips

• Boat Trips are available 30 km from the site

Cinema

• Is the Cinema open air: No

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

• Open 06/04/2012 - 29/09/2012
• Mountain Bikes: €15.00 / day
• helmets available

Excursions

• Type: English couple - wildlife guides
• Cost: Depends on excursion

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: Nant: 5.0km

Places of Interest

• La Couvertoirade: 15km
• Montpellier: 100km
• Nimes: 145km

Attractions

Aquatropic

Tropical waterpark with wave machine, slides and crazy river.

Children have to be accompanied by adults.

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.

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 1hre + 30mins and there is an option of a guided tour which takes 30mins that depart 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.

Musee de Millau

Exceptional regional collections of Galo -Roman pottery as well as items of geological interest are on display in this museum. The traditional industry of skin curing and glove making, famous in the area, is also represented. A further attraction is 200 ancient dolls

Observatory

From the summit of Mont Aigoul about a quarter of France can be seen, from Pic du midi (Pyrenees) to Mont Blanc (Alps). The museum of meteorology is free of charge, It shows a great number of photos, ultra modern advanced material with computers and also the day to day running of the weather station

Caves

The French word ‘Aven’ means big cavern or cathedral and the name fits this cave extremely well! The central cavern is 75 metres high which is higher than Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. In this cavern there are more than 400 of the typical plate-stack shaped ‘Palmtrunc Stalagmites’. The biggest one being 30 metres high

Travel details

The following travel details are available:

Local Directions

From Millau, France: Follow signs for Campings, Gorges du Dourbie on D991, once across river Tarn, you approach a roundabout. Take first exit, direction le Monna, Nant. Stay on D991 for approximately 15 miles. Cantobre is sign-posted on left, do not take this turning but continue for another mile where road to Camping Val de Cantobre is sign-posted on left.

Airport(s)

• Rodez (RDZ): 113km
• Carcassonne (CCF): 219km
• Montpellier (MPL): 130km
• Nimes (FNI): 138km
• Toulouse (TLS): 215km

Public Transport

• Local Railway: Millau, 27km
• Services to: Montpellier and Paris

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

• 
  
  Sunlight - 3 bed
• 
  
  Sunlight - 2 bed
• 
  
  Horizon Midi - 3 bed

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  Horizon - 2 bed
• 
  
  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.