Overview

At a Glance

Eurocamp rating

 

Parc Size: Medium

Opening dates

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

Pitches

• Number of Pitches: 300

• Pitch Size: 100m2

Important information

Exceptions

• Barbecue: not 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 Safari tent, Eclipse and Sunlights

• Must be kept on a leash: Yes

• Maximum number of dogs: 1

Accessibility

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

Out and about

This parc is close to the Pont d’Arc (9km), with its beautiful views, lush scenery and prehistoric caves.  You can try a variety of water sports including river canoeing and kayaking.  There are also plenty of villages to explore and relax as you watch the world wander by.  Why not try Labeaume which is only 5.3km away.  Or go back in time and travel 13km to Le Château de Montréal , which is steeped in history with its Renaissance courtyard, medieval costumes* and workshops* -  you can even get married there! *Summer time only

On site

The following facilities are available:

Reception

• Languages spoken: French, English, Dutch, German
• Other services: Check in/out, general information, weather forecast, safety deposit boxes, cycle hire etc. Some facilities are closed on Mondays.
• Internet available
• WiFi available (Bar, restaurant - €4.00)
• Credit cards accepted: Mastercard, Visa

Shops

• Minimarket: Open 01/04/2012 - 01/10/2012

• Main shop: Open 01/04/2012 - 01/10/2012

Dining

• Restaurant: Traditional family restaurant - also opens lunchtimes in high season - closed Monday and Tuesday in low season Childrens Menu. Regional Specialities. Location: Close to the pool Open 01/04/2012 - 01/10/2012

• Snack bar: French fries, meats, fish, vegetarian, salads - closed Monday in low season Open 01/04/2012 - 01/10/2012

• Take-away: Fast food and pizzas - closed Monday in low season Open 01/04/2012 - 01/10/2012

Bars

• Bar Traditional - closed Monday and Tuesday in low season Open 01/04/2012 - 01/10/2012 Location: In the restaurant, next to the swimming pool

Discos

• Children's Disco: Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012

Other

• Animation Team: Various - for all ages. Open 01/05/2012 - 15/09/2012
• Television Room: satellite tv

Laundry

• Washers: 5 x machines €5.00 per load
• Dryers: 2 x machines €4.50 per load

Sanitation

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

Additional Information: €20.00 deposit required for iron

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: Family. Open 01/04/2012 - 01/10/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 0.40m to 1.80m
• Size: 300m2

Second pool

• For: Children. Open 01/04/2012 - 01/10/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 0.05m to 0.40m
• Size: 48m2

Spas

• Sauna Sauna not available on the campsite, nearest sauna is 30.0 km from the campsite.
• Whirlpool Whirlpool not available on the campsite, nearest whirlpool is 30.0 km from the campsite.
• Solarium Solarium not available on the campsite, nearest solarium is 5.0 km from the campsite.

Extra information

• Lifeguard - High Season
• Sunloungers (€0.00 charge)
• After closing time children can bring inflatables for half an hour of fun, Pool is heated in low season

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

Activities

The following activities are available:

Watersports

Canoeing

• Open 01/04/2012 - 01/10/2012
• Hire charge: €19.00
• Minimum age 7 years - animation team sometimes supervise

Kayaking

• Open 01/04/2012 - 01/10/2012

Sports

Tennis

• Open 01/04/2012 - 01/10/2012
• 1 full size court, Artificial
• Charge: €6.50 / hour
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Table Tennis

• Open 01/04/2012 - 01/10/2012
• 4 tables
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Football

• 1 five-a-side pitch

Badminton

• Open 01/04/2012 - 01/10/2012
• 1 court
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Volleyball

• Open 01/04/2012 - 01/10/2012
• 1 court
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Gymnasium

• Gym not available on the campsite, nearest gym is 5.0 km from the campsite

Archery

• Archery not available on the campsite, nearest archery is 10.0 km from the campsite

Boules

• Site arranged tournaments available

Horse Riding

• Supervised: Yes
• Lessons available: Yes
• Helmets available
• €17.00
• Open 01/04/2012 - 01/10/2012
• Horse riding is not available on the campsite, nearest horse riding is 10.0 km from the campsite

Pony-trekking

• Supervised: Yes
• Lessons available: Yes
• Helmets available
• €15.00
• Open 01/04/2012 - 01/10/2012

Fishing

• Fresh water fishing (Various)
• A permit is required

Minigolf

• Minigolf not available on the campsite, nearest minigolf is 10.0 km from the campsite

Playgrounds

• 3 playgrounds

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

• Open 01/05/2012 - 15/09/2012
• Adults: €45.00 / week €9.00 / day
• Children: €25.00 / week €5.00 / day
• Mountain Bikes: €45.00 / week €9.00 / day
• Adult bikes available
• Child bikes available
• helmets available
• Cycle hire not available on the campsite, nearest cycle hire is 7.0 km from the campsite

Excursions

• Type: Canoeing, canyoning, survival camp, fishing, wine tasting, horse riding, quad riding.
• Cost: From €4.00 to €50.00 depending 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: Ruoms: 5.0km

Places of Interest

• Balazuc: 10km
• Aubenas: 25km
• Montelimar: 50km
• Nimes: 96km
• Avignon: 129km

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.

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:

Airport(s)

• Lyon (LYS): 218km
• Marseilles (MRS): 185km
• Montpellier (MPL): 139km
• Nimes (FNI): 110km

Public Transport

• Local Railway: Montelimar TGV, 50km
• Services to: Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Avignon

Accommodation

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  Horizon - 2 bed
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  Classic Tent
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  Safari 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.