Camping La Fontinelle

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  • Shaded pitches 10 minutes' walk from the Ardèche village of Bessas
  • A 25-minute drive to Vallon-Pont-d'Arc; 35 minutes to Païolive Wood
  • Outdoor pool, pétanque, playground and sociable activities on site
A holiday in the southern Ardèche is always a fine idea – this is an area packed with things to see and do, from adventurous hikes and canoe trips to leisurely days spent strolling through historic villages and their traditional markets. And it gets even better when you’re staying at Camping La Fontinelle, because this small site is within easy reach of all of the above. This site is an easy 10-minute walk from the little village of Bessas and about 10 minutes' drive from the shops and restaurants of Barjac. All sorts of top sights can be on your schedule here, including the Gorges de l’Ardèche, Païolive Wood and the Chauvet Cave, but you’ll also want to make sure you’ve factored in some time to spend on site. That might mean an afternoon by the pool, an evening with a couple of beers from the bar or checking out what’s on while you’re there – pétanque contests, dance evenings, karaoke and theme nights are often part of the menu, and there may be options for hikes or mountain bike outings. Simply seeking some downtime? That’s perfectly possible too – there’s plenty of space to relax on pitches shaded by oak and olive trees, with a library of books to borrow and a ping pong table for a little bit of gentle exercise when you require it. A playground and football pitch are also here to keep the kids busy while you have a well-earned nap. All the essentials are sorted too: the site has a toilet block, showers, a launderette and a food shop (handy, given that you’ll be allowed to bring a barbecue along for your meals…)

Site type

Tent pitches 8
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 14
Touring caravan pitches 8
Motorhome pitches 8
Opens 12 June

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri 12 Jun to

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 3 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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100% would recommend this site to a friend

67% would stay here again

What customers say

This family-run campsite offers a warm welcome and a peaceful atmosphere. Reviewers highlighted the lovely pool area with great views and a bar, and praised the helpful staff, with one speaking good English. Fresh bread is available to order. While the location is excellent for exploring local attractions, the toilet and shower facilities require attention, with guests noting a lack of lighting, cold water, and missing amenities. Access for caravans and the site exit path were also highlighted as challenging.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Camping familial de taille humaine. Très sympathique…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
kevin d.

Electric optional grass and gravel pitch

Liked Camping familial de taille humaine.
Très sympathique et accueillant !

Recommend to friends Visit again

A nice quiet family run camp…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 7
David H.

Electric optional grass and gravel pitch

Liked A nice quiet family run camp site with good clean facilities close by,
We didn’t use the pool but it looked lovely,
Celia was very welcoming and helpful,
Bread can be ordered for 8am

Disliked Non

Recommend to friends Visit again

We were greeted warmly by Celia…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Janet H.

Electric optional grass and gravel pitch

Liked We were greeted warmly by Celia who said we could choose any pitch out of 12 available. In fact, we were the only people on the campsite for the duration of our stay. This meant we had loads of privacy and peace.
The pitch we chose was good, but was the only one easily accessible with a caravan- motor homes would have found terrain less difficult. Also the path to exit the site was steep, with a large dip in it that we had to scrape gravel in to make our exit easier. Not ideal.
The pool area was lovely, great views and a bar area to have drinks/food or just relax on out of the heat.
The toilet/ shower block needed attention: there were no lights at night, cold water only, no loo seats, loo roll or any evidence of cleaning. Easily the least cared for toilet block we visited of all sites we were at on our holiday.
The location is great for visiting Vallon Pont D’arc and the gorges, but the nearest village of Bessas took us easily 20 mins to walk to and we were disappointed to find no cafe/ bar or anything open at all.

Disliked Toilet Block, difficult access for caravan.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Camping La Fontinelle

460 Route de Saint Sauveur

Bessas

Ardèche

France

07150

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CET (GMT+01:00)

GPS

44.34031°N
4.29728°E

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Hikers, you’ll have plenty to keep you busy for days around here, with walks through the stunning scenery of Païolive Wood (35 minutes’ drive), Sautadet Falls (35 minutes) and Gorges Chassezac (an hour). For a different way to see some of your surroundings, hire canoes in Vallon-Pont-d’Arc (25 minutes) to paddle your way to the huge stone arch in the river, or head up into the treetops at Accrobranche Adventure Camp (20 minutes). Enough of all the activity? Try a more sedate ride on the Cévennes steam train (an hour) or take a wander around some of the pretty villages nearby, such as Aiguèze (half an hour), Labeaume (35 minutes) or Balazuc (40 minutes). Make time to stop at Grotte Chauvet 2 (half an hour) as well to see replicas of prehistoric art. If you’re staying a little longer you may also like to consider day trips to places like Avignon and Nîmes (both an hour and a quarter) or a tour of the wildlife-packed Camargue Regional Natural Park (an hour and 45 minutes).

Offers

Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Electric optional grass and gravel pitch
  • 5% off 15 nights = -5% –

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping La Fontinelle have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping La Fontinelle dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping La Fontinelle? Hikers, you’ll have plenty to keep you busy for days around here, with walks through the stunning scenery of Païolive Wood (35 minutes’ drive), Sautadet Falls (35 minutes) and Gorges Chassezac (an … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping La Fontinelle?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  5 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping La Fontinelle? From £23.34 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.