Ferme de Simondon

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Aerial view of the site
Swimming pool
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  • Family-run farm site two kilometres from the village of Plats
  • Valence, Train de l’Ardèche and wineries within 20 minutes' drive
  • Swimming pool, snack bar, games room and play area on site
On the border of the Ardèche and Drôme departments is a fine place to base yourselves for a holiday, as it gives access to all sorts of excellent attractions and activities – whether you’re planning a family holiday, an active break or a gourmet journey, there should be plenty of things to fill days with between these two excellent areas. In that very location is Ferme de Simondon, where Hélène and Hubert welcome guests to a family-friendly site on their farm a couple of kilometres from Plats. This is a quiet and relaxed spot with lovely views all around and farm animals to meet (including sheep, donkeys, hens and a rooster). From here it’ll be easy to get out to family-friendly attractions – or to find hiking trails, canyoning and ziplining (or winery tours if that all sounds a bit too exhausting…) Packing your days full should be pretty straightforward – but it’s an equally enticing prospect just to stick around on site and chill out for a bit. Downtime here can be filled with swims in the heated outdoor pool (open from mid-May to mid-September, weather permitting), time in the games room (for table tennis, table football, kids’ games and a reading corner) or letting the kids loose at the play area (which has a trampoline and football area as well as a slide and swing). For food, you can get grilling at the communal barbecue area or pick up snacks (pizzas, quiches and the like) to go with your drinks from the bar. There’s also a shop on site for local produce and ice creams, and a bread service runs in high season.

Site type

Tent pitches 24
Touring caravan pitches 24
Motorhome pitches 24
Rent a tent 3
Open now
Opens 11 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/05 and 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri, 11 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers spectacular views, with many visitors highlighting the beautiful scenery. The facilities are consistently praised for being clean, modern, and well-maintained, including the pool and restaurant. Guests appreciated the warm welcome, friendly and helpful staff, and spacious pitches. While some found the location slightly remote and winding to access, the overall consensus is that it is well worth the visit for its tranquility and family-friendly atmosphere. The small, 24/7 self-service shop was also a popular feature.

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Nous avons passé une nuit à la ferme de Simondon mais nous…

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Elodie L.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Nous avons passé une nuit à la ferme de Simondon mais nous aurions pu y passer une semaine avec un immense plaisir. L'accueil tout d'abord a été chaleureux et convivial. Le camping est situé dans une magnifique ferme, dont les ânes et moutons nous ont ravies. L'emplacement est vraiment très grand, tourné vers les montagnes, la vue au réveil est absolument ravissante. Les sanitaires sont grands, très fonctionnels et propres. Bravo pour ce camping adorable !

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Views, facilities, pitches , restaurant (great food ) , pool and warm…

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Marc G.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Views, facilities, pitches , restaurant (great food ) , pool and warm welcome

Disliked No grey water discharge

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Excellent. Highly recommended.

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Mighty Jock L.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Just an absolutely fantastic place. The staff was so friendly and helpful, the facilities were great, and the views are 2nd to none. Would highly recommend, and it’s very likely I’ll go back again this trip.

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From the manager: Thanks a lot and see you soon with pleasure! Best Regards, Hélène and Hubert

Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Urlaub. Hier gibt es alles was das Herz…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Urlaub. Hier gibt es alles was das Herz begehrt. Sehr freundliche Gastgeber. Wir kommen sicherlich wieder hierher.

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From the manager: Danke Schön!! Hélène und Hubert

This was our second visit and it was even better than the…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked This was our second visit and it was even better than the first. The sun shone and the views were spectacular. The restaurant was open this time and the food and service did not disappoint. This site is well worth a visit.

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From the manager: Thanks a lot and hoping see you next year! Best Regards, Hélène & Hubert

De très beau emplacement avec une belle vue . Sanitaires très propres.…

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Claudia D.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked De très beau emplacement avec une belle vue . Sanitaires très propres. Les propriétaires sont sympa. Très bon accueil. Camping familiale. Le restaurant était très bon.

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From the manager: Merci Claudia pour votre séjour et au plaisir! Hélène et HUbert

Prachtig uitzicht vanaf onze plek! Mooi zwembad en goed sanitair. Schuur met…

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Richard S.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Prachtig uitzicht vanaf onze plek! Mooi zwembad en goed sanitair.

Schuur met speel en spelmateriaal voor de kinderen. Zorgt voor een leuke ontmoetingsplek voor de kinderen.

Disliked Camping lag wat verder af van de toeristische uitstapjes. Het mooie uitzicht maakte dat we weer goed!

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From the manager: Dankjewel en tot snel! Hélène and Hubert

Lloc tranquil ,netes les instal·lacions.

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Silvia C.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Una mica lluny de l.autopista si vas amb ruta, però després de fer moltes curves i pensar que no valia la pena, arribes a Simondon i es un auténtic acert.
Em estat molt bé piscina super bé, una sala on jugar al billar, ping pong o llegir molt agradable, sanitaris molt nets i nous, botiga/bar oberta tota la nit on poder comprar gelats O pendre una cervesa.
Personal molt atent

Disliked No es poden llençar les aigües negres. Però molt aprop hi ha llocs.

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From the manager: Thanks and see you next year! Hélène and Hubert

Mooie ruime plaatsen vriendelijk en een plaats om tot rust te komen

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Willem P.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Hartelijke ontvangst eigenaars.
Vriendelijk enthousiast
Mooie ruime plek
Prachtig uitzicht
Goede voorzieningen
Schoon toilet en douche
Mooi systeem dat je iets kan pakken als ijs of drinken dat later word verrekend.

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From the manager: Thank you for your stay and see you! Hélène et Hubert

The view from the location was amazing, very friendly hosts…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked The view from the location was amazing, very friendly hosts

Disliked Not easy to find

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From the manager: Thnak you for your stay! See you with pleasure! and think to follow the D219 and our signs instead of GPS ;-) Hélène and Hubert


Features

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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire 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

Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Ferme de Simondon

370 Chemin de Simondon

Plats

Ardèche

France

07300

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

45.00681°N
4.79334°E

Route directions

Don't follow your GPS, as this takes you on a difficult route – instead, follow the D219 between Mauves and Plats, then follow the Ferme de Simondon signs once you arrive in the village (about 2 km away).

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

All set to get active? Start with a walk or bike ride on one of the local trails – the owners have suggested routes from an hour-long stroll to a full day’s hike. This is also a great area for canyoning, with several providers locally, or you could try treetop adventures at Indian Forest (an hour’s drive) or pedalling through the scenery at Vélorail des Gorges du Doux (half an hour). Keeping it all a little more leisurely, you can take in lots of landscapes from a ride on the Train de l’Ardèche (25 minutes), admire the art collection at Castle Museum of Tournon-sur-Rhône (20 minutes) or meet the beasts at Safari de Peaugres (55 minutes). The Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval (45 minutes) is another popular pick. Sweet treats await for visitors to Cite du Chocolat Valrhona (20 minutes), and there are plenty of excellent tastes too at the various wineries along the banks of the Rhône (several within 20 minutes).

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ferme de Simondon have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Ferme de Simondon dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ferme de Simondon? All set to get active? Start with a walk or bike ride on one of the local trails – the owners have suggested routes from an hour-long stroll to a full day’s … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ferme de Simondon?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Ferme de Simondon? From £18.21 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.