Camping Le Château

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  • Friendly 10-acre site in Hauterives with 320 trees
  • A few hundred metres from a river and beach
  • Playground, pétanque court, TV room; marked trails nearby
This is a stellar spot for Rhône-Alpes activities and attractions… Camping Le Château is in a green setting in the Drôme, a few hundred metres from fishing, tennis and a small river with beach – and between two regional natural parks for weeks’ worth of outdoor adventuring. The site is in Hauterives (home to the famed Ideal Palace – go see), and around an hour’s drive from both Lyon and Grenoble. It has flat ground and excellent modern facilities including a pool (open during high season only), a playground and a pétanque court. Marked trails for hiking, horse riding and mountain biking are a couple of hundred metres away for those erring towards more energetic pursuits. Owners Fabienne and Gaëtan are always on hand for help and advice if needed, and organise a packed programme of activities and entertainment in summer: bingo, karaoke nights and disco events are all on the menu, and there’s a kids’ club too. The site also has a restaurant – like the TV room, reception and amenities, it is fully accessible.

Site type

Rent a tent 14
Tent pitches 69
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 11
Motorhome pitches 69
Touring caravan pitches 69
Caravans for hire 14
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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. 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.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 06/07 and 31/08.
  • The restaurant is open between 18/04 and 22/09.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 10 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 10 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 20 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 01/06 and 08/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • Please note that aquagym and private swimming sessions are subject to an extra charge. The swimming pool will remain closed in the morning to cater for these activities. It will reopen to all guests from 12 noon until 7pm.

Languages spoken

English

French

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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 Pétanque 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 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 Rallies welcome 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 Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location 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

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches

Location

Camping Le Château

5 Route de Romans

Hauterives

Drôme

France

26390

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CET (GMT+01:00)

GPS

45.25256°N
5.02674°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

Cycling and hiking trails, a river and a beach are two hundred metres’ stroll from the site, fishing is three hundred metres away and tennis within half a kilometre. Horse riding is available three kilometres away. Local town Hauterives is within walking distance: head here for the Tuesday market, shops and a supermarket, and to see the splendid Ideal Palace built by postman Ferdinand Cheval over 33 years from the 19th to 20th century. From there, find your way to the Hauterives maze, where four labyrinths made up of over 6,000 trees and seven kilometres of plants await to get lost in. Another nicely odd option is Les Chèvres Qui Dansent (five minutes’ drive), a goat farm where visitors can join in with milking and see how the cheese is made (yes, you can taste and buy the cheese too). Or hotfoot it to the International Shoe Museum at Romans-sur-Isère (30 minutes), for a look at footwear through the ages – even the kids might like this one... Further afield, have outdoor days aplenty in the Pilat Natural Regional Park, accessible 50 minutes’ drive to the west, and the Vercors Regional Natural Park, 40 minutes’ east. For city days, Grenoble is an hour to the east and Lyon an hour and 10 minutes to the north.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Le Château have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Le Château dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Château? Cycling and hiking trails, a river and a beach are two hundred metres’ stroll from the site, fishing is three hundred metres away and tennis within half a kilometre. Horse riding is … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Château?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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