Camping Porte des Alpilles

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Shaded pitches
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Grassy pitches
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Marquise at the front, moorea at the back
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  • Peaceful site in Saint-Etienne-du-Grès, a 25-minute drive from Arles
  • Alpilles Natural Regional Park five minutes’ drive; Nîmes 40 minutes
  • Bar and ice-cream kiosk; food shop; playground; shaded pétanque courts
A relaxing holiday in the south of France might be your original plan when you book a spot at Camping Porte des Alpilles, a peaceful, family-friendly site on the outskirts of the Provençal village of Saint-Etienne-du-Grès (five minutes’ drive or a 15-minute walk). However, when you see the numerous natural, historic and architectural highlights in the area, relaxing could become the last thing on your mind, as you draw up plans to go on epic hikes in the Alpilles Natural Regional Park (five minutes); catch a glimpse of wildlife in the Camargue Regional Nature Park (25 minutes); or visit the cities of Arles (25 minutes), Avignon (half an hour) or Nîmes (40 minutes). Of course, if you’re determined to do as little as possible while on holiday, this is also a pretty sweet spot, with pitches shaded by tall trees (the rustling of the leaves conducive to afternoon siestas), a communal barbecue area with plenty of picnic tables, a bar and an ice-cream kiosk. You don’t even have to venture out of the gate to buy a little something for your friends back home – there’s a souvenir store and a small food shop on site (you can also rent a fridge for any perishable purchases). Leisure facilities include shaded pétanque courts and a sheltered games area with a dartboard, table football and a small library, plus a children’s playground with swings and slides. The toilet block has facilities for the disabled, and there’s also a launderette with drying racks and ironing boards to borrow.

Campground type

Rent a tent 2
Tent sites 35
Caravan sites 35
RV & Motorhome sites 35
Open now
Opens 14 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The campground/park 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Spanish

Open from Fri, 14 Mar to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 44 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

91% would recommend this campground to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

Great Aussie welcome from Maureen & Alexis. Good-sized, private, shady sites with excellent Wi-Fi. Showers & loos are spotless. Perfect for exploring the Alpilles. Some found shower temps a bit hit & miss, and no shop on site.

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Een verborgen pareltje

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass site (comfort)

Liked De ontvangst. De eigenaren zijn echt geweldig. Zetten een extra stap. Hadden veel tips om te zien en doen in de omgeving

Disliked Niets

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Muy buena localización, servicio excepecional

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass site (comfort)

Liked Excelente espaço. Excelente serviço da equipe local

Disliked Todo perfecto. Wifi no funcionó

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The girl in reception friendly and polite. A little camping, clean and…

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Silvia S.

Fully-serviced grass site (comfort)

Liked The girl in reception friendly and polite. A little camping, clean and beautiful. Basic services
The Area is beautiful

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Toller Platz und der Mann an Rezeption und Bar war super freundlich

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Jennifer K.

Fully-serviced grass site (comfort)

Liked Super freundlich, zuvorkommend, Stellplatz und Campingplatz ausreichend groß und sauber, Kleiner Imbiss und Bar vor Ort, Preis-Leistung sehr gut

Disliked Viele Mücken (Mückenspray nicht vergessen)

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Sehr nette Angestellte. Angenehmer Platz alles was man zum campen brauch…

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Hannes S.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Sehr nette Angestellte. Angenehmer Platz alles was man zum campen brauch

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Friendly welcome, Large level pitches, Facilities spotless, hot showers.…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass site (comfort)

Liked Friendly welcome, Large level pitches, Facilities spotless, hot showers.

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lokacija Ustrežljivost osebja…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Lokacija
Ustrežljivost osebja

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Goed om laat in te checken…

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Eline B.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Goed om laat in te checken

Disliked Geen wc papier
Er wordt niet gepoetst in de douches en lavabo’s
Niemand aan het onthaal op elk moment van de dag

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Small camp ok for a quick stopover with friendly staff.

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Balint R.

Fully-serviced grass site (comfort)

Liked Close to National Park. Flat and shady pitches.

Disliked No soap. No handryer or towels. 2 toilets.

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Wir hatten das Vergnügen, in einem äußerst einladenden Ort zu verweilen, dessen…

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Corinna R.

Fully-serviced grass site (comfort)

Liked Wir hatten das Vergnügen, in einem äußerst einladenden Ort zu verweilen, dessen Personal überaus freundlich und hilfsbereit waren. Sie standen schnell und unkompliziert für alle Fragen zur Verfügung. Dank eines wertvollen Tipps haben wir in der nahegelegenen Pizzeria "La Casa TOTO" einen traumhaften Abend verbracht. Die großen Baguettes, die wir uns am Vorabend bestellt hatten, waren einfach köstlich und das zu einem unschlagbaren Preis von nur 1,60 €, den wir nur aus längst vergangenen Zeiten kannten.

Das Waschhaus und die Toiletten könnten zwar eine Auffrischung gebrauchen, doch abgesehen von einem Waschbecken funktionierte alles einwandfrei. Für längere Aufenthalte würden wir uns bei Temperaturen von 37° Grad ein Schwimmbad oder Schwimmbecken wünschen. Ansonsten lädt die Umgebung hervorragend zum Wandern und Erkunden ein, und auch das Sightseeing in der Region ist gut möglich. Insgesamt war es ein schöner Aufenthalt, den wir gerne weiterempfehlen!

Disliked Wir hatten während unseres Aufenthalts im Nu zig Mückenstiche durch die Hecken und Bäume. Das soll keineswegs eine Kritik sein, sondern vielmehr eine freundliche Erinnerung, Mückenspray mitzunehmen, um das Erlebnis angenehmer zu gestalten.

Außerdem möchten wir darauf hinweisen, dass der Minimarkt nicht direkt am Platz ist, sondern in etwa 10 Minuten Fußweg zu erreichen ist. Dies könnte für einige Gäste etwas unpraktisch sein.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

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

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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 Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping Porte des Alpilles

2 Avenue du Docteur Barberin

Saint-Étienne-du-Grès

Bouches-du-Rhône

France

13103

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

43.78625°N
4.71777°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

Although Vincent van Gogh spent only about a year in Arles, he is inextricably linked with this pretty city on the Rhône river. The Van Gogh Route takes you to the main sights painted by the artist, from Place du Forum (site of his ‘Café Terrace at Night’) to the amphitheatre, which he depicted in ‘Arena at Arles’. The Palais des Papes in Avignon, a fortified Gothic palace where seven popes resided in the 14th century, has elegant chapels decorated with frescoes and pretty restored gardens with fountains. The Jardin des Doms is a hilltop park with an observation deck overlooking the Rhône. The Roman heritage of Nîmes is still visible in the Maison Carrée temple and the well-preserved amphitheatre, which instead of gladiatorial games now hosts live concerts. Spectacular Roman mosaics can be seen in the Musée des Beaux-Arts, alongside a collection of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Plage Des Cabassons 36.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Monteau 38 km Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
La Romaniquette 38.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentGood
Le Ranquet 41.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Varage Saint Mitre Istres 42.1 km Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Offers

Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Unpowered grass site
  • 15% off 15% de réduction promotion SUMMER –
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Fully-serviced grass site (comfort)
  • 15% off 15% de réduction promotion SUMMER –
Tipi, yurt, wigwam, dome, bell tent
Moorea safari tent (two person, no pets)
  • 15% off 15% de réduction promotion SUMMER –
Tipi, yurt, wigwam, dome, bell tent
Marquise 2 bedroom safari tent (five person)
  • 15% off 15% de réduction promotion SUMMER –

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Porte des Alpilles have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Porte des Alpilles dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Porte des Alpilles? Although Vincent van Gogh spent only about a year in Arles, he is inextricably linked with this pretty city on the Rhône river. The Van Gogh Route takes you to the main … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Porte des Alpilles?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Porte des Alpilles? From $32.49 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.