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.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Spanish

Open from Fri, 14 Mar to

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 64 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

Well-kept, peaceful park with ample, private spots. Helpful, multilingual staff get rave reviews for local advice and late arrivals. Clean facilities, though some could use an update. Great base for exploring and cycling. Watch out for mozzies, and check on-site services like the shop/bar as they can be seasonal. Wi-Fi and shower temps can be hit and miss.

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Está bien pero lo de la…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass site (comfort)

Liked Está bien pero lo de la luz está muy lejos de la parcela

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Un camping vraiment bien!!

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Olivier R.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Accueil à la réception très chaleureux, avec des conseils pour de bons restaurants du village.
L’emplacement était vaste, la borne d’électricité très proche.
Le café du camping est à côté de la réception et de la piscine, on peut y commander pain et croissant.
Les sanitaires sont propres.
Les noms sur les bungalow et les allées sont très sympa!
Nous avons aimé le visage en terre à l’entrée du camping!

Disliked Rien à redire…

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Pretty much everything! Helpful and friendly…

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Ticki S.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Pretty much everything! Helpful and friendly staff, private pitches, superb facilities- clean, modern, well maintained.

Disliked A little off the beaten path so more suited to be used as a base to explore more widely in a vehicle.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Sanitäranlagen könnten besser sein

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass site (comfort)

Liked Schön gelegen, nettes Personal, preis ok

Disliked Saniär

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Absolut empfehlenswert. Super naturnaher und ruhige Campingplatz.

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Alexander S.

Fully-serviced grass site (comfort)

Liked Super nettes Personal, welches sich in verschiedensten Sprachen verständigen kann.
Herrlich ruhige und wunderbar gepflegte Anlage.
Die sanitäre Anlagen sind ok und der Entsorgungsbereich für Wohnmobile zweckdienlich mithin funktional.

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Quiet and relatively small camp ground.…

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Neville H.

Fully-serviced grass site (comfort)

Liked Quiet and relatively small camp ground. Good facilities, in a flat neighborhood, handy to a few eateries. The reception staff were helpful.

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le piazzole erano ben divise, i…

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Francesca C.

Fully-serviced grass site (comfort)

Liked le piazzole erano ben divise, i bagni abbastanza puliti e l’animazione piacevole

Disliked odore di fogna

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Spacious pitches. Clean facilities. Friendly staff. Fresh bread.

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Diane N.

Fully-serviced grass site (comfort)

Liked The site was exactly as described and the staff were very helpful.
Unfortunately, we only stayed one night as the area was subject to a heatwave and 40°+ temperatures with forest fires close by.
We hope to return another time as we had identified lots of places that we would have liked to visit.

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Receptie zeer vriendelijk, heel verzorgde plaatsen…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass site (comfort)

Liked Receptie zeer vriendelijk, heel verzorgde plaatsen

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piccolo camping accogliente, piazzole ben separate…

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carlotta M.

Fully-serviced grass site (comfort)

Liked piccolo camping accogliente, piazzole ben separate e giuste dimensioni, bagni comodi e abbastanza puliti.

Disliked pochi attacchi per mettere dei fili per bucato o teli, bar molto costoso e forte odore sgradevole.

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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

Tipi, yurt, wigwam, dome, bell tent
Marquise 2 bedroom safari tent (five person)
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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 $32.62 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.