Camping du Défends
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Add your business details- Family-friendly site a kilometre from the Provençal village of Sault
- Near great cycle routes including the 26km ascent of Mont Ventoux
- Swimming pool, paddling pool and snack bar with poolside terrace
Cyclists – up for a challenge? There’s a mighty one close to Camping du Défends, in the form of the ascent of Mont Ventoux, famed as one of the toughest of all the climbs on the Tour de France circuit. (If you fancy tackling it yourself, perhaps no need to mention to impressed friends that you took the nearest route, which just happens to be the easiest way up to the summit…)
Not in the mood for such epic adventures? Fret not, there are many gentler ways to get out and about in the gorgeous Provençal countryside around here – leisurely bike or walking routes through the lavender fields, perhaps, paddling down the Sorgue river or pottering around the Vaucluse vineyards.
Just outside the village of Sault, Camping du Défends is well placed for easy access to all these rural rambles as well as the village amenities (restaurants, shops and a supermarket are an easy walk/cycle/drive away).
Time spent on site can be as active or relaxed as you require – play games of volleyball, pétanque or table tennis, dive into the outdoor pool or borrow books and board games for quieter times. The poolside snack bar’s a fab option, too – its terrace handily placed for multitasking the consumption of cool drinks while keeping an eye on pooltime proceedings.
Campground type
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8Languages spoken
English
French
Spanish
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Features
Dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Bush Peaceful Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sitesLocation
Camping du Défends
Route de Saint Trinit
Avignon
Vaucluse
France
84390
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
44.0984°N
5.41619°W
Route directions
GPS coordinates longitude 5.424692 Latitude 44.1025.
The site faces the Sault racecourse. If you arrive by the village of Sault, you will have to pass in front of a supermarket (the intermarché contact); the site is 500 metres after on the right. If you arrive by the road of Saint Trinit or Saint Christol, the site will be on your left, facing the racecourse and before the supermarket.
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
Mont Ventoux’s the one the hardcore bike types flock here for – the ascent from Sault is a challenging 26-kilometre route, best tackled only by the fittest of the two-wheeled types. Those preferring more of a leisurely outing can follow one of the circular walking or bike routes from the village instead, taking in vineyards, forests, lavender fields and some fab views over Lac de Salettes or Nesque Canyon.
Away from the trails, there’s also the option of paddling a canoe on the Sorgue river, an hour away, or taking to the treetops at the Ventoux Aventure park, half an hour away.
Something calmer? Provence is most proud of its lavender, and several farms are open around the locale for visitors to wander the purple-hued fields and breathe in the gorgeous scents. Keen foodies may like to make a visit to the truffle museum in Monieux, 15 minutes away, to learn more about one of the area’s other prized products.
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- Does Camping du Défends have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Camping du Défends dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping du Défends? Mont Ventoux’s the one the hardcore bike types flock here for – the ascent from Sault is a challenging 26-kilometre route, best tackled only by the fittest of the two-wheeled types. Those … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping du Défends?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 9 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 9 a.m.