Camping du Besset

Pretty site in the grounds of a château with forest and mountain views
Less than a 10-minute drive to St Prix village and 20 to Lamastre town
Play areas, football field, bowling alley, spa and swimming pool

To get a glimpse of how the other half live, sort yourself a space in the grounds of a rather romantic château at Camping du Besset, a stately home edging a forest in the mountainous Ardéche region; the castle surrounded by two and a half hectares of park-like greenery and terraces was originally built in the 12th to the 13th centuries then reconstructed in the 1600s. But it’s not just a whole heap of history and greenery that this site less than a 10-minute drive from the pretty village of St Prix has: fantastic facilities are also here, from an outdoor swimming pool and kids’ pool in an orchard full of sunbeds and parasols to a volleyball court, football field and playground with a trampoline, climbing frame, seesaw, slide, swings and a sandpit. More attractions for the younger members of your travel troupe include a games room in one of the castle cellars with table tennis, billiards, pool and foosball; mums and dads could easily drop the kids off here for hours of entertainment before escaping to the serenity of the subterranean wellness area's sauna, spa, steam bath and massage room... If these indulgences have you wanting to continue along a fancy vein, follow up with a posh meal from the table d'hôtes menu in the grand on-site restaurant (food’s available for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a reservation) accompanied by a bottle from the château’s selection of fine regional wines; in the morning, you can sign up for the fresh bread delivery if you’d rather start your day with a light baked snack. The setting of this establishment is just as snazzy as the gastronomic options: it’s a 20-minute drive to the lovely Ardéchoise town of Lamastre (where supermarkets are available) and a few kilometres from the Doux river and its beaches. Activities like mountain biking, cycling, horse riding, survival trips, golf and canoeing can be organised in the local area too.

Campground type

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

German

Spanish

Italian

Nearby campgrounds that are bookable on Pitchup.com

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Waterslide 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Bush Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery 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

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Camping du Besset

Route Le Besset

Saint-Prix

Ardèche

France

07270

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

44.93709°N
4.51742°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

The region around the site is full of flea markets, wineries, pretty villages and old towns to wander around. Start in Lamastre (20 minutes’ drive) to ride the narrow-gauge railway through the Doux valley or simply stay in this pretty settlement and peruse the shops. To swap browsing for alfresco swims surrounding by stunning scenery, Lac aux Ramiers is 35 minutes’ drive; if the kids are with you, they might prefer the slides of the SARL Saules et Eaux waterpark (40 minutes) instead. Prefer walks (or cycle rides) in the wilderness? The popular 80-kilometre La Dolce Via trail is under 20 minutes’ drive from the park.

Food and drink

Domaine de sela 1.5 km
Auberge l'École 2.1 km
La Broche Gourmande 2.2 km
Marie-café 3.2 km
L'O à la bouche 5.1 km
La Belle Verte 5.1 km
Ferme Auberge de Jameysse 5.3 km
Auberge Le Champêtre 5.7 km
L'Âne Têtu 6.4 km
L'auberge de la Fontaine 6.4 km

Groceries

Les Feux de Saint-Jean Off-licence 4.9 km
Super U Supermarket 5.4 km
Intermarché Super Supermarket 6.5 km
Super U Supermarket 6.6 km
Le Rich' Lieu Off-licence 6.8 km
Les Chopes du Moulin Off-licence 7 km
Intermarché Supermarket 7.1 km
Cave Desbos Off-licence 7.2 km
Proxi Supermarket 7.3 km
Les 3 Couleurs Off-licence 8.1 km

Parks and play

Sentier d'interpretation: Un pays et ses arbres park 1.4 km
Sentier d'interpretation: Un pays et ses arbres park 1.4 km
Tape cul Playground 6.8 km
Place des Pêchers park 6.8 km
Parc Seignobos park 7.4 km
Jardin public de Nazareth park 7.9 km
Place de Riou park 8.1 km

Family days out

Château du Besset Castle 0 km
Maison Hérold Castle 3.3 km
Château de Maisonseule Castle 3.9 km
Château du Vergier Castle 6 km
Grille en fer forgé Visitor attraction 6.4 km
Château de Désaignes Castle 6.4 km
Porte du Bourg de l'Homme (porte de Lalle) Visitor attraction 6.5 km
Château de Chervil Castle 6.9 km
Château d'Urbilhac Castle 7.2 km
Château de la Chèze Visitor attraction 7.6 km

Public transport

Pailhès 4.8 km
Combe-Lantard 5.2 km
Sarny 5.5 km
Desaignes - Le Vergier 5.9 km
Desaignes - Pont de Sialle 6.3 km
Les Baraques 6.3 km
Desaignes - Centre 6.5 km
Desaignes - La Gruterie 6.6 km
La Palisse 6.9 km
Pont de Chervil 7.2 km

Beaches

Plan d'eau de Chambaud 8 km

Local services

E-PARK Charging station 4.8 km
Station U Fuel station 5.3 km
Dr Jacques Chabal Doctors 6.4 km
Pharmacie des Boutières Pharmacy 6.4 km
Intermarché Fuel station 6.5 km
Système U Fuel station 6.7 km
Pharmacie du Vivarais Pharmacy 7.3 km
Hôpital Elisée Charra Lamastre Hospital 7.5 km
Rochette Pharmacy 8.3 km
Hôpital Fernand Lafont Hospital 8.4 km

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Camping du Besset have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Camping du Besset dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping du Besset? The region around the site is full of flea markets, wineries, pretty villages and old towns to wander around. Start in Lamastre (20 minutes’ drive) to ride the narrow-gauge railway through the … Read more