Camping l'Or Bleu

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Lac Castillion (added by manager 28 Jul 2020)
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Swimming pool
Pitch field
Pitch among the trees
Snack bar terrace
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Swimming pool
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Pitch among the trees

  • On the Route Napoléon, just outside the lavender village of Barrême
  • Valensole Plateau and Gorges du Verdon within an hour's drive
  • Swimming pool, pétanque, snack bar and river swims on site
Bleu, you say? Mais oui… Camping l’Or Bleu is in a part of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur that’s well known for its lavender fields that burst into shades of blues and purples every summer. To those shades of blue you may also be able to add some clear blue skies (fingers crossed for good weather) and the turquoise waters of the Gorges du Verdon and Sainte-Croix Lake – both of which are close by in the Verdon Regional Natural Park. Getting out to see those places (and the greens of the Mercantour National Park too) is straightforward, as this nifty site is just off the RN85 – aka Route Napoléon – for easy travels around the area. Also handy here is the village of Barrême, which is 10 minutes’ walk away for shops, bars and places to eat (and a museum that’ll give you an insight into the world of lavender farming). The folk here haven’t just relied on the location to make it a desirable place to stay, though – they’ve also set up a good stack of facilities including a swimming pool, a pétanque court, a playground and a snack bar to keep you amused, fed and watered in between outings. There’s also a peaceful stretch of river running just past the site, so you can cool off down there if you prefer to take your dips in fresh water.

Site type

Travel trailer sites 82
Mobile homes for rent 12
Rent a tent 1
RV sites 82
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Tent sites 82
Open now
Opens April 29
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/06 and 18/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Mon, Apr 29 to

Reviews

8.6

Overall rating based on 31 reviews View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Good effort, decent pitches/services, but not the most attractive site

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Fergus J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Very friendly owners and they are clearly trying to make amenities on the site - pool, bar, play area for kids, toy zoo with goats. Washing/cleaning facilities were decent and very clean. On the Route Napoleon from Grenoble to Golfe Juan, with some spectacular scenery getting there. Scenic countryside around.

Disliked: The river didn't appear swimmable - a fast shallow stream over rocks in early September after a dry summer. The site looks a bit shabby with lots of unattractive chalets, although the pitch sizes were generous. The bar didn't seem to be open when we were there. Barreme itself is a bit empty and tired, with nothing other than a lavender distillery museum, an empty train station and three pizza outlets. Although it had some 'old town' charm wandering around at night.

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Clean and tidy facilities. Friendly and helpful staff.…

Overall 2/10
Location 6
Value for money 4
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Clean and tidy facilities. Friendly and helpful staff.

Disliked: Price was more than pitchup quoted. Very busy with kids no quiet adult only zones had kids running past the tent Ground was rough and bumpy

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Very clean facilities, nice pitch on the end so very private, shortcut…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Robert K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Very clean facilities, nice pitch on the end so very private, shortcut through to the river was good, although ver shallow at the moment.

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Bonjour, on a passé une semaine avec notre petite cassandra qui a…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
anthony a. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Bonjour, on a passé une semaine avec notre petite cassandra qui a 1 ans , camping idéal pour famille ou entre amis, les personnels très sympathique et accueillant

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Tolle Gastgeber-Familie! Sehr bemüht und sehr freundlich!!! Es ist alles vorhanden,was man braucht. Wir…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Nadine A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Tolle Gastgeber-Familie! Sehr bemüht und sehr freundlich!!! Es ist alles vorhanden,was man braucht. Wir hatten viel Platz auf unserem Stellplatz und konnten uns prima einrichten!

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Lots of activities to do for children. Food available. Stream and water Close to town…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Lots of activities to do for children. Food available. Stream and water Close to town

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Isola di pace buona metà per ovunque anche per lago castillon…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Claudia O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Isola di pace buona metà per ovunque anche per lago castillon

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Typical French campsite. Can’t knock facilities- toilet and shower block was clean…

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Mark F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Typical French campsite. Can’t knock facilities- toilet and shower block was clean and plenty of space. Hand washing available, bar/ restaurant on site, pool and kids play area. Pitch had some shade via trees which was very welcoming in the August heat.

Disliked: Limited English spoken so once we managed to check in there was no communication.

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Good facilities. Pitch had plenty of shade. Swimming pool - lots of…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Sarah K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Good facilities. Pitch had plenty of shade. Swimming pool - lots of fun to be had there. Good location, good village in easy walking distance. Good bar and snack bar. Friendly staff. Nice family feel here!

Disliked: Leaving! :-)

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Ideal for breaking up a long journey with a pitch for the night.

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
daniel m. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Good location if you are travelling via the route Napoleon. Cheap and cheerful and basic necessities. Pool looked okay. Small but okay for a soak on a hot day.

Disliked: Stood at reception with the women knowing I was there for ages whilst she took a phonecall. I found this irritating after a long drive when I just wanted to check in. Also, there’s very little about. This site is only good really if you want to stop somewhere for the night. I think I’d be bored if it was for an extended time. The food establishment didn’t look too good.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Pétanque Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Off licence Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point

Location

Camping l'Or Bleu

Le Bas Paraire

Barrême

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

France

04330

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

43.95395°N
6.37657°W

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

Barrême’s a fab spot to hang out in for the many outdoorsy activities available around the area – the team on site can point you in the right direction for paragliding, fishing, rafting, bike routes and lots of lovely hikes (perhaps among the lakes, forests and peaks of the Mercantour National Park, an hour’s drive away). For the very best of those lavender views, venture to the Valensole Plateau (50 minutes’ drive) for fields full of the fragrant flowers. If you’re more into the blues of natural waters, get set for watersports at Sainte-Croix Lake or kayak and rafting trips through the Gorges du Verdon. Both are about an hour away by car, with views to be had while hiking/biking/driving if you don’t fancy taking to the water. Slowing the pace is simple, too – take wanders around the gardens and Gassendi museum in Digne-les-Bains (half an hour’s drive) before settling in for a spa soak, or stop by in Castellane (half an hour), Annot (45 minutes) and Entrevaux (50 minutes) for pretty strolls.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping l'Or Bleu have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping l'Or Bleu dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping l'Or Bleu? Barrême’s a fab spot to hang out in for the many outdoorsy activities available around the area – the team on site can point you in the right direction for paragliding, fishing, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping l'Or Bleu?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping l'Or Bleu? From $21.20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.