Zen
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- Tiny adults-only Provence site with simple pitches in the woods
- A 10-minute drive to Cotignac; 20 minutes to Sillans-la-Cascade
- Access to an outdoor swimming pool and stylish bathroom; dogs welcome
If you saw the name Zen and started imagining a fabulously chilled-out and peaceful place to stay… well, you’d be correct in your assumptions. This peaceful Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur site is in the middle of the woods, about 10 minutes’ drive from Cotignac.
There are just a small handful of pitches here, and they’re all nicely shaded by the trees in a quiet spot where you’ll mostly just hear leaves rustling and crickets chirping. These are simple pitches for adults only, but dogs are welcome. There’s no mains electricity here, but solar panels mean you can charge things like phones and torches. The site also has a small swimming pool with a solar-heated shower, and guests have access to a bathroom with an Italian shower and toilet (plus use of the owners’ fridge on request).
Once you’re settled in you may find that just chilling out in the woods becomes your main activity, perhaps with a few drinks and snacks sourced from the shops and Tuesday market in Cotignac (one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, incidentally, so well worth a wander…) This site is a great base for various activities as well though, so you’ll be able to get out for château visits, waterfall walks and time exploring the area’s troglodyte dwellings.
Site type
3 Open now
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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 30/04 and 30/09 (subject to weather conditions).
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
Dutch
English
French
German
Open from Tue, 1 Apr to
Open from Fri, 1 May to
Adults only
Wifi at the unit/pitch
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Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Pitch close to accessible bathroomsNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Zen
Impasse du Rivauguier
Cotignac
Var
France
83570
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
43.5251°N
6.18859°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
Presumably you’ve come in search of some lovely scenery as well as a peaceful experience? Well, there’s plenty of that around – a 20-minute drive will get you to Le Bessillon for hill hikes, or to either Sillans-la-Cascade or Chutes du Caramy, where you can finish your waterfall walk with a dip in the cool natural waters.
Kids will no doubt enjoy a trip to Aoubré l'Aventure Nature (45 minutes’ drive), which has treetop adventure courses along with a barefoot trail and an animal park at ground level. They’ll also probably like a day at Lac De Sainte-Croix (an hour), with beach areas and watersports to try out. Over in the same area, the stunning Gorges du Verdon (an hour and a half) are well worth visiting as well.
Closer to home, there are chances to check out some historic local dwellings at Château d’Entrecasteaux (15 minutes) and the troglodyte caves of Villecroze (25 minutes). Former Cistercian monastery Abbaye du Thoronet (half an hour) is another place that’s good to add to your list.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plage De Saint Pons | 42.1 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Plage De Port Grimaud | 42.3 km | Sea | Good | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Plage Du Gros Pin | 42.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Plage De Beauvallon | 42.7 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Plage De Port Grimaud Sud | 42.8 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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- Does Zen have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Zen dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Zen? Presumably you’ve come in search of some lovely scenery as well as a peaceful experience? Well, there’s plenty of that around – a 20-minute drive will get you to Le Bessillon for … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Zen?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Zen? From €80 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.