Camping de Valsaintes

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  • Farm site set among an oak forest and surrounded by lavender fields
  • Hiking, cycling and mountain biking trails direct from the park
  • Outdoor pool, pétanque, ping pong and playground
It's a farm site among an oak forest (and lavender fields), and thus Camping de Valsaintes is just fab. You can set out on hiking, horse riding and mountain biking trails directly from this Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department place, have a gentler amble or pedal nearby around the region's lavender fields and vineyards like those around the hillside village of Simiane-la-Rotonde and further afield around the Valensole plateau, or take things up a heady notch or three with a session of paragliding, rafting, canoeing, canyoning and climbing, all available in the local area. Camping de Valsaintes is a peaceful and shaded site on a farmstead among an oak forest between Forcalquier, Luberon and Sault, around six kilometres from the village of Simiane-la-Rotonde on the edge of the Luberon Natural Regional Park. You'll be smart if you choose to stick around on site for some days too, as there's an outdoor pool, a play area, a pétanque court and a ping pong table to keep all ages busy during the day, and a clear sparkling night sky to lie below and gaze at the stars. It's about 10 minutes' drive from this remote farm setting to the shops and cafés of local town Simiane-la-Rotonde. The nearest market (on Tuesdays) is at Banon, about 15 minutes' drive away.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 7
Tent sites 20
Caravan sites 6
Motorhome sites 6
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Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 10/06 and 16/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

French

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Reviews

7.6

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80% would recommend this site to a friend

80% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot for nature lovers! Peaceful, remote, and good value. Owners are friendly. Some found cabins tricky (paper sheets!), and big vans can be tough to get to.

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Ganz toller Zeltplatz für Leute, die…

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Regina M.

Power optional forest floor site

Liked Ganz toller Zeltplatz für Leute, die gerne die Natur und das einfache Campen lieben. Was für eine Freude , dass es solche Plätze noch gibt.
Zuvorkommende und gastfreundliche Betreiber.

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Rien pas eu le temps …

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charles p.

Power optional forest floor site

Liked Rien pas eu le temps apprécié

Disliked Ce camping ne doit pas accepter les camping car les mettre dans un fond de pré (comment faire pour remonter ?)
L entrée n à pas adapté pour les véhicules faire demi tour entre 2 arbres pour rentrer dans le camping
Même pour la réservation manique total donc pas pu rester et retrouver un camping ailleurs
Journée à oublier et à fuir

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From the manager: Monsieur,
Le Camping de Valsaintes ne prétend pas convenir à tout le monde, mais nous mettons un point d’honneur à satisfaire les campeurs qui partagent notre goût pour la nature et le calme, et qui prennent la peine de se renseigner sur l’esprit du lieu avant leur venue.
Il apparaît que vous avez choisi de noter notre établissement sans même y avoir séjourné, et sans avoir pris connaissance des informations disponibles, qu’elles soient en ligne ou clairement indiquées par un panneau à l’entrée du camping, notamment pour faciliter l’accès des camping-cars.
Nous regrettons sincèrement que notre camping ne corresponde pas à vos attentes, mais nous vous invitons, à l’avenir, à bien vous informer sur vos destinations. Cela vous évitera de vous déplacer inutilement, et vous permettra de trouver un lieu répondant réellement à vos besoins.
Cela nous épargnera également le temps perdu à répondre à des critiques qui ne reflètent ni la réalité de notre offre ni l’expérience vécue par nos campeurs.
Nous vous souhaitons, malgré tout, de trouver un établissement qui corresponde à vos souhaits.
Cordialement,
L’équipe du Camping de Valsaintes

Total peace in remote location.

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Anonymous

Calune 2 bedroom lodge

Liked The total peace of the remote location. Loved the simplicity of the accommodation and facilities.
Jays and nuthatches and oaks everywhere. The cool natural pond for a swim before the man-made pool was ready.
The 'hands-off' approach of the owners.
Interesting garden and good restaurant up the road.
Very good value accommodation.

Disliked Several unmaintained or impractical arrangements in the cabin we rented. The paper sheets provided lasted just a few nights before perishing. We had to buy our own cleaning materials to avoid paying the very high cleaning deposit. We didn't mind doing the cleaning but thought it was unreasonable not to provide enough equipment for us to do it. Take a tea towel.

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Le calme Le cadre Accueil…

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Jean-Christophe P.

Power optional forest floor site

Liked Le calme
Le cadre
Accueil

Disliked Carrelage glissant sortie douche

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Excellent!

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Anonymous

Power optional forest floor site

Liked Friendly, helpful owner, quiet wonderful environment, affordable price, everything important for relaxation was there.

Disliked Insects.

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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 Pétanque 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available 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 Bush Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Camping de Valsaintes

Domaine de Valsaintes

Simiane-la-Rotonde

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

France

04150

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

43.96289°N
5.6044°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

Lavender fields, châteaux, and, if you're a stargazing geek, a detour to the spectacular and world-famed Haute-Provence Observatory... all are within your sightseeing grasp. It's only a kilometre from the farm to the Abbey of Valsaintes, a Cistercian abbey church that's stood handsomely in these parts since the 12th century. Within 10 minutes' drive, history buffs can also take a tour around the medieval fort of Château de Simiane-la-Rotonde, well worth a gape for its dome-shaped interior room with 12 mighty columns. Outside the castle, lavender fields aplenty are around the village of Simiane-la-Rotonde – and colourful flowers and shrubs aplenty among its medieval streets. Another handsome old commune is 20 minutes' drive away at Banon, a hillside village famed for its Le Bleuet bookshop and Banon goats' cheese. Stargazers and the generally geeky should take a trip out to the Haute-Provence Observatory, 30 minutes' drive away, for guided tours, summer events and kids' activities. Six minor planets have been discovered here (so far): dream on your journey of discovering the seventh...

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Les Robinsons 61.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Marina Plage 62.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Marette 63.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Champigny 63.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Plage Des Cabassons 65.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping de Valsaintes have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping de Valsaintes dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping de Valsaintes? Lavender fields, châteaux, and, if you're a stargazing geek, a detour to the spectacular and world-famed Haute-Provence Observatory... all are within your sightseeing grasp. It's only a kilometre from the farm to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping de Valsaintes?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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