Camping La Fontinelle

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Swimming pool
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Pool
Swimming pool
Pitches

  • Shaded pitches 10 minutes' walk from the Ardèche village of Bessas
  • A 25-minute drive to Vallon-Pont-d'Arc and Païolive Wood
  • Outdoor pool, pétanque, playground and sociable activities on site
A holiday in the southern Ardèche is always a fine idea – this is an area packed with things to see and do, from adventurous hikes and canoe trips to leisurely days spent strolling through historic villages and their traditional markets. And it gets even better when you’re staying at Camping La Fontinelle, because this small site is within easy reach of all of the above, and it’s only a 10-minute walk from the little village of Bessas for a couple of restaurants. There are shops in Barjac, 10 minutes' drive away (handy, given that you’ll be allowed to bring a barbecue along for your meals…). All sorts of top sights can be on your schedule here, including the Gorges de l’Ardèche, Païolive Wood and the Chauvet Cave, but you’ll also want to make sure you’ve factored in some time to spend on site. That might mean an afternoon by the pool, an evening with a couple of beers from the bar or checking out what’s on while you’re there – pétanque contests, dance evenings, karaoke and theme nights are often part of the menu, and there may be options for hikes or mountain bike outings. Simply seeking some downtime? That’s perfectly possible too – there’s plenty of space to relax on pitches shaded by oak and olive trees, with a library of books to borrow and a ping pong table for a little bit of gentle exercise when you require it. A playground and football pitch are also here to keep the kids busy while you have a well-earned nap. All the essentials are sorted too: the site has a toilet block, showers and a launderette. There's a refreshment bar and a wine and ice cream sales point on site. Plus, in the mornings of July and August, the site sells bread.

Site type

Tent sites 8
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 14
Caravan sites 8
Motorhome sites 8
Open now
Opens 6 June

Tourist board rating

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.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

French

Open from Fri, 6 Jun to

Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 6 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
 6

83% would recommend this site to a friend

67% would stay here again

What customers say

Friendly owners & great views! Lovely pool. Ideal Ardèche base. Some private, spacious pitches, but caravan access tricky. Toilets disappointing (hygiene, lights, seats, paper issues). Pastries & disco nights a hit.

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Arrival date (latest first)

We were greeted warmly by Celia who said we could choose any…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 5
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 6
Wifi
 7
Janet H.

Power optional grass and gravel site

Liked We were greeted warmly by Celia who said we could choose any pitch out of 12 available. In fact, we were the only people on the campsite for the duration of our stay. This meant we had loads of privacy and peace.
The pitch we chose was good, but was the only one easily accessible with a caravan- motor homes would have found terrain less difficult. Also the path to exit the site was steep, with a large dip in it that we had to scrape gravel in to make our exit easier. Not ideal.
The pool area was lovely, great views and a bar area to have drinks/food or just relax on out of the heat.
The toilet/ shower block needed attention: there were no lights at night, cold water only, no loo seats, loo roll or any evidence of cleaning. Easily the least cared for toilet block we visited of all sites we were at on our holiday.
The location is great for visiting Vallon Pont D’arc and the gorges, but the nearest village of Bessas took us easily 20 mins to walk to and we were disappointed to find no cafe/ bar or anything open at all.

Disliked Toilet Block, difficult access for caravan.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite and very close to lots of attractions

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8 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Power optional grass and gravel site

Liked The staff are very helpful and one of them can speak very good English which was very helpful to us. Lovely bread and croissants in the morning. Great meal and disco on Tuesday nights. Swimming pool was very clean with a good view and sun beds.

Disliked Toilet paper in the toilets would have been helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Super séjour. Petit camping avec un acceuil chaleureux. Les propriétaires sont soucieux…

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10 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
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Anonymous

Power optional grass and gravel site

Liked Super séjour. Petit camping avec un acceuil chaleureux. Les propriétaires sont soucieux de notre bien être et la piscine est un vrai plus.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly owners, good bar and swimming pool.…

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6 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Power optional grass and gravel site

Liked Friendly owners, good bar and swimming pool.

Disliked The sanitary block was very poor. with only one shower, 3 toilets wth broken toilet seats. It really needs a makeover

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From the manager: Hello,
The sanitary block has 2 showers, 3 toilets, 4 toilet sinks, 2 dishes sink and 2 laundry sink, for 12 pitches. We're sorry it wasn't enough for you but this equipment corresponds to the 2-stars quotation of our campsite.
However, we have taken your comment into account to further improve our services.

We loved the stunning scenery, rural, happy and beautifully clean nature of…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 6
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Power optional grass and gravel site

Liked We loved the stunning scenery, rural, happy and beautifully clean nature of this campsite. A little gem!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much for this positive review. We would be happy to welcome you again in Ardèche !

Vriendelijk personeel, goed afgeschermde staplaatsen, mooi zwembad

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
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Noah A.

Power optional grass and gravel site

Liked Het is een leuke en gezellige camping met een mooi zwembad en een prachtig uitzicht op de omgeving. De mensen zijn super vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Hygiëne was niks op aan te merken.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hartelijk dank voor uw reactie.
Ik kijk ernaar uit u weer te mogen verwelkomen in de Ardèche!

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 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

Themes

Bush Peaceful

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

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Camping La Fontinelle

460 Route de Saint Sauveur

Bessas

Ardèche

France

07150

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

44.34031°N
4.29728°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

Hikers, you’ll have plenty to keep you busy for days around here, with walks through the stunning scenery of Païolive Wood (25 minutes’ drive), Sautadet Falls (35 minutes) and Gorges Chassezac (an hour). For a different way to see some of your surroundings, hire canoes in Vallon-Pont-d’Arc (25 minutes) to paddle your way to the huge stone arch in the river, or head up into the treetops at Accrobranche Adventure Camp (20 minutes). Enough of all the activity? Try a more sedate ride on the Cévennes steam train (an hour) or take a wander around some of the pretty villages nearby, such as Aiguèze (half an hour), Labeaume (35 minutes) or Balazuc (40 minutes). Make time to stop at Grotte Chauvet 2 (half an hour) as well to see replicas of prehistoric art. If you’re staying a little longer you may also like to consider day trips to places like Avignon and Nîmes (both an hour and a quarter) or a tour of the wildlife-packed Camargue Regional Natural Park (an hour and 45 minutes).

Offers

Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Power optional grass and gravel site
  • 5% off 15 nights = -5% –

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping La Fontinelle have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping La Fontinelle dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping La Fontinelle? Hikers, you’ll have plenty to keep you busy for days around here, with walks through the stunning scenery of Païolive Wood (25 minutes’ drive), Sautadet Falls (35 minutes) and Gorges Chassezac (an … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping La Fontinelle?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  5 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping La Fontinelle? From $50.57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.