Camping Le Devançon

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  • Peaceful Provence site in the forest five minutes' drive from Peynier
  • Aix-en-Provence and Sainte-Victoire mountain within a half-hour drive
  • Swimming pool, playground and bar on site; access to forest trails
Forest hikes? City strolls? Seaside days? You’ll be able to mix and match as you go along when you stay at Camping le Devançon, a relaxed family-friendly site about five minutes’ drive from the town of Peynier. This is a lovely little spot in the Provence countryside, with woodland all around and easy access to forest trails. It’s also in a great location for exploring the trails of Sainte-Victoire mountain or the streets of Aix-en-Provence, both of which are within a half-hour drive. Getting to the coast should be easily done as well, with Marseille, Cassis, La Ciotat and a good handful of beaches and coastal scenery about 40 minutes’ drive away. All of this points to the idea that you should probably stay here for as long as possible to make the most of the area’s many attractions. That said, this is also a handy spot if you’re just passing through for a night or two to break up a long journey, as it’s fairly close to where the A8 and A52 meet. However long you’re staying, and however you fill your days, you should find this a chilled-out place to stay, with just enough facilities to keep you busy but no noisy entertainment to distract from the Provençal peace. The swimming pool and paddling pool are open in high season, and the site also has a playground, a pétanque court, table tennis and a small bar where you can sample local wines. A launderette, picnic area and bathrooms are all on site, and the whole place is accessible to guests with reduced mobility.

Campground type

Caravans for hire 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Tent sites 33
Camper sites 33
RV sites 33
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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 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.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 04/10 and 09/30 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The park only allows dogs up to 5kg.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 30 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.
  • The bar is open between 06/01 and 09/30.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Sat, Apr 6 to

Campsite types & availability

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Pétanque

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Toddler's pool

Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Picnic table

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Hikers’ paradise

Peaceful

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping Le Devançon

451 Chemin de Pourrachon

Peynier

Bouches-du-Rhône

France

13790

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

43.44209°N
5.62957°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

Close to the site there are various forest trails to follow, along with a ‘fitness’ course where you can add a bit more of a challenge to your day. Local villages and towns like Trets (10 minutes’ drive), Roquevaire (20 minutes) and Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume (25 minutes) are nice places to wander around as well. Meanwhile, greater challenges await at the trails around Sainte-Victoire mountain (20 minutes). A day in Aix-en-Provence (half an hour, or catch the bus from Peynier) might include visiting the Atelier Cézanne, the Vasarely Foundation and several other museums, or it might simply involve wandering through the atmospheric streets and sampling local food in the markets. Marseille (40 minutes) is another good option, for a stroll in the historic Le Panier district, a visit to the MuCEM museum and a boat trip along the Blue Coast. Also down at the coast you could tour the Calanques National Park (50 minutes), explore coves and cinematic history in La Ciotat (35 minutes) or visit the château, beaches and harbour in Cassis (35 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Grande Mer 16.5 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Corton 16.6 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bestouan 16.6 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Anse De L'Arene 16.6 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Good Excellent
Catalans 17.3 mi Sea Excellent Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

  • Does Camping Le Devançon have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Le Devançon dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Devançon? Close to the site there are various forest trails to follow, along with a ‘fitness’ course where you can add a bit more of a challenge to your day. Local villages and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Devançon?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Devançon? From $61.68 (for 3 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.