Camping Les Truffières

Canter off into the Drôme countryside from the equestrian centre 300 metres from the site, or start out on a hike or bike ride through the local woodlands and around the lavender fields. However you get there, one early destination on your list should be the local town of Grignan a couple of kilometres away, to see its spectacular 12th-century fortress edged by a vast lavender field. To pick up local produce for eats back at base, Grignan's market day is every Thursday. The area around Camping Les Truffières hosts cultural events aplenty during the summer, from jazz concerts to celebrations of local artists, wine and food festivals and dance evenings: just ask staff at the park for pointers if you're keen to investigate further. And if it's French wine you're keen to investigate further, take to the car to find a tour around the vineyards and wine cellars of Buis-les-Baronnies and Sainte-Jalle, both around 50 minutes' drive away.