Camping Le Pilat

If you’d like to see some of the natural wonders of Drôme Provençale, take a picnic and walk up to the stunning Cascade d’Aubres (15 minutes’ drive to the car park); brave souls can take a refreshing dip in the pool at its foot. To get the lay of the dramatic landscape, hike to the hilltop viewpoint at Garde Grosse (half an hour) for spectacular views over forested foothills. Anyone wanting a physical challenge can embark on the cycle ride through the Gorges de Trente Pas (half an hour) for inspiring views of limestone cliffs and the winding river far below. Combining your exercise with a history lesson, you may like to follow the waymarked botanical trail around Sahune Vieux Village (20 minutes), a ruined farming hamlet abandoned in the 19th century. Postcard-perfect Nyons (20 minutes) is a traditional Drôme Provençale village with strolls along the Aigues River, a flower-filled sensory garden and a playground for toddlers. Once there, you can treat the kids to an afternoon on the waterslides at the Parc de Loisirs Aquatiques Nyonsoleïado.