Camping Fontvieille

Walks in the immediate vicinity of the site are ideally paced for those who favour casual rambles over hefty hikes. 15 minutes or so takes you to Château de Montauban, to wander around the 18th-century mansion and learn a little bit about Provençal history at the Fontvieille Stories exhibition. Mooch for a mere 10 minutes to reach the Ramet windmill, once home to the writer Alphonse Daudet and now fably restored for visitors to wander around. You can visit these two separately or follow a circular walk through the woods which takes in both. For more strenuous hikes, along with mountain bike trails, horse riding and climbing, you'll need to head a bit deeper into the Alpilles Regional Natural Park; site staff can advise on the best locations for these activities. Pop over to Les Baux-de-Provence, 20 minutes away, to wander around the fortified village and visit the château-fortress high up on a cliff overlooking the medieval streets. Just outside the village is Les Carrières de Lumières, an immersive art museum where the exhibits surround you as you wander and you may encounter a show along the way. Arles, 20 minutes from the site, is famed for its Roman ruins including a theatre, a necropolis and baths, and is also home to the Vincent Van Gogh Foundation. You could also easily take a day trip to Avignon, 40 minutes away, to visit the Popes’ Palace, the Place de l’Horloge and the bridge that found itself immortalised in a famed song. There’s also a fab market to poke about in (perhaps to find something tasty for your tea?) and a tourist train to transport you around should you be weary of foot.