Camping Au Pré du Lac

As you might have guessed, this is active active land, so take to the blue waters, the viewsome mountains or the spectacular countryside for weeks' worth of sporty stuff. Horse riding, cycling, windsurfing, diving and hiking the nearby mountain trails are all close by while several ski resorts are within easy driving distance. Camping Au Pré du Lac's local village of Saint-Théoffrey is on the RN 85 highway between Grenoble and the French Riviera near Cannes, part of the Route Napoleon the small one took on his way back from the island of Elba during the early days of the Hundred Days War. If you're driving it (do, it's rather scenic), look out for the gilded eagle statues to guide you on your way. Vizelle and its château are about ten kilometres from Saint-Théoffrey – go here for its gardens and a wander around the huge carp-filled canal in front of the château – and Grenoble is about 28km away, for the final stop on the Route Napoleon, more mountainous sports, and a cable car (or hike) for cracking views of the Alps from La Bastille fortress.