Camping Les Princes D'Orange

Orpierre (a five-minute walk away) is home to a nifty tourist office that provides plenty of tips to newcomers. These parts are perhaps best known for climbing opportunities, but what goes up must come down: try parascending at Laragne-Montéglin to take bird's-eye views to a whole new level (20 minutes' drive). Less hair-raising but equally jolly jaunts are on hand at Les Gorges de la Méouge (25 minutes), including swimming, horse riding, kayaking and mountain biking. The Baronnies Provençales Regional Nature Park (45 minutes) is home to lavender fields and olive groves, with a rich terroir that'll likely please any foodies passing through. The park is pretty far from any major cities, making it one of the best regions in France for sky-gazing. Budding historians may well appreciate the medieval citadel at Sisteron (35 minutes), which hosts a far-famed light festival each summer. Further afield, the Château d’Aulan (50 minutes) is open for private tours, while those seeking pastoral times should head to Céüse goat farm (55 minutes).