Camping L'Hippocampe

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Swimming pool (added by manager 26 Jan 2018)
Aqua gym (added by manager 23 nov 2018)
Slides (added by manager 23 nov 2018)
Swimming pool (added by manager 23 nov 2018)

  • Relaxed family site alongside the Durance river, next to a lake
  • Wide-reaching views of the surrounding Provençal hills
  • Fishing, canoeing, paddleboating, pools and waterslides
You don't have far to amble to find fine times for all tastes at the relaxed family park of Camping L'Hippocampe: on site or off, activities and leisure of all sorts awaits. As it's next to a handsome lake, you could par exemple spend your Camping L'Hippocampe time gently daydreaming among waterside views… or fishing, canoeing or paddleboating on the lake surface if your energy levels have risen slightly. The 11-hectare wooded estate is mighty fine for wanders as well, especially if you reckon a snooze in the shade of olive trees sounds just the ticket. It's a short stroll to the site's splendid waterpark for more activities and leisurely times: take a dip in one of the heated pools, sunbathe idly alongside, or zip down one/all of the five big waterslides. If you seek yet more action, the entertainment team arranges a variety of daytime activities in July and August including a kids' club and activities and sporting comps, before an evening of entertainment in the big marquee or soundproofed disco. For activities and leisure of all sorts off site, Camping L'Hippocampe is in Provence next to the Durance river, at an altitude of 430 metres and a kilometre from Volonne. The site office has info on sports like rafting, canyoning, canoeing, climbing, zipwiring, paragliding and parachuting, many of which can be accompanied by professional guides.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 19
Motorhome pitches 19
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 30
Caravans for hire 218
Rent a tent 30
Tent pitches 19

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 30/04 and 09/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 30/04 and 09/09.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • The bar is open between 01/07 and 09/09.
  • Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

German

Pitch types & availability

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Reviews

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J’ai adoré l’équipe d’animation, les animations, l’ambiance du club, la propreté, les…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Alizé C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Loisir 2 bedroom static caravan (comfort, premium)

Liked: J’ai adoré l’équipe d’animation, les animations, l’ambiance du club, la propreté, les installations. C était un très beau séjour !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent place!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Martyna T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced grass pitch (XL)

Liked: Loved everything! Very clean facilities, fresh croissants in small onsite grocery, big swimming pool, evening entertainment.

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

Pétanque

TV room

Take away

Teens' club

Tennis

Waterslide

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Motorhome service point

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping L'Hippocampe

7 Rue de la Durance

Volonne

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

France

04290

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CET (GMT+01:00)

GPS

44.10367°N
6.01613°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Your many activity options around Camping L'Hippocampe include 350 kilometres of Haute Provence Alps marked mountain biking trails, as well as hiking around famed Provence landscapes and hills among lavender fields and olive groves. Or dip into the local history instead with a stroll around the small and old streets of Volonne or the museums, citadel, Old Town and medieval ramparts of Sisteron, 15 minutes away. This is a prime spot for wildlife watching too, either straight from the site by spotting the many bird species flitting around the lake, or taking a nature walk or horseback ride out into the countryside. The Camping L'Hippocampe team can point you in the right direction for the best sightings. Food fans can sample local produce like the Haute Provence olive oil, Miel de Lavande (honey) and the famed Sisteron lamb esteemed by food experts all over the world, and forage for wild lavender, thyme and rosemary growing on the surrounding hills.
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  • When can I check in and check out of Camping L'Hippocampe?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  5 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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