Camping La Célestine

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Southern France wildlife haven next to a natural lake and a river
Among the green hills of Provence 30km from the Gorges du Verdon
Pool, guided hikes, restaurant, snack bar and loads of room to play

How very clever. Predict a watery time all around at Camping La Célestine among the gorgeous green hills of Haute-Provence… not content with just a site swimming pool, the canny owners have created a lush 750m² natural pond for swimming, paddling and floating lazily on one's back gazing dreamily up at the passing clouds. The 74-kilometre Asse river, a popular paddling and playing spot for tiddlers, weaves peacefully along one side of the site too; if your watery tastes tend more towards observing from a safe distance, a beach with sun loungers is at the edge of the pond for lazy afternoons avec book et possibly cocktail. And if your tastes are veering towards the more solitary, you'll be able to find several secluded spots to sink down in around these pretty and colourful grounds. This is lovely land, in the middle of the Provençal hills, at the foot of the Valensole plateau and its huge, world-famed, lavender fields. Hiking trails of all levels run from the entrance of the site, to the splendid lavender fields, olive groves and truffle oaks all around; ask the friendly team for its knowledgeable recommendations on the best trails, join a guided hiking tour from the site, or leaf through the many brochures in reception to plan your own wandering day. A couple of pétanque courts and a playground are at your and the kids' service too, along with a football field, a volleyball court and ping pong tables. To refuel, there's a restaurant open every summer evening, and a snack bar serving drinks, ice cream and crepes.

Site type

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

French

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Pétanque

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Scouts welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Hikers’ paradise

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Motorhome service point

Seasonal sites

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping La Célestine

D 907

Beynes

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

France

04270

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

43.97042°N
6.19153°W

Route directions

On the D907, take a right turn three kilometres past Mézel. The campsite is signposted.

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

The site's Provence hill setting is among hiking trails for all levels of ability, through varied landscapes including lavender fields, olive groves and truffle oaks. The famed Valensole plateau nearby has vast fields of the lavender for which the Provence region is famed: wander around its landscape in July to see the area at its most spectacular. Within easy driving distance are the Gorges du Verdon about 30 kilometres away, for canyoning, canoeing or peaceful wanders among its beaut setting; Sainte Croix lake close to the gorges for swimming and sailing; Digne-les-Bains, the spa town surrounded by lavender fields and mountains, and the citadel of Sisteron, high against the sky above the Durance valley. Energetic options nearby include rafting, canyoning, pedal boating and canoeing along the Verdon and on the lakes of Esparron, St. Croix, Quinson and Castillon. Closer to home, the nearby village has a treetop adventure centre, bike trail, equestrian centre and a paragliding base.

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Does Camping La Célestine have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
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What attractions are near Camping La Célestine? The site's Provence hill setting is among hiking trails for all levels of ability, through varied landscapes including lavender fields, olive groves and truffle oaks. The famed Valensole plateau nearby has vast … Read more