Located in the heart of the medieval town of Avignon, this camp site has plenty to see and do within easy reach.
Du Pont d’Avignon Campsite, Vaucluse
Well-equipped camp site in an excellent location for sight-seeing
The camp site sits on the bridge called “Pont d’Avignon”, on a narrow strip of land in the middle of the river Rhone, known as the island of the Barthelasse. Facing the Popes' Palace, it has fantastic views of the surrounding area and the city is easy to reach via a free shuttle boat that takes you directly to downtown Avignon.
Surrounded by green woodland, the camp site is in a peaceful spot, surrounded by nature. You can choose to pitch your own tent, or stay in one of the site's "canvas bungalows"; there is also the option of static mobile homes.
The camp site has good facilities including restaurant, bar, outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sunbathing terrace, tennis courts, volley ball, table tennis, petanque and children's playground. There is organised entertainment during the peak holiday periods of July and August. You can also rental bikes to explore the local area.
The camp site also offers WiFi, tv room, grocery shop serving fresh bread and pastries, laundry with washing machines, dryer, and irons, baby equipment (on request).
The neighbourhood
The campsite is in a calm and tranquil spot, on a wooded island in the middle of the river Rhone. Despite being so secluded, it is very easy to get to the heart of the medieval city of Avignon via a free shuttle boat.
The pool
The campsite has a large outdoor swimming pool, with jacuzzi and sunbathing terrace. It is open from May to September (10am-8pm).
Directions
The campsite is directly north of the centre of Avignon, on the island that lies in the centre of the river. It takes 5 minutes to reach by car, or about 20 minutes on foot.
From Marseilles you drive approximately 1 hour north along the A7, to reach Avignon. If you are coming from Montpellier it takes just over an hour driving north west along the A9.
Child policy
The camp site is very family-friendly and during July and August there is a kids club twice a week from 10am to midday where children can join in games and workshops.
Things to do nearby
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Le Petit Train d'Avignon
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