Camping l'Art de Vivre, Chateauneuf du Pape area

L'Art de Vivre Campsite, Chateauneuf du Pape

Rural but well-equipped camping in the heart of the wine region

Relax and unwind at this pleasant shady campsite, where the emphasis is on good food and fine wine.

The campsite is surrounded by grape vines, mature oaks and poplar trees. The wooden cabins blend into the landscape and offer comfortable accommodation in a quiet and peaceful area. There are also pitches for tents and caravans.

The campsite has a tourist information center, grocery store, fresh bread delivery, freezer for ice blocks, sheet rental (on demand), fridge rental (on demand), laundry, and waste disposal system for caravans.

Other facilities include a swimming pool, table tennis, pétanque pitch, and children's playground. Weekly activities during the peak summer months include pony rides, games and entertainments.

The campsite has a bar and restaurant where you can, of course, sample the produce of the famous Chateauneuf du Pape vineyards.

The neighbourhood

The campsite is in a rural location, along a quiet country road. It is just 3km from the village of Chateauneuf du Pape.

The pool

The swimming pool is fenced in for safety and also has a smaller paddling area for little children. It is surrounded by a sunbathing area and trees offer shade at different times of the day.

The Bar

Enjoy a morning expresso, a cold beer or a glass of Chateauneuf du Pape wine under the shade of the parasols.

The Restaurant

The restaurant is open during the warm summer months, offering a daily menu based on fresh local produce. Salads, grilled vegetables, meat and fish dishes can be enjoyed on the terrace. A take-away pizza service is also available on certain days, so you can eat at your tent without having to cook or wash up.

Directions

The campsite is 18km north of Avignon along the D907, or or 12km south of Orange via the D68. The nearest airport is Marseilles, which is 100km south on the A7.

Child policy

Children are very welcome at this family-friendly campsite. They will find plenty to do, and extra activities are organised during the peak summer months.

Things to do nearby

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Aqualand Waterpark, Sainte Maxime

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Nyonsoleiado Waterpark, Nyons

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Wave Island Waterpark, Monteux

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Towns nearby

Châteauneuf du Pape

Distance from location
1.8 km

Châteauneuf du Pape lies in the heart of the Vaucluse region, 19km to the north of Avignon and 10km south of Orange. It is of course, most famous for the wine it produces, but the village itself is also worth a trip, with its pretty medieval lanes and ruined castle.
Villeneuve les Avignon

Distance from location
8.9 km

Just across the Rhône river from Avignon, Villeneuve les Avignon offers a quieter place to base yourself but still be only a stone's throw from Avignon.
Orange

Distance from location
10.8 km

Driving from Lyon south on the Autoroute A7 towards Provence, you may notice the signs for Orange, the first major town in the region.
Sarrians

Distance from location
12.6 km

This small village in the Vaucluse is literally in the centre of things when it comes to wine growing. It has no less than 14 estates and vineyards in its vicinity, producing wines under the Vacqueyras and Côtes du Rhône labels.
Vacqueyras

Distance from location
16.6 km

Vacqueyras is a village most well known for its wine production. Its small centre retains a lot of charm and you can enjoy a stroll around the narrow streets, soaking up the atmosphere of this sunny, agricultural village.
Carpentras

Distance from location
18.0 km

A busy market town of 30,000 inhabitants, Carpentras sits on the fertile plain of Comtat Venassin that is protected from the elements - in particular from the Mistral wind.