Camping la Ferme de Castellane, Gorges du Verdon

La Ferme de Castellane Campsite, Gorges du Verdon

Stay in a horse-drawn carriage in the heart of Provence!

This charming campsite offers a choice of accommodation options and great facilities, with many activities on-site and nearby.

Are you looking for unusual accommodation in the Gorges du Verdon? Then spend a few nights in a "roulotte" (horse-drawn caravan) at this tranquil campsite!

The campsite offers a choice of static caravans and mini-chalets. There are also a number of empty pitches for you to place your own tents or caravans. The chalets are equipped for people with disabilities, as are some of the toilets and showers.

Facilities include washing machines, tumble dryers, baby baths and changing mats, small grocery store, fresh bread and croissants each morning, and a pay phone. Well behaved dogs are permitted, but must be kept on a lead.

The campsite is located near to Castellane, in a natural wooded park beside a river, easily accessible via the Route Napoléon. It is open from March through to October, with rates varying according to the time of year.

During the peak season the campsite organises regular activities and entertainments, during the rest of the year you can enjoy using the petanque pitch, table tennis, table football, children's play area, and picnic area.

The neighbourhood

The campsite is in a quiet rural spot just 2km from Castellane, a pleasant town with charming old buildings and medieval walls.

The Restaurant

The campsite does not have a restaurant but you can buy fresh bread and croissants each morning and there is a small shop selling ice creams, drinks and groceries.

Directions

The campsite is 2km south of Castellane, which is 90km north west of Cannes, driving along the Route Napoleon/D6085 via Grasse.

Child policy

This campsite is very family-friendly and offers plenty for children to do, especially during July and August when there are organised activities.

Things to do nearby

Nyonsoleiado Waterpark, Nyons

Waterpark complex that contains a lagoon, 25m pool, whirlpool basin, waterslides for children and adults, cascades of water, rivers, paddling pools and much more.
Wave Island Waterpark, Monteux

This huge waterpark covers an area of 4.7 hectares and includes a surf simulator, waterslides and a river feature called river land.
Domaine Le Sagittaire Waterpark, Nyons

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Aqualand Waterpark, Frejus

With numerous slides, including the King Cobra - unique is western Europe - this is the largest waterpark on the Cote d'Azur! Inludes a rest area, show area, clockroom, fast food, grill and pizzeria, ice creams, drinks, and shop.
Aqualand Waterpark, Sainte Maxime

This is probably the most family orientated waterpark on the Cote d'Azur. With several friendly slides, a fun pool, food and drinks, ice creams, and shopping all at hand.
Aqualand Waterpark, St Cyr Sur Mer

Aqualand in St Cyr Sur Mer offer you 11 wicked slides in a great park environment with drinks, food, and shops for you to enjoy.

Towns nearby

Bargeme

Distance from location
12.3 km

Officially recognised as one of the 'most pretty villages in France', Bargeme is situated to the west of Verdon on a hill top 1,097m above sea level.
Annot

Distance from location
17.4 km

Annot combines medieval charm with modern Provençal style in a wonderfully relaxed fashion. It's also a great centre for mountain sports.
Mons

Distance from location
21.4 km

At 814m, Mons is likely the most elevated village in the department of the Var. Some 50km north-east of Draguignan, and close to the border of the Alpes Maritime (Riviera) it sits high up in splendid isolation looking down on nearby Fayence or farther to the south, to the Mediterranean coast. On a good day you can even spot Corsica, roughly 200km away.
Seillans

Distance from location
23.9 km

Seillans is a very charming medieval village that has been recognised as one of the 'most beautiful villages in France'.
Entrevaux

Distance from location
24.8 km

First recorded in 1040, Entrevaux is an arresting sight - a walled medieval town surrounded by a moat, with a drawbridge entrance, towering gatehouses and a series of fortified walls leading up to a 17th century citadel perched up high above an enormous valley.
Châteaudouble

Distance from location
27.9 km

Châteaudouble is a pretty village with a history that dates back to the 12th century. It sits high in the hills above Draguigan in the Var, and is surrounded by beautiful woodland.