Le Luberon Campsite, Apt
A small friendly campsite surrounded by white oaks
Nestled at the base of the village lies Le Luberon campsite, with 75 pitches and 35 rentals. Reach Le Luberon campsite by driving through the Luberon, on the road from Avignon or the Aix-en-Provence road.
This is a 3*** campsite offering a warm welcome, quality maintenance and cleansiness throughout. Apt is an ideal base from which to explore the Luberon.
There is a free activity programmes for families with small children and in high season, the site organises daily activities for children aged between 4 and 12 years (from Monday to Friday). As part of the programme you can find: water games in the pool or paddling pool, cooking workshops, crafts, jungle speed and games on the campsite with the help of campers.
Meanwhile, parents can meet at the pétanque track or the table tennis tables. Unless they prefer to get a book at the library and relax under the trees of their pitch. At the campsite reception, you’ll find hiking guides to visit the Vaucluse.
The pool
You will find a heated paddling pool for children, a leisure pool of 8m x 4m, heated to a comfortable 26°C, and a swimming pool of 15m x 7m for some breaststrokes in the morning. On the pool side, sunbeds and low chairs will invite you to relax under the sun of the Provence.
The Bar
At the campsite bar you can enjoy a cocktail with friends or taste an ice-cream on one of the comfortable garden chairs on the terrace.
The Restaurant
Although there is no dedicated restaurant onsite, the staff will be happy to recommend a restaurant in the nearby village. Every morning from April to September, you’ll be woken by the delicious smell of the local baker who will bring fresh bread and pastries to the campsite. In high season, the snack bar makes pizzas twice per week. On Sundays nights, the campsite organises a welcome drink with a presentation of the campsite and the area, followed by a giant Paëlla in a friendly setting.
Things to do nearby
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Domaine Le Sagittaire Waterpark, Nyons
In the depths of the Drôme countryside in the French Provence, this 5 Star Residential Campsite comes complete with an entirely heated Aquatic Complex, which is open to the public.
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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.
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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.
Restaurants nearby
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La Vache a Carreaux Restaurant
Located in Avignon
This small restaurant is on the Rue Peyrollerie, a winding alley just off the Place St Pierre. It is a great option for vegetarians, offering a wide variety of cheese dishes and salads but there are also fish dishes available.
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Mickael Feval Restaurant
This elegant restaurant is a must-visit for any lovers of modern cuisine and cooking methods. They embrace local produce and evolve their dishes according to the seasons.
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Le Temp de Vivre Restaurant, Uchaux
Le Temps de Vivre is situated in the little hamlet of Les Farjons just down the road from Uchaux.
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Cote Sud Restaurant, Uchaux
The Cote Sud has a charming sophisticated interior and includes a lovely terrace where you can enjoy your food when the weather is warm enough.
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L'Epice & Love Restaurant
Located in Avignon
This is a popular place with both locals and travellers. It has a small cosy interior so if you want to dine there, best to get there earlier rather than later.
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L'Atelier de Jean-Luc Rabanel Restaurant
This wonderful contemporary-styled restaurant features dishes that you may never have suspected to have existed.
Sights nearby
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Angladon Museum
Located in Avignon
Located in a gorgeous 18th century building int eh centre of Avignon, this museum's mission is to share with the public the wonderful collection of paintings and furniture inherited from the couturier Jacques Doucet (1853-1929).
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Fort St Andre & Abbaye St Andre, Villeneuve les Avignon
Located in Avignon
The 14th century Fort St Andre was built by order of the King of France, Philippe le Bel as a mean to keep an eye on the papal city of Avignon. Perched on a hill, this impressive structure contains the ruins of the Abbaye St Andre.
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Musée Calvet Fine Art and Archeology
Located in Avignon
The Calvet Museum today houses works of art from the 16th to 20th century, and holds innumerable collections donated or bequeathed by patrons, art lovers and collectors, such as Baron de Montfaucon, Esprit Requien, Noël Biret, the Montlaur family, and recently Marcel Puech.
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Carriere de Bibemus
Located in Aix-en-Provence
An old quarry, the Carrieres de Bibemus lies on the western slopes of Montagne St Victoire and is a place that inspired Paul Cezanne through out his life.
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Maison de la Truffe, Aups
The truffle has a long history here in Aups; for many years now they have been grown, harvested, retailed, shared and eaten.
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Planetarium, Nimes
See the universe projected onto the roof of a large room filled with 65 comfortable seats, and wonder at the scale of it all.
Golf-clubs nearby
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Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Course, Tourrettes
This beautiful golf resort offers two courses, each with 18 holes, set amongst pine and oak trees.
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Domaine de Manville Golf Course, Les Baux
Located in Les Baux-de-Provence
The Domaine de Manville has a renowned architect and landscaper designed 18-hole golf course allying technicality and game attraction in an eco-responsible and respectful way to produce a truly very special course.
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Royal Mougins Golf Course
Located in Mougins
Founded in 1993, the Royal Mougins Golf Club is a course of exceptional quality. Designed by world-famous American architect, the late Robert von Hagge, the par 71, 18-hole course extends for 6,004 m through a lush, wooded vale.
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Set Golf Course
Located in Aix-en-Provence
Set in the beautiful wooded countryside, this 18-hole golf course was designed by American architect Ronald Fream. The club incorporates the David Leadbetter Academy that offers lessons to suit players of all levels.
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Golf Course De Roquebrune Resort, Roquebrune-Sur-Argens
Enjoy the best of both worlds at this stunning golf course, with the sparkling waters of the Riviera on one side and the wild Maure mountains on the other.
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Aix Golf Course
Located in Aix-en-Provence
Open to all, this small golf club offers a clubhouse, restaurant, driving range, putting green and 6 holes. It is home to an academy that offers lessons at all levels.
Towns nearby
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Saignon
Located 1.4 km away
Saignon is a small village sitting on a cliff band not far from Apt, at the very heart of the Luberon.
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Apt
Located 1.7 km away
Apt lies at the heart of the Luberon and became a Roman colony thanks to its position on the Via Domitia - the Roman road built in France to link Italy to Spain.
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Gargas
Located 6.0 km away
Gargas is a small village that sits between three low lying hills and since the Provençal word for hill is 'gargan', you can see why the village got its name.
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Saint Saturnin les Apt
Located 8.9 km away
Saint Saturnin les Apt sits on the edge of the Luberon forest at the foot of the mountains in Vaucluse.
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Bonnieux
Located 9.0 km away
Just as other Provence perched villages, such as Ramatuelle or Mons, Bonnieux clings to the hill side, just below its top.
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Roussillon
Located 10.5 km away
Roussillon is wonderful village that is notable for its red rocks. You could be forgiven for thinking you've taken a wrong turn into Utah, with the starkly contrasting blue sky, red rocks and green vegetation.