Enjoy a traditional French experience, playing petanque and listening to the sound of the grasshoppers in this rural retreat in the heart of the wine region.
Le Provencal Campsite, St Maximin la St Baume
Relaxing campsite with swimming pool in a peaceful location
100 pitches for tents and caravans are nestled in the shade of pine and oak trees. Open from 1st April to 30th September, the campsite not only offers space for you to pitch your own tent but also a number of fully equipped mobile homes and cottages.
The campsite is situated 2km from the centre of Saint-Maximin, in the centre of the Provencal wine region.
During the peak summer months the campsite team organise a number of entertainments such as dance evenings, karaoke, family games, and bingo.
The campsite has good facilities for a relaxing stay - swimming pool, playground, games room, pétanque pitch and football/volleyball courts.
Services include an on-site shop with fresh bread deliveries, bar, restaurant, library, laundry, electric hook-up and BBQ. The nearest supermarket is 3km away in the town of Nurby.
The neighbourhood
The campsite is in a quiet leafy residential area, just 3km from the town of Saint Maximin.
The pool
The outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by a sunbathing area and there is a small terrace serving snacks and drinks. Aquagym and other activities are organised during the peak summer months.
The Restaurant
Restaurant Le Provencal offers traditional dishes made from fresh local ingredients or pizzas baked in the wood stove. Enjoy your meal in the dining room or on the terrace overlooking the pool. Special events can be catered for on request.
Things to do in Aix-en-Provence
There are plenty of lovely hikes in the area, you can explore ancient marble quarries, rolling hills to the south and the area around Pourrieres. A traditional Provencal-style market is held every Wednesday morning.
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Set Club, Aix en Provence
Clay & hard courts
Set CLub is a sports complex which has 13 tennis courts, eight of which are clay courts and five are the faster green set. Lessons and competitions are all part of the club. Non-members are welcome.
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Set Golf Course
18-hole golf course close to Aix
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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Gardanne Swimming Pool, nr Aix-en-Provence
Municipal outdoor swimming pool
Just to the south of Aix is the town of Gardanne. They open an outdoor swimming pool in the summer, with a 50m pool, baby pool, slides, playgrounds and a relaxation area.
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Aix Yoga Center, Aix en Provence
Yoga centre offering regular Ashtanga & Iyengar lessons, courses & retreats
The Aix Yoga Center is a 150m2 studio yoga in the heart of Aix en Provence.
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Gulli Parc Indoor Play Area
Indoor soft play area for kids up to 12 years old
The area is split into two areas - one for the 1-5 years age group, and the other for 6-12 year olds.
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Club Hippique d'Aix Marseille horse riding
A reputed, long-established equestrian club for all
The Club, established in 1932 has a long and interesting history. Situated on the banks of the river l'Arc over 30 acres, 5 minutes away from the city centre the Club Hippique Aix Marseille offers a full range of facilities.
Directions
The campsite is approximately 65km northeast of Marseilles airport, via the A8.
Child policy
The campsite is very family-friendly and children are made welcome with organised events and activities during the school holidays.
Things to do nearby
Things To Do in Aix-en-Provence
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Set Club, Aix en Provence
Clay & hard courts
Set CLub is a sports complex which has 13 tennis courts, eight of which are clay courts and five are the faster green set. Lessons and competitions are all part of the club. Non-members are welcome.
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Set Golf Course
18-hole golf course close to Aix
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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Gardanne Swimming Pool, nr Aix-en-Provence
Municipal outdoor swimming pool
Just to the south of Aix is the town of Gardanne. They open an outdoor swimming pool in the summer, with a 50m pool, baby pool, slides, playgrounds and a relaxation area.
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Aix Yoga Center, Aix en Provence
Yoga centre offering regular Ashtanga & Iyengar lessons, courses & retreats
The Aix Yoga Center is a 150m2 studio yoga in the heart of Aix en Provence.
-
Gulli Parc Indoor Play Area
Indoor soft play area for kids up to 12 years old
The area is split into two areas - one for the 1-5 years age group, and the other for 6-12 year olds.
-
Club Hippique d'Aix Marseille horse riding
A reputed, long-established equestrian club for all
The Club, established in 1932 has a long and interesting history. Situated on the banks of the river l'Arc over 30 acres, 5 minutes away from the city centre the Club Hippique Aix Marseille offers a full range of facilities.
Towns nearby
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St Maximin la St Baume
Home of the enormous Basilica and relics of Mary Magdalene
When driving on the Highway of the Sun, l'Autoroute du Soleil, past Aix-en-Provence towards Brignoles and the Côte d'Azur, your eye will be caught by an imposing building that sluggishly towers over its neighboring houses, like a Gulliver in Lilliput.
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Brignoles
Traditional authentic Provençal market town
Brignoles lies at the heart of the Côtes de Provence wine region.
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Barjols
Traditional rural town in the heart of Provence
Barjols is a charming town in the centre of Provence Verte - green Provence - and is well known for its abundant water sources. With 43 fountains and lavoirs (communal wash basins) it shows off the richness of this liquid gold, all year round.
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Correns
Centre of organic farming in the south of Provence
Famous for being a 'Bio Village', Correns claims that 95% of the wines and local produce are farmed organically.
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Cotignac
Pretty rural village with fabulous Troglodyte caves
A medieval town with cliff top ruined towers and glorious rolling green hills covered in vineyards in the surrounding area, Cotignac is a delightful place for mooching.
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Salernes
Small village famous for its pottery and ceramics
Salernes has a wonderful position in a fertile valley, where the hills are covered with pine trees, leafy oaks and olive groves.
