Pernes les Fontaines
A charming little town, full of fountains and some quite grand manor houses that reflects its history as a former capital of the Comtat Venaissin (the region surrounding Avignon).
A view on the Mont Ventoux and on the mountains of Vaucluse
In the middle of 5 acres of peaceful and rustic grounds the campsite is located only 1 Km away from the village of Pernes les Fontaines, at the crossroads of the most beautiful places of interest of Provence.
Les Fontaines is a 4**** campsite offering on-site activities/entertainment for both adults and childrens. There are also many further activities available in the surrounding area.
The standard campsite area has 49 pitches with access to electrics, fresh drinking water, toilet and shower blocks, a nursery space, washing machines and chemical WC disposal. New in 2016, the campsite opened a premium Grand Comfort area which offers 43 premium pitches with their own individual electricity, water and sewage facilities.
Mobile homes and chalets are also available for rent and include comfortable accommodation as well as spacious wooden terraces and garden furniture.
A new aquatic area is now open with a 200m² heated swimming pool and attached paddling pool. You can now sunbathe, swim and relaxing on the 900 m² beach, while young children can learn the pleasure of water in the new water game area 'diffasplash'.
To quench your thirst, have an aperitif or a brandy, Le Bar du restaurant Les Palmiers will satisfy your every desire.
The restaurant, Les Palmiers, is located within Camping les Fontaines. It offers magnificent views over to Mont Ventoux and the Monts du Vaucluse. They serve a good selection of food including salads, grills, pizza and delicious sundaes. Each week in July and August, they host theme nights (fried mussels, paella). Le Restaurant les Palmiers is open from May to September.
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