Camping in Rhône Alpes

10 campsites in France, Rhône Alpes for Loire

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Camping Bel’Epoque du Pilat
France, Rhône Alpes, Loire, Pélussin

This is a peaceful, family run site located within the relatively little known Pilat Regional Park, overlooking the attractive town of Pélussin. There are 70 good sized, slightly uneven and sloping, grassy pitches, of which 50 are for touring (electricity 6A). They are separated by trees and some hedging with most having some shade and some having good views over the valley below. The site is well maintained with an attractive new pool and new, large bar with terrace having panoramic views over the Rhône Valley and the mountains beyond. Large outfits accepted but care needed on narrow winding roads, please use recommended route.

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Camping l’Orée du Lac
France, Rhône Alpes, Loire, Villerest

Campsite L'Orée du Lac is situated in Villerest, Loire, located alongside a river and a lake. This terraced site has pitches which are marked out, some with shade and others without. It is possible to rent mobile homes. Extensive hikes in the nearby countryside. You can enjoy all kinds of water activities, leisure and fishing at the nearby Lake Villerest. In the town of the same name, you will find a museum, several equestrian centres and a 9-hole golf course. A very friendly, dedicated couple who run the site are very happy to give advice about the site and the area. Cyclists should note that the site offers various cycle tours. It is the ideal place for families, couples, sportsmen loving both the countryside to escape and the city with Roanne nearby for the practical side. The site has 54 grass touring pitches (with 10-amp hook-up point) of which 4 are for motorhomes. 2 seasonal pitches and 12 caravans or lodge tents available to hire.

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Camping La Belle Etoile
France, Rhône Alpes, Loire, Saint-Bonnet-le-Château

Camping La Belle Etoile is a charming campsite located in Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, France. It is situated in the heart of the Rhône-Alpes Auvergne region, known for its stunning scenery and outdoor activities. The campsite boasts a view of the church, which stands high atop the centre of the village. On-site, there are 24 touring pitches with electric hookup points available. Pitches are well arranged and delimited by mature hedging, giving privacy between each pitch. 

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Camping de Mars
France, Rhône Alpes, Loire, Cordelle

Situated on the Mars peninsula in the Gorge de Loire, this picturesque site has stunning views across the gorge to the hillsides beyond. Of the 63 flat, grassy pitches, 48 are for tourers with the remainder for chalets and mobile homes. The site is gently terraced, with good access to all pitches. All have 10A electricity and water points. The charming husband and wife team will offer a warm welcome and information on local facilities and water based activities. There is a bar with an attractive terrace, where visitors enjoying their evening meal will be rewarded with a stunning sunset in summer.

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Camping d’Arpheuilles
France, Rhône Alpes, Loire, Saint Paul-de-Vezelin

Enjoying a good position on the banks of the River Loire, with gentle slopes down to a sandy beach, Camping d’Arpheuilles is a good choice for an active family holiday and the new owners are busy making many improvements. The river is wide and shallow here, resembling a very long lake, fed from the foothills of the Massif Central. There are 87 pitches, 76 are generous, slightly sloping, grass pitches for tourers, the majority having 6A electricity. Twenty are reserved for tents. Some pitches have good views over the river and canoes are available for hire.

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Camping de Charlieu
France, Rhône Alpes, Loire, Charlieu

Charlieu is a very attractive little town, well worth a visit, and the well cared for municipal site here would make a good base for exploring the area. The 100 pitches (30 occupied by seasonal units), all have electricity (10A). The pitches are reasonably large and well spaced, on level grass. Most are separated by trim hedges but with little shade. There are few facilities on the site as the small, historic town is within about five minutes’ walk. A card from reception gives free entry to the municipal swimming pool plus other activities in and around the town.

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Camping Municipal le Surizet
France, Rhône Alpes, Loire, Montbrison

This useful municipal site in the outskirts of the town, has 96 pitches of which about 46 are available for touring units. On level grass with some neat hedging and a reasonable amount of shade from mature trees, most have electricity (5/10A) and waste water drainage. The site has its own open-air swimming pool (fenced but unsupervised) with paved surround, which is reserved for campers. Barbecues are allowed on pitches or on the communal area. There is also the addition of four wooden chalets, a boules pitch and a volleyball area.

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Camping la Route Bleue
France, Rhône Alpes, Loire, Balbigny

Campsite La Route Bleue (Blue Road) in Balbigny, Loire, it is a terraced site located alongside a stream. It offers various cycle routes and has an outdoor swimming pool and a toddlers' pool. The toilet block is clean but open and not heated in late season. Wi-Fi is only at the restaurant. The site has an outdoor swimming pool and toddler pool. You will be welcomed by friendly and helpful owners Nicole and Philippe who will be pleased to let you know all there is to know about the site. If you want to recharge your batteries off the beaten track this is certainly the site for you, the welcome, the tranquillity and the good mood will all help to ensure a memorable vacation. From the site, you will enjoy the breath-taking view of the Loire where you can indulge in fishing. The site has 50 grass/hardstanding touring pitches with 16-amp hook-up point and 2 mobile homes available for hire.

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Campéole Le Val de Coise
France, Rhône Alpes, Loire, Saint Galmier

Val de Coise is a member of the Campéole group and is situated in the undulating landscape of the Massif Central, north of Saint Etienne. It is an attractive site located between the River Coise and a dense forest. Of the 72 grassy pitches, 30 are for tourers (28 with 16A electricity); a further 20 house mobile homes, chalets and fully equipped tents to rent.

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Camping de la Lône
France, Rhône Alpes, Loire, Saint Pierre-de-Boeuf

Camping de la Lône is in Saint-Pierre-de-Bœuf, Loire, located by a river and by a lake. It is just across the lake from the wonderful Espace Eaux Vives de Pilat where you can get a brilliant water sport experience in the sun including wild water sailing, kayaking and rafting. Severine, the manager is fantastic at welcoming guests and dealing with queries. The site lies beside a little river with a grassy bank and shingle beach where you can lie in the sun or shade and cool off in the crisp clear water. If you paddle on your stand-up paddle board or kayak down the river, you get to the lake where you can spend your days floating around. The other side of the lake is the white-water site where everyone has so much fun. The site is tranquil, surrounded by green and water and a great place to stay. The site offers various cycle routes, outdoor swimming pool, toddlers' pool, snack bar, pizzeria and Wi-Fi point. The site has 93 grass/hardstanding pitches of which 67 are for touring units and have 6amp hook-up point. There are also 5 bungalows available to hire.

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Rhône Alpes

With a rich and varied landscape, the Rhône Alpes is a spectacular region that includes the craggy gorges and scented hills of the Rhône Valley, the deep valleys and mountain slopes of the Savoie Alps and the forbidding Dauphiné Alps.

The Rhône Valley holds areas of great interest and natural beauty. From the sun-baked Drôme, with its ever-changing landscapes and the isolated mountains of the Vercors to the deep gorges and high plateaux of the Ardèche, studded with prehistoric caves and lush valleys filled with orchards, it is a region of immense diversity and splendour. For the energetic there are cycling, horse riding and even white-water rafting opportunities, while for the more leisurely inclined, the remote areas are a haven for bird watching and walking.

Lying between the Rhône Valley and the Alpine borders with Switzerland and Italy are the old provinces of Savoie and Dauphiné. These are areas of enormous granite outcrops, deeply riven by spectacular glacier hewn valleys and hailed as some of the world’s leading winter playgrounds. Despite development, great care has been taken to blend the old with the new and many traditional villages still retain their charm and historical interest. For many, it is an opportunity to escape the crowds and enjoy some clean air, unusual wildlife and stunning views.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Places of interest

Aix-les-Bains: Spa resort on the Lac du Bourget; boat excursions to the Royal Abbey of Hautecombe.

Annecy: Canal-filled lakeside town; 12th-century château; old quarter.

Bourg en Bresse: Late Gothic Eglise de Brou; wetlands centre rich in birdlife.

Bourg-Saint-Maurice: Centre of Savoie café society.

Chambéry: Old quarter; Dukes of Savoie château; Savoie museum.

Chamonix: Site of first Winter Olympics in 1924; world capital of mountain climbing.

Grenoble: Fort de la Bastille by cable car; museum with 19th- and 20th-century art.

Lyon: Gallo-Roman artifacts; Renaissance quarter; historical Fabric Museum; silk museum.

Vallon-Pont d’Arc: Base from which to visit Gorges de l’Ardèche.

CUISINE OF THE REGION

Cuisine of the region

Bresse (Poulet, Poularde, Volaille de): the best French poultry, fed on corn and, when killed, bathed in milk.

Farcement (Farçon Savoyard): potatoes baked with cream, eggs, bacon, dried pears and prunes.

Gratin Dauphinois: potato dish with cream, cheese and garlic.

Gratin Savoyard: another potato dish with cheese and butter.

Tartiflette: potato, bacon, onions and Reblochon cheese.